Testseek.com have collected 94 expert reviews of the Arlo Pro 2 and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Arlo Pro 2 .
January 2018
(82%)
94 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(86%)
6707 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
You can put Arlo cameras anyplace because they don't need to be plugged in
The upgraded 1080p sensor offers more detail than the older 720p version
You'll get several months of life from a single charge
The free tier of service is totally usable
But t
The cameras and related Arlo app work well and allow advanced features like person alerts and motion zones (if you subscribe to the Arlo Smart cloud service)
Can be use indoors or outdoors
Customizable motion zones
Can operate on either AC power or a rechargeable battery
Very accurate reporting
Well made
Impressive smart home connectivity
1080p video resolution
Powerful
Dimmable floodlight
No subscrip
100 percent wireless
Weather-resistant
1080p video
24/7 recording with a local storage option
130-degree field of view
Excellent-quality 1080p video
Weatherproof
Rechargeable batteries
Supports IFTTT and Alexa voice commands
Pre-buffered video recording
Continuous recording capabilities
Free and subscription-based cloud storage
Easy to install
Can record video to USB storage
Excellent camera control via app
Magnetic mount makes installation easy
IP65 waterproof rating
Are indoor and outdoor cameras
Wire-free
Simple installation
Clean
Intelligent interface
Flexible and easy scheduling
Geofencing turns system on/off depending on phone's location
Very good daylight video quality
Free seven-day rolling cloud storage
The editors didn't like
At night
The Arlo Pro 2 video is darker than I'd like. It can be hard to make out details more than a few feet away from the camera
It takes 7-8 seconds for the camera to wake up and begin streaming live when operating on battery power
The Arlo app doe
$480 is pricey for a two-camera kit. It's difficult to angle the cameras unless you mount and attach them to the included magnetic bases (which requires a more permanent install). Alexa and Google Assistant integration didn't work well in our testing
Motion zones are only enabled when connected to AC power
The mobile app doesn't show your own weather data
Display console has an extremely narrow viewing angle
Alexa and Google Assistant deliver verbose weather reports
Might not match your architectu
Expensive
Battery life depends on strong Wi-Fi
Lights require their own bridge
$480 is pricey for a two-camera kit. It's difficult to angle the cameras unless you mount and attach them to the included magnetic bases (which requires a more permanent install)
Requires hub (included)
Many features are only available when plugged in
Activity zones require permanent power or paid-for Arlo Smart cloud subscription
Night-time footage is fuzzy
Unimpressive battery life
Overpriced
Can login from only one device at a time
No auto-rotate of live or playback videos on mobile devices
Motion detection tools separate from setup section
Published: 2017-12-19, Author: Charlie , review by: cultofmac.com
Abstract: Welcome to Cult of Mac ‘s Gadget of the Year extravaganza. Unlike some other blogs, where harassed writers get a last-minute order from the boss to come up with an end-of-year list, and then spend a half-hour writing up the first five Google results for t...
It's really no surprise that NETGEAR has such a huge share of the security camera market (nearly 50%), given how good the Arlo Pro 2 is, in a number of areas. The Arlo Pro 2 excels in setup, video quality and even the software it is using. The fact that t...
Simple installation, Clean, intelligent interface, Flexible and easy scheduling, Geofencing turns system on/off depending on phone's location, Very good daylight video quality, Free seven-day rolling cloud storage
Can login from only one device at a time, No auto-rotate of live or playback videos on mobile devices, Motion detection tools separate from setup section
Higher-image resolution is simply a measure of the volume of data, not the quality of that data. Therefore, while the Arlo Pro 2 is a higher-resolution camera than the Arlo Pro, we found the video quality of the Pro to be a bit better than that of the Pro...
Abstract: Here's the thing about home security systems: they are expensive, usually require experts to install them, and for the good ones you'll need to pay a monthly fee starting at $30 to have a company monitor them. While they won't provide the same level of se...
Excellent-quality 1080p video, Weatherproof, Rechargeable batteries, Supports IFTTT and Alexa voice commands, Pre-buffered video recording, Continuous recording capabilities, Free and subscription-based cloud storage
Expensive, Requires hub (included), Many features are only available when plugged in
Netgear's Arlo Pro 2 outdoor security camera system is completely wireless, works well with other smart home devices, and offers stunning 1080p video with free cloud and local storage options for event-triggered video...
Published: 2017-11-24, Author: Darren , review by: hothardware.com
Abstract: We are almost to the end of yet another wonderfully innovative year in technology. The non-stop innovation of the tech sector has presented us with products and services that deliver more horsepower, lower power consumption, and smaller form factors that...
Abstract: Netgear, maker of the Arlo series of DIY home security cameras, is back with a new model -- the Arlo Pro ($231.44 at Amazon.com) 2. Like its predecessors, the Arlo Pro 2 is an indoor/outdoor camera that requires a base station to operate. Existing Arlo cu...
Published: 2018-07-22, Author: Andrew , review by: impulsegamer.com
The Netgear Arlo Pro 2 is one of the best security systems around that offer users a wide assortment of configurations and more importantly, very easy setup and access from anywhere in the world. However where this shines from its competitors is that it d...
The cameras and related Arlo app work well and allow advanced features like person alerts and motion zones (if you subscribe to the Arlo Smart cloud service)
$480 is pricey for a two-camera kit. It's difficult to angle the cameras unless you mount and attach them to the included magnetic bases (which requires a more permanent install). Alexa and Google Assistant integration didn't work well in our testing
If you don't need Alexa or Google Assistant support, the Netgear Arlo Pro 2 security cameras ably deliver reliable live streaming and prompt activity alerts packed in durable weatherproof housing...
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Published: 2018-04-24, Author: Chris , review by: ausdroid.net
So, in an apartment (particularly a rather secure one), I simply wouldn't recommend Arlo cameras for security reasons; it's just not needed. So, no, I wouldn't buy it – I don't need it. We do have a couple of IP cameras around, so we can view things from...
