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The editors liked
Smart and elegant design
OK Google and Alexa compatibility
Ease of installation and setup
Integration with Arlo cameras and doorbells
Multifunction sensors
No contract monthly plans necessary
Easy to install
Portable (great for renters)
Reliability
Weatherproof
Approachable
Simple setup
Was up and running for us in under 5 minutes
Much better quality picture than its predecessor
Night Vision and Motion Detection is all in the base model cameras
Night vision
The ability to add on cameras in case you need more
Stylish HD cameras with magnetic mounting
Easy remote access of video and cameras
Promises to integrate with AllSeen-compatible smart-home products
Compact
Wireless design
Waterproof
Innovative magnetic wall mount
Intuitive mobile app
Arlo's 720p video works well whether it's resting on a table near your router or hidden in a tree hundreds of feet away
Completely wireless
Small form factor cameras. Easy to install. Good color and night vision video quality. Free cloud storage. Weatherproof.
Easy to install and manage
Integrates with all Arlo doorbells and cameras
Uses multifunction sensors
Works with IFTTT
Supports voice controls
No-contract professional monitoring
Wireless
Palm-sized cameras
Good image quality
Easy installation
Cloud support out of the box
Along with free cloud storage
Dedicated base station that doesn't mess with your existing WiFi network configuration
Easy to upgrade
You ca
The editors didn't like
The price is not lower than the competition's if you include the Cellular and Battery Backup accessory
Some features require a monthly subscription
Limited to base station's wireless range
Base station can't connect to home network wirelessly
No Internet
No Arlo
No API
No HA integration
Higher price than comparable higher quality cameras (though lower overall system cost)
The Camera to app lag is significant at 2.7 seconds lag
And the battery while outdoors issue could be problematic over the course of time
Currently only stores video on the Web
Cameras can't be used with other systems
No audio
Lengthy setup process
Limited ability to customize security modes
It doesn't have any audio capabilities and the battery life will vary a lot depending on usage
No audio recording. Lacks dynamic pan
Tilt
And zoom functions
Cellular and battery backup capabilities cost extra
No Z-Wave connectivity
Not compatible (for the moment) with popular NAS models
Application should be easier to use
The provided power brick for the base isn't a universal voltage one
Netgear should use rechargeable batteries instead (and
Why not
Provide a charger
Expensive
Relatively poor video quality and real time viewing
Netgear Arlo is hands down the top smart home security system. The ease of setup and apps for nearly every platform allows access no matter where you are in the world...
No mic or speakers, Battery life not great, 30- or 60-day recording costs money
The Netgear Arlo is a straightforward camera system, but one that is surprisingly versatile. Because the cameras are wireless, you can put them anywhere. Setup is simple, which is an absolute blessing considering the difficulty that wiring up and installi...
Super easy to setup and use, Completely wire-free, Good video quality, even at night,
Lack of IFTTT support, No snooze button, Batteries could get expensive,
The Arlo Smart Home Security Camera is the first product of its kind that I'd actually buy for myself. While there's been plenty of other wireless home security cameras on the market, Netgear has been the first to get it right. Combining a truly wire-fre...
Abstract: I've seen a whole bunch of cameras over many years aimed at the home market with home owners looking for an additional layer of security and peace of mind. They've been good, doing a good job of giving you remote view access, motion detection and more – a...
Arlo's 720p video works well whether it's resting on a table near your router or hidden in a tree hundreds of feet away.
It doesn't have any audio capabilities and the battery life will vary a lot depending on usage
Netgear's Arlo is your answer to un-tethered indoor and outdoor DIY home security -- just make sure you have spare batteries handy....
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Published: 2017-07-19, Author: Chris , review by: pocket-lint.com
Wirefree, waterproof, easy to position, camera options makes for a versatile system, 7-day cloud video storage free
App can be a little volatile, hub is a fairly bulky
Netgear Arlo's appeal largely lies its versatility: the range of cameras available means you can establish a system to suit your needs.Whether indoors, outdoors or both, there's appeal in having a system that's wireless and waterproof, as it makes install...
Abstract: You can opt for the one, two (my review unit), three or four camera packages. All the cameras making up these packages are decked out in a white casing and have a sort of squashed eyeball appearance with dimensions of 70 x 40 x 65mm. Along with the camera...
