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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
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)
Very easy to setup and use
Wireless 1080p cameras
Free seven-day storage plan
Good choice of accessories
Two-way audio
Strong magnetic mounts for waterproof cameras
Web interface offers high levels of control
Free cloud recordings for up to 7 days
Built-in siren
Battery powered
Sharp
1080p footage
Seven days free clip storage
Easy to set up and install
Excellent control over recording
Cameras work with new Ultra Base Station
Advanced scheduling and geofencing controls
7 days of free cloud storage
Optional local backup via USB
Backward compatible with Arlo Pro
Scalable multi-camera plans for businesses
You can sound the siren even when you're not at home - a potential deterrent for any intruders
When used on mains power you can set activity zones
So you'll only be alerted if there's motion in these areas
The two-way microphone lets you hear what's go
The editors didn't like
$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
Premium price tag
Some features limited to wired
Reliability remains a question mark
Base station difficult to set up with some routers
Cameras need to be charged using lead and plug provided
Quite an expensive set up compared to other brands
Expensive
No activity zones unless powered
App interface a little convoluted
Free storage is only for seven days - any longer requires a subscription
It uses a base station that connects to your router - it may look unsightly
Battery powered, Sharp, 1080p footage, Seven days free clip storage
Expensive
The Arlo Pro 2 is an expensive piece of kit, but it's hard to think of any missteps it makes along the way. The footage it captures is excellent, the motion and audio detection works well and it's pleasingly flexible.For many, the sheer number of features...
Easy to set up and install, Excellent control over recording, Cameras work with new Ultra Base Station
No activity zones unless powered
Verdict There are few systems that are as powerful or as flexible as the Arlo Pro 2. Giving you indoor or outdoor coverage, the system can be expanded to use multiple cameras. Image quality is generally very good – although a touch soft during the night –...
We have no doubt that the Arlo Pro 2 is one of the best smart security cameras on the market, but it is an expensive kit regardless of how many cameras you want. The value is better if you want multiple so if you just want one then you might want to look...
Abstract: As with most recent items it is controlled by your SmartPhone via the Arlo App that you download from the iOS or Android store, next create an Arlo account. Now with the camera within a metre of the base station follow the onscreen instructions to link th...
You can sound the siren even when you're not at home - a potential deterrent for any intruders, When used on mains power you can set activity zones, so you'll only be alerted if there's motion in these areas, The two-way microphone lets you hear what's go
Free storage is only for seven days - any longer requires a subscription, It uses a base station that connects to your router - it may look unsightly, depending upon where your router is positioned
It's expensive, but also the best wi-fi security camera system you can buy for your home. Easy to use, it records crisp, sharp video and even stores it in a secure area online for no extra cost. With plenty of flexibility and add-ons like the Arlo securit...
Very easy to setup and use, Wireless 1080p cameras, Free seven-day storage plan, Good choice of accessories, Two-way audio
Premium price tag, Some features limited to wired, Reliability remains a question mark
Simplifying home security isn't easy, but Netgear has covered most of the essentials with the Arlo Pro 2. The 1080p cameras offer decent quality, they are IP65-certified for both indoor and outdoor use, and by using wireless connectivity, the entire kit c...
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: 2018-04-17, Author: Chris , review by: techradar.com
Strong magnetic mounts for waterproof cameras, Web interface offers high levels of control, Free cloud recordings for up to 7 days, Built-in siren
Base station difficult to set up with some routers, Cameras need to be charged using lead and plug provided, Quite an expensive set up compared to other brands
It's easy to see why Arlo is a popular choice with those who take home security seriously. There's no doubt this is one of the most advanced systems we've tested with a wealth of useful features including a built in siren and control via the web.However...
Advanced scheduling and geofencing controls, 7 days of free cloud storage, Optional local backup via USB, Backward compatible with Arlo Pro, Scalable multi-camera plans for businesses
App interface a little convoluted
Yes. There are cheaper alternatives out there, but we truly have not found another smart camera that offers the same power, versatility, cloud storage, and value as the Netgear Arlo Pro 2...
Abstract: Netgear, maker of the Arlo series of DIY home security cameras, is back with a new model -- the Arlo Pro 2. Like its predecessors, the Arlo Pro 2 is an indoor/outdoor camera that requires a base station to operate. Existing Arlo customers with a compatibl...
