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  • Free local storage - Remotely access your locally secured smart camera footage from the included Arlo Smart hub (requires MicroSD card, sold separately)
  • Smarter alerts, quicker action - With an Arlo Secure plan, receive smarter notifications for people, vehicles, packages, and animals so you can react quickly, right from your phone’s lock screen.
  • Coverage for every corner - Fast and easy wire-free installation with the no wire. The wireless camera delivers increased installation flexibility to get the perfect camera view from your home security system
  • See more at night - See important features through these outdoor security cameras and home camera like faces or license plates in full color, at night, with color night vision
  • Stay better informed with clearer details - The 4k security camera and wireless security camera system can automatically zoom and track moving objects with clarity
  • Long-lasting battery - Spend less time recharging your home security system surveillance camera and enjoy flexible, wire-free installation.
  • Plays well with others - These outdoor cameras for home security works as Alexa devices, Google Home devices, Apple HomeKit devices, and SmartThings devices.
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    Cutting edge protection, picture perfect. Zoom in to see and record video with the 4K security camera with HDR camera for a clearer, undistorted picture, day or night. With free local storage, the home security camera with mobile app allows you to remotely access your locally stored videos from the included Arlo SmartHub (requires MicroSD card, sold separately) and operates better than any cctv camera or cctv camera security system. Ultra 2 is a wire-free and weather resistant camera to deliver fast, easy installation and flexibility to get the perfect outdoor camera view, year-round. With the integrated spotlight, see important features like faces and licenses plates in full color, at night with color night vision through the no wifi security camera Get the big picture with the 180° diagonal view to make this the perfect front door camera and indoor security camera. With a trial of Arlo’s Secure plan included, receive notifications for people, vehicles and packages and take quicker action like sound the siren, call a friend or dial emergency services via your home cameras with app for phone.¹ Ward off unwanted guests by triggering the siren or integrated spotlight automatically or manually from the Arlo App. ¹Arlo Secure includes cloud recordings of video clips at 2K or lower resolution for 30 days. Renewal of an Arlo Secure plan is required to maintain Arlo Secure features, including cloud storage, advanced object detection, rich notifications, quick responses, cloud activity zones. Arlo Secure service not available in certain counties.

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    3.8 out of 5 stars
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    Customers say

    Customers like the video quality of the security camera. They say it captures crystal clear video and pictures. They also like the ease of setup. However, some customers have reported issues with battery life, connectivity, and value. They mention that the cameras struggle to connect to Wi-Fi and that the value is not worth the hefty price tag. Opinions are mixed on quality, performance, and motion detection.

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    152 customers mention107 positive45 negative

    Customers like the video quality of the security camera. They say that it captures crystal-clear video, and the picture quality is comparable to the Amcrest 1080p cameras they had before. They also mention that the 4K video is awesome, and has the best resolution night and day. Some customers also say that the cameras are easy to position and have a wonderful field of view capture.

    "Records great video" Read more

    "...This camera has become the star of my life. Not only does it capture crystal-clear video, but it also has a hidden talent for catching unexpected '..." Read more

    "...The daytime video is quite good. Nighttime video can be dark and blurry (even if I switch to black and white mode)...." Read more

    "...This also means you can't share videos with others unless they buy the codec as well.-..." Read more

    71 customers mention59 positive12 negative

    Customers find the setup of the security camera easy. They say the cameras are easy to integrate into HomeKit, mount, and use. The app is relatively simple and easy to connect and look up clips. Some customers say the system practically sets itself up. The user interface is easy and the cameras sync immediately.

    "...And the best part? It's super easy to set up and control, even for tech-challenged folks like me...." Read more

    "...Very impressed so far by camera quality and connectivity. Camera setup, image quality, motion detection, and connection range are all excellent...." Read more

    "Started out with a few of these. Bought more. Nice system, easy to mount and use...." Read more

    "...A few positive things to note -- Easy set up- Clean user interface- Crisp daytime 4k video-..." Read more

    143 customers mention56 positive87 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the security camera. Some mention it's a top-notch system, easy to mount and use, and the best surveillance system they have had so far. However, others say it're annoying, unreliable, and not worth the hefty price tag. They also say that event recording suffers to begin with and that the replacement camera stopped recording within 2 months.

    "...This camera system with all its abilities is not for the weak-hearted when it comes to installation and customer support and many of the upgrades..." Read more

    "...The Arlo Ultra 2 is a top-notch security camera too! With its spotlights and advanced features, it's like having a mini Hollywood set in my backyard...." Read more

    "...If you couple the fact that event recording suffers to begin with because the camera typically starts well into the activity with the fact that the..." Read more

    "...My recommendation is that if you are looking for high quality hardware and don't want to take a chance on something cheaper, then these are great...." Read more

    96 customers mention46 positive50 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the security camera. Some mention that it works great and produces amazing results, while others say that it doesn't work consistently during live viewing and is slow. Some customers also report that the zones didn't worked at all the first month, and the software can be buggy.

    "...but compared to other brands I've tried, these are significantly better across the board...." Read more

    "...Be forewarned that this does not work with all browsers due to the video encoding used by Arlo. I had the best luck with Microsoft Edge...." Read more

    "...’s sad to need a lot of cameras because of trespassers, if you do these work great, and the monthly fee is reasonable...." Read more

    "...There is a very nice low light color mode but it doesn’t work consistently during live viewing and it slow to turn on...." Read more

    31 customers mention15 positive16 negative

    Customers are mixed about the motion detection of the security camera. Some mention that the motion tracking works pretty well, and the sensor does a great job identifying the type of motion. However, others say that the detection is not perfect, and that the sensor is awful.

    "...Motion detection is good, but more problematic, the video often cuts short of activity actually occurring..." Read more

    "...down, just be aware that the upper 1/3 of what the camera sees will not detect activity...." Read more

    "...I will say the one I still have in the front is clear, the motion detection is good, and the siren add a safety component which I like...." Read more

    "...The motion detect is hit or miss, I'm not sure why some days it does great and others it struggles...." Read more

    53 customers mention10 positive43 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the security camera. They mention that it has a poor battery life, and completely drains the battery. Some customers also report that the camera does not recharge.

    "...Charging the batteries was a problem. I used the separate external charger provided with the Pro 4 series to initially charge all batteries...." Read more

    "...I just expected great, not good.3. Battery definitely does NOT last 6 months as advertised! Both cameras were down to about 50% in one week...." Read more

    "...Stock battery life is pretty terrible...." Read more

    "...the camera is placed in an area with periodic movement, the camera can drain the battery in a matter of days...." Read more

    46 customers mention8 positive38 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the security camera. They mention that it's annoying, unreliable, and ridiculously expensive. They also say that the product itself is not really worth it and that the monthly subscription price keeps rising.

    "...The bad:1. Quite expensive compared to alternatives.2. Although video quality is good, I can't believe it's 4k...." Read more

    "...In summary, the product itself is not really worth it unless you just want to be able to check in on the live feed and get motion alerts for things..." Read more

    "...I was once a fan, now I'm not. First and foremost, the upfront cost seems really high, which is tolerable if it works as-is for years...." Read more

    "...cloud service, then immediately want you to start paying expensive subscriptions!! Okay, by now I’ve spent $2,000 on Arlo cameras...." Read more

    34 customers mention5 positive29 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the security camera. They mention that the SmartHub and the cameras struggle to connect to Wi-Fi. The phone and the Web app also do not connect to the Smart Hub. Some customers also report that the door chime does not connect through WiFi if there is a special character in the name.

    "...I got poor connections to cameras (probable WiFi interference again) before I relocated the base station away from my access point...." Read more

    "...Fourth, there is no SmartThings integration on the Ultra/Ultra 2's (there is on some other Arlo models)...." Read more

    "...When syncing the base station to the cameras, it relates the connection is poor even when 3 feet away – doesn’t seem to matter as they did sync and..." Read more

    "...I also experienced problems with getting the base station to actually access the microSD card and show video clips...." Read more

    Arlo has Really Lowered Their Standards
    2 Stars
    Arlo has Really Lowered Their Standards
    I first purchased the 4 camera Arlo Pro 2 (1080p) system at the end of 2017. It was the best camera system of its kind that I could find. It was excellent.In 2021, we upgraded to the Ultra 4K system. I’ve noticed A LOT of changes. It looks like every one was to line the pockets of Arlo, and nothing that benefits loyal customers. I’ll highlight SOME of these issues below…1. Subscriptions. My original Full HD Arlo Pro 2 cameras, allow you to use their cloud service, for free. This service gives you a whole host of features not available when you are using your own storage. Now, with the Ultra 4K, they give you only a limited time SAMPLE of their cloud service, then immediately want you to start paying expensive subscriptions!! Okay, by now I’ve spent $2,000 on Arlo cameras. Now they want to nickel and dine me by charging usage fees?!? Actually nickel & done is an inappropriate term in this case. Their fees are ridiculous expensive! Also, I kept one of my original cameras, and still use it with our newer 4K system. Even after 5 1/2 years, we still have the cloud service, but only on that one camera! What a joke.2. You’d think that with upgrading from 1070p to 4K should give you 4 times the resolution. That would be extremely useful to be able to digitally zoom in, for identifying things like faces and license plates. The problem is, Arlo thought they’d be cute and give us 180 ° field of view. Who wants or NEEDS that? If I’m trying to capture that much area, I need more than ONE CAMERA there! So now, this creates multiple serious photography issues. A. The entire image is completely distorted, particularly at the edges. Now they do give you 3 field of view options, so that’s nice. Under their “video mode” settings, they give you “Super Wide”(180 °), “Wide” (155 °), and “Full” (120 °). Now the second problem with these new ludicrous Wide viewing angles. The “Super Wide” isn’t even a full 180 °. Not that anyone would or should need that anyway. You need multiple cameras to capture that much area. The “Wide” is the best of the 3 choices, because I believe it’s the actual native viewing angle of the cameras and lenses. And at 155 °, this should have been their widest option! Then they have 120 ° (“Full”), which seems to simply cut off the edges of the 155 ° mode! Really their option should have been about 150°, 120 °, and 90 °. This way you can actually get close enough to make something out! Instead, we get to see a lot of distorted edges. And because of this, my second major issue..2. Once you select “Full” mode (155 °), because since it’s the native POV, it’s the only way to get the least worst image, you then have to digitally zoom in quite a bit to even make anything out.
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    Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2023
    Color: BlackStyle: 2 CamerasVerified Purchase
    Where do I even begin with the Arlo Ultra 2 Spotlight Camera? Let's just say it's my new favorite reality show. Move over, Kardashians! This camera has become the star of my life. Not only does it capture crystal-clear video, but it also has a hidden talent for catching unexpected 'performances' in my neighborhood.

    I've had a long-standing suspicion about my Karen-of-a-neighbor's misdeeds, and boy, was I right! Thanks to the Arlo Ultra 2, I finally have the proof I needed. It not only caught her dogs doing their business on my lawn but also exposed her doing something I can't unsee. Let's just say she was mooning the world with her pants down.

    The image quality is so good that I could practically count the daisies on her underwear. It's like watching an episode of 'America's Funniest Home Videos,' except my yard is the stage. I've never laughed so hard and simultaneously cringed in my life.

    But hey, it's not all about my neighbor's embarrassing escapades. The Arlo Ultra 2 is a top-notch security camera too! With its spotlights and advanced features, it's like having a mini Hollywood set in my backyard. And the best part? It's super easy to set up and control, even for tech-challenged folks like me.

    So, if you're tired of boring security cameras and want some entertainment with a side of surveillance, the Arlo Ultra 2 Spotlight Camera is the way to go. Trust me, you'll never look at your neighborhood the same way again!"
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    Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2021
    Color: WhiteStyle: 2 CamerasVerified Purchase
    Unlike my experience with Arlo's wired doorbell and chime, the Ultra 2 cameras work fabulously. The batteries do not last the advertised length of time. Knowing that I ordered two extras and the charger. The main camera battery had to be exchanged every two days and the secondary camera in our carport every five days. I installed a third-party 3 watt solar panel designed for the Arlo for each camera. The solar panels keep both batteries charged at 100 percent. I think it will be a pain to review the recordings on the base station's mini SD card, so there is no question in my mind that customers purchasing the cameras will also need to purchase Arlo's cloud storage service once the free trial period is over. Customers need to have reasonable expectations. I have my camera's set at the best quality settings, but still, don't expect to be able to read license plate numbers, and the "color" in nighttime recordings is very marginal.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2023
    Color: WhiteStyle: 2 CamerasVerified Purchase
    TLDR: Setup and configuration is a real pain. iOS app is clunky and confusing to use. Arlo support is egregiously poor. Cameras work well with some limitations once you get past the installation issues.

    I purchased both an Arlo Ultra 2 two camera set and an Arlo Pro 4 three camera set. Both camera sets connect via the Arlo base station (VMB5000) that came with the Ultra 2 set rather than using the Pro 4 option to connect direct to my house WiFi. This is a combined review for the two sets.

    You should keep in mind as you read this review that I am a computer programmer with 50 years experience and extremely well versed in dealing with complicated technical issues. The Arlo cameras are among the most frustrating gear I have ever set up. I think a non-technical person would have given up long ago.

    The good news is that once I got the cameras set up properly they did a reasonable job of fulfilling their intended purpose of showing me videos from around my property. The daytime video is quite good. Nighttime video can be dark and blurry (even if I switch to black and white mode). I am wary of what will happen when the three month trial of Arlo's web based services runs out. I am trusting that my cameras will continue to work locally without problems when the trial period is up.

    Pairing the cameras to the base station was very difficult - they simply refused to pair despite multiple tries. I finally tracked that down to a probable Wi-Fi conflict with my existing house Wi-Fi. Since there is no way to modify the Wi-Fi channel that the Arlo uses it was necessary to change the Wi-Fi channel in my house provided by my network access point. I had to imagine this as a possibility and then check it with a WiFi diagnostic program on a laptop. Arlo does not document what WiFi channels are used or give you any control over channels.

    Also regarding WiFi, you should plan on some physical separation between your house WiFi access point and the Arlo base station. I got poor connections to cameras (probable WiFi interference again) before I relocated the base station away from my access point.

    The Ultra 2 camera set was shipped with one only one wall mounting bracket in the box instead of the promised two on the outside of the box. The camera is useless without a wall mounting bracket. Amazon was kind enough to issue me a gift certificate to purchase a second wall mount. The wall mount provided with the Ultra 2 is greatly inferior to that which comes with the Pro 4 camera. With the wall mount from the Ultra 2 camera, it is fairly easy to steal the camera. The wall mounts from the Pro 4 camera provide better theft protection. I would advise using better mounts for the Ultra 2 (which require a special tool to disconnect the camera). This is the good mount:

    https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B086WPRYBY?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

    The cameras must be installed with an app on your cell phone. I used an iPhone. Don't know what someone would do if they don't have a cell phone. The cell phone app is clunky and confusing to use. The menu structure of the iOS app is very arcane, and important settings are randomly strewn throughout the app and are difficult to find. Finding the setting to reduce audio sensitivity was critical because wind noise triggered constant audio alerts at the default setting. Even after lowering the audio sensitivity there were too many alerts and I had to shut them off. It took me a long time to find the setting to shut off the blue LED on the camera, which lights when the battery is fully charged. I looked for days for the setting for smart animal detection before I found it with the help of the Arlo forum.

    The app tries to automatically detect people, animals, and cars. Particularly in the case of a car or a fast moving cat, the detected object is mostly gone from view before the camera starts recording.

    All of the internal settings on the base station are locked down and cannot be changed. Unlike most Internet of Things controllers there is no way to access an internal base station webpage to view or change any settings. Such a settings page would have been quite useful when setting up the cameras. The base station responds to pings, but that seems to be it. Because one has no access to the base station settings, one cannot view or change the WiFi password thus eliminating the possibility of setting up a WiFi extender to help cameras stay in range of the base station. This means that Arlo gets to sell you a second base station if you have WiFi range issues. Also, be aware that since the internal base station settings can't be accessed, you MUST have a working DHCP server in your network.

    I am able to view the camera's feed on my computer with a standard browser pointed at my.arlo.com. Be forewarned that this does not work with all browsers due to the video encoding used by Arlo. I had the best luck with Microsoft Edge. I am trying to get it to work with Firefox (my preferred browser) via an extension that allows opening the video in VLC Media Player, but so far haven't been able to get that to work. I am concerned whether the capability to view videos on the web will disappear when the trial period is up. That would be a loss.

    Battery life could be a problem. On first installation, one of the batteries ran down after one day. The other batteries seem better, but I doubt they will last the advertised length of 3-6 months.

    Charging the batteries was a problem. I used the separate external charger provided with the Pro 4 series to initially charge all batteries. That worked fine. But it was difficult to get the batteries to charge when the batteries are installed in a camera in the mounting housing using the supplied charging cable and power adapter. I purchased long cables to plug the cameras into wall sockets and solar panels to charge the cameras that aren't near wall sockets so that the camera batteries can be charged without removing them from where they are mounted. But the batteries would not charge in the housings. A kind soul on the Arlo forum solved this issue for me. It is necessary to grip the camera with both hands and press quite hard with both thumbs on the camera to the side of the lens to lock the camera into place so the charging contacts make sufficient contact. The cameras are now charging nicely, plugged into either the wall or a solar charger.

    I tried to install a memory card in the VMB5000 base station that came with the Ultra 2 set. I stupidly put the card in backwards and it got jammed in there. Cost me $40 at a camera shop to get it extracted. Don't make this mistake! Once I reinstalled the memory card correctly, the base station recognized it but would not format it. I was only able to format the memory card by using the Arlo website (my.arlo.com) instead of the local iOS app. After formatting the card, I went through all of the steps to enable local recording. I spent over an hour on chat with Arlo trying to determine if videos were actually saved locally. Chat informed me that to view local videos one selects Feed in the Arlo app. When I selected Feed I still saw all of the cloud videos from the last several days. There is no indication in Feed about whether one is viewing a cloud video or a local video. This is a serious User interface omission. The only indication that I may be recording locally is that the base station settings tell me that some of the space on the memory card has been used. But I don't know if Feed is showing me videos from local storage or from the cloud. I want to know this before my trial period with Arlo is over and cloud storage disappears. Chat was unable to help me on this. Numerous contacts with Arlo support on this issue have been useless, failing even to get me a consistent (but wrong) answer. I am thoroughly fed up with Arlo support. If you are the kind of customer who will need a lot of support, Arlo is not for you.

    Update 2/25/23: Regarding viewing videos in Firefox, I was never able to get this work. But I did find a neat Firefox add-on called Open in MS-Edge. When taken by a link to a video in Firefox, one click on the add-on button opens the video in MS Edge where it works fine. Neat solution!

    Update 4/19/23: After months of back and forth with Arlo tech support, there is still no resolution to being able to view locally stored recordings. Arlo tech support continues to be the worst I have ever encountered. Downgrading to one star.
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