Customer Ratings & Reviews

I have six cameras for over an acre and they all work great both day and night… Love the settings for distinguishing person, animal or vehicle with great pictures going to my iPhone . Siren and microphone are ideal working with the cameras.

So I bought this 6 camera set for both indoor and outdoor use sense I own a Mac Tools Franchise and my tool truck is parked in my driveway. I have 3 camera's in my house and 3 camera's outside of my house. Now the quality of these camera's are amazing, the L.E.D light on them is an amazing feature that works well, 2 way audio is clear, the app works well minus a couple improvements that I could recommend but overall really nice. This is where the but comes in. Two of my outdoor camera's I have mounted to trees, one in the front of my house facing the house and one in the backyard of my house facing up the drive which also gets my 2 basement back doors (hence the new wide angle camera which is amazing). The 2 issues I have noticed are as follows: 1.) When it rains outside, rain gets on the lens of the camera's and due to a mixture of just the rain and the night vision, you can not see a thing! Currently I am in the middle of constructing an awning that will mount on the tree just above the camera's to keep the rain off them, hope this works! Very frustrating. 2.) The app has a feature which is free for 3 months and then you have to pay for it which is called smart alerts. You can set it up so it will only alert you for certain things. Which I have vehicles off and other motion off and animals off, the only thing I should be getting alerted for are people and thats it. Well this is not always the case. I get alerted for vehicles all the time still, and sense its sending me notifications for these, its eating up the battery power in these cameras a lot quicker than it should. Besides these 2 things, the cameras work great so far.

These cameras are easy to install. The picture quality is great, picks up the most minut movement. However, activity zones set up but picks up everything else in the surrounding area, so I'm constantly getting notifications and, of course, the battery won't last very long (1 week)... maybe I'm doing something wrong..?? I also like that it picks up audio as well and the light turns on with detection of movement. It does lag so very hard to get actual "live" video. I'm trying to see if I can somehow connect cable for less or no lagging. It may be the internet set up,...mine doesn't pick up very well. Although it connects to my wifi, it is a very low signal even though it's not far from the router but it may be the location of the camera (above garage door) I was told it may be the metal frame decreasing the signal. Either way, they're nice cameras, great picture/video quality, magnet hold thru anything, easy to take down to charge battery. The app is user friendly and can set up multiple cameras.

I had the Arlo Pro 2 and upgraded to the Pro3 and let me tell you... What a big difference, first I want to start with the led light on the front it’s super bright for it being so small, it lights up a good section of my yard at night an makes my color night vision so worth it. Both the video and audio quality is amazing. Love the wide angle view it shows so much more than the arlo pro 2. IM ABSOLUTELY IN LOVE WITH THE PRO3 MONEY WELL SPENT I DON’T REGRET ANYTHING ABOUT IT!!

The entire camera system with base station was easy to configure with app. The cameras were easy to install on the exterior of my home and give good quality video and still pic’s. They’ve worked well here in Alaska with the temps being single digits. The camera system kit gives you everything you need to get started. However, I purchased additional Arlo accessories to meet my needs.

This Pro 3 wireless camera system is top tier. The 2k resolution is more than enough. I personally think it's unecessary to go for the ultra given the fact that phones don't have 4k, which is what you'll be viewing cams from 99.999% of the time. Ample resolution with pro 3's. The battery life is pretty legit...as long as you play optimize the video quality sliders and motion sensitivity. I'd definitely recommend to get the 25' outdoor magnetic charge cord, if you don't want to EVER think about touching the cams again. Great job Arlo. I'm not gonna complain too much about service charges...that's EVERY companies business model....how are they gonna make overhead and profits people. If it was higher than current I'd understand, and complain too. Maintain those pricepoints Arlo. Maybe give subscribers a slight discount for sharing video you guys use.

We’ve had ours for a month now and so far it works great. Pictures are good and clear. I can use it with my phone to view my cameras. Batteries are 3/4 full as I haven’t charged them yet. I also have AT&T internet and no issues. Love the wireless wire free. Definitely easy set up.

=== Summary == I'm a huge fan of the Arlo Pro 2 camera system so I was naturally very excited for the Arlo Pro 3. It has many features my Arlo Pro 2 does not have, such as 2K recording, color night vision, integrated spotlight, and 160-degree viewing angle. After using it for the past five days, I can say that Arlo didn't disappoint -- for the most part. Although I LOVE its reliable video and audio quality, easy-to-use mobile app, its quick and smart notification system, and long-lasting battery, I'm very disappointed that Arlo chose NOT to include 7-day free cloud recording for the Pro 3 and still hasn't kept their pledge to make locally saved clips accessible from its mobile app. If Arlo had kept that option, it would've been a 10 out of 10 product and a Complete Win. As it is, I rate it 4 Stars out of 5 overall. _____ *Pros: -Slick and attractive design. -Super simple & quick setup process. -Clean and color-accurate video quality from HDR & 2K recording. -Audio recordings are noise-free, skip-free, and sound clean and clear. -Smart Alerts are smart & accurate most of the time. -The mobile app is feature-rich and easy to use. -Long-lasting battery. -The motion-detection sensor is very responsive & quickly turns on the spotlight. -Robust & varied accessory ecosystem. _____ *Neutral: -Accessories are expensive. $50 for a 25-ft charging cable? -The cool features require a monthly plan. -The cheapest Arlo Smart plan costs $2.99/month per camera. _____ *Cons: -Clips can be saved to local storage but you can't view it from the mobile app. Arlo has 2 months left to keep their promise. === Design & Setup === When it comes to design, build materials, build quality, and general fit-and-finish, Arlo has done a fantastic job with the Pro 3. The cameras and base station look great and blend perfectly within my home. In the hands, it feels solid and durable, and taking it apart to insert the battery was a smooth and frustration-free experience. The charging port is on the bottom and the charging interface from the cable connects magnetically to the camera now, which is a huge improvement in terms of convenience. With the Arlo Pro 2, the charging cable on the back got in the way of my outdoor mounts and the rubber flap was fragile and easy to become dislocated. Setting up the Arlo Pro 3 was a completely frustration-free and speedy process. Connect the base station to the router, give it power, and add each camera one-by-one inside the Arlo mobile app. Upon first startup, there were firmware updates for both the base station and each of the cameras. Those went through without any hiccups. In the box, there was one magnetic wall mount and one outdoor mount accessory. Sadly, the cable in the box was too short and I couldn't run it from the wall to my front porch. But checking Arlo's accessory store, a 25-ft charge cable is available so I'll probably be getting that. It's too bad most accessories are so expensive, though. For some of these accessories, I'll be waiting for third-party companies to make cheaper alternatives. === Mobile App & Customization === After all the cameras have been added, I fine-tuned the camera settings within the well-organized and easy-to-use Arlo mobile app. The app has three main tabs on the top: Mode, Devices, and Library. In the "Mode" section, you tell the cameras when to detect for motion and audio events and what to do about it. For one of my cameras outside in the front porch, I have it to detect for both motion (80% sensitivity) and audio (level 3 sensitivity out of 5) and to record a video for 300 seconds. After the event has finished, Push notification is sent to my smartphone. Other options inside Mode include "Disarmed," "Scheduled," and "Geofencing." I leave my cameras "Armed" all the time. In the "Devices" section, you can view each camera video feed to initiate two-way speaker conversations, manually take photos or record a video, and turn on or off the spotlight camera. You can also create Activity Zones so you only receive alerts when something happens inside that zone. And there are numerous other options -- battery level indicator, camera LED behavior, check device info, motion detection test, video quality levels (brightness, Auto HDR, local 2K live streaming, auto-zoom & track, low light settings, night vision), power management, and video angle (160-, 125-, or 110-degree). The final section is the "Library" and this is where you go to view all the clips that have been recorded in response to events. The newest event is always on the top and you can select a video and mark it as a Favorite, share the file with someone, "donate" it to Arlo for their R&D, download it, or simply delete it. But wait, there is more~! From the main screen of the app, when you tap on the 3-dot menu icon and tap on Settings, you'll discover the "Arlo Smart" section. It's here where you can tell the cameras to detect for package deliveries (only one camera can do this) or detect specifically for people, vehicles, animals, smoke/CO alarms, and more. For the part, these smart detections worked pretty well, correctly flagging my dogs and cat as animals and my UPS delivery man as a human. Package detection wasn't as quite consistent, probably because not all of my packages arrived in rectangular or square boxes but sometimes in large envelopes or plastic bags. All in all, I'm very impressed and delighted by all the features that are offered by Arlo. It truly is a complete home security camera system. === Video & Audio Quality === With its 160-degree viewing angle and 2K video resolution, the crispness and clarity of the videos were highly satisfactory. The colors were true-to-life, color gradation was handled very well, and the HDR feature did an excellent job correctly exposing the dark areas. The audio recordings were exceptional as well, way better than my Arlo Pro 2. The audio is cleaner with less noise and skips and I was very impressed by how far it can record conversations. My wifey and daughter were talking about 30 feet away from my Pro 3 in the living room and I could hear and understand each word they were saying loud and clear. I love it when a new successor product completely outperforms the previous model and Arlo Pro 3 succeeds in doing that. === Battery life === I've been recording 5-minute clips in 2K and viewing live feeds in 2K. Also, the spotlight camera is set to turn on all the time during low-light situations. After recording 82 5-minute clips (almost 7 hrs of footage), the Arlo Pro 3 camera still had 25% battery left. I'm impressed. === Cloud Recording, local storage, & Arlo Monthly Plans === This is the part of my review where I get a little negative. After being used to the 7-day free cloud recording feature of my Arlo Pro 2 system for the past two years, I'm very reluctant to begin paying a monthly fee. To be honest, it's not TOO bad. For $2.99 per month per camera with the Arlo Smart plan, I get 30 days of video playback, enhanced notifications, activity zones, and person detection. After all, it probably costs Arlo lots of money in server and storage costs. But still...the Arlo cameras are one of the most expensive wire-free security camera systems on the market. Therefore, I think Arlo should make available AT LEAST a 3-day free cloud storage option for customers who are shelling out so much money for their systems. I think that's a good compromise. In terms of local storage of video clips, Arlo has dropped the ball here too. Yes, you can store your clips locally but you can't view your local clips from inside the mobile app. What was Arlo thinking? I've had that feature in my $200 Samsung camera for four years already! Arlo announced that in the second half of 2019 they will implement a way for users to view local clips from within the app. Well, Arlo, you have two months left to keep your word. I'm currently using the 3-month free trial subscription and time will tell whether I stay on the basic Arlo Smart subscription plan or not. Whether I do or don't, I'll come back to this review and add a comment to share my opinion on whether I think it's worth it or not. === Conclusion === Overall, I like the Arlo Pro 3. It's well-built and engineered, it produces high-quality video and audio clips, its mobile app is simple to use and very responsive, and its smart features like animal detection and package detection are cool and neat. But with such a high $500 upfront cost, Arlo should've included some form of free cloud storage and ability to access locally saved clips from the mobile app. With that said, I still recommend it because the execution is so good and it has such a robust accessory ecosystem.

This is my 3rd arlo system I started with the very 1st one moved up to the 2nd and now I'm on the Arlo pro 3. I like this system it seems to work very well the picture quality is very good.

I purchased these cameras for the full wireless capabilities. That is the only thing they're good at. The setup would not be easy for someone without good tech skills. These cameras come with absolutely no instruction. You have to download the app then set up the cameras through the app. The entire setup was not easy by any means. The app was not user friendly and had sign in issues. Also you will need to pay a fee to receive notifications and record to the cloud. Now to the video quality. This system has TERRIBLE night vision. It captures nothing! I had a halo around all videos. The system has a delay. I counted 9 seconds from movement until it started recording. It captured a lot of blank videos. My daughter ran in front of it and the system did not record and did not notify me of movement. However when the wind would blow I would get a movement notification. 90 wind blowing notifications in 1 day. The system has 2 good qualities. One of my cameras was place far away from the base station. This camera had the best video quality. The other pro is its ability to record to a hard drive. I would not recommend this system to my friend let alone my enemies. My Nest doorbell camera records far superior night and day videos. I've attached pictures. In the first That gray blob in the center is a deer. Try to find it. The second photo is a red streak. This is my cars tail lights. This is the exact second my camera started to film as my car drove from right to left in front of the camera. My car is completely out of frame

We had other camera systems (Ring and a few others) and they don’t compare! We love the Arlo system and how clear they are, the recordings, the wide views, and especially the WiFi range. We have the base at one end of our 3,700sf house and then a camera on the opposite side of the house on our shed which is an additional 70ft from the house. Will be buying more to add on!

I would compare these 2 cameras to my Nest doorbell, quality of 2k does not look better, I think quality looks about the same. Issues I have, when clicking the live camera feed it does take longer to load than my Nest. I have received several messages that say my cameras are Offline. I've had black screens and error messages that the device failed to connect. I really hope there is an update that will be able to fix these issues. They have great features that will make these cameras good if they can get them to work.

Love my Arlo Pro 3 outdoor cameras! Great resolution, 160 degrees FOV, light, audio, etc. Best Buy Geek Squad installed, quickly and flawlessly. Multiple great options!

I need to return these cameras. They do not work consistently. Although my internet is working the cameras keep saying they are offline. What in the world kind of crap do I have here. Truly this is not what I expected and I want to return these cameras. I even purchased an extender to pick up more of my router and the system is saying your arlo device is offline . I have charged the batteries because they die out quickly within 2 weeks. This is unacceptable

The Arlo Pro 3 is the latest camera from Arlo, and a great addition to my current setup of Arlo Pro cameras. In the box you will find 2 Arlo Pro 3 cameras with batteries, 1 SmartHub basestation, 1 charging cable, 1 magnetic mount, and 1 threaded mount. I found it peculiar that Arlo didn’t provide two magnetic mounts as they showcase the design of the camera and are easier to use than the threaded mount. Setup was a breeze. Arlo has refined the process over these years and I had the Pro 3 up and running in under 5 minutes. Migrating my Pro 2 cameras over to the new SmartHub was equally as easy but not required to use the new Pro 3 system. Borrowing design from their higher end Ultra 4K cameras, the Pro 3 is an upgrade from the Pro 2 in both hardware and features. The Pro 3 now shares the sleek unibody design with the Ultra, along with the improved magnetic charging. Offering up to 2K HDR footage and a wide 160 degree viewing angle, the Pro 3 provides a clearer picture and better coverage when compared to my older Pro 2 cameras. Also new to the Pro 3 is the addition of a spotlight which allows the camera to record color night video, a welcome upgrade from the black and white nighttime video of the Pro 2. The spotlight can evenly be manually activated from the app if you desire. The Pro 3 has improved audio, allowing 2-way conversations from the app to the camera. One cool feature I like about the new Pro 3 is the auto zoom and track. When enabled, Arlo uses their computer vision algorithm to not only detect the object but zoom in, enhance, and track the object! Unfortunately it crops the footage to 1080p while uses this feature but it is disabled by default. A lot of the enhanced features are handled in the “cloud” and require an Arlo Smart subscription, which is reasonably priced and the cameras include a 3-month trial. Some of the limitations inherent to the Arlo system are still present in Arlo Pro 3, namely the slight delay in the time it takes for the camera to record once it detects motion; though I do feel it has improved on the latest Pro 3. The Arlo Pro 3 is a great iteration of their “Pro” camera line and reasonably priced for the feature set Arlo provides. I can easily recommend the Pro 3 to not only existing Arlo Pro users but to anyone who is in the market for a well designed wire-free camera.

This is now my third round with the Arlo Pro security cameras. I have owned and used the Arlo Pro, Pro 2 and now the Pro 3 cameras over the past two years and was excited to see what they had in store for their latest model. I would also like to add that I have two other security systems installed in my home by other manufacturers and I prefer the Arlo cameras over all of them because of the well made design, features and full, easy, user experience. Fortunately, you can use the previously model cameras with the new Arlo Pro 3 hub therefore I paired three of my other cameras to the new hub along with the two Pro 3 cameras included in this kit. The only extra steps I came across during the upgrade was that I had to re-sync the old cameras with the new hub and remove the old cameras in the app to re-add them. The cameras themselves are well built, like the previous models, however they look and function a bit different. To insert the battery in the Pro 3 cameras, you simply push a button on the bottom of the camera near the charging port and the camera will slide out of the housing. I can see this as being beneficial to outdoor installs as it should protect the hardware from the environment elements, including the rain, since there isn’t a gasket around the housing that could eventually wear out over time. The LED light is a great addition to the Pro series however will deplete the battery more depending on the usage. I have both of the new cameras installed in our children’s rooms so I had to turn the LED function off so it didn’t go on every time it sensed motion; the night vision works great for indoor use without having to use the LED light too. I coupled the previous models with the Arlo security lights on my outdoor cameras so it’s nice to see they added this to the cameras instead of having to buy additional peripherals. The clarity of the cameras is better than previous models with up to 2K streaming and the zoom has increased from 8X to 12X. I have also noticed the responsiveness and delay is better using the new Arlo Pro 3 hub and cameras. To some of the upgrades from the previous models are as follows: The charging cables are no longer micro USB; they are using a new magnetic style charger. The magnetic wall mounts are new, sort of concave and no longer dome shaped. This two camera kit comes with one magnetic mount and one screw on mount. The rechargeable batteries are different along with how they are inserted into the cameras. The look and shape of the cameras are different. LED lights are built into the cameras to use as motion sensor spotlights or lighten up a monitored area. The camera clarity has increased up to 2K HDR, has better 12X zoom and 160 degree viewing angle. The advanced AI can tell the difference between people, animals and vehicles to send specific push notifications to your smartphone (although you have to pay for the Arlo Smart Plan to use this function). This kit comes with a three month trial of the Arlo Smart plan. What does all this mean to current Arlo camera owners who want to upgrade? Potentially more money out of your pocket to upgrade to the latest technology. Fortunately your old cameras will still work with the new system, they just won’t be compatible with current magnetic mounts and batteries so those are the only expenses you may need however they are necessary since you’ll have everything you need in this set. As you can see, there are many and substantial upgrades compared to previous models so the Pro 3 upgrade is definitely worth considering. For folks that are just starting to shop wireless security cameras, I really feel Arlo is one of the best and affordable systems on the market and they set the bar for this market. They are both great for homes and businesses alike and would recommend them to anyone in the market.

I like the camera set up overall. But personally I have changed batteries about every 2 weeks. I tried changing the settings several times to reduce setting and all but these batteries not doing the job for me.

Excellent security cameras, app works flawlessly . Install was very easy only took maybe 30 minutes.

We'll I've now had for awhile and have 2 complaints. You can only access through the internet even when on a local network and like clockwork it is designed to time out every 30 min. so you need to request/re enter a new security code sent to your phone every 30 min. even when at home. Not to mention with the base station with in 5 feet of the camera you get a constant refresh issue in stead of a rock solid connect. Can be/is super annoying. See picture bottom left is the cam 5 feet away. I've reread rebooted reinstalled it shouldn't be this way. Save your money...Bill

Having already had some older model Arlo cameras, my expectations were pretty high for these cameras. When I received them, my opinion of the packaging is that that they were well packaged and unlikely to be damaged. Upon opening the package, I removed all the components, including a magnetic charging cable, two cameras, a base station, and two mounts with hardware. I immediately plugged the cameras in to top the batteries off which appeared to have approximately 80% charge on them upon arrival to me. The cameras come with two separate styles of mounts. One is the standard Arlo magnetic mount. This mount firmly attaches to the back of the cameras and appears to hold really well. The second mount is able to screw into the back of the camera and has an adjustment know that allows you to adjust the angle of the camera after attaching the mount to a surface. The cameras did not take long to charge. Once completing the charge I plugged the base station into my network and plugged in the power. Syncing the cameras was easy using the Android Arlo application. I was curious to see if my other two Arlo cameras would sync with the new base stationa, and to my pleasant surprise, they do! My Arlo Pro 2 cameras also sync so that I do not have to have two separate base stations! After all the syncing was complete, I set out to my point of attachment on the wall outside. Camera signal to the base station has always impressed me with the Arlo system, and the Arlo Pro 3 did not disappoint! I mounted the camera and proceeded to test it. The video quality is outstanding. It amazes me what a wireless, battery operated camera is capable of! The video footage is clear and crisp, advertised as 2k resolution. The cameras also have a spotlight on them which, in pitch black darkness, is surprisingly bright! You can also trigger an alarm that sounds directly from the camera. It is loud and has a very high pitched piercing sound. The motion detection works great. I receive almost instant motion notification. The Arlo smart notifications work great as well. It identifies my small dog with ease every time he passes by. The cameras have a removable battery. This is done by pushing a button on the camera. It allows the entire camera to slide out of the housing so, in theory, you could leave the camera mounted and just take the battery off without messing with the camera angle. The housing around the camera seems very well built and sturdy. I have no doubts that these cameras will stand up to the elements, just as the previous Arlo cameras have done in the past. These cameras also have a microphone and speaker built in for 2 way communication! The only drawbacks that I can see from these cameras are as listed: 1. Price: These cameras are expensive, however, they will save you from running wiring through your attic. 2. Battery Powered: It is no secret that eventually, you will have to charge the batteries. Depending upon where you mount the camera, that may be really easy or really difficult. 3. Mounts: I would have liked to had two of each mount (magnetic and screw on) so that I had the same options for mounting both cameras. I am unable to comment on battery life because I have only had the cameras for a few days, however, if they are like the Arlo Pro 2 cameras that I have, the batteries should last a fairly long amount of time. All in all, these are great cameras. They offer flexibility by allowing you to easily move the cameras to different magnetic bases whenever you would like. They require no wiring, and that is a major plus! The have amazing video quality! If your considering them, buy them, you will not be disappointed!