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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 3282 reviews

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80%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers praise the Essential Spotlight 4-Camera system's excellent camera quality, ease of use, and straightforward setup. Many also appreciate the night vision, motion detection, and spotlight features. However, some users express concerns regarding battery life and occasional connection issues. A recurring negative comment centers on the necessity of a subscription for certain features like video storage.

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  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor connection all the time

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Keeps cutting out. I call the service techs and they such. Only records when it wants part of the time. Ive moved them Nd reconnected them too many inconvenient times.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Arlo Team
      Posted .

      Hi Poorquality,

      Thanks for sharing your feedback about the product. For tips on how you can optimize the image quality of your camera, please check the details here : https://kb.arlo.com/1015583/.

      If you need assistance, feel free to contact support at https://www.arlo.com/en-us/support/contact.aspx. We look forward to hearing from you.

      Regards,
      Arlo Team
      ^RM arlo_us

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    OK camera BAD app & inability to share with others

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good cameras and they do work using the app (and also via the computer interface) but they have small batteries (the XL batteries do not fit in the Pro 4), bad battery life (think 5-10 days max). You cannot set the recording time to 0, min 10 seconds....so when someone is in a zone there will be a ton of short recordings, thus burning up the batteries. The app is only ok, wonky in certain functionalities, not very refined. But the biggest issue is you cannot share with different users though it says you can...trust me you cannot! Research it yourself everyone online says the same thing! I did not believe them but found out it was true and returned my bundle and extra XL camera due to this. It shows in your account page how to add "people" (via their email) but when you do this and it sends them an email/invitatoin but then when they try to add an account (by creating an Arlo acct) it does not give them the option to see/link to the main account and see the camera. (I purchased the Arlo Secure Plus $120+ Yearly subsc.). Also you cannot even try to share without a subscription plan. If you try to get your money back for the plan is is not refundable. You cant get a live agent on phone (only a chat agent) who simply tells you you cannot get your yearly $120 back and you can only ride out the year/no refunds. I am a 20+ year IT pro and I tried everything! Thee is no way to share this app/camera viewing with others...this app/platform only lets you use it with one phone/person....whomever paid for the subscription & set it up! And no you cannot simply let someone use your UN PW as it only allows 1 person in the app per account/subscription....I tried this many times. Do not buy this if you want to share access with others.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor Wifi Connection

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Lousy Product and I can't wait to return or exchange for something better. This is My third and final attempt using this Brand..

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Arlo Team
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      Hi,

      Thanks for sharing your review. We are sorry to hear you feel the Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera is a lousy product. Please reach out to our support team with additional details so we can better assist and ensure the camera performs up to your expectations.

      For further assistance on addressing the concerns you have shared above, please navigate to Settings > Support in the Arlo App for service options available to you.

      We appreciate your patience and understanding.

      Best regards,
      Arlo Team arlo_us

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Return of Arlo cameras

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Absolutely the worst experience trying to resolve a return issue. I was mon the phone for hours and was hung up on three times. The situation is still not resolved

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Arlo Team
      Posted .

      Hello Sally,

      Thanks for your feedback. We would like to look into your case so we can help and follow up. Please send us an email at askarlo@arlo.com detailing your concern, including your email address linked to your Arlo account, your contact number and a screenshot of your Best Buy review.

      We look forward to hearing from you.

      Regards,
      Arlo Team
      ^RM arlo_us

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don’t buy

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Don’t even bother. The company has hiden fees. And stop working a lot

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Smart base needed

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I could review it IF I could use them so when the smart base that I need comes in I will let you know until then stop asking !!!!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Arlo Team
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      Hi,

      Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear about the delay of the Arlo Smart Hub. Once you are all set up and able to use your Arlo Cameras, I will be looking forward to reading your updated review.

      Thank you for your patience and understanding.

      Best Regards,
      IQAir arlo_us

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Night vision, Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best wireless out there

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I absolutely LOVE these cameras. I tried to Google nest first and hated them, they were complicated to set up, and I tried some no name brand wired ones that were okay, but these are my favorite out of everything I've tried. The setup was soooo easy, they connected to my phone instantly for the smart piece, and for putting it on your wall... It doesn't matter if you place it slightly off from where you wanted (since I'm terrible at making), because (1) the view is such a wide angle, it gets both my living room and dining room which are decently sized in one shot it's so wide and (2) because the arm is adjustable! The adjustable arm is everything to me. You can tilt up, down, sideways, so even if you don't get the placement exactly right, you don't need to redrill new holes, you just have to adjust the arm. Amazing. Why doesn't every cam have this!? Also the picture is incredibly clear. I love the fact that you have the option of (1) night vision or (2) motion sensor spotlight. Easy to turn the light option off always if you have this indoors and don't want it turning on when you're just watching a movie, but so nice to have. You can also pick and choose your alerts for something like animals, people, vehicles, etc. And only get alerted for what you want. The paid version also lets you have arlo contact authorities. Overall what a great camera for the price, would 100% recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don’t Buy Arlo

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It keeps turning its self off. The solar panel that I got with it only charges some times. The old Arlo was better. This one it junk.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Arlo Team
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      Hello Junk,

      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Your feedback will be shared with the appropriate teams for review.

      Regards,
      Arlo Team arlo_us

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simple and does the job

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very simple to put together, install and set-up. There’s a little bit of a lag but only a couple seconds. Very good camera and spotlight. I have the video doorbell and 3 exterior cameras now.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bad

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had a hard time doing the update with them I've tried 5 different Arlo systems and they would not work for me I do not recommend for anybody

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Arlo Team
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      Hello Ring,

      Thank you for taking the time in writing your feedback about your Arlo Essential Spotlight camera experience. To update the firmware of your camera, ensure that they are fully charged. Also, please note that it is best that your cameras have full signal strength to complete a firmware update. After confirming the above and you are still unable to complete a firmware update, we recommend rebooting your base station and waiting for the automatic update window that takes place between 3-5AM local time. Please let us know if your system does not update during the automatic update time frame.

      For further assistance, feel free to contact support here : https://www.arlo.com/en-us/support/contact.aspx.

      Regards,
      Arlo Team
      ^RM arlo_us

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not enough time to pick up due to having to jobs. When I was able to pick up on a Saturday the store was closed. Therefore my money was refunded.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    They didn't know how to connect them

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I can believe Best Buy didn't know how to connect these cameras with Orbi Router, so I have to return it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    USELESS WASTE OF MONEY

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    USELESS AND NOT WORTH MONEY. After 30 days if you don’t subscribe for a monthly fee it does not record ANYTHING!!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Arlo Team
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      Hi,

      Thanks for your review. We will share your feedback to the development team.

      We also want to let you know there are some features that are still available without an Arlo Subscription. You can read more about it here: https://kb.arlo.com/000062312.

      Arlo has subscriptions available after your initial trial, please read for details: https://kb.arlo.com/88

      We appreciate your support and understanding.

      Best regards,
      Arlo Team arlo_us

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    No connection

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I never had the chance to use it. I could not get it to sync with my device. Even tried talking with the arlo support to no avail.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Arlo Team
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      Hi Michele,

      Thank you for taking the time in sharing your feedback about the product and with your support experience. We would appreciate an opportunity to help you with getting your Arlo camera set up. Please send us an email at askarlo@arlo.com detailing your concern, including your email address linked to your Arlo account, your contact number and a screenshot of your Best Buy review.

      We look forward to hearing from you.

      Regards,
      Arlo Team
      ^RM arlo_us

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    I'm pretty sure I am going to return!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am not having luck with getting my cameras into the system! What a huge nuisance!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Arlo Team
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      Hi Michael,

      If you're unable to add your camera to your Base Station/SmartHub or router, read these articles: https://kb.arlo.com/000039094 or https://kb.arlo.com/000062406.

      Otherwise, please navigate to Settings > Support in the Arlo App for service options available to you. We appreciate your patience and support.

      Regards,
      Arlo Team arlo_us

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bad camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Doesn't work after firmware update. Does not find camera and app times out before resetting.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Arlo Team
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      Hello Badcamera,

      Thanks for sharing your feedback about your Arlo experience. We'd like to work with you to better understand the circumstances of this trouble that you are experiencing with your Arlo system not stopped working after its firmware update. Please send us an email at askarlo@arlo.com detailing your concern, including your email address linked to your Arlo account, your contact number and a screenshot of your Best Buy review.

      We look forward to hearing from you.

      Regards,
      Arlo Team
      ^RM arlo_us

  • Pros mentioned:
    Motion detection, Night vision

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Quality Camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a quality security camera with decent night vision. The motion detection is significantly better than the Arlo doorbells. Product works great with solar panel.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Internet connections problems

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These cameras only work with 2.4 Ghz...they should specify it so as not to buy and waste time

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Arlo Team
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      Hello,

      Thank you for taking the time to write your experience. Your feedback helps us to get improve our services. We'll share your feedback to the relevant team. We appreciate your understanding.

      Best regards,
      Arlo Team arlo_us

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Setup

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Would purchase again

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy set up. Discrete outdoor camera. Having difficulty setting camera to not notify for general motion detection like tree branch movement. Video is clear.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Hoodwinked

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Doesn’t work properly. Many visits by reps but still not functioning. We’re told replacements coming tomorrow but no show

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend