Customer Ratings & Reviews

Like the wireless feature but had to purchase solar panels to keep batteries charged. Like that it came with an extra battery as even with solar panel my road facing camera still has to have battery changed periodically because it captures a lot more motion than other two cameras. The only thing I don't like is that even with the subscription, the camera isn't constantly recording like my Ring doorbell does. It only records the motion for a few seconds. I've tried going live and even with a good WiFi connection, the cameras sometimes take a long time to show the live view. So if there's something you wanted to see on one of the cameras, it will be gone before your live view shows. If I had to do it over I would choose another brand.

All the same great features of the Pro 3 but now you can connect direct to Wi-Fi. What this means is if you do not want to buy a kit with the hub, or you need to mount it far away from your hub which may provide a weaker signal, then this is for you. Now you are not limited to the distance from your hub, but rather the distance from your home/business Wi-Fi. If the distance is not an issue and you plan on using with the hub, then the Pro 3 would work fine for you as well. I tested the new Pro 4 both as a straight Wi-Fi connection and then also through the hub. I noticed that when you create an activity zone when connected straight to Wi-Fi you are limited to drawing a square or rectangle, but when connecting through the hub I can draw any shape of activity zone I desire. Battery life is determined and how much the camera is activated both during the day and at night which also used the LED light. I get a few months out of my PRO 3 cameras on the front porch which get less activity and maybe 1-1.5 months from the camera facing my driveway which detects more traffic as this is the main entry point of our house. It was easy to add this camera to my system. Simply opened my Arlo app on my android device, went to devices, chose ‘Add Device’, Choose ‘Camera’, Choose my Pro 4, then follow the instructions. You will get a QR code that displays on your phone that you simply hold up to the camera about 8 inches away for the App to find and connect the camera. User friendly interface. The only con that I have with these cameras is when you are in live stream mode, there does seem to be at about a 5 second delay from a person's movement to actually seeing that movement on my viewing device. That also makes audio back and forth delayed as well. Hopefully, this will be tightened up with software in time. The Arlo Pro 4 comes with a magnetic mount. Works well at most angles, but the way mine is angled it feels a little loose. It has not moved yet and is somewhat protected by my porch so I do not foresee it being an issue, but you may need to test before mounting. Overall, the Arlo units are top notch cameras with a great interface. The cost to monitor and keep 30 days of history is reasonable as well. I have recommended to neighbors and friends.

Quality of video is very good. Even at night. Disappointed at the battery life. We have had to charge the batteries already in all three cameras at least once and have not even had them a month. Also, camera disconnect from WiFi randomly.

I purchased a single Pro 4 and a triple pack. When I purchased each, they were half price from original pricing and I felt that was a good deal. We use these to monitor our patio because we keep a garden and the dog gone squirrels kept killing my plants the past two years. This spring we found a kitten and her mother on our patio and we wanted to keep an eye on them so we purchased these cameras. While the color night vision is excellent if you allow the light to turn on, the kodachrome is not as good. And these cameras do not focus very clearly regardless of when. If you use the focus follow feature the cameras pixelate and focus is okay. When the cameras zoom on the subject, the clarity is good but enlarging a recording gets distorted. These come with a 90 day trial period for cloud recording but we cannot afford the $10 PER CAMERA price tag so once the trial period ends, we will not be using the pay service. The field of view of these cameras is excellent and have 3 different options. There are so many optional accessories for these cameras from the manufacturer and other's that make items for Arlo including skins to change the exterior look. These have a tendance to record my plants moving which is annoying and the cameras are supposed to record movement until it stops but the longest any one camera records is less than 2 minutes which creates a lot of alerts and recordings to review. We like that the cameras can mostly tell the difference between an animal, person or vehicle when they record. We will keep these cameras but not the remote recording service. I hope this helps.

"I recently purchased the Arlo security camera and I couldn't be more impressed. The video quality is outstanding, capturing crystal-clear footage both day and night with its impressive night vision feature. The motion detection is incredibly responsive, alerting me instantly to any activity around my home. The two-way audio is a game-changer, allowing me to communicate with visitors or even scare off potential intruders from anywhere using the app. Plus, the seamless integration with my smart home ecosystem makes monitoring and controlling the camera effortless. Overall, I highly recommend the Arlo security camera for anyone looking for peace of mind and reliable home security. It's truly a top-notch product that delivers on its promises."

The video quality on these cameras is solid, as is the night vision. The motion sensing is good, The more motion the camera detects, the more often it will turn on, and the shorter the battery life. I appreciate the extra battery in the pack, so I have one ready to go when one of the cameras runs low. I also have an Arlo doorbell and an indoor Essential camera in the garage, and I really like the Arlo app and the ability to stream all the cameras from a browser when I am on my PC.

Bought the Security Bundle during the Black Friday markdown, along with the Wired Video Doorbell. Overall, I'm pleased with the system. Wall mounted each of the cameras (front-driveway, backyard-patio, and living room). They seem durable and less prone to tampering than some competitor's camera mounts. Video quality of the archive clips is pretty good but not as sharp as some other reviewers mention (counting neighbors bricks and what not). I can read license plates in driveway out to maybe 8 feet from camera but not further than that. Keep in mind to view recent 2K video clips for all three cameras in this bundle you'll need to subscribe to the Arlo Secure multi-camera plan. Which is getting more expensive in 2023. The live feed from the cameras is not nearly as clear - lower resolution than my old Amazon Cloud Cam feed. Arlo provides free access to the Secure plans for a limited time with the purchase. The most annoying thing about the cameras relates to the "smart" notifications. The software is pretty bad, in my experience, at distinguishing between people, animals, vehicles, and other motion. This can result in your Arlo app being flooded with notifications. I've reviewed the support and community pages for tips to minimize this but haven't had much success. Turning off the notifications would defeat the whole purpose of the camera system for me. Setting activity zones and restricting the types of motion notifications from all motion to only "Person" detection helps some but the camera sometimes ignores these. Related to the issue of false notifications is the camera battery life. I've found that my batteries are draining much quicker than the Arlo Pro 4 product page would have you believe. My cameras have been installed a little more than a month and the worst notification offenders - driveway camera (cars on street past the activity zone) and living room camera (my dogs are family but they shouldn't trigger a "Person" alert) - also have the worst battery performance. Less than 20% battery remains on these cameras. All of the consumer oriented camera systems have issues and Arlo seems to have fewer than some. The inclusion of the extra battery and the charger, along with the Black Friday sale price, make the bundle a pretty good deal. So overall I'm satisfied with the purchase, if not completely so.

We are a repeat customer for the ARLO Camea system. These Pro 4's are even better quality video than our 3's which I didnt't think was possible beicase of how clear the video is! It takes a little time to get the movement notifications set in the right area but they never miss a thing. My only wish is that the batteries lasted longer. Our camers run 24/7 and the cameras in high traffic areas must be charged once a week.

I have not owned cameras from other companies, so I don't know how this product compares to the competition. For the following reasons, I think the Pro 4 is a poor value: 1. Significant time delay in live feed and mobile app notifications: I bought these cameras because I've had packages stolen from my front door. I've had a couple instances of trespassing that my side camera has caught, but both times I wasn't able to catch the person because there was a 15-20 second delay on the mobile app feed. The camera is within 10 feet of my modem and router, so I am pretty sure this problem is due to outdated wireless technology in the transmitter. 2. Motion detection problems: The camera in the front of my house goes dead within 2 days because it mistakenly detects motion. I have the motion activity detection area set to a minimal space in front of my door, but if a car goes by or a light flickers anywhere in the field of vision, the camera will send a motion alert. I tried reducing motion detection sensitivity in the app, but it did not help. 3. Battery life: If you read through the reviews for this camera at any retailer, you will see the battery life is a universal issue. My cameras go dead as soon as 2 days, and in my experience last at maximum 2 weeks with little to no motion detection. Because of this, the cameras are essentially useless when used as wireless devices. 4. Poor quality plastics I have to regularly dismount and recharge my cameras because the battery life is so short. When I took one down off of its mount, I accidentally dropped it and the camera popped out from its white plastic housing. The inner camera plastic cracked so severely that the camera will no longer snap into place (see photos). I don't recommend purchasing this camera system. I made the mistake of buying several of them at once, and I regret not returning them as soon as I started having issues.

**Title: Arlo Pro 4 Cameras - Unparalleled Clarity and Remarkable Ease of Use** In the realm of home security, the Arlo Pro 4 cameras emerge as a beacon of excellence, offering unmatched clarity and unparalleled user-friendliness. These cameras redefine the way we safeguard our homes, and their crystal-clear performance makes them a joy to use. **Visual Brilliance:** From the moment you set up the Arlo Pro 4 cameras, you'll be astounded by the visual brilliance they deliver. With 2K HDR resolution, every detail is captured with breathtaking precision. Whether it's monitoring your front door or keeping an eye on your backyard, the clarity of the footage is truly impressive. It's like having a high-definition window into your home's surroundings. **Night Vision Excellence:** Even in the darkest of nights, the Arlo Pro 4 cameras shine. Equipped with advanced night vision technology, these cameras provide clear and crisp footage in complete darkness. You can trust them to keep a watchful eye on your property around the clock. **Easy Setup and Integration:** Setting up the Arlo Pro 4 cameras is a breeze. The user-friendly Arlo app guides you through the process seamlessly. Within minutes, you'll have your cameras up and running, ready to protect your home. The app also allows for easy customization of alerts and recording schedules, putting you in control of your security. **Wire-Free Convenience:** One of the standout features of the Arlo Pro 4 cameras is their wire-free design. No need to worry about complex wiring or power outlets. The cameras run on rechargeable batteries that last for months on a single charge. This flexibility allows you to place them wherever you need without constraints. **Two-Way Audio:** The Arlo Pro 4 cameras not only provide exceptional video quality but also feature two-way audio. You can communicate with visitors or potential intruders through the camera's built-in speaker and microphone. It adds an extra layer of security and convenience. **Smart Home Integration:** These cameras seamlessly integrate into your smart home ecosystem. They work with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit, allowing you to control and monitor your cameras with voice commands and through your favorite smart home platforms. **Weather-Resistant Durability:** Arlo Pro 4 cameras are built to withstand the elements. They are weather-resistant, making them ideal for outdoor use in rain or shine. Rest assured, your cameras will keep performing in any weather condition. **Conclusion:** In conclusion, the Arlo Pro 4 cameras are a testament to innovation in home security. Their exceptional clarity, hassle-free setup, and seamless integration into your smart home make them a top choice for those seeking peace of mind. With Arlo Pro 4, you're not just investing in security; you're investing in clarity and convenience that enhances your daily life. **Pros:** - Outstanding 2K HDR video quality - Effortless setup and customization via the Arlo app - Wire-free design for flexible placement - Two-way audio for communication - Smart home integration for added convenience - Weather-resistant for durability **Cons:** - Premium features come at a higher cost The Arlo Pro 4 cameras are more than just security devices; they are your vigilant guardians, ensuring that your home and loved ones are safe, day and night.

My girlfriend and I bought three of the Arlo Pro 4 cameras and one floodlight camera. All of which are very easy to pair up and are all linked together on the app. My only complaint is if there’s tons of motion it’ll send you countless notifications. We later found you can control that. But what it doesn’t control is the battery life. Tons of action areas - means it’ll drain your battery pretty quickly. We’ve had ours for exactly one month and have had to recharge the batteries on the flood light 3 times and the others once or twice (depends on high traffic area or not) but honestly we still liked them enough where we just bought 2 more. Worth it.

I waited for a while so that I could provide a fair assessment of this system. After reading several very positive reviews by "technophobes" describing the quality of the recordings, sensitivity of the cameras, etc., I took the plunge and bought the 3-camera system with an extra battery and charger. Additionally, I purchase a PRO3 Flood Light Camera from a separate vendor. I had all devices professionally installed and set up. I must admit the system is spectacular and does almost anything the user desires - as long you're subscribed to the cloud service. Maybe that's why they give 30 days of subscription service with the purchase. Let’s start at the beginning. After installation and setup I found the alerts simply fascinating. Not only would I get an alert but the alert would define the source; i.e. “person”, “vehicle” or “animal”. Sure enough I would look and the recorded feed and the description was spot on! Next, I began to realize that I was getting numerous alerts from my Flood Light Camera (covering the driveway) because of vehicles going up and down the street. No problem, I simply set up a “activity zone”, excluding the street and the alerts declined to those triggered by a vehicle entering my driveway. Problem solved. I even did this for 2 of the 3 Spot Light Cameras to eliminate viewing areas outside my property lines. I was still getting numerous alerts from animals (squirrels) triggering my front door and basement entry cameras so I adjusted the sensitivity of those cameras and “voila” no more squirrels triggering these cameras. I was still getting alerts when people triggered these cameras so they were working just as I desired. I got all this done in the first week of use and was as happy as could be for the next 3 weeks. Then, things went downhill! First was the alert from ARLO that my free trial period was about to expire. Okay, no problem, I had read and understood that without a subscription one would need the ARLO Hub in order to record camera video and (as I mistakenly thought) set up and activate activity zones – yes and NO). Small drawback, but since I was aware of that idiosyncrasy I went ahead and purchased the hub. (I wasn’t interested in long term storage but did want to be able to review recordings and save for posterity/legal reasons if necessary). Well, my subscription expired before I received the Hub and suddenly, I was again inundated with alerts from my driveway camera because of vehicles passing by on the street (without the cloud service or the hub, activity zones were inactive). No problem! The hub was on the way so I’ll just turn off notifications until I get the hub. This is not the best solution but a satisfactory workaround until the hub arrives. Ah, peace and quiet but at the same time no alerts as to someone entering the premises. My hub arrived today and I gleefully unpacked it and hooked it up. First, I had to install a micro SD card in the hub (not supplied with the hub) to facilitate recording. Done! Next, I wanted reactivate my activity zones. Hold on There!!!! The first inkling that I may have a problem was the alert that my driveway camera activity zone was disabled because of a power loss. I was instructed to reconnect the power to enable the activity zone, What power? This is an outdoor camera mounted on the side of the house powered by a rechargeable battery (no power cord). Further investigation reveals that you can have activity zones with a subscription (minimum of $149.99/year) and battery-operated devices or you can have activity zones without a subscription ($0.00/year) and ac powered lights (you do NOT need wiring for the data signals – they are wireless in all cases) . You can’t have battery powered lights and an activity zone without a subscription. Don’t get me wrong, I fully understand the implications of processing power vs battery life and don’t really have an issue with that. I have significant issues with the total lack of information about the idiosyncrasies on the company web site. I just want to make potential purchasers aware of the limitations in setting up the system. It took me an hour or 2 just searching through the FAQs (and I knew what I was looking for) to learn about these limitations. One other bothersome problem is that you cannot be on the ARLO dashboard on your smart phone and on your computer at the same time. If I’m on the ARLO dashboard on my phone and log into the dashboard on my computer, I’m dumped from the dashboard on the phone and given the option to log back in., If I log back in on my phone I’m dumped from the dashboard on my computer. Like I said, it would have been GREAT to understand these limitations in advance so that I could have made a more informed decision. Would I recommend the system – yes, if you’re prepared to absorb the additional expense of a cloud subscription or go with ac powered cameras.

I do like these cameras, the picture is very clear and sound is clear. The negatives are 1. The battery life isn’t great. I live in the country and bugs and bird sounds keep triggering the cameras so the batteries die within 2 weeks. 2. There are no sensitivity settings to change what triggers it. I obviously want to get alerts for them, but I get alerts all day for bees I overall recommend though, I will be buying the solar panels for them

Excellent quality, well designed functional camera. I own blink and ring cameras too, so a good basis for comparison. I've had a great experience with the Arlo Pro 4 (so far, couple of weeks of use). It worked well on weak wireless signals, just down in the canyon off my backyard. Detected multiple coyotes within 24h! Had a large rain storm for several days and no issues except slight blur from water over the lens cover (that dried itself within a short period). One slight caution is that the battery will run down within a couple of weeks if the video recording is too frequent (eg. motion sensitivity too high). Overall an excellent, highly recommended product that puts out high quality video with accurate motion detection and provides the outputs in a convenient format for viewing (including push notifications if you so desire).

We’ve had Arlo Pro and still use two of the Pro 2 cameras in our five camera system (all connected to a hub). The Pro 4 cameras capture much better video quality than our previous cameras, the jury is still out with regard to extended battery life claim, but the one battery is down to 88% after three days at 75% sensitivity. These camera systems are awfully expensive and get even more expensive when accessories are needed for ideal installation. Due to the exterior finishes of our home I needed to buy three (very large) accessory mounts at $15 each so cameras would be ideally positioned for optimum coverage. Arlo obviously knows the accessory demand will help make them more money, but it would be great if Arlo included a coupon toward the purchase of those accessories. I easily spent $100 on Pro and Pro 2 accessory mounts and another $150 on extra batteries. An extra battery is included in this three camera package. On the Pro 4 mount the security screw (which really isn’t needed for my install) needs an Allen wrench to tighten/loosen it. The included “key” does not fit properly—it’s too small and can easily strip the head of the screw. And none of my SAE or metric Allen wrenches fit properly either. For $600 it would be helpful if there was more attention paid to these sorts of details. Connection to my hub is no problem with the hub in the middle of our basement and cameras 10’ above ground level at the far corners of our home. For the $400 I paid this is a good value, but I would not have paid full $600 retail. This set will be going back to the store If battery life doesn’t live up to expectations as I don’t want to buy the accessory solar chargers or more batteries.

Picked up the Arlo pro 4 kit while on sale at a pretty reasonable price. Very good daytime picture, night time is good if you have some lightning and I’m still adjusting motion on one of the cameras. After 3 weeks of use , driveway camera battery was very low, maybe because of location and spotlight picking up movement at night. I will add a solar charger and that should help. Other than that I’m happy with the system.

I really like these cameras (I bought the 3 pack) and they seem to work great, but the issue I’m having is with one camera that I had over my front door. We live on a main road, so I needed to make adjustments for the camera not to record vehicles, etc. The problems started when the battery went on this camera even after I made tons of tweaks to make sure it wasn’t recording everything, etc. I replaced that battery with the extra one that came in the package and less than 2 days later, that battery discharged. So I researched and followed Arlo’s recommendation to remove the camera and add it back to see if that would make a difference. No matter what I do, I can’t get it to find the camera on my 2.4 GHz network as the instructions recommend. I didn’t have this issue when I setup all 3 cameras the first time, just now trying to add this one camera back in. There doesn’t seem to be much help on their website other than what I’ve already tried. This has been very frustrating to get this camera back online. I really want to like these cameras, but this is a major issue so far for me.

List of pros and cons below Pro -great picture quality overall Cons -battery life is horrendous so unless you want to keep pulling them down to chage them you are forced to buy each camera a solar power station which is pricy -wireless system is spotty and cameras constantly go down making you have to take them down and reconnect or wait on hold for 45 minutes to get them rebooted. Even with the highest speed internet which forces you to buy a home station to connect to your wifi to give the cameras their own uninterrupted connection which is also expensive. FYI All these problems i have addressed to find a solution with on the phone support but have had no luck. I took all the necessary steps with distancing, angles, power save mode and so on but nothing. Im currently down a camera that i cant get to stay up because if all 3 are running then 1 drops from "signal interface" as they THINK it may be. It sucks feeling sucked into spending more and more money on all these added attachments just to get things to work how they shohld without.

I thought the rechargeable batteries would last longer. I've already changed two of the batteries once, and the other one twice in less than 2 months. However the camera can tell the difference between an animal, and a person. The quality, night vision, and other features of this camera make up for the frequent battery swaps. My home feels more secure with these cameras.

Great price if you find the right time to buy. Very easy to set up and use. Video quality is great as is the detection. Not clear based on descriptions, this does require a monthly or yearly subscription if you want it to record and save videos. I bought the year for all cameras and it was about $120 upfront. Everything seems to have subscriptions nowadays. I think this was worth it, but that is for you to decide. The battery life is my only gripe. It says three months. I had one camera die in less than a month with no more usage than other cameras. Maybe a faulty battery. I will likely reach out to Arlo. The batteries are extremely easy to use and they do provide one additional battery.