Customers are delighted by the Pro Outdoor Security Camera's impressive video quality and long-lasting battery life. Users find the camera setup to be extremely easy and appreciate the wide 160-degree field of view. The camera also boasts reliable connectivity and accurate motion detection.
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Pros mentioned:
Night vision, Setup ease
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Recommend it
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great item, pretty easy to install and with a great night vision.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Setup ease, Video quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great camera
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Great camera and great picture and easy to use and setup.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Setup ease, Video quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great camera!
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This camera delivers clear, high-quality video and is very easy to set up.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Setup ease
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beauty
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent product. Easy to assemble and easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Video quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for home security
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This is a really nice camera. It films in very high quality, it’s easy to set up and so convenient to watch every move from your phone. Highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Video quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Arlo camera
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Great camera. Easy to install. Takes great pictures and clarity is wonderful!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Selen
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Great item works perfect. Long battery life. Recommended
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Field of view, Night vision
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Arlo pro 1 is top tier
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With 2k HDR video, replaceable rechargeable battery and an amazing app these cameras are what you need to be looking at if your looking to finally protect your home.
Arlo security accessories have really come into their own when it comes to quality and value. The new 6th gen pro lineup this year is a step above the last gen in many ways. If it would be your first or even 6th security camera it’s still an absolutely great product.
These usually are made or broken by how good the app is. I've had multiple Arlo products in the past and I can say it's specifically because of how good the app is. Everything just works exactly how you think it should it's very intuitive and that to me is worth 99% of one of these style of products cameras or home security because if you can't use it it's not worth anything.
All of the motion detection and alerts are always spot on and accurate. There's a lot of settings to ensure that you don't get false alerts or alarms when unnecessary so once you really tune it in it's perfect. This camera comes with a 30 day trial of Arlo secure plan which includes the cloud storage for your footage. There is no local SD recording on this model but if you're subscribing to the plan it's not necessary anyway and is still very affordable compared to competitors while providing even more value.
The battery power on this model lasts a LONG time and is also hot swappable for recharging making it very simple if you get a second battery, but even if you just use the included one it charges fast enough not to worry about it.
With a 160° field of view, the 2K HDR video quality, color night vision, dual band wifi to ensure you keep connection, excellent battery power, the ability to add on solar panels if you're not a fan of the battery situation and a very secure easy to use app this is one of the best out there.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Camera
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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Great cameras . Have a bit of a 30sec delay when you get a notification but otherwise they are great .
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Security cameras
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Great cameras, a little tricky to set up but not too hard. Would buy them again .
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good product
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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Excellent and good product for the price easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Arlo Camera
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Use these often they work great. Glad the new ones are rechargeable.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good cámara
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I got 12 on my house and the work really good every day
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Get it!
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Pleasantly surprised! Packs a lot of punch for being a budget friendly camera. Definitely on par with much pricier options!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Happy customer
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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Very clear view and sound. Very happy with this purchase. Thank you. Peace of mind.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Love this! Easy to install and the app makes its easy
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Arlo camera
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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I have purchased this camera before. It works ok but does not last more than a couple of years. Then you have to buy another one.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Arlo Team
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Hi Sandy,
Thanks for sharing your review. We like to learn more about the concerns you have shared above. Please reach out to our support team so they can further address your concerns and provide assistance by navigating to Settings > Support within the Arlo app to explore the support options available to you.
We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Best regards, Arlo Team
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great
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I really like this product . It does well on my device and home
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Setup ease, Video quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good camera. Terrible business practices.
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Upfront, I'll say the biggest pain point for this camera system is the app. It shoves ads down your throat if you're not subscribed and just isn't very much fun to use. The camera itself works well enough. Even at 2K quality, the picture is nice and everything is easy enough to set up. I just hate the app a lot.
Setup was straight forward. The Arlo app walks you through the whole process pretty well. If you have a smart hub already, you have the option of connecting this camera to it or to your own wifi network. Since I already had a hub, it was nice to be able to connect this to that as well.
The app is not fun to use at all. Before I activated the subscription trial that comes with this camera, there were ads everywhere trying to get you to buy more stuff or subscribe to one of their plans. Like an banner ad was just always on top of the app. Then in your events, another banner ad would show up while scrolling through events. I'm pretty sure I remember a couple of large square ads as well. Navigating the app, in general, is not incredibly intuitive either and it was just not an enjoyable experience. That was just soured even more by being hit over the head at every tap with "BUY MORE!".
Speaking of buy more, there's two subscription tiers you can subscribe to. One for $20/mo and another for $30/mo. They both include unlimited cameras which is nice if you have a bunch of Arlo cameras. The extra $10/mo gets your 24/7 monitoring and a subscription to their Arlo Safe Family app. But wait, there's more! If you want continuous, 24/7 recording, that's going to cost you extra as well. Another $15/mo... PER CAMERA. Your camera also needs to be always plugged in and support continuous recording. I'm pretty sure this one does but I'm not subscribing to find out.
The camera itself is pretty good. It's 2K resolution still looks pretty nice next to the Arlo 4K cameras I have. Battery life is nice and if you have charging station (sold separately or included with the 4K 3-camera bundle) you can always have an extra battery waiting to get swapped when the camera starts to run low. It's a little strange that there's a setting for color night vision but you can't use it if you turn the spotlight off. So, essentially, their idea of "color night vision" is just "shine a bright, visible light on it".
Homekit is also supported so you can add this camera (or your whole hub) to your Home app on iOS. HomeKit Secure Video isn't supported, though, so you only have access to the live feeds. You'll still have to navigate the app when you want to check some clips.
Overall, I think you can shop around a little bit before pulling the trigger on this one. I was really turned off by all of the ads inside the app I need to control this product I already bought. If this doesn't bother you, maybe you'll be fine with these cameras. They do work pretty well and are simple to set up. But maybe look around for some other cameras that don't appear to want to squeeze every last dime out of you first.
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 on the ads on the app helps us improve our services. We'll share your feedback with the relevant team. We appreciate your understanding.
Best regards, Arlo Team
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Field of view, Setup ease
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Wireless Security Camera
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Overall experience
I have been using the Arlo Pro one-camera wireless security system for some time, and it has performed very well. Video quality and motion detection are noticeably improved and consistently precise. The initial setup was straightforward. I fully charged the battery before installation, and it has remained in use since then. The camera integrates seamlessly with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings.
Set up and first impressions.
Installation was easy. I connected the camera to my dual-band wireless network, inserted the fully charged, swappable battery, mounted the unit, and had it running within minutes. The long-lasting battery has set a positive expectation for day-to-day reliability.
Video quality and detection
The camera records in HDR with a wide 160° field of view. I can discern facial features, vehicle models, and even small objects such as keys. Motion detection is more accurate than what I have used in the past, and the automatic zoom and tracking features keep subjects centered without extra effort.
Intelligent alerts and search
I appreciate the ability to tailor alerts to situations that matter in my household, such as the garage door opening or the cat jumping around.
Application experience and real-time control
Through the Arlo Secure app, I receive motion alerts in real time, view live videos, use up to twelve-times digital zoom, activate the integrated spotlight, speak and listen through two-way audio, and trigger the siren remotely. Color night vision significantly improves low-light footage compared with traditional grayscale recordings.
Emergency response while away
One particularly thoughtful feature allows me to contact emergency services from the camera’s location, rather than my phone's location. With a single tap, I can reach police, fire, or medical responders and send pre-filled details such as gate codes. This is an excellent design choice for moments when every second matters, and I am not at home.
Power and battery
The swappable, high-efficiency battery system is well-conceived. For hard-to-reach placements or high-traffic areas, the extended battery life helps maintain continuous coverage. Because the battery is swappable, I can keep a charged spare on hand and avoid downtime.
Conclusion
The Arlo Pro has been a dependable upgrade: clear video, intelligent detection, simple installation, strong real-time controls, and meaningful emergency features. If you want premium protection without a complicated setup, this camera delivers. The flexible battery system and robust smart-home integrations make it an excellent choice for a busy household.