Arlo Technologies Pro -Wireless Home Security Camera System with Siren|Rechargeable,Night Vision,Indoor/Outdoor,HD Video,2-Way Audio,Wall Mount|Cloud Storage Included|3 Camera Kit (VMS4330), White
Brand | Arlo |
Color | White |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Compatible Devices | Tablet, Smartphone |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.1 x 1.9 x 2.8 inches |
About this item
- Works with Alexa for voice control (Alexa device sold separately)
- 100 percent wire free: Free of power cords and wiring hassles
- Weather resistant: Arlo Pro cameras are weather resistant so you can place them anywhere indoors and out
- 2440 mAh rechargeable battery. Battery life varies based on settings, usage and temperature. High speed Internet connection minimum 1Mbps upstream recommended
- 2 way audio: Built in mic and speaker enable push to talk capability, so you can listen in and talk back
- 7 days of free cloud recordings: Arlo Pro comes with rolling 7 day cloud recordings. Live stream or view recorded video and audio for up to 7 days
- Works with Amazon Alexa/Echo Show/Fire TV/Google Assistant : View your live video with a simple voice command. Works with IFTTT, Samsung SmartThings, and more
- Arlo Smart adds powerful intelligence to your Arlo cameras. Customize alerts to detect people, specific zones, and contact emergency responders right from your smartphone’s lock screen (optional service, includes 1 month trial).Wireless range:300 plus feet line of sight
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From the manufacturer
VMS4330.
Free and Secure Cloud Storage
The free Arlo Basic subscription plan lets you add up to 5 Arlo cameras and gives you access to recordings from the past 7 days.
Arlo Pro System - 3 HD Security Camera
Every Angle Covered
Arlo Pro wire-free security cameras let you watch over what you love from every angle, indoors and out, day and night. Arlo Pro includes rechargeable batteries, motion and sound-activated alerts, 2-way audio, a 100+ decibel siren, and 7 days of free cloud HD video recordings. Arlo covers every angle to help keep you safe and protected.
- 100% Wire-Free - Free of power cords.
- Weatherproof - Place indoors or out.
- HD Video - Enjoy sharp, detailed video.
- Rechargeable - Long lasting batteries.
- Quick Charging - Get fast battery charging.
- 2-way Audio - Listen in or talk back.
- Smart Siren - 100+ decibel siren.
- Wide-Angle - 130-degree angle lens.
- Live Streaming - Watch live or recorded.
- Night Vision - See even in the dark.
- Local Backup - Use USB storage for backup.
- Smart Home - Works with IFTTT, SmartThings, etc.
Smart Features for a Worry-Free World
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100% Wire-FreeStay completely free of cords and wiring hassles with Arlo Pro Wire-Free HD Security Cameras. |
WeatherproofArlo Pro Wire-Free HD Security Cameras are IP65-certified weatherproof and not afraid to brave the snow, rain, or heat. |
Free Cloud StorageDon't pay for cloud storage. Keep rolling 7 days of motion- and sound-triggered recordings for free with Arlo. |
Live ViewView live and record videos anytime of the day from anywhere. |
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RechargeableLong lasting rechargeable batteries takes the costs out of uninterrupted security. |
Smart SirenStop crime before it happens with 100+ decibel siren that can be controlled remotely, or when motion or sound is detected. |
2-Way AudioListen in and talk back through the built-in speaker and mic straight from your smartphone. |
Local StorageSecure your recordings with an USB drive local backup storage option. |
Requirements :
- High-speed Internet connection– minimum 1 Mbps upstream recommended.
- Available port on your router.
- Arlo Pro compatible power adapter and cable (included).
What's in the Box?
- (3) Wire-free HD camera with audio.
- (3) Rechargeable battery.
- (1) Camera power adapter.
- (1) Camera power cable.
- (1) Base station with a built in siren.
- (1) Ethernet cable.
- (3) Wall mount.
- (2) Wall mount screw set.
- (1) Quick start guide.
- (2) Window Decal.
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Type of Accessory | Mount | Mount | Skin | Mount | Skin | Rechargeable Batttery |
Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor/Outdoor | |||
Description | 360 degree swivel, 90-degree tilt | Magnetic table, wall, ceiling mount | Weatherproof, UV-resistant | Magnetic | Weatherproof, UV-resistant, Glare protection | 2440mAh |
Compatible with | Arlo, Arlo Pro | Arlo, Arlo Pro | Arlo | Arlo, Arlo Pro | Arlo Pro | Arlo Pro |
Color | White | White | Green, Camo, Black | - | Black | - |
Other Color Options | Black | - | Brown, Grey, Pink, Blue, Yellow | - | - | - |
Quantity | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
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Brand | Arlo |
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Color | White |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Compatible Devices | Tablet, Smartphone |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.1 x 1.9 x 2.8 inches |
Video Capture Resolution | 720p |
Connectivity Technology | wi-fi_built_in |
Alert Type | Audio & Motion |
Item Weight | 3.2 Pounds |
Control Method | Voice |
Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
Recommended Uses For Product | Indoor,Outdoor |
Included Components | 3, (3) Wire-free HD cameras with audio^(3) Rechargeable batteries^(1) Camera power adapter^(1) Camera power cable^(1) Base station with a built in siren^(1) Ethernet cable^(3) Wall mounts^(2) Wall mount screw sets^(1) Quick start guide^(2) Window decals |
Noise Level | 100 dB |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Product Dimensions | 3.1 x 1.9 x 2.8 inches |
Item Weight | 3.2 pounds |
ASIN | B01LWS96JV |
Item model number | VMS4330-100NAS |
Batteries | 4 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #3,957 in Surveillance & Security Cameras |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 11, 2016 |
Manufacturer | Arlo Technologies, Inc |
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Product Description
Arlo Pro is a 100% wire-free indoor/outdoor security camera with rechargeable batteries and audio and can be added to any Arlo base station system. Arlo Pro includes rechargeable batteries, motion and sound-activated alerts, 2-way audio, a 100+ decibel siren, and 7 days of free cloud HD video recordings. Arlo covers every angle to help keep you safe and protected. Camera Operating Temperature -20 Degrees Celsius to 45Degrees Celsius and Base Station Operating Temperature 0 Degrees Celsius to 50 Degrees Celsius.
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Customers like the performance, ease of setup, and image quality of the security system. For example, they mention that it works well, the app works well on both IOS and Android, and the mobile phone app is easy to use. That said, some complain about the battery life, value, and motion detection.
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Customers like the performance of the security system. They mention that the system, app, and website work flawlessly. The app works ok on both IOS and Android, and the functionality is easier. The cameras are great, easy to install, and powerful. Remote viewing via the app works well.
"...Overall, it is a excellent and high-end product...." Read more
"...mounts that come with the system are pretty cool looking and work very well but they will limit your angle of use and anyone could just pull your..." Read more
"...The image quality is slightly poorer, but the functionality is easier, there is free cloud recording, the app interface is cleaner, and the wireless..." Read more
"...be able to put the cameras where I wanted because the wifi signal wouldn't be strong enough...." Read more
Customers find the setup of the security system to be easy. They mention that the mobile phone app is easy to use, and the setup was almost flawless. They also appreciate the ability to set up geofencing and the ability for the system to send real-time notifications.
"...It is super easy to set up, took me 20-30 minutes to set up the base and three cameras including download Arlo APP in my mobile phone...." Read more
"...No. 2 would be ease of use. The app is easy to figure out and use, and you can view "live" or motion detected videos anywhere you can get a cell..." Read more
"...Things I don't like:- The magnetic base makes it easy to install, but also makes it easy to steal...." Read more
"...The software interface on both the phone and the computer are very easy to use and well designed...." Read more
Customers generally like the image quality of the security system. They mention that the picture quality and angle of view are good, the resolution is good enough for normal home security, and the lens is wide that provides a larger view than other similar products. They are happy with the clear video and the app looks nice when it works. However, some customers find the app to be very buggy.
"...I think the resolution is good enough for normal home security but you can pay more for Arlo Pro 2 for better resolution...." Read more
"...Night vision is very clear as well. Clear enough where you can recognize the face when about 10-20 feet or so...." Read more
"...The magnetic mounts that come with the system are pretty cool looking and work very well but they will limit your angle of use and anyone could just..." Read more
"...4. Picture quality is average. If you need to zoom in the photo/video, it will pixilate...." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the security system. For example, they say the quality of video and audio is excellent, fantastic, and good. They also say the installation is fairly easy, and the resolution of the videos is great.
"...The audio is surprisingly clear...." Read more
"...I give sound one star because, first, while I think it picks sound up pretty good (I mean, I can hear my neighbors laughing in their backyard), the..." Read more
"...Alerts via phone and email when motion is detected- Two way audio, for when you want to scare your cats for triggering the motion alert-..." Read more
"...The night vision works really well, the audio is pretty clear, and you can adjust the video quality. I've got mine mid-way and it's not bad at all...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the security system. Some mention that it's well made, robust, and reliable. However, others say that there's a 1 or 2 second delay from when the camera senses motion and when it starts recording, as well as a 20-30 second delay in live viewing and hearing. Additionally, some customers report issues with connecting the audio with the camera and the camera itself is temperamental.
"...So far, I have had zero issues with wifi connectivity. Very reliable...." Read more
"...A little delay about 2-3 seconds but that is fine for normal monitoring...." Read more
"...on both the phone and the computer are very easy to use and well designed. Even the cameras themselves feel well-made and well-engineered...." Read more
"...4. There is a delay between when the camera sees motion and when it starts recording but not as bad as I expected and therefore I see it as a..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the security system. Some mention that the batteries last a long time, while others say that they keep having issues. Some customers also say that the rechargeable battery lasts only half as long as regular batteries. Overall, the opinions are mixed and depend on individual preferences.
"...2. Battery life is inconsistent. It's long. It's not long. I tried different settings to find a sweet spot...." Read more
"...The battery life has been very well. This is probably due to very little recording or activity on each camera when it is armed...." Read more
"...A second attempt usually works.Battery drain is unpredictable, requiring me to charge weekly...." Read more
"...3. After slightly more than 72 hours the batteries are still full which is a pretty good indication that they will last longer than I expected...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the security system. Some mention it's affordable, easy to install, and worth the money. They say it has a lot of options for the price right out of the box, and there's no monthly fee. However, others say that it'd be more expensive than expected and is useless for indoor use.
"...Overall, it is a excellent and high-end product...." Read more
"...However, I am very disappointed with its real-world application. First, the motion detection is awful...." Read more
"...FREE 7 day storage. Subscription really is optional and often not needed.-..." Read more
"...If they don't save the clip to the cloud, the camera is useless...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the motion detection of the security system. Some mention that it's average, the cameras are sensitive enough to detect small movements, and the ability to have notifications whether by motion, or sound, or both. Others say that it is awful, the camera will not detect motion until they are literally AT the vehicles, and that the sensor is overwhelmed by any movement.
"...Here are my favorite features:- Alerts via phone and email when motion is detected-..." Read more
"...The camera in the front faces directly forward, and it will not detect motion until something is about 25 feet in front of it.3...." Read more
"...Motion detection is average, sometimes it gets people just walking away, but doesn't get them walking up...." Read more
"...First, the motion detection is awful. It works, but it does not start recording until about 10 seconds after the motion occurs...." Read more
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I have been looking for a good security system around for months and waiting for Arlo to drop price as well, finally I bought Arlo Pro. The cameras look beautiful, well designed and manufactured. It is super easy to set up, took me 20-30 minutes to set up the base and three cameras including download Arlo APP in my mobile phone. I think the resolution is good enough for normal home security but you can pay more for Arlo Pro 2 for better resolution. A little delay about 2-3 seconds but that is fine for normal monitoring. I have an minor issue about sensitivity, the cameras are very sensitive and can pick up swing trees, bushes etc., I do not want to receive too many alerts because of those natural moving but have not figured it out yet. Overall, it is a excellent and high-end product.
I have been looking for a good security system around for months and waiting for Arlo to drop price as well, finally I bought Arlo Pro. The cameras look beautiful, well designed and manufactured. It is super easy to set up, took me 20-30 minutes to set up the base and three cameras including download Arlo APP in my mobile phone. I think the resolution is good enough for normal home security but you can pay more for Arlo Pro 2 for better resolution. A little delay about 2-3 seconds but that is fine for normal monitoring. I have an minor issue about sensitivity, the cameras are very sensitive and can pick up swing trees, bushes etc., I do not want to receive too many alerts because of those natural moving but have not figured it out yet. Overall, it is a excellent and high-end product.
I have been looking for a good security system around for months and waiting for Arlo to drop price as well, finally I bought Arlo Pro. The cameras look beautiful, well designed and manufactured. It is super easy to set up, took me 20-30 minutes to set up the base and three cameras including download Arlo APP in my mobile phone. I think the resolution is good enough for normal home security but you can pay more for Arlo Pro 2 for better resolution. A little delay about 2-3 seconds but that is fine for normal monitoring. I have an minor issue about sensitivity, the cameras are very sensitive and can pick up swing trees, bushes etc., I do not want to receive too many alerts because of those natural moving but have not figured it out yet. Overall, it is a excellent and high-end product.
I have been looking for a good security system around for months and waiting for Arlo to drop price as well, finally I bought Arlo Pro. The cameras look beautiful, well designed and manufactured. It is super easy to set up, took me 20-30 minutes to set up the base and three cameras including download Arlo APP in my mobile phone. I think the resolution is good enough for normal home security but you can pay more for Arlo Pro 2 for better resolution. A little delay about 2-3 seconds but that is fine for normal monitoring. I have an minor issue about sensitivity, the cameras are very sensitive and can pick up swing trees, bushes etc., I do not want to receive too many alerts because of those natural moving but have not figured it out yet. Overall, it is a excellent and high-end product.
I have been looking for a good security system around for months and waiting for Arlo to drop price as well, finally I bought Arlo Pro. The cameras look beautiful, well designed and manufactured. It is super easy to set up, took me 20-30 minutes to set up the base and three cameras including download Arlo APP in my mobile phone. I think the resolution is good enough for normal home security but you can pay more for Arlo Pro 2 for better resolution. A little delay about 2-3 seconds but that is fine for normal monitoring. I have an minor issue about sensitivity, the cameras are very sensitive and can pick up swing trees, bushes etc., I do not want to receive too many alerts because of those natural moving but have not figured it out yet. Overall, it is a excellent and high-end product.
I have been looking for a good security system around for months and waiting for Arlo to drop price as well, finally I bought Arlo Pro. The cameras look beautiful, well designed and manufactured. It is super easy to set up, took me 20-30 minutes to set up the base and three cameras including download Arlo APP in my mobile phone. I think the resolution is good enough for normal home security but you can pay more for Arlo Pro 2 for better resolution. A little delay about 2-3 seconds but that is fine for normal monitoring. I have an minor issue about sensitivity, the cameras are very sensitive and can pick up swing trees, bushes etc., I do not want to receive too many alerts because of those natural moving but have not figured it out yet. Overall, it is a excellent and high-end product.
I have been looking for a good security system around for months and waiting for Arlo to drop price as well, finally I bought Arlo Pro. The cameras look beautiful, well designed and manufactured. It is super easy to set up, took me 20-30 minutes to set up the base and three cameras including download Arlo APP in my mobile phone. I think the resolution is good enough for normal home security but you can pay more for Arlo Pro 2 for better resolution. A little delay about 2-3 seconds but that is fine for normal monitoring. I have an minor issue about sensitivity, the cameras are very sensitive and can pick up swing trees, bushes etc., I do not want to receive too many alerts because of those natural moving but have not figured it out yet. Overall, it is a excellent and high-end product.
I have been looking for a good security system around for months and waiting for Arlo to drop price as well, finally I bought Arlo Pro. The cameras look beautiful, well designed and manufactured. It is super easy to set up, took me 20-30 minutes to set up the base and three cameras including download Arlo APP in my mobile phone. I think the resolution is good enough for normal home security but you can pay more for Arlo Pro 2 for better resolution. A little delay about 2-3 seconds but that is fine for normal monitoring. I have an minor issue about sensitivity, the cameras are very sensitive and can pick up swing trees, bushes etc., I do not want to receive too many alerts because of those natural moving but have not figured it out yet. Overall, it is a excellent and high-end product.
I have been looking for a good security system around for months and waiting for Arlo to drop price as well, finally I bought Arlo Pro. The cameras look beautiful, well designed and manufactured. It is super easy to set up, took me 20-30 minutes to set up the base and three cameras including download Arlo APP in my mobile phone. I think the resolution is good enough for normal home security but you can pay more for Arlo Pro 2 for better resolution. A little delay about 2-3 seconds but that is fine for normal monitoring. I have an minor issue about sensitivity, the cameras are very sensitive and can pick up swing trees, bushes etc., I do not want to receive too many alerts because of those natural moving but have not figured it out yet. Overall, it is a excellent and high-end product.
I have been looking for a good security system around for months and waiting for Arlo to drop price as well, finally I bought Arlo Pro. The cameras look beautiful, well designed and manufactured. It is super easy to set up, took me 20-30 minutes to set up the base and three cameras including download Arlo APP in my mobile phone. I think the resolution is good enough for normal home security but you can pay more for Arlo Pro 2 for better resolution. A little delay about 2-3 seconds but that is fine for normal monitoring. I have an minor issue about sensitivity, the cameras are very sensitive and can pick up swing trees, bushes etc., I do not want to receive too many alerts because of those natural moving but have not figured it out yet. Overall, it is a excellent and high-end product.
I've been able to see all kind of stuff! I really love that I can listen and speak through the camera too. I went out of town and stuck one inside my house to watch my cats and I could talk to them through it (I know, I know). The night vision works really well, the audio is pretty clear, and you can adjust the video quality. I've got mine mid-way and it's not bad at all. The battery life is excellent, I didn't have to charge mine until a month and a half after initial install. The range is actually quite large too, when I placed them it looked like it would only be able to see a small area but it shows a lot! Motion detection is average, sometimes it gets people just walking away, but doesn't get them walking up. Or if something is really slow like a cat sneaking up to look for food on my porch it only gets a portion of it.
I am definitely going to buy another one to keep an eye on my backyard and chickens. Really great product, I highly recommend it.
Advantages are: No. 1 would be convenience. Running wires can be problematic, especially if you are trying to run them inside an exterior wall. The console was pretty much plug and play, and synchronizing cameras was easy. I purchased and used the permanent mount attachment vs. the magnetic one so that they would be more secure. All three are outside, one in a tree. No. 2 would be ease of use. The app is easy to figure out and use, and you can view "live" or motion detected videos anywhere you can get a cell or internet connection.
I don't think there are many disadvantages. There are some "glitches," items that need to be improved, and they are:
1. In the App, setting up schedules is convoluted and confusing. You have to do it in "modes," and it is anything but straight forward. Arlo should create a mode whereby you can enter multiple times in which you want the cameras to come on and off.
2. The sensitivity setting is somewhat erroneous. If you set at 100%, you will not necessarily pick up people walking any further back or really improve that at all. BUT you will get more videos of bugs flying in front of your camera! Arlo needs to improve in this area so that sensitivity reaches a further distance back and has a wider range. When I position the camera on the side of my house to get best visibility, I can walk multiple times back and forth and it will never detect motion. So I have to position the camera so it is more forward, but then get too much of the side of my house. The camera in the front faces directly forward, and it will not detect motion until something is about 25 feet in front of it.
3. Sometimes motion will trigger a camera recording, but the time it stops recording once it stops detecting motion is too short. Amazingly, a vehicle drives up the driveway, motion is detected, but by the time the person gets out of the vehicle, Arlo has stopped recording, so there is no video of them walking up the driveway, and then Arlo detects motion on their way back, so you get a recording of the back of their head. Well, that's helpful! Arlo needs to allow the customer to set the time they want the recording to continue after the camera STOPS detecting motion. I would want at least 15, maybe 20 seconds. I have far too many videos of vehicles pulling in and people walking away.
4. Picture quality is average. If you need to zoom in the photo/video, it will pixilate. Thus, when a vehicle drives up, since the recording stops early and you do not get the individual getting out of their vehicle and walking toward the house, you will get the license plate number to provide law enforcement; right? NOT. The best I have been able to do is get a partial.
5. Sound. This is a big one. I give sound one star because, first, while I think it picks sound up pretty good (I mean, I can hear my neighbors laughing in their backyard), the sound quality is only good for the first couple seconds, and then it is buffering, so what you hear is half second snippets and it's mostly worthless. As far as speaking through you phone so that you can speak through each camera, this is something that is possible, and it works okay for the first few seconds - IF you put the camera to your ear. So, I have mine located above ground, and if I talk through any of them, you might be able to hear a sound, but you won't know what it is. Although, I did have a bird land on one, so I started screaming at it, and I think it left. Bird probably freaked out. Arlo needs to totally revamp this feature so that it is useful. I understand Ring has it figured out, so if Ring can do it, Arlo, how about it?
6. Alarm. If you hit the Alarm toggle on your phone, an alarm will sound on the console inside your house. That might be helpful once they have broken into your home, but I kinda wanted to have this to prevent the dirtbags from gaining entry. Arlo should allow the ability to set off the alarm right at the camera. If somebody is lurking around, before they break the window, I'd like to toggle an alarm at the camera closest to them. Most will scare off rather risk getting caught.
I think the technology for wireless security cameras has a ways to go. I imagine it will improve. I purchased this system because I didn't want to run wires inside exterior walls and possibly have to open the wall and drill through a fireblock. If you don't mind running wires or can run them down an interior wall, I think a wired system would be more functional. However, if you want wireless, this Arlo Pro system is doing the job as a good, basic security camera system. I have a camera up in a tree that catches the entire back side of my house. Doing that wire a wire system would be awkward. You have more versatility with wireless. Keep in mind, if you lose power and do not have a backup, well, you lose your system as well.
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We purchased this for our business after trying several other "modern" camera systems.
The most powerful feature of these products is they are completely wireless. This is a huge plus because running a ton of wire for cameras can be expensive, time consuming and just annoying. I love that we can easily move the cameras around if needed!
The battery life is incredible. We have 4 cameras total, installed them all Aug of 2017 and we have about 1/3 battery left in all of them. I expect we'll be able to get 6-7 months before we have to charge them. Since there are no wires, pulling them down to charge will be no problem!
They are durable little cameras. We have one mounted outside. We are in Canada. It was -30 this week and the camera worked without any issues. It get rained and snowed on constantly. No issues at all (we did put a black silicon cover on the exterior one, mostly to make it less noticeable, so this could help with the elements)
Image quality is great. Videos are very clear.
Interface is very easy to use, files go to a cloud service (which is free or pay for more data, etc)
This is really where the system shines. Other systems have internal recording or network recording. This is all clunky and unreliable.
The ONLY complaint I have about this system is that the geofencing does not work very well at all. We have 4 phones fenced to the system and the fencing constantly breaks, has to be re-set, etc. We just stopped using it all together and set a schedule with the system because it was getting very annoying getting notifications when nothing bad was happening. It would be great if they could patch some firmware to improve this feature.
My only complaint if you plan to watch live video because of how this system works there will be at least a 5 second delay versus real time.
However once you fine tune your settings it makes a good video security system.
I only give this a 4 out of 5 as I didnt realize two things before ordering. Live view is lagged and is lagged due to design, relies 100% on Arlo servers. So when Arlo goes out of business this product will be useless.......
********Just revising review. in just a little over a year of ownership system always impacted by bad auto updates pushed by arlo. going throught it again. latest bug, arlo pushed a forced silent update april 22 2020 to add compatibility to a new accessory, in doing so the compression and settings of the cameras broke its may 15 still no fix yet, videos look like hell. I know 5 other users all effected the same way. Went on their support forum and from the thousands of posts for the exact same issue its clear its all vbm4000 series bases once again broken silently by the manufacturer.
A security service that relies on Arlos servers and fails way too often.
This is a nice toy, but not a security system. A security system needs to be able to work when there is an event. way too many bad updates and server down times. way too many.
buyer be ware go see their own support site and in 12 months look at the weeks and months at a time of horrible unviewable video issues and how many times either their service goes down or they push bad firmware.
Do not buy. You will notice alot of used arlos for sale. This is caused by the bad bandwidth saving updates they forced in april which made camera quality HORRIBLE. Wish i never bought this, just unloaded min for $200. What a loss in one year. Replaced with $60 cameras which are doing a better job