Arlo VMS4230P-100NAS Pro 2 - Wireless Home Security Camera System with Siren, Rechargeable, Night Vision, Indoor/Outdoor, 1080p, 2-Way Audio, Wall Mount, Cloud Storage Included, 2 Camera Kit

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While the Arlo Pro 2 doesn't include a slot for a memory card, the base station can accommodate an external USB hard drive. It doesn’t take long to set up the modes, and once they are established, you can easily arm and disarm your cameras using the Modes tab in your app. Like the Nest IQ Cam Indoor, the focus is fixed, so there’s no remote panning around, but the wide-angle lens should you have most rooms covered. By comparison, the original Pro's daylight video was smaller (due to the lower resolution), but had better contrast and exposure on all screens — as did the 1080p Arlo Q.

If you want a camera that works with HomeKit and offers similar performance, check out our EufyCam 2 security camera review. Improved video resolution: The Arlo Pro 2 has an improved 1080p video resolution over the Arlo Pro original and is better than many other non-Arlo cameras on the market in this respect. The app gives you a library of all the footage recorded, each with its own thumbnail to make finding the clip you want easier. Affiliate Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links, which earn us commission at no cost to you. Simply login to your Arlo App, go to Settings, Support, then select the Arlo product you would like support for.These include more specific and customisable alerts (such as if it’s spotted a person, vehicle or animal) and the ability to set activity zones for the camera to keep an eye on or ignore to reduce unnecessary notifications. Wi-Fi circuitry and a 100dB siren that can be set to go off when the camera's motion or sound sensors are triggered.

I can connect my hub directly to a hard drive and download the memory from there, or I can also access past footage on my app. We’ve happily used Arlo Pro cameras to secure our own home for nearly two years, and now had the Arlo Pro 2 for a year. Arlo is more generous than many when it comes to its free cloud storage, saving footage of any suspicious movement or sound for seven days, compared to Nest’s three hours and Hive’s 24 hours. The Arlo Pro 2 works with dozens of other smart home devices via If This Then That (IFTTT) applets and Stringify flows, and can be integrated into a SmartThings home automation system.The level of control is truly impressive, too, letting you set exactly when you want your cameras to record. Note: Make sure the camera is within 3 to 6 feet of your Arlo SmartHub or Base Station during the setup process. Unlike the Nest Cam IQ Indoor, there is no indication light to let people know they’re being filmed. Arlo Pro 2 is backwards compatible with both the first and second generation base stations that Arlo offers.

It’s not the smallest thing to tuck away, but it does give your cameras the flexibility of being wireless so you can place them wherever suits, without worrying about plug sockets. The Pro 2's 1080p video, 130-degree field of view and glass lens captured very good, crisp daylight video, in both wired and wireless modes. To do so, you simply press the microphone icon within the app, and speak through your room of choice, which comes through loud and clear.If you are located in a remote area with less reliable Wi-Fi connection, consider the Arlo Go 2 camera which has options for both Wi-Fi and LTE connection. Even with its extra cost, Arlo Pro 2 adds security and convenience, while reducing your false alarms.

Comparing Arlo Pro and Arlo Pro 2, you’ll quickly find that there are several upgrades in the Arlo Pro 2 that only work when the camera is plugged in. You will not see any immediate changes upon this EOL date, as your devices are already activated under your Arlo Secure subscription plan, which includes 30 days of cloud storage. It’s likely that Arlo Pro 2 will last at least 6 months for many users depending on how you use them. Additional outdoor mounts may increase the security of your cameras because they screw in instead of sticking as magnets.It’ll depend on how much you check in to them remotely as to how quickly they’ll drain, but after a month of usage, our cameras had dropped around 20–25% of their charge. Already have a SmartHub or Base Station: The Arlo Pro 2 needs a SmartHub or Base Station to function properly. Microphone and speakers are on the bottom of the camera on a slightly elevated incline, so they aren't blocked by whatever horizontal surface on which the camera sits. If you’re wanting the upgrades and improved footage, then the Arlo Pro 2 may be worth the extra money.