A concise, sufficient discussion of Arlo Pro system, with pros and cons. As someone who is not especially tech savvy, this was definitely worth listening to.
I bought an Arlo about 2 weeks ago, and I noticed that I get a lot of false alarms when stray cats and squirrels pass through my backyard, but other than that I love and appreciate how easy it is to operate and navigate the app on your phone or laptop.
Thanks for the review COSTCO is selling the 3pack arlo pro to members for $299.00 plus tax and free shipping back ordered till the middle of December but well worth the wait. Again thanks for the thorough review. ONLY CAN ORDER ONLINE
Was looking for a battery powered indoor or outdoor camera and decided to get the Armorax battery cameras. Couldn’t have made a better decision. Long lasting battery, easy set up and each camera comes with its own wifi base station and they don’t even charge you for it
I have the same system. I bought stands that screw into the camera base for outdoor setup. The magnetic base is too unsecure for my taste for an outdoor setup since the camera can just be snatched off the magnetic base.
mike cool What do you do if they steal it when you're not home? What about approach it from outside of the camera's view while you're asleep? What if you're groggy and miss? Where's your shotgun to increase your chances of making a shot while your adrenaline is pumping, since from your comment, I doubt you've shot someone on purpose at any point in your life, even if you have served in the military, which I also doubt? Lot of holes in your plan that could be solved much more simply by getting a more secure base:/
What a great instructional video - you did a GREAT JOB! It was a bit a let down to learn that the outgoing audio volume is so low but like you said it seems like a good buy. Also the siren seems like a critical feature that is not always mentioned in other reviews (without a siren you are just watching somebody steal your stuff!). Anyway - thank you. You got a talent for making videos
there is a way to plug a hardrive on the base..... when it saves video.. what type of videos does it saves.... I have one camera here but the videos are like encrypted... so I need to use the camera to view the videos... the connection of the camera to the my phone is a bit slow.... I was hoping to just view the videos on my computer faster. If you can reply.... thanks
Hi, your video was extremely useful! Thank you. How ever, the one issue i am looking for I cant find. I deleted one of my cameras from my phone app, and i cannot figure out how to re-install it. Searching for it as a new device is NOT working, It is online, my husband has it on his phone and its active... I just simply cannot figure out how to add it to the others on the phone app. Can you help me with that? Please! and Thank you!!!
Very well presented. Better than the sales rep at Best Buy. If they took more time to present what you did, they may have a greater turnout in purchase. It’s very easy and friendly to set-up. I agree with the the resolution not the best, but the job does get done. The totally wireless cables and non-ac power wiring sold me. In addition, its totally mobile!
You make it look so simple. It was, when I first set it up. I just got a new modem and I'm not sure what's going on. The first two lights light up and the third light is amber, although, it does light up when it's first plugged in. The arlo app cannot find my base station. I've tried multiple times via phone and PC to no avail. I also cannot sync the cameras now either. I recently went online to split my wifi to ensure I have 2.4 vs 5...although I'm not sure what that means. I removed my base station to try and re-find it with no luck. I can remove and reinstall all of them, however, I'm not convinced that will change anything. The way my luck is going, I'll run into the same issues. It makes sense that the camera light would be off since right now none of them are connected. I've unplugged and re-plugged, I've reset and nothing happened. Do you have any ideas of what I should do next? This has been extremely frustrating. Everything is back up and running, except my arlo cameras. I can't believe how much time I've wasted trying to get them back online. I also bought a new ethernet cable to make sure that wasn't the problem. Apparently it wasn't. Any assistance or thoughts would be appreciated.
dose it cost extra money to have more thin 1 arlo cam mine came with 1 i bought an extra 1 it works but i cant look at footage with both cameras but when i removed 1 camra i was able to look at the footage
My wifi router is not at the central part of my home. It is located in the master bedroom, which is located in the back corner of my property. Does the base need to be in the central part of the home in order for the bluetooth to work?
things keep disappearing from my truck topper at night, could this be mounted in the topper and dose the camera give off light in night mode infrared ?
For the past two weeks, I along with a bunch of other iPhone XS and XS Max users have not been able to access live feeds on the Arlo app. On every camera view, there is a "Getting Status..." message. From what I've ascertained from the Arlo forums is that the devs are aware of the problem and said that it could be fix rather quickly by updating the code. Unfortunately, the problem is that the one guy that knew how to fix it quit due to a conflict with management.
Great video !! I'm doing research as I want one for my home and Arlo has all the features. The problem I have is the video quality.. , It's nowhere close to true 720p..... and that kills it for me. What are other wireless cameras with better image ?
Just got a couple of Armorax battery powered cameras, one for my front porch, the other for my daughter’s room. Couldn’t be happier. Great battery life and so easy to install
Nice video. Well spoken and no wasting time on words, very descriptive BUT I have 2 base stations as in the photo. Arlo from my home computer cannot detect arlo base station. Worked on it for over 6 hours. No help available from Arlo except the community and they don't always have the answers. My personal thoughts to people wanting to buy home cameras...think a second time before buying Arlo.
Can it differentiate between people and pets or animals? I don't want to hear an alarm whenever there's an animal passing by. I know nest camera has that feature
Nice Review. One question I have is does the motion sensor work like a proper PIR by just detecting body heat difference, or does it detect all movement. I have a Samsung Camera and that detects everything which is a pain. I have a lot of trees and I would not want it triggering clips all the time when it is windy.
Hi. Great review. Just want to check, so after the limited 3 months cloud recording(s) my only option to get a free recording is an external USB? Thank you.
Excellent ! You Rock ! All the good things you said but with one more liability, - the cameras can be stolen easilywith the outdoor magnet mount. I'm using mine only indoors.
Why is the live feed delayed a few seconds? and I see your hub is oblong and mines looks like a can of tuna! Are there different systems where one is better than the other? or is one system just newer than the other? and BTW, great video. Most of my questions answered. I bought one.
Thought this was a very good video. For me, a little more information on the camera hookup options. Wired versus wireless and also more information on the base station hookup options. Thanks again for your video. thanks
Yes thank u fast to the point it was great review!!!! Very detailed and informative ! And fast! Love it! Unlike other reviews were they yack yack yack ughhh Thank u so much keep it coming!! Great job!!
Thank you for the video. Very good job. Another guy mentioned concern with potential easy theft of the camera. Do you share that concern? If not, how do you rationalize? Thanks
The magnet is strong enough to do its intended job. It makes recharging more convenient. Any screw-mounted camera can be smashed or stolen if the crook wants it bad enough.
Great review sir. I have an arlo pro too. How were you able to record more than 10 seconds for motion video? It always records 10 seconds for me. Thank you!
Great review, but I have an important question you might be able to help me answer. I'm not looking for an exact, but at least a ballpark figure. Anyway, I'm wanting to go with the Arlo Pro 2 with 2 cams. I plan on only 1 cam being set on motion detection maybe 12 hours a day and the other cam is gonna be turned off except for me to check in on my dogs live maybe 3-4 times a days. The system is actually being bought to monitor an elderly dog with health issues more than anything. With the usage I listed I would probably being using can you give me an idea of how many gbs I would be using monthly? Do you think a 50gb plan is efficient? TIA
I personally find the Armorax battery operated cameras much better. I bought the Arlo’s too, but the Armorax ones outlasted them by a good 2 months, and I found the video quality a smidge better too
Arlo server is down since 11-24-2017 later afternoon. It hasn't come back on yet. Green on power and Amber on other 2. Do not reset just wait for all 3 green lights come on. If you did reset you may have to start all over again after server is back on!
I just bought this model...The site wont allow me to set up account and sign in, says user name and password don't match. Been messing with this for 2 hrs..Suggestions ?
Could you explain the 7 day free Cloud storage? Does Cloud delete all images/videos after seven days, then what? A monthly fee? Can I simply have pics and video sent directly to cell/pc/ laptop ?? Can I plug in a 64 GB flash drive in base unit and have all pic/video sent to it? VERY unsure of the whole storage issue with these cam systems. Thank you
i have a blink system just bought having a lot of trouble! They will only comunicate by email. one phone call would fix my problems! I am thinking about sending it back and go with Arlo Pro
JUST BOUGHT MINES, COMES WITH 4 CAM, CANT' WAIT TO SET IT UP.. QUICK ?.. UP TO 7 DAYS U SAY.. CAN YOU DOWNLOAD VIDEO'S AND SAVE THEM ON UR OWN COMPUTER? THAT WAY YOU DON'T LOSE ANY IMPORTANT VIDS? OR CAN YOU CONNECT THE BASE TO YOUR COMPUTER AND SAVE IT THAT WAY? SORRY FOR THE CAPS
I absolutely love my Arlo I do have a couple issues does not work in cold conditions I live outside the Chicago land area today December 31, 2019 the temp is 26 degrees and my system informed me due to weather camera will not work and I watched a guy block my Arlo camera all my cameras went out while I watch him do something with his phone and the mounting is not great on the camera it has a magnet so you just stick in on however you cannot turn it get a full view a lot of times these are my only problems with the system it would be perfect if it wasn't for these issues I really thought I have the 100% great security system will keep looking or hoping Arlo correct problems and I see Amazon is not letting any reviews on the product wow been shopping with them long time I have never seen that before
I have this camera and it has a disgusting live video delay. The delay is about 3-4 minutes. And I don’t know if it has something to do with WiFi connection but my download speed (WiFi) is usually around 170 download
There is a base you can use that screws into the base of the camera. It's underneath the magnetic mount on the camera. You could use thread-locker when installing them to make it more difficult to unscrew.
A concise, sufficient discussion of Arlo Pro system, with pros and cons. As someone who is not especially tech savvy, this was definitely worth listening to.
I bought an Arlo about 2 weeks ago, and I noticed that I get a lot of false alarms when stray cats and squirrels pass through my backyard, but other than that I love and appreciate how easy it is to operate and navigate the app on your phone or laptop.
Oh my word that set up process part of the vid.....perfect. no bs, perfect pace.
Thanks for the review COSTCO is selling the 3pack arlo pro to members for $299.00 plus tax and free shipping back ordered till the middle of December but well worth the wait. Again thanks for the thorough review. ONLY CAN ORDER ONLINE
You’re welcome 😉
Awesome review and very helpful. Loved how you went down the feature list and actually gave us a demo. Gonna be buying a set for my new home!!!
Thank you.
I would really like to see HOW the wall (not wood) mounting is done.
One of the best product reviews that I have seen. Professional.
+Dagger21 Detroit Why thank you my friend.
great review man...very thorough and concise... doesn't hurt that the humor keeps it interesting!
+therkadn Thank you
Nice review; way to cram in a TON of valuable info in just 10 minutes time.
Thank you for the review, I just came home with my new Arlo from Costco. Lots of thefts home invasions going on in my area. Peace-Gary
Is Costco selling the Pro version?
what area of the country are u from?
Was looking for a battery powered indoor or outdoor camera and decided to get the Armorax battery cameras. Couldn’t have made a better decision. Long lasting battery, easy set up and each camera comes with its own wifi base station and they don’t even charge you for it
I have the same system. I bought stands that screw into the camera base for outdoor setup. The magnetic base is too unsecure for my taste for an outdoor setup since the camera can just be snatched off the magnetic base.
i have a .38 and a 357 in case some one gets brave and wants a free camera.
mike cool What do you do if they steal it when you're not home? What about approach it from outside of the camera's view while you're asleep? What if you're groggy and miss? Where's your shotgun to increase your chances of making a shot while your adrenaline is pumping, since from your comment, I doubt you've shot someone on purpose at any point in your life, even if you have served in the military, which I also doubt? Lot of holes in your plan that could be solved much more simply by getting a more secure base:/
Who thinks about snatching a camera..wen people see a camera they be on they best behavior
@@chitownbuck6386 right
@@chitownbuck6386 except for cops lol
What a great instructional video - you did a GREAT JOB! It was a bit a let down to learn that the outgoing audio volume is so low but like you said it seems like a good buy. Also the siren seems like a critical feature that is not always mentioned in other reviews (without a siren you are just watching somebody steal your stuff!). Anyway - thank you. You got a talent for making videos
I purchased a home with the system but I can't seem to get the base station programed to my phone. Do I need to purchase a new base station
there is a way to plug a hardrive on the base..... when it saves video.. what type of videos does it saves.... I have one camera here but the videos are like encrypted... so I need to use the camera to view the videos... the connection of the camera to the my phone is a bit slow.... I was hoping to just view the videos on my computer faster. If you can reply.... thanks
Does Arlo works with Apple iPhone?
Only down side, is the Canadian winter. Stop to working between -30 and -40
Hi, your video was extremely useful! Thank you. How ever, the one issue i am looking for I cant find. I deleted one of my cameras from my phone app, and i cannot figure out how to re-install it. Searching for it as a new device is NOT working, It is online, my husband has it on his phone and its active... I just simply cannot figure out how to add it to the others on the phone app. Can you help me with that? Please! and Thank you!!!
Very well presented. Better than the sales rep at Best Buy. If they took more time to present what you did, they may have a greater turnout in purchase. It’s very easy and friendly to set-up. I agree with the the resolution not the best, but the job does get done. The totally wireless cables and non-ac power wiring sold me. In addition, its totally mobile!
Thank you.
Do you need home internet or can you use mobile with these ? I only have mobile internet.
Can the base be set up to be wireless or does it have to be connected to the router?
I understand that the system holds it in the cloud for 7 days. If I need a particular video can I download to a phone or computer?
Great video for how to install and an overview of the Arlo cameras. Thanks
Is there a way I can save recording to an external HD??
You make it look so simple. It was, when I first set it up. I just got a new modem and I'm not sure what's going on. The first two lights light up and the third light is amber, although, it does light up when it's first plugged in. The arlo app cannot find my base station. I've tried multiple times via phone and PC to no avail. I also cannot sync the cameras now either. I recently went online to split my wifi to ensure I have 2.4 vs 5...although I'm not sure what that means. I removed my base station to try and re-find it with no luck. I can remove and reinstall all of them, however, I'm not convinced that will change anything. The way my luck is going, I'll run into the same issues. It makes sense that the camera light would be off since right now none of them are connected. I've unplugged and re-plugged, I've reset and nothing happened. Do you have any ideas of what I should do next? This has been extremely frustrating. Everything is back up and running, except my arlo cameras. I can't believe how much time I've wasted trying to get them back online. I also bought a new ethernet cable to make sure that wasn't the problem. Apparently it wasn't. Any assistance or thoughts would be appreciated.
same issues here
Is this base station better than the original one, that had connection to camera issues?
dose it cost extra money to have more thin 1 arlo cam mine came with 1 i bought an extra 1 it works but i cant look at footage with both cameras but when i removed 1 camra i was able to look at the footage
Hi brother you were very well spoken in this video, thank you for he introduction god bless you
My wifi router is not at the central part of my home. It is located in the master bedroom, which is located in the back corner of my property. Does the base need to be in the central part of the home in order for the bluetooth to work?
Really good diction and commentary pace. Thank you.
things keep disappearing from my truck topper at night, could this be mounted in the topper and dose the camera give off light in night mode infrared ?
Can i connect the base station to my computer that has wify? I do not own an internet box but i do have a pc that uses xfinity wify..please help
I don't get it , can be used with out the base ? I mean the came itself those it have Wi-Fi? I don't want to use the base
For the past two weeks, I along with a bunch of other iPhone XS and XS Max users have not been able to access live feeds on the Arlo app. On every camera view, there is a "Getting Status..." message. From what I've ascertained from the Arlo forums is that the devs are aware of the problem and said that it could be fix rather quickly by updating the code. Unfortunately, the problem is that the one guy that knew how to fix it quit due to a conflict with management.
Man the two-way audio sucks. Glad you made this video. Any options to fix that? Can you add a outdoor speaker?
Great video!! Wish I saw this before I bought it (still in box). The two way audio portion was what I wish I knew.
Great video !! I'm doing research as I want one for my home and Arlo has all the features. The problem I have is the video quality.. , It's nowhere close to true 720p..... and that kills it for me. What are other wireless cameras with better image ?
Solid Review - best one I've watched so far answered all my questions!
Great, glad I can help.
How is it holding up so far ? And any major issues with it ? And what kinda range you get from base and going through walls etc ?
Very good presentation. One major demerit of magnetic mount I think is thieves can steal the camera easily :)
I have an arlo pro, set up, but how do you delete a group of videos?
Just got a couple of Armorax battery powered cameras, one for my front porch, the other for my daughter’s room. Couldn’t be happier. Great battery life and so easy to install
Will arlo 2 detect motion through windows?
Nice video. Well spoken and no wasting time on words, very descriptive BUT I have 2 base stations as in the photo. Arlo from my home computer cannot detect arlo base station. Worked on it for over 6 hours. No help available from Arlo except the community and they don't always have the answers. My personal thoughts to people wanting to buy home cameras...think a second time before buying Arlo.
Can it differentiate between people and pets or animals? I don't want to hear an alarm whenever there's an animal passing by. I know nest camera has that feature
Is it possible to use this without the internet and a external hard drive? If yes how do you view the videos?
Can I plug this into my provided modem from my cable company to get it to work? Thanks for the review
Great video. Can you simultaneously record to the Cloud and a USB connected drive?
I need help understanding what the filter is in settings, can you offer some help?
Nice Review. One question I have is does the motion sensor work like a proper PIR by just detecting body heat difference, or does it detect all movement. I have a Samsung Camera and that detects everything which is a pain. I have a lot of trees and I would not want it triggering clips all the time when it is windy.
Hey gotta qs how. Far can you have the camera from the router
Excellent review !!!! Very imformative, thank you
+akuma184 Thank you.
Hey I have a perhaps simple question, I just changed batteries to 3 of my cameras but now they don't work, what can I do??
Will it work with with a MacBook Pro? Anyone? Thank you!
Hi. Great review. Just want to check, so after the limited 3 months cloud recording(s) my only option to get a free recording is an external USB? Thank you.
Excellent ! You Rock ! All the good things you said but with one more liability, - the cameras can be stolen easilywith the outdoor magnet mount. I'm using mine only indoors.
+kurt schu Good idea Kurt.
I need help with getting my cameras online.
Why is the live feed delayed a few seconds? and I see your hub is oblong and mines looks like a can of tuna! Are there different systems where one is better than the other? or is one system just newer than the other? and BTW, great video. Most of my questions answered. I bought one.
Thought this was a very good video. For me, a little more information on the camera hookup options. Wired versus wireless and also more information on the base station hookup options. Thanks again for your video. thanks
Thanks and you’re welcome.
Yes thank u fast to the point it was great review!!!! Very detailed and informative ! And fast! Love it! Unlike other reviews were they yack yack yack ughhh
Thank u so much keep it coming!! Great job!!
+JanuaryMarie Robbins You’re welcome.
Really informative video. Was wondering which would you choose between the Arlo Pro and the Ring Security System
Thank you for the video. Very good job. Another guy mentioned concern with potential easy theft of the camera. Do you share that concern? If not, how do you rationalize? Thanks
The magnet is strong enough to do its intended job. It makes recharging more convenient. Any screw-mounted camera can be smashed or stolen if the crook wants it bad enough.
Great review. Demo was what all I wanted to see !
+gabe car Great.
So it's not always recording unlike normal wired security cameras?
Can you go back to a certain date and see what was recorded?
Dan Rigsley Oh ok
Great review sir. I have an arlo pro too. How were you able to record more than 10 seconds for motion video? It always records 10 seconds for me. Thank you!
Can this be used without using a network or phone app?
Still not able to figure out wall mount.
Nice job, bro! Thanks for taking the time and for sharing!
+StumptownBoy You're welcome.
Great review, but I have an important question you might be able to help me answer. I'm not looking for an exact, but at least a ballpark figure. Anyway, I'm wanting to go with the Arlo Pro 2 with 2 cams. I plan on only 1 cam being set on motion detection maybe 12 hours a day and the other cam is gonna be turned off except for me to check in on my dogs live maybe 3-4 times a days. The system is actually being bought to monitor an elderly dog with health issues more than anything. With the usage I listed I would probably being using can you give me an idea of how many gbs I would be using monthly? Do you think a 50gb plan is efficient? TIA
Better than Nest!
whatever shut your goddamn face
@@genesisnkaidence8519 oh so scary....
Lost my camera connection on y iPhone and iPad. Cannot get them to sync Help
What duration are you using for the recordings?
what happens after those 7 days on cloud? does it rerecord over the older recordings? or is it after 7 days u have to pay or use external HD
So what happens after 7 days of cloud recording?
It deletes all 7 days of recordings? or less 1 day at a time?
Thanks
Is it 7 days for 3 months?? Or 7 days for however long you want
Does this camera record audio???
very informative..all questions answered
Very good video. Can you tell me, does the charger for the batteries come with the setup or is it an additional purchase?
The motion sensor... at how much of distance works???
My camera do not blink blue when syncing unless charging
Great clip on how to setup ARLO Pro! Thanks
I personally find the Armorax battery operated cameras much better. I bought the Arlo’s too, but the Armorax ones outlasted them by a good 2 months, and I found the video quality a smidge better too
Arlo server is down since 11-24-2017 later afternoon. It hasn't come back on yet. Green on power and Amber on other 2. Do not reset just wait for all 3 green lights come on. If you did reset you may have to start all over again after server is back on!
Somebody tell about battery time how many days is working after fully charge
I just bought this model...The site wont allow me to set up account and sign in, says user name and password don't match. Been messing with this for 2 hrs..Suggestions ?
Could you explain the 7 day free Cloud storage? Does Cloud delete all images/videos after seven days, then what? A monthly fee? Can I simply have pics and video sent directly to cell/pc/ laptop ?? Can I plug in a 64 GB flash drive in base unit and have all pic/video sent to it? VERY unsure of the whole storage issue with these cam systems. Thank you
i have a blink system just bought having a lot of trouble! They will only comunicate by email. one phone call would fix my problems! I am thinking about sending it back and go with Arlo Pro
What framerate does this record at?
Thanks
the base station can’t hear u can it?
Does it work without internet at home
Is the video quality better than the Ring Door bell camara?
JUST BOUGHT MINES, COMES WITH 4 CAM, CANT' WAIT TO SET IT UP.. QUICK ?.. UP TO 7 DAYS U SAY.. CAN YOU DOWNLOAD VIDEO'S AND SAVE THEM ON UR OWN COMPUTER? THAT WAY YOU DON'T LOSE ANY IMPORTANT VIDS? OR CAN YOU CONNECT THE BASE TO YOUR COMPUTER AND SAVE IT THAT WAY? SORRY FOR THE CAPS
can you add this camera to xfinity home security
I absolutely love my Arlo I do have a couple issues does not work in cold conditions I live outside the Chicago land area today December 31, 2019 the temp is 26 degrees and my system informed me due to weather camera will not work and I watched a guy block my Arlo camera all my cameras went out while I watch him do something with his phone and the mounting is not great on the camera it has a magnet so you just stick in on however you cannot turn it get a full view a lot of times these are my only problems with the system it would be perfect if it wasn't for these issues I really thought I have the 100% great security system will keep looking or hoping Arlo correct problems and I see Amazon is not letting any reviews on the product wow been shopping with them long time I have never seen that before
Can i conncet to a pc to display ?
Anyone notice that there’s no time/date stamp? Important if used in Court
Right, and good point, but if is connected to WiFi, is easy to get that information.
I have this camera and it has a disgusting live video delay. The delay is about 3-4 minutes. And I don’t know if it has something to do with WiFi connection but my download speed (WiFi) is usually around 170 download
How do i connect the arlo without an ethernet cable. I use a mobile wifi device
Works real good I suggest u guys get one
Well done, watched the whole vid.
+Mike Centineo Thank you.
so if I use these cameras all someone has to do is just take them? no secure mounting?
There is a base you can use that screws into the base of the camera. It's underneath the magnetic mount on the camera.
You could use thread-locker when installing them to make it more difficult to unscrew.