Netgear Arlo

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Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 392 reviews of Netgear Arlo. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the reliability and size. The design and usability are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the battery and price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Netgear Arlo is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Netgear Arlo

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of Netgear Arlo from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

80% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Netgear Arlo

alaTest has collected and analyzed 45 user reviews of Netgear Arlo from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.6/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

96% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Megan Wollerton (cnet.com)

Rain won't stop Netgear's new indoor/outdoor security camera

Netgear's battery-powered Arlo security camera can tackle anything from a dark basement to a torrential downpour.

Arlo's 720p video works well whether it's resting on a table near your router or hidden in a tree hundreds of feet away.

It doesn't have any audio capabilities and the battery life will vary a lot depending on usage.

Netgear's Arlo is your answer to un-tethered indoor and outdoor DIY home security -- just make sure you have spare batteries handy.

Feb, 2015

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Netgear Arlo Smart Home Security Kit

Interestingly, Netgear didn't do away with those power-hungry options when it made its battery-only, 720p-resolution, motion-sensing, night-vision-equipped, indoor/outdoor Arlo cameras. They retain the resolution and on-demand video feed of a...

Arlo's 720p video works well whether it's resting on a table near your router or hidden in a tree hundreds of feet away.

It doesn't have any audio capabilities and the battery life will vary a lot depending on usage.

Netgear's Arlo is your answer to un-tethered indoor and outdoor DIY home security -- just make sure you have spare batteries handy.

Feb, 2015

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Expert review by : Jon L. Jacobi (pcworld.com)

Netgear Arlo HD Camera review: Stylish, smart, and currently proprietary

We like the Arlo's HD cameras with their clever magnetic mounting system, but there's currently no way to store your video locally.

Stylish HD cameras with magnatic mounting ; Easy remote access of video and cameras ; Promises to integrate with AllSeen-compatible smart-home products

Currently only stores video on the Web ; Cameras can't be used with other systems

Netgear's Arlo security-camera system could be a great Wi-Fi security system if Netgear makes the right decisions with regard to positioning it.

Jan, 2015

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Expert review by : Max Mutter (techgearlab.com)

NETGEAR Arlo Review

A reasonable outdoor camera, but not a top performer in any category

Wireless, weatherproof

Expensive, relatively poor video quality and real time viewing, requires buying/replacing batteries

The Arlo is a relatively expensive outdoor camera that did not wow us in any of our tests. If you like the idea of a wireless outdoor camera, we would suggest looking at the .

Feb, 2017

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Expert review by : David Eitelbach (tomsguide.com)

Netgear Arlo Review

If you're looking to buy a networked security camera that functions equally well indoors and out, the $199 Netgear Arlo is a great option. Thanks to its waterproof exterior, wireless design and magnetic wall mount, the Arlo can be placed almost...

Compact, wireless design ; Waterproof ; Innovative magnetic wall mount ; Intuitive mobile app ; Night vision

No audio ; Lengthy setup process ; Limited ability to customize security modes

The Netgear Arlo is ideal for both indoor and outdoor use, thanks to its wireless, waterproof design and magnetic wall mount.

Nov, 2015

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Expert review by : Ted Kritsonis (mobilesyrup.com)

Netgear Arlo connected camera review

Home security seems to have reached something of a nexus point, where security cameras are not only more affordable, but increasingly capable. Mobile devices and the Internet are the biggest reasons why, as the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to...

Jul, 2015

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Expert review by : Kane Fulton (techradar.com)

Netgear Arlo review

A wire-free approach to DIY home security

Highly flexible ; 720p recording ; Real-time viewing ; Waterproof cameras

Requires batteries ; No local storage ; No audio

Monitoring your home premises has become a lot easier in recent years. Faster broadband connections and improvements in wireless router technology have made internet-based security solutions like Netgear's Arlo Smart Home Security System easier to...

Aug, 2015

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Expert review by : Megan Wollerton (cnet.co.uk)

Netgear Arlo Smart Home Security review

Of the DIY security cameras we've reviewed, battery-powered models are not particularly common. That's because you usually have to give up key features like live streaming and HD video quality so you aren't constantly swapping out batteries. The...

Arlo's 720p video works well whether it's resting on a table near your router or hidden in a tree hundreds of feet away.

It doesn't have any audio capabilities and the battery life will vary a lot depending on usage.

Netgear's Arlo is your answer to un-tethered indoor and outdoor DIY home security -- just make sure you have spare batteries handy.

Feb, 2015

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Expert review by (expertreviews.co.uk)

Netgear Arlo review: Dated, but still strong

Incredibly flexible camera placement and great image quality, but the Arlo system is expensive

We were impressed with the video quality and wireless freedom Arlo provides, which are a major selling point over traditional wired IP cameras. Netgear has been forced to make a few sacrifices to prioritise battery life, meaning no sound or 1080p...

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Expert review by (which.co.uk)

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The Netgear Arlo is a compact and stylish smart home-security camera that allows you to keep an eye on your house wherever you are. At £150 it's one of the pricier models on the market, reflecting the premium design, but is the picture quality any...

Apr, 2016

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