The Arlo Pro 2 looks nearly identical to the Arlo Pro, the only difference being a smaller black front panel. The wireless signal strength is pretty good; I could get coverage all around my Victorian terrace, including any cameras attached to the external walls. For personalized support specific to the Arlo products you own, access Support from within the Arlo iOS or Android App. Details were easy to discern, with good color and exposure when viewed on our iPhone and Android phone. When deciding between the Arlo Pro or Arlo Pro 2, your main consideration should be where will I install the cameras, and will they be plugged in?

If you pay for the Arlo Smart subscription, it can tell the difference between people, vehicles and animals, and send you specific alerts based on the motion it detects. For example, if you want only your outdoor cameras to be armed while you are inside your home, then you can have your indoor cameras disarmed. Arlo recently announced their new Arlo Doorbell, which isn’t on sale yet, but will integrate with both Arlo Pro and Arlo Pro 2. In addition, recordings now include the 3 seconds before the triggering event, which can be helpful in determining what or who caused the trigger.

Among her numerous books is the first major volume on image processing “Digital Imaging for Visual Artists” (McGraw-Hill), co-authored with Daniel Grotta. If the active mode does not have any siren trigger rules, the siren defaults to its loudest setting. Around back are two USB ports for attaching USB drives, a LAN port, a reset button, a power button, and a power jack.

It can’t tell the difference between your dog, your child, or a burglar who’s looking to steal your prized jewels. I really love the crisp and clear video that comes with the Arlo Pro 2 and I know that’s because of this baby records in 1080p HD. Only reviews that feature the label "Verified Review" have been checked to ensure that the author actually used or purchased the product. Some cameras use white light and while it’s effective in capturing good footage, I find the harsh light to be quite distracting and an obvious giveaway to intruders.Arlo requires all users to activate two-step verification to continue to access your recordings, devices, and account. They have a white shell body with rounded edges and a flat base that allows the camera to easily sit in a variety of spaces. I brought one of the cameras back inside and plugged it into a wall outlet to test the Look Back feature and was able to see recorded footage from before the motion sensor was triggered.

You can filter the thumbnail display by camera, type of event captured (motion or audio detection, manual recording or IFTTT), and/or favorites. You may want to use the included wall mount, which requires one screw and has a magnet on the front for securing your camera. Therefore, while the Arlo Pro 2 is a higher-resolution camera than the Arlo Pro, we found the video quality of the Pro to be a bit better than that of the Pro 2. I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print as PC Magazine). If you hit the Mode tab, it will take you to hub settings where you can arm or disarm your system, schedule alerts and turn on geofencing.When you set up the camera, there is a general field of view that the camera is screening for motion. On the other hand, we like having the local storage option as a backup just in case something goes wrong on the servers. If you already have an Arlo Ultra, the Pro 2 cameras give you a cheaper but still high-quality way of monitoring different parts of your home. Earlier this year, the Arlo Pro outdoor security camera system earned our Editors' Choice for its superb video quality, ease of use, and myriad features including motion and sound detection, rechargeable batteries, geofencing, and its ability to work with other smart home devices. I've had mine running for a month, with two weeks of very active use and they're currently sitting at 55 percent.