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Altijd gezeur! Camera’s gaan om de haverklap offline en dat ligt dan altijd aan de klant zelf. Geen wifi verbinding en dat soort onzin. Terwijl andere arlo camera’s op hetzelfde netwerk het wel gewoon... Näytä lisää
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I had a free trial with Arlo before leaving, I did not like the camera or app and have since migrated to Google products. However I forgot that the free trial automatically became a paying subscripti... Näytä lisää
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I have had an Arlo security camera system for some years now, and have recently upgraded by adding to the existing system. Overall, I have found the system very good in quality and performance. For me... Näytä lisää
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New Arlo App
I have had Arlo cameras for about 4 years and after some initial teething problems got the cameras working how I wanted them to without any problems. One permanently on and the other 2 on a schedule, and also working on geofencing when we went out. Back in May I visited Ireland and for some reason my Arlo app updated to the new version. The new app is not as simple as the old one despite what Arlo’s claim. Everytime my cameras turn on in schedule they send a notification to my phone. Why? I know when they are coming on because I set up the schedule. I’m not sure if geofencing is working. What was a fairly simple app to control my cameras is now something complicated and confusing. I am seriously looking at other cameras.
17. heinäkuuta 2026
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Vastaus yritykseltä Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear A Moore,
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We understand that the new Arlo Secure app experience has not met your expectations.
Our engineering team is aware of your feedback regarding the option to disable mode-change notifications. Although we cannot guarantee that this feature will be implemented, we can confirm that your suggestion is being taken into consideration.
If you would like some guidance while becoming familiar with the changes in the new experience of our app, we've prepared several resources that may help. Our website provides detailed articles and step-by-step instructions covering the new layout and features: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support/new-arlo-app
Our official YouTube channel also offers a variety of instructional videos about the new Arlo Secure app: https://www.youtube.com/@ArloSmartHomeUK/videos
If you need further assistance navigating the app or are experiencing issues with the arrive/leave automation (geofence), please feel free to contact our support team. Our experts will be happy to help! To reach our team, please visit our support page at https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support
Under the “Contact Us” section, simply sign in to your Arlo account and choose your preferred contact option.
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Sikke dog et platfirma..
Sikke dog et platfirma... jeg havde 4 kameraer og beslutter at købe 2 yderligere??? De 2 nye kan kun optage hvis man køber abonnement??? Så hvis man skal have gavn af dem så koster det 1700.- om året???
Hele Lor.... ryger i skraldespanden... og jeg skal ALDRIG have noget af jeres produkter mere
16. heinäkuuta 2026
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Vastaus yritykseltä Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Hansen,
Thank you for sharing your feedback.
Indeed, all our latest products and systems require an Arlo Secure subscription to continue using cloud recording once the initial trial expires. Arlo Secure also provides access to a range of advanced features powered by our patented AI technology, aimed at enhacing security and providing greater peace of mind. You can learn more about the benefits of Arlo Secure here: https://www.arlo.com/da_dk/serviceplans
Keep in mind that by picking an annual subscription over a monthly one, you get one month for free.
Information about the Arlo Secure subscription required to continue using these features is provided both on the product packaging and on our website.
If you have any further questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact our support team. Our experts will be happy to help.Please visit our support page at https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support
Under the “Contact Us” section, simply sign in to your Arlo account and choose your preferred contact option.
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
I have Arlo 2 cameras which I need to…
I have Arlo 2 cameras which I need to link to a base station. Living in a standard brisk built house with a Wi-Fi mesh system you’d think it would be easy. The camera can’t even manage a strong enough signal to the base station be abuse it has to go through one brick wall. The base station is less than 5 metres away but the wall blocks the signal. Pathetic. And before Arlo respond with their standard weak Wi-Fi etc, we have strong fast Wi-Fi with speeds in excess of 400mbps with Starlink, and a full mesh system which gives coverage thought the home and large garden.
In response to Arlo it’s not a thick brick wall. It’s the Spanish ceramic brick that consists mostly of air holes. Perhaps these cameras work well in places where houses are made of wood, like the USA, but to sell them in Europe the signal from the base station needs to be massively strengthened. My router can send Wi-Fi through walls, why can’t an Arlo base station?
11. heinäkuuta 2026
Vastaus yritykseltä Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Jason,
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.
A thick brick wall may indeed absorb or block enough of the signal from the base station to affect the connection. Materials that can significantly reduce signal strength include:
• Large quantities of water, such as in a fish tank or water heater
• Metal
• Glass, especially mirrors
• Ceramic
• Stone
• Concrete
• Brick
• Unusually thick walls and ceilings
Please note that strong Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home and garden may not improve the connection if your Arlo cameras are connected directly to a base station or SmartHub. These devices create a separate, closed Wi-Fi network for your Arlo cameras, so the Wi-Fi coverage provided by your internet router does not determine the range of the base station or SmartHub.
If possible, you could connect your base station to a Wi-Fi extender. This may allow you to position it closer to your cameras and avoid placing it behind a thick brick wall. For more helpful tips, please visit: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support/faq/5568/How-can-I-extend-the-range-of-my-Arlo-system
If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact our support team: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support
Under the “Contact Us” section, simply sign in to your Arlo account and choose your preferred contact option.
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Crystal clear cameras
This is my second Arlo system, the last one was 7 years old so was time to upgrade. I am so impressed with the improvements, cameras are crystal clear. Order to Delivery was just a few days. I am very happy I stuck with Arlo.
9. heinäkuuta 2026
Vastaus yritykseltä Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Hi Ang!
Thank you a lot for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us following our invitation. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience with your Arlo system. It is great to know that the improvements, especially the cameras' crystal-clear picture quality, have made such a difference for you. We truly appreciate your continued loyalty and are glad we could deliver your order so quickly!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Faire attention si d'espionnage…
Faire attention si d'espionnage professionnel le camer essentiel outdoor est un camera dès la première conection tu peux pas l'éteindre ni le déconnecter de réseau malgré le désactiver dans l'app mais pour quoi qu'e'il est leur tension et il est où nos droits😡😡😡😡😡
10. heinäkuuta 2026
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Vastaus yritykseltä Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Fiore,
Thank you for sharing your feedback.
All our devices, including the Essential Outdoor camera model, can be disconnected from a Wi-Fi network by removing them from your Arlo account. You can find instructions on how to do this here: https://www.arlo.com/fr_fr/support/faq/1713/comment-supprimer-un-appareil-de-mon-compte-arlo
This will both remove the device from your account (meaning it will no longer be visible or available for use) and disconnect it from the Wi-Fi network.
If you have any additional concerns or questions, our customer support will be happy to assist you. If you’re based in France, please visit our French support page at https://www.arlo.com/fr_fr/support
Under the “Contactez-nous” section, simply sign in to your Arlo account and choose your preferred contact option.
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Dovrebbero dare la possibilità di…
Dovrebbero dare la possibilità di inserire valori sotto lo zero! Tramite Verisure ho telecamere arlo per due contratti; casa e negozio, il secondo è stato oggetto di rapine, furti, taccheggio ed altro.Tutte le volte che necessito di visualizzare le immagini c'è un problema che lo impedisce, generalmente si attaccano agli aggiornamenti che non vanno a buon fine.Ultimo episodio devo vedere urgentemente il video di una vendita di venerdì scorso provo a collegarmi e nopn riesco avrò parlato con almeno 20 persone al call center che mi hanno fatto fare le stesse prove per tutte le 20 volte, considerate che sono al pubblico, m i hanno causato disagi pazzeschi con i clienti tra aggiornamenti, disinstallazione e conseguente riattivazione di applicazioni, reset e cabio psw non so quante volte me lo hanno imposto, si perchè se non fai quello che ti dicono anche se ripeti e ripeti che lo hai fatto 20 volte con altri loro colleghi, ti riattaccano il telefono. Finalmente un'anima buona mi apre la pratica e oggi avrei dovuto ricevere aggiornamenti da un tecnico. Non so quante volte ho sollecitato perchè ormai le immagini che dovevo ASSOLUTAMENTE VEDERE non saranno più disponibili ma non solo da stamani ho la necessità di monitorare casa dal posto di lavoro E NON POSSO!!!!!!! Alla verisure non gliene pùò fregar de meno tanto il rid mensile è automatico. SIETE DEGLI INCOMPETENTI
3. heinäkuuta 2026
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Vastaus yritykseltä Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Rossella,
We're sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.
We would like to review this matter in more detail. To help us locate your account and investigate the issue, we have sent you a request via Trustpilot for the email address associated with your Arlo account, along with any support case number you may have received.
Once we receive this information, we'll work with the appropriate team to review your case and follow up accordingly.
Kind regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Maybe the worst ad ever
I don't have Arlo but the ad they play on Spotify with an actual fire alarm playing should be illegal. It has set a panic in me and my pet on more than one occasion. There is no reason for you to put a fire alarm sound effect in the ad.
27. kesäkuuta 2026
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Vastaus yritykseltä Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Angie,
Thank you for sharing your experience.
We're sorry to hear that the Spotify advertisement caused distress for both you and your pet.
Your comments have been shared with the relevant team for review, as customer feedback plays an important role in helping us improve our communications and advertising.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Kind regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Scam company, still owe me me money after over 1 month
Jeg skriver en dårlig anmeldelse hver dag indtil Arlo betaler mig de penge tilbage de skylder.
Jeg købte for over 1 måned siden 4 kamera, modtog kun 2.
Har ville returnere de 2 jeg har modtaget i 1 måned men de svarer ikke på emails, har også skrevet på messenger, hvor de siger de vil svare på mail.
ARLO ER VERDENS VÆRSTE VIRKSOMHED OG HAR VERDENS VÆRSTE KUNDESERVICE!
KØB ALDRIG NOGET DERFRA.
4. kesäkuuta 2026
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Vastaus yritykseltä Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Jonas,
We're sorry to hear about your experience.
We'd like the opportunity to look into this matter and help resolve it for you. Please send us your email address and order number via the Trustpilot contact request so that we can locate your order and review the details.
Once we receive this information, we'll investigate the issue and work with the relevant team to assist you as quickly as possible.
Thank you for your patience, and we look forward to helping you resolve this matter.
Kind regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Microphone doesn't work so you can't…
Microphone doesn't work so you can't speak to anyone who presses the doorbell. Camera is terrible quality and regularly refuses to connect so we regularly miss activity in the front garden. Had a neighbours kids try to smash out window, camera completely missed the whole thing.
21. kesäkuuta 2026
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Vastaus yritykseltä Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Kerri,
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us and other customers.
Issues with your camera connecting, such as when trying to view the live stream, may be related to low internet upload speed or a weak Wi-Fi signal. This can be caused by obstacles between the camera and router, or by strong Wi-Fi interference nearby.
You can perform a speed test here: https://www.speedtest.net
You can also learn more about the minimum requirements for using an Arlo system (including their minimum upload speed) in this support article: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support/faq/000062043/What-are-the-minimum-requirements-for-installing-and-using-my-Arlo-system
The same factors may also affect the two-way audio of your Arlo Video Doorbell when a visitor presses it. Additionally, please check the permissions for the Arlo Secure app in your mobile device settings and make sure the app is allowed to access your device’s microphone.
Our support team would be glad to look into this further and assist you. To reach our customer service, visit our support page at https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support
Under the “Contact Us” section, simply sign in to your Arlo account and choose your preferred contact option.
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Sold a security dream, got a monitoring nightmare !
So. 3 - 4 years of 'use'. Intermittent connectivity. Variable recognition of mobiles for proximity activitation. Inconsistent system recognition of changing 'ststus' subject to activity. Genrally a very poor experience. We are remote but have full fibre to our home but signal still takes upwards of 45 seconds to recognise and notify. Verbal interaction is pretty much impossible. Subscription cancelled and invested in enhanced insurance cover for less than 1/2 the saving.
Sold a security dream, got a monitoring nightmare !
28. kesäkuuta 2026
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Vastaus yritykseltä Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Jim,
We appreciate you sharing your feedback about your Arlo system. We recognize that your experience has not lived up to your expectations.
Some of the issues you described, such as intermittent connectivity, delayed alerts, and delays when trying to speak to a visitor through your device, may have been caused by a weak Wi-Fi signal due to distance from the router or SmartHub, or perhaps by strong Wi-Fi interference in the area, even if your internet connection itself is fast and fiber optic.
We understand that you may no longer be using your Arlo system. However, if that is not the case, we encourage you to contact our customer service team. They’ll be happy to assist you further with the issues you mentioned, including the geofencing mode not working properly, if we understood that correctly. To reach our experts, visit our support page at https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support
Under the “Contact Us” section, simply sign in to your Arlo account and choose your preferred contact option.
If you instead have actually decided to move away from your Arlo system, we hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future and allow us the opportunity to regain your trust in our products.
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Geldmacherei ohne Leistung
Wir habe für das Geschäft neue Arlo gekauft. Seither funktioniert nichts mehr. Abo sei nicht auffindbar, obwohl alles auf der Rechnung beschrieben ist. Arlo empfehlen? Nein, lasst die Finger von dem Produkt!!
19. tammikuuta 2026
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Vastaus yritykseltä Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear customer,
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We understand that your experience did not meet your expectations.
To better understand the issue you’re experiencing with your Arlo subscription and help you resolve it, we recommend getting in touch with our customer service team. If you’re based in Switzerland, please visit our support page at:
https://www.arlo.com/de_ch/support
Under the “Kontakt” section, simply sign in to your Arlo account and choose your preferred contact option.
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
I would HIGHLY recommend you AVOID this company
After purchasing the camera, you are quickly encouraged to sign up to a year long Subscription despite paying a fair bit for camera itself. After about six months, expect it to stop working - if you look through other reviews, this is not uncommon. You then have the pleasure of spending three weeks of back-and-forth with customer support. Eventually they may agree to send you out a replacement, but unfortunately your old Subscription is not transferable to the new device, and you are encouraged to purchase another one.
All in all an awful company and I would discourage anyone ever working with them or buying from them
25. kesäkuuta 2026
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Vastaus yritykseltä Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear A TO,
Thank you for taking a moment to share your experience with us.
Arlo Secure subscriptions, in addition to cloud storage, are designed to enhance security and provide greater peace of mind thanks to advanced features powered by our patented AI, such as advanced motion detection, cloud activity zones, notification previews, and much more. You can learn more about it on our website: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/serviceplans
We’d also like the chance to look into your case with our customer service and verify that all procedures regarding your RMA and subscription were followed correctly. For this reason, we’ve sent you an information request here on Trustpilot. When replying, please include the email address linked to your Arlo account, your full name, and the case number you had with our support team.
We hope you’ll give us the chance to take a closer look into this!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
The doorbell is fine and good quality…
The doorbell is fine and good quality but it is impossible to pare it to the supplied interior plug in bell.
No matter how many times I have followed the online instructions it does not pare.
23. kesäkuuta 2026
Vastaus yritykseltä Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Phil,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback in response to our invitation.
If you're trying to connect your Video Doorbell to an Arlo Chime, please make sure that you're following the instructions provided here: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support/faq/000062498/How-do-I-connect-my-Arlo-Essential-Video-Doorbell-to-an-Arlo-Chime
If, however, you are unable to onboard your Arlo Chime at all, please refer to this support article for useful troubleshooting guidance: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support/faq/000062551/what-do-i-do-when-arlo-fails-to-discover-my-arlo-chime-2-when-i-set-it-up
Ou support team would be happy to assist you further with this. To reach our experts, visit our support page at https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support
Under the “Contact Us” section, simply sign in to your Arlo account and choose your preferred contact option. Our team will be happy to help!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
If I could give the less than 1 star…
If I could give the less than 1 star then I would. Verisure came out to set me up with Arlo security and couldn’t even connect to their own servers so then left me waiting for 2 weeks with no security at all because they had taken down my ring doorbell. Not impressed. Don’t fall for it.
16. kesäkuuta 2026
Vastaus yritykseltä Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Jenna,
We appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
If you still need assistance onboarding your Arlo product, we recommend reaching out to our customer service team so they can properly troubleshoot the issue and assist you further. As you left your review following our invitation, we were able to check your details in our system, and your Arlo account does not appear to be linked to Verisure.
If your Arlo product was purchased from our online store or from one of our authorized resellers, please get in touch with our customer service by visiting our support page: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support
Under the “Contact Us” section, simply sign in to your Arlo account and choose your preferred contact option.
If, however, your product was purchased through Verisure, we kindly invite you to contact Verisure UK support directly for assistance: https://www.verisure.co.uk/contact-us
If you have any concerns or questions, you’re also welcome to DM us on our social media channels:
1. Facebook: facebook.com/ArloUKSmartHome
2. Instagram: instagram.com/arlosmarthomeuk
3. Twitter: twitter.com/ArloEU
Thank you!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
These Arlo cameras turned out to be a…
These Arlo cameras turned out to be a great buy. Setup took only a few minutes, and the app guides you through everything step by step. The cameras are very easy to use, the image quality is sharp, and notifications come through instantly. Overall, a fantastic and user‑friendly security system.
14. kesäkuuta 2026
Vastaus yritykseltä Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Hi Josey!
Thank you very much for sharing your kind feedback with us and other customers following our invitation. We’re delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with your Arlo cameras. We truly appreciate you highlighting the easy setup, sharp image quality, and instant notifications. Thank you again for choosing Arlo!
Best regards,
L'errore più grande che ho fatto e…
L'errore più grande che ho fatto e stato di comprare questo sistema di video sorveglianza, funziona come vuole lui ossia pessimamente. Lê notifiche non arrivano mai, ho riportato al negozio e hanno fatto il test mi hanno detto tutto perfetto signora, tutti i clienti che entrano lui riprende ma quando metto nella mia casa riprende una volta su dieci e non invia nessun aviso. NON esiste nessuna assistenza al cliente tranne chatbot che non capisce mI quello che chiedi e il servizio cliente diversificato e solo per chi paga un'abbonamento. Ho riportato al negozio e mi hanno detto molto strano ma non possiamo fare niente tranne inviare alla fabbrica, e quando sarà revisionato la ricontatto. Non si può cambiare il prodotto, non danno i soldi di ritorno neanche un bonus per un'altro prodotto. STATI ALLA LARGA DI QUESTI APPARECCHI ARLO ! NON VALGONO NIENTE !!!
8. kesäkuuta 2026
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Vastaus yritykseltä Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Ariadne,
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We can see that your experience has not met your expectations.
There may be several reasons why your Arlo system performs well when tested in-store but misses motion events or fails to send alerts once installed at home. For example, your upload internet speed may be insufficient for optimal performance; depending on the model, our devices can require up to 3 Mbps per camera. Signal strength can also play a role, as it may be affected by distance, physical obstacles, or strong Wi-Fi interference nearby.
Both of these factors can impact how reliably your devices detect motion and send notifications.
You can learn more about the minimum requirements for our systems here: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support/faq/000062043/What-are-the-minimum-requirements-for-installing-and-using-my-Arlo-system
To help you get in touch with our customer service team for further assistance, please respond to the information request we’ve sent you here on Trustpilot. Please include your full name and the email address linked to your Arlo account. This will allow us to escalate your case to our support team. Thank you.
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Received a message to update my…
Received a message to update my previous review. The company indicated I should have gone to my.arlo.com to get support, as if I hadn't tried that. There is no support option available at that address. If arlo believes providing customers with product support after sale is important, I recommend they assign an employee to try and reach support. Document all the steps they fo through and the time wasted before they give up. Maybe then they will find the holes in their workflow and invest in closing them
19. kesäkuuta 2026
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Security & Solace
We bought the cameras for my elderly mum who lives on her own. Not living near her, it brought a great sense of relief to be able to ensure she is well when I cannot contact her.
Thank you.
9. kesäkuuta 2026
Vastaus yritykseltä Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Hi Anu!
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback in response to our invitation! We are delighted to hear our cameras provide such peace of mind for you and your family, especially for your mum's well-being. We sincerely appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Arlo!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Arlo Ultra 2 XL
Arlo Ultra 2 XL, Arlo 2K Video Doorbell & SmartHub — Long‑Term Review (Tested Aug 2025–Jun 2026)
After running three Arlo Ultra 2 XL cameras and one Arlo 2K Video Doorbell, all connected to a single SmartHub and paired with the Secure Plus subscription (£19.99/month), this is a full breakdown of real‑world performance. The subscription includes cloud history, AI detection, and unlimited devices, but does not include continuous video recording — that costs £10.99 per camera for 14‑day CVR.
Overall Verdict
Arlo’s hardware is strong for daytime use. Image quality is excellent, and the system integrates well with smart displays. However, the AI performance, motion detection reliability, and app experience fall short of expectations at this price point. Night performance and playback limitations are the biggest weaknesses.
Battery Life of Arlo Ultra 2 XL
Arlo advertises 365‑day battery life, but this is only realistic in low‑activity areas with reduced settings. In real‑world use with full functionality enabled, battery life has been 1–3 months, depending on activity levels. High‑traffic zones drain the battery significantly faster.
Positives
Daytime Image Quality
During the day, the Ultra 2 XL cameras deliver sharp, detailed footage. Capturing faces, vehicles, and even registration plates (in daylight) is very achievable.
Animal Detection
The cameras reliably detect animals even small birds which can be impressive.
Doorbell Performance
The 2K Video Doorbell works well within its 4‑metre detection range, calls your phone quickly, and integrates smoothly with TVs and smart screens for live video and audio.
Mixed or Underwhelming Performance
Night Vision
Night footage is reasonable, but detail detection drops significantly. Identifying faces or plates at night is inconsistent unless subjects are very close.
AI Capabilities
Arlo markets its AI heavily, but in practice it feels entry‑level:
Face Recognition: Despite being enabled since August, it has never identified a family member.
Vehicle Recognition: Even with a clear view of a known car, the system often labels it as multiple different vehicles and colours. (Number plate recognition is not supported.)
Motion Classification: Trees moving in the wind are sometimes flagged as vehicles.
Motion Detection Reliability
This is one of the system’s biggest weaknesses:
Detection can be slow, causing recordings to miss the start of events.
Motion range is limited to 7.5 metres (25 ft), making placement critical.
At night, capturing registration plates is unlikely unless the camera is very close.
The system often fails to maintain continuous recording, even when set to “record until motion stops”.
This can result in short, fragmented clips and missed moments, especially with slow or subtle movement (e.g., a dog walking around the garden)
Recording Behaviour
Although the setting allows recording until motion stops (up to 5 minutes), the cameras often stop early unless the movement is dramatic. This is worse at night and at longer distances.
App Experience & Playback
The app is also a weak part of the ecosystem:
Playback frequently glitches, freezes, or plays audio only
Expanding to fullscreen can cause the video to go black
Occasional green pixelation or full video blanking, usually blamed on “connection issues”
No slow‑scroll or frame‑by‑frame scrubbing
Pausing a video and scrolling causes it to auto‑play, making precise review difficult
Filtering and timeline navigation feel outdated and unintuitive
For a premium subscription service, the app experience feels several years behind competitors.
Key Limitations to Consider
No continuous recording unless you pay £10.99 per camera
AI is inconsistent and often inaccurate
Night performance is limited for identification
Motion detection range is short (7.5m)
App reliability issues impact usability
Recordings frequently split or stop early
Conclusion
The Arlo Ultra 2 XL cameras and 2K Video Doorbell offer excellent daytime clarity, but the software and AI do not match the premium pricing. For general monitoring, they’re fine. For serious security, especially at night or where reliable AI detection is needed, the system feels limited.
If Arlo improves its app stability system capabilities and AI accuracy, this could be a top‑tier system. As it stands, it’s a good but flawed setup with notable gaps in reliability.
18. kesäkuuta 2026
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Vastaus yritykseltä Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Kurt,
We sincerely appreciate you sharing such detailed feedback about your experience with your Arlo products, both with us and with other customers. Thank you as well for highlighting the image quality, advanced detection features, and integration with smart home systems.
Battery life can indeed vary depending on usage, environmental conditions, and device settings. For helpful tips on how to extend your camera’s battery life, please visit: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support/faq/291/how-can-i-extend-my-arlo-camera-s-battery-life
Reduced image quality at night with night vision enabled may be affected by several factors, such as the camera pointing towards reflective surfaces or towards another camera or device with infrared LEDs. For more tips, please visit: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support/faq/000063069/night-vision-is-not-working-on-my-arlo-camera-what-do-i-do
If you’ve noticed that your devices start recording with a delay, we recommend checking their Wi-Fi signal strength and your internet upload speed, as both can contribute to this behaviour. You can perform a speed test here: https://www.speedtest.net
You may also want to check the devices' motion sensitivity and increase it if needed:
1. Launch the Arlo Secure App
2. Tap Devices
3. Tap the gear icon
4. Tap Default Mode Settings
5. Move the Motion Detection slider left or right to change the motion detection sensitivity level.
If your Arlo Secure app frequently glitches or freezes, please try uninstalling and reinstalling it. You may also want to clear the app’s cache and data, if this option is available on your device.
Our customer service team would be happy to take a closer look at all the challenges you described, including Smart Notifications misidentifying objects and vehicle or person recognition not working as expected. To reach our team, please visit our support page at: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support
Under the “Contact Us” section, simply sign in to your Arlo account and choose the contact option you prefer.
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Quick set up perfect picture on phone…
Quick set up perfect picture on phone from camera
10. kesäkuuta 2026
Vastaus yritykseltä Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Hi John!
Thank you very much for sharing your 5-star review in response to our invitation! It's great to know you found the setup of your Arlo system quick and the picture perfect. Thank you again for choosing Arlo!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
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