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Arlo - Wireless Home Security Camera System with Motion Detection | Night vision, Indoor/Outdoor, HD Video, Wall Mount | Cloud Storage Included | 4 camera kit (VMS3430)
Recommended Uses For Product | Indoor,Outdoor |
Brand | Arlo |
Model Name | Arlo |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
Special Feature | Night Vision, Motion Sensor |
About this item
- Works with Alexa for voice control (Alexa device sold separately)
- Patented 100 percent Wire Free design for easy placement anywhere
- Night vision cameras work even in the dark
- Motion activated cameras w/ Email or App notifications : Records and alerts only when motion is detected with 7 days of free rolling cloud storage
- Indoor/outdoor weather resistant cameras. Battery life: 4 to 6 months, battery lithium
- This is the standard Arlo camera, and the Arlo Pro is a separate product
- Works with Amazon Alexa/Echo Show/Fire TV/Google Assistant : View your live video with a simple voice command. Works with IFTTT, Samsung SmartThings, and more.Wireless range:300plus feet line of sight
- Arlo Smart adds powerful intelligence to your Arlo cameras. Customize alerts to detect people, specific zones, and contact emergency responders right from your smartphone’s lock screen (optional service, includes 1 month trial)
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Picture quality | 3.4 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
Night vision | 3.1 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.5 |
Motion detection | 3.0 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.3 |
Tech Support | 2.1 | 3.4 | — | 4.0 | 3.7 | — |
Easy to install | — | 4.0 | — | 4.0 | 4.5 | — |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Home-Security | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Home-Security |
power source | Air Powered | Battery Powered | Solar Powered, Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Battery Powered,Solar |
video resolution | 720p | 2K | 2K | 1536x1536 | 1536x1536, 1:1 Ratio | 2K |
wireless tech | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
viewing angle | — | 160 degrees | 166 degrees | 180 degrees | 180 degrees | — |
mounting type | Wall Mount | Stick Up | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount |
alert type | Motion Only | Motion Only | Motion Only | Audio and Motion | Motion Only | Motion Only |
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Arlo HD Security Cameras are 100% wire-free, HD, Indoor/Outdoor video cameras for home monitoring. Motion activated cameras initiate automatic recording and alert you via email or app notifications. Free apps enable remote monitoring from anywhere and with the built-in night vision you’ll even see in dark. Adjustable sensitivity. Battery level indication - Yes.Wireless range:300+ feet line of sight.
Product information
Product Dimensions | 2.8 x 2.6 x 1.7 inches |
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Item Weight | 3.75 pounds |
ASIN | B016LJMRCW |
Item model number | VMS3430-100NAS |
Batteries | 4 CR123A batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
3.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,758 in Home Security Systems |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 13, 2015 |
Manufacturer | Arlo Technologies, Inc |
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Customers like the ease of setup and picture quality of the security camera. For example, they mention it's easy to install individual cameras and the activation process is straightforward. That said, some complain about the battery life. Opinions are mixed on quality, value, and connectivity.
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Customers like the ease of setup of the security camera. They mention that the installation of individual cameras is pretty easy because they attach magnetically to the mounts. Some find the setup frustrating, but the activation is straightforward. Overall, most are happy with the ease and use of the product.
"...Once I did that, the rest was simple. Solid construction, easy instructions and an excellent app to control the whole thing...." Read more
"...I guess it's a solid product for getting an intro to using easy to set up home security, but with all the headaches, and after using my 3 new Blink..." Read more
"I am very happy with my new Arlo 4 camera system. The setup was very easy. Just select sync on the base unit and on the camera and it is connected...." Read more
"...The problem is that goal may be too ambitious.Very easy to set up and install and certainly affordable especially on sale...." Read more
Customers like the picture quality of the security camera. They mention that the picture is great both day and night, and the video is crisp and clear. They are also impressed with the HD recordings and how well the night vision works. Some love the cameras and videos, and mention that it looks better on their iPad.
"...The night vision is amazingly good and it even looks better on my iPad. I can't wait for some punk to break into my house so I can catch his ass..." Read more
"...The live video quality is excellent and the one camera has two way sound so we can listen in...." Read more
"...The pictures are clear, the wifi range is adequate and the app/website work well...." Read more
"...I am very impressed with the HD recordings and how well the night vision works...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the security camera. Some mention that it works well, is easy to install and use, and has great image quality. However, others say that it's a terrible system with poor battery life, and that one of the 4 cameras is defective.
"...Once I did that, the rest was simple. Solid construction, easy instructions and an excellent app to control the whole thing...." Read more
"...Useless.Two days ago, all the cams said they were off line. I had to traipse around the house, hitting the sync button on each camera...." Read more
"...cost like a porch, garage door or other entryway, the Arlo system works very well...." Read more
"...only drawback, and we knew this from the,start, you can only access the cameras intermittently since they are battery powered...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the security camera. Some mention it's a good value with a low up front investment. They appreciate the cloud storage and the ease of setup. However, some customers feel it'd be a total waste of money. They mention the incompatibility and inadequacy.
"...is good...battery powered easy to install security system at a low cost...which it is. The problem is that goal may be too ambitious...." Read more
"...the delay of video recording makes it even more frustrating and almost useless. I'm beyond my return date so I'm stuck with it...." Read more
"...I'm very pleased with this product for a good low price. I've always purchase cameras averaging $90ea. Wait for those deals!" Read more
"...6 months of having this system, I can confidently say it is a big pile of junk!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the security camera. Some mention that the completely wireless makes it even easier, while others say that the biggest problem is connectivity, with a shorter wireless range than expected.
"...The downside is that the motion detector range is so short you can really only use them to cover a doorway or porch area (10-15 foot range) where I..." Read more
"...my schedule and everything is fine the batteries are full and the WIFI is good......" Read more
"...I was somewhat disappointed in the range of the cameras...." Read more
"...The cameras really need solid signal strength in order to avoid delayed response or buffering when viewing...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the security camera. They mention that the batteries do not last long, keep draining, and are expensive to replace. Some customers also mention that they are not rechargeable.
"...Pricey, yes...but no wires or power outlets needed for the cams, and no need for professional installation...." Read more
"...What use is this? The batteries go dead at highly unreliable intervals (no, it's not due to me overusing video quality or too many triggers), the..." Read more
"...The battery powered nature means that the cameras are always trying to conserve power so if you want to actually record anything it's going to..." Read more
"...Batteries however last a long time (we check in several times a day). The sound camera has a rechargeable battery, the others use 4 CR3 batteries." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the detection of the security camera. They mention that the response time is slow, the software seems very slow, and the motion detection is very slow to start. They also say that the app takes long to load and times out. Overall, customers are disappointed with the product's detection and wake-up times.
"...There is a bit of an annoying lag between detection and the start of the recording but not terrible...." Read more
"...has moved out of the frame or almost out of the frame...there's too much delay. And that's when it picks up the motion at all...." Read more
"...With Arlo I found that YES there is a 2-3 second delay when viewing it, now how will this transition into recordings not sure which brings me into..." Read more
"...The main negative:LagI'm talking Real Player buffering lag. Max Headroom lag. Dial-up downloading lag. Yahoo games lag...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the motion detection of the security camera. They mention that the sensor lags and picking up movements can be hit or miss. They also say that the motion detector is completely useless for detecting any movement outside the house. Customers also say the camera only senses motion within 10 feet of the camera. Overall, customers are disappointed with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...The biggest problem I have is the motion detection sensitivity...." Read more
"...They are COMPLETELY useless for detecting ANY movement outside if placed inside the house but directly against a window...." Read more
"...The motion sensing capability has been a let down...." Read more
"...Yahoo games lag. I think you get my drift.The cameras have motion detection...." Read more
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As you can see from the screenshot, 3 of my cameras, all at once, need their batteries recharged. 2 days ago, one needed it, and the other two had about 40% charge. Last fall, my Tenergy battery charger quit working and I had to buy a new charger. Whether that's an Arlo problem or a Tenergy one, doesn't matter as it just adds up to a system that is, overall, too unreliable.
Here's the big pain level. Arlo seems to go through phases where the cameras are ...."back yard is offline. Make sure your SmartHub Arlo Home is powered on and connected to the internet." In the two years I've had this system, this has happened, on average, monthly. It'll actually go through phases where it happens daily for a week or two, then it's fine for a month or two.
I was in Denver (we live in Boise) for 4 months after my husband had a terrible stroke. I needed the dang cameras to do what they were supposed to do. Instead, I had my poor mom running from camera to camera changing/charging batteries and climbing up on a step stool to reset the base station. There were weeks when I had no video at all. These episodes last anywhere from a few days to several weeks, then, suddenly the system becomes stable again. It's not my internet connection either. I'm sitting here typing this review, online, and I took a break to walk out into the yard and reset the "back yard" camera. It's still offline saying I need to check my hub. My mom finally developed a strategy. I ordered extra batteries and she just changed one camera every 2 or 3 days rotating through all 6 about every 3 weeks. If I hadn't had someone in town to do this for me, I would have had no visibility at all to who was coming and going while we were away. God forbid someone buys this for an out of town or vacation property. Useless.
Two days ago, all the cams said they were off line. I had to traipse around the house, hitting the sync button on each camera. Then I had to revisit the ones that failed and open the battery door, then close it again (effectively taking the batteries out and putting them back).
Because of all this nonsense with having to PHYSICALLY hit the sync button on the cam and/or open the battery door I've never mounted the cameras up high. What use is this? The batteries go dead at highly unreliable intervals (no, it's not due to me overusing video quality or too many triggers), the cams go offline repeatedly. I'd be up and down ladders constantly. The Blink cams, however have been mounted 17' off the ground for 4 months and I've never had even one instance of a cam being offline or losing contact with the hub.
I guess the final straw was last week when I received the Arlo doorbell chime I ordered. It didn't plug and play like it should have. When I finally got it working, it was great, but then the whole system decided to need to reconnect and guess what? The doorbell quit working. I had people standing at my door that I didn't know were there. I didn't even get the phone call that I usually get - why? Because the system felt it wasn't connected to it's hub. I expect technology that REPLACES something tried to true to work 100% of the time.
Now I have 6 cameras, a doorbell, a chime, 48 batteries and 2 chargers that all tolled cost me around $1000. With Blink, the batteries should last 2 years and the outdoor cams, at $89 each come WITH audio. I believe the only Arlo product that has audio is the doorbell.
For those of you looking at Blink, Arlo's app is better than Blink's for computer users. There is no PC app for Blink without it being a 3rd party workaround. But Blink upgraded their phone app a couple of months ago and I find it very usable.
I'm off now to go gather up all my Arlo's and put them on Facebook Marketplace. Maybe I can recoup some of my money and buy a few more Blinks.
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2020
As you can see from the screenshot, 3 of my cameras, all at once, need their batteries recharged. 2 days ago, one needed it, and the other two had about 40% charge. Last fall, my Tenergy battery charger quit working and I had to buy a new charger. Whether that's an Arlo problem or a Tenergy one, doesn't matter as it just adds up to a system that is, overall, too unreliable.
Here's the big pain level. Arlo seems to go through phases where the cameras are ...."back yard is offline. Make sure your SmartHub Arlo Home is powered on and connected to the internet." In the two years I've had this system, this has happened, on average, monthly. It'll actually go through phases where it happens daily for a week or two, then it's fine for a month or two.
I was in Denver (we live in Boise) for 4 months after my husband had a terrible stroke. I needed the dang cameras to do what they were supposed to do. Instead, I had my poor mom running from camera to camera changing/charging batteries and climbing up on a step stool to reset the base station. There were weeks when I had no video at all. These episodes last anywhere from a few days to several weeks, then, suddenly the system becomes stable again. It's not my internet connection either. I'm sitting here typing this review, online, and I took a break to walk out into the yard and reset the "back yard" camera. It's still offline saying I need to check my hub. My mom finally developed a strategy. I ordered extra batteries and she just changed one camera every 2 or 3 days rotating through all 6 about every 3 weeks. If I hadn't had someone in town to do this for me, I would have had no visibility at all to who was coming and going while we were away. God forbid someone buys this for an out of town or vacation property. Useless.
Two days ago, all the cams said they were off line. I had to traipse around the house, hitting the sync button on each camera. Then I had to revisit the ones that failed and open the battery door, then close it again (effectively taking the batteries out and putting them back).
Because of all this nonsense with having to PHYSICALLY hit the sync button on the cam and/or open the battery door I've never mounted the cameras up high. What use is this? The batteries go dead at highly unreliable intervals (no, it's not due to me overusing video quality or too many triggers), the cams go offline repeatedly. I'd be up and down ladders constantly. The Blink cams, however have been mounted 17' off the ground for 4 months and I've never had even one instance of a cam being offline or losing contact with the hub.
I guess the final straw was last week when I received the Arlo doorbell chime I ordered. It didn't plug and play like it should have. When I finally got it working, it was great, but then the whole system decided to need to reconnect and guess what? The doorbell quit working. I had people standing at my door that I didn't know were there. I didn't even get the phone call that I usually get - why? Because the system felt it wasn't connected to it's hub. I expect technology that REPLACES something tried to true to work 100% of the time.
Now I have 6 cameras, a doorbell, a chime, 48 batteries and 2 chargers that all tolled cost me around $1000. With Blink, the batteries should last 2 years and the outdoor cams, at $89 each come WITH audio. I believe the only Arlo product that has audio is the doorbell.
For those of you looking at Blink, Arlo's app is better than Blink's for computer users. There is no PC app for Blink without it being a 3rd party workaround. But Blink upgraded their phone app a couple of months ago and I find it very usable.
I'm off now to go gather up all my Arlo's and put them on Facebook Marketplace. Maybe I can recoup some of my money and buy a few more Blinks.
The other day she experienced a power outage for several hours. There was no battery backup on the router or the Arlo interface so we lost camera contact. When power was restored all cameras came back on line automatically (very important). We have had them for several months and NEVER had to do any resets.
The only drawback, and we knew this from the,start, you can only access the cameras intermittently since they are battery powered. Batteries however last a long time (we check in several times a day). The sound camera has a rechargeable battery, the others use 4 CR3 batteries.
Based on our OK experience with this setup, I bought another 4 camera setup for our ranch. This has not worked as well. First, you have to set up a whole new account with a second email or upgrade to the premium version to have more than 5 cameras. Had a long conversation with a nice lady somewhere overseas but couldn't ever resolve it. The wifi range is excellent as we have one of the cameras on the back side of a large metal shop building 150+ feet away from the house. The downside is that the motion detector range is so short you can really only use them to cover a doorway or porch area (10-15 foot range) where I was hoping to also cover my equipment shed (60' x 30'). The camera will show a great picture much further than that but won't trigger unless you're fairly close to it. Of our 7 cameras, 6 have worked with no problems at all and 1 constantly alarmed when hit by sunlight. Moved it to a shady location and no more problems.
All in all, if you are trying to cover a small area at a reasonable cost like a porch, garage door or other entryway, the Arlo system works very well. If you need to cover a larger area like a parking area or your backyard, the detection range will probably be too limited and you may be better off with a continuously recording setup.