From there, you can customize whether each camera records video and what type of alerts you receive. Man, after all that excitement from viewing the daytime footage, I was so disappointed when I turned on the night mode. We look for cameras that have quality video, audio, night vision, smart platform integration, artificial intelligence, convenience, and value. However, when viewed through the web portal on a large computer screen, highlights were blown out and pixelated.

Going through a video clip, it’s easy enough to find a still frame that captures a person in enough detail to make a positive identification. They're not likely to last six months on a single charge (as Arlo claims), but they'll probably last about two months, which is roughly comparable to the Canary Flex. The app is really well featured, and if you can make do with more generic notifications, there’s a lot you can do without needing to subscribe to Arlo Smart. It’ll depend on how much you check in to them remotely as to how quickly they’ll drain, but after a month of usage, our cameras had dropped around 20–25% of their charge.Additional outdoor mounts may increase the security of your cameras because they screw in instead of sticking as magnets. The Arlo Pro 2, as with previous cameras in the range, is a complete wireless security camera system.

That said, if you're looking for versatile, battery-powered Wi-Fi cams that don't require voice control, the Arlo Pro 2's are worth considering. The reason why I love two-way audio so much is because it enhances your ability to communicate with the people in your life.

After that, say: "Hey, Google, show me the garden camera on the main TV (or whatever you've named your devices).

The base station must be connected to your router via Ethernet cable, which is included with the purchase.By comparison, the Arlo Q's night vision had similarly very good contrast, detail and exposure, though motion looked blurred. You can program the base station's 100+ decibel siren to be triggered by motion or sound, or you can activate it from your phone.

Arlo wire-free cameras include rechargeable batteries, with a charge lasting approximately 3-6 months. For those that want the longest lasting battery life possible, Arlo offers an XL camera series, including the Arlo Go 2 , which have an extra-large battery that lasts approximately 6 months without recharge. The colours are bright and vivid for the day time shots, and while it’s not quite as natural a picture as the Nest Cam IQ Indoor’s picture, it is clear, sharp and pleasing on the eye. Arlo is more generous than many when it comes to its free cloud storage, saving footage of any suspicious movement or sound for seven days, compared to Nest’s three hours and Hive’s 24 hours.Let’s go over some of the hardware and software similarities so you won’t have to wonder what they have in common. I also don’t have to manually do it myself and go to all of my cameras and press a special button to disarm them. Today, we have millions of users a month from around the world, and assess more than 1,000 products a year. Having a siren go off inside when you're most likely using the cameras outside to scare away wildlife or potential intruders isn't helpful. A magnet embedded in the rear of the enclosure allows you to attach the camera to the round metal mounts or any metal surface, or you can just place it on any flat area.