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Meross vs Arlo

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Meross

Software

Affordable smart home devices with HomeKit support

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Arlo

Software

Wire-free security cameras with cloud intelligence

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Meross covers Apple HomeKit, Arlo covers Wire-Free.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Meross and Arlo actually diverge.

Attributes where Meross and Arlo differ
AttributeMerossArlo
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
PlatformsIOS, AndroidIOS, Android, Web, Smart Displays
Founded20162018

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Meross

  • Apple HomeKit
  • No hub required
  • Energy monitoring
  • Schedules
  • Voice control
  • Scene automation
  • Apple HomeKit
  • Amazon Alexa

Only in Arlo

  • Wire-Free
  • 4K Video
  • AI Detection
  • Color Night Vision
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • HomeKit
  • Web support

Both cover

  • SmartThings
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Meross

  • Smart plugsnot Arlo
  • Lighting controlnot Arlo
  • Garage automationnot Arlo
  • Energy monitoringnot Arlo

Arlo

  • Wire-free home security cameras, video doorbells and floodlight camerasnot Meross
  • Cloud recorded video history with person, vehicle and package detectionnot Meross
  • Professionally monitored home security through the Arlo appnot Meross

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Meross

Nothing recorded yet. See the Meross review.

Arlo

  • Without an Arlo Secure subscription the cameras are limited to live streaming and two-way audio, with no cloud video history
  • Video history, Activity Zones and Advanced Detection require the paid Arlo Plus plan
  • 24/7 Professional Monitoring and 24/7 Emergency Response are only on the Premium plan
  • 24/7 continuous recording is an add-on to Premium and covers up to three cameras only
  • Unlimited camera plans apply only to Arlo cameras at a single residential location on the same account
  • Cameras must be bought as hardware before any plan applies, and the included plan is a trial that ends

Pricing, plan by plan

Meross

On request
  • Smart Plug$15/month
    • WiFi
    • Energy monitoring
    • Voice control
  • Smart Switch$25/month
    • In-wall
    • No neutral required option
    • HomeKit
  • Garage Opener$40/month
    • Remote control
    • Status alerts
    • HomeKit

Arlo

On request
  • Arlo Secure$2.99/month
    • 30-day cloud
    • AI detection
    • 1 camera
  • Arlo Secure Plus$14.99/month
    • Unlimited cameras
    • 24/7 recording
    • E911

Which should you pick?

Choose Meross if

  • You need apple homekit.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want no hub required.
Meross review

Choose Arlo if

  • You need wire-free.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web, Smart Displays.
  • You also want 4k video.
Arlo review

Questions people ask

Is Meross or Arlo better?
Neither clearly leads. Meross starts at On request and Arlo at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Meross or Arlo?
Meross starts at On request and Arlo at On request.
Does Meross or Arlo run on more platforms?
Meross runs on IOS, Android. Arlo runs on IOS, Android, Web, Smart Displays.
What is Meross best used for?
Meross is most often used for smart plugs, lighting control, garage automation, energy monitoring. Of those, smart plugs and lighting control are not what Arlo is typically brought in for.
What can Meross do that Arlo cannot?
Meross covers Apple HomeKit, No hub required, Energy monitoring, Schedules. Arlo covers Wire-Free, 4K Video, AI Detection, Color Night Vision. Both handle SmartThings, IOS support, Android support.
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