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Arlo
Wire-free security cameras with cloud intelligence
As of 30 August 2026, Arlo's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. Arlo offers wire-free security cameras, video doorbells, and floodlight cameras with AI-powered detection. Softwr lists it under Smart Home. Arlo is made by Arlo Technologies, launched in 2018, available on iOS, Android, Web.
Overview
What Arlo does
Arlo offers wire-free security cameras, video doorbells, and floodlight cameras with AI-powered detection. Known for their battery-powered operation and high-quality video.
What people use it for
- Wire-free home security cameras, video doorbells and floodlight cameras
- Cloud recorded video history with person, vehicle and package detection
- Professionally monitored home security through the Arlo app
The honest half
Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about 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
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Pricing
What Arlo costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Arlo Secure
$2.99 /mo
- 30-day cloud
- AI detection
- 1 camera
Arlo Secure Plus
$14.99 /mo
- Unlimited cameras
- 24/7 recording
- E911
Capabilities
Features
Wire-Free
4K Video
AI Detection
Color Night Vision
Alexa
Integration with Alexa
Google Home
Integration with Google Home
HomeKit
Integration with HomeKit
SmartThings
Integration with SmartThings
IOS support
Available on iOS
Android support
Available on Android
Web support
Available on Web
Smart Displays support
Available on Smart Displays
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
Each answer names the page it came from, so you can check it rather than take our word for it.
What are typical hardware prices for Arlo cameras?
Hardware prices vary: Pro 6th Gen Camera starts at $159.99, Essential Indoor 3rd Gen at $29.99, and home security systems from $149.99. These are discounted prices from regular retail.
SourceDoes Arlo offer subscription services?
Yes, Arlo offers Arlo Secure and Arlo Secure Plus subscription plans, though specific pricing and details for these subscriptions are not disclosed on the homepage.
SourceCan I save money by bundling cameras?
Yes, the Build My System option offers up to 15% off when you create your home's ideal security setup through bundled purchases.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Arlo
- Company
- Arlo Technologies
- Based in
- Carlsbad, California, USA
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