EVERYTHING You Need To Know About The Arlo Essential, Pro 4 And Ultra 2

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  • @mariajoseandchase
    @mariajoseandchase2 жыл бұрын

    We purchased a 3 pack Arlo essential spotlight, had to charge them all 6 times within the first week we had them and by the second week every camera started to fail entirely. A foggy evening left mist in the LED notification window as well. I would recommend paying more (cry once buy once) for the better cameras with removable batteries.

  • @stormy8854

    @stormy8854

    Жыл бұрын

    What is a better camera that you are speaking of?

  • @damiion666

    @damiion666

    8 ай бұрын

    Or…get the solar panels for them??

  • @mariajoseandchase

    @mariajoseandchase

    8 ай бұрын

    @@damiion666 because those absolutely work without issue . My father has 2 of 4 Arlo Essential units with solar panels that are currently offline with 0% charge. This happens every few weeks. I'll help him take them down, factory reset each unit and charge it over night. Then they'll be good for another few weeks (with the solar panels)

  • @alwhitcomb9996
    @alwhitcomb99962 жыл бұрын

    I recently purchased the Arlo Pro 4 XL bundle. I’ve been reading up on a ton of surveillance cameras including consumer level and commercial level. What I’m learning is that anything above 2k is not worth the cost unless you increase the lens size above 2.8mm which is paramount to high quality video surveillance. The other thing I read is that the wider the field of view, the lower the resolution for things like reading a license plate, etc.

  • @IndianRiverMan1

    @IndianRiverMan1

    2 жыл бұрын

    ...really good to know this Al, thanks.

  • @LeonardMichaelis

    @LeonardMichaelis

    2 жыл бұрын

    True. I got Arlo Ultra and the 4K quality is not good. You won’t be able to read any license plate etc. it’s almost false advertising.

  • @hekterr6677

    @hekterr6677

    Жыл бұрын

    After being burglarized, all I can say is license plates are everything…

  • @cabeza187

    @cabeza187

    Жыл бұрын

    @@hekterr6677 Unfortunately, most thieves use stolen plates

  • @ha-y-nkinealoha8050

    @ha-y-nkinealoha8050

    Жыл бұрын

    Does the Arlo Pro 4 xl record 24/7 ?

  • @eyefocus2
    @eyefocus22 жыл бұрын

    I have a couple of questions. How long does it take to fully charge the battery? Also, if you buy an extra battery can it be charged with supplied charging cord or do you have to buy a separate charger? Thanks

  • @JoeBrandmeier
    @JoeBrandmeier2 жыл бұрын

    Steve -- LOVE your stuff. I have the Arlo Pro4 - 2 set up -- Front/Back of home - the Front camera doesn't stay in "color" in the evening. We have bright porch light, garage light and street light -- seems to be enough. When it sees motion - the spotlight comes on and it clearly records 2k in color. IS THERE A WAY TO KEEP THE LIVE STREAM IN COLOR? It works for the back camera (but maybe a bit more light?). And -- what do symbols on the left side display represent - (low light?)

  • @lorissimo
    @lorissimo2 жыл бұрын

    probably one of the best tech reviews i have seen in a very long time! super clear, super detailed and addresses all the key features one needs to know to make a decision. well done mate.

  • @gregdonat6719
    @gregdonat67192 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Steve, very helpful. I have a follow-on request: in comparing the 3 cameras, it was really hard, to my untrained eye, to see a big difference (other than the lighting). But I suspect the situation might be different if I had to zoom in on something, whether day or night. The use case I’m thinking is if I have to identify a potential intruder, but they’re far away from the camera and you have to zoom in to get a proper ID. Can you maybe go back to the 6 cases (3 cameras each, day and night) and show how well they picked you up when you’re furthest away from the camera and had to zoom in to see your face? I’m betting the results would diverge markedly. If you have already done this in another video, would appreciate if you could point me towards it. Thanks! -Greg

  • @skratch29
    @skratch292 жыл бұрын

    Could you do a test between when they are plugged in with the outdoor cord and when they are not and let us know what the performance differences are? Ty

  • @crystalc4218
    @crystalc4218 Жыл бұрын

    I actually thought the essential had the best pic surprisingly. What I am really trying to find out though is how quick they pick up and then notify of motion. A few reviews I have seen is the live feed is extremely delayed, it doesn’t start recording until well after the motion has started. I am most interested in instant recording, quick notifications and low live feed lag

  • @damiion666

    @damiion666

    8 ай бұрын

    What have u found out on the quick recording ?

  • @scorpiowoods4572
    @scorpiowoods45722 жыл бұрын

    I work for geek squad and it's one of my favorite cameras to install, I have had arlos for years for my own place and love them.

  • @swgforthefence

    @swgforthefence

    2 жыл бұрын

    I need outdoor cameras and I'm getting confused as to what to buy. So do you suggest this one? Help!

  • @SteveDOES

    @SteveDOES

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yea, they're really easy to setup and install.

  • @SteveDOES

    @SteveDOES

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Kaylee, i have long term plans to compare all these big companies together and see which one is the best outdoor camera. So keep an eye out for that one.

  • @jimwilson6007

    @jimwilson6007

    2 жыл бұрын

    How long is the lag time when video is supposed to begin recording?

  • @shanew7361

    @shanew7361

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jimwilson6007 Any lag is unacceptable

  • @justincro7146
    @justincro71462 жыл бұрын

    Does the Arlo pro 4 cameras work with the flood light and doorbell without a hub ?

  • @mommadebar
    @mommadebar2 жыл бұрын

    Have two nest outdoor iq cameras one in front and one in back. Was gonna get the nest battery camera but given the reviews and complaints I decided not to. I just purchased the Arlo pro4 and would like to put it on my attached garage. One question…. Wanted to put it next to our motion lights, either above on the vinyl siding (not preferred) or next to it (wood trim) or underneath them. The only issue is the fact that the height is only 7 feet. Any suggestions?

  • @moderntouchfurniture
    @moderntouchfurniture2 жыл бұрын

    Another great video thank you Steve, couldn't have made up my mind without this. I was confused with the Ultra 2 video being so poor, I'm almost changed my mind on which one to buy, but then you realized there interference from the other cameras, and re-recorded, thanks for taking the time. See you on your next video. I'm Subscribed.

  • @SteveDOES

    @SteveDOES

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Mikey, I'm happy to hear that this video helped you out.

  • @nickbaerg1207

    @nickbaerg1207

    2 жыл бұрын

    NO not buy if you want to use local storage. Arlo is terrible in forcing cloud subscriptions... I would not recommend.. they limit who can see the local recordings.. Customer service is terrible, try them out.. you decide... Buyer beware!! I regret this purchase. !!

  • @Berrypancakes229

    @Berrypancakes229

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nickbaerg1207 I agree. There are better options out there. My son purchased Ring spotlight cam . It’s better.

  • @DanFlynn
    @DanFlynn2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this comparison, really appreciating your reviews compared to others! Would have liked to see black/white night shot comparison as well as that seems to have higher quality usually.

  • @frankdaigle677
    @frankdaigle6772 жыл бұрын

    How long does it take to charge the Arlo battery pack for the first time and how do you tell it is charged?

  • @tanjiwinstanley9961
    @tanjiwinstanley99612 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for a great video. Feeling a lot better about setting up my new cameras now.

  • @traedia
    @traedia2 жыл бұрын

    Great video. It’s helped me pick the camera I’m getting; and knowing what I’ll get in comparison is very helpful!

  • @yobo92004
    @yobo920042 жыл бұрын

    I m new to this but is there a alarm System that works with arlo where I can have motion detectors and door locks and arming and disarming ?

  • @muzicmaxg9971
    @muzicmaxg99712 жыл бұрын

    Hi Steve just stumbled across your great video! I am grateful you did comparisons. I had just bought a Arlo package they had on sale at Visions for $329.00 Canadian lol The package came with 3 Essentials Cameras and the Arlo wire or wireless doorbell camera. I have only used one camera just to see how it looks and works. I gotta tell you It looked great at night in B&W and Color. I love the features! Next up is the doorbell and I'll see how that is. I didn't think the 2k or 4k Arlos were worth the money for a little extra pixels. I have owned the older Arlos that came with 4 cameras and the base station. The killer on those were the 4 batteries per camera was killing me $50.00 every 3 months if I was lucky. I'm going to see if the new cameras will work with the old base station. I hope so then mb I'll get a little more signal from my already lightning speed fiber package I got. In my opinion for the money you can't beat the Essentials! Let's not forget the cameras are really for your peace of mind. Even with footage of someone breaking when your not home. The police won't be able to figure out who the burglar was/is so really any camera is useless for the average home owner. I've experienced it first hand. I told the police I had video I even burned a disk for them of the guy; and it didn't even matter. He came right out and told me the odds of them catching the guy were slim to none ;but he thanked me for the video. He also said that the video is more for your insurance people Arrrg!

  • @toniacbc
    @toniacbc2 жыл бұрын

    Hi there, I just purchased 3 of these camers. I love the idea of not using the hub. My question is...how will i be able to record 🤔 recordings without the hub? I'm already subscribed to one their plans.

  • @smsunder
    @smsunder2 жыл бұрын

    I've had Arlo cameras since the original design with the 4 batteries going back to 2013 or so. Now have the Arlo Pro that I upgraded to in 2017 and now looking to add either a Pro 3 to my hub or go full boat with the Arlo Ultra 2...haven't decided which is the best route as the current set of 4 Pro's have skins with 2 extra battery with charger.

  • @SteveDOES

    @SteveDOES

    2 жыл бұрын

    Personally i thing the Pro 4 is the perfect sweet spot in the arlo lineup.

  • @smsunder

    @smsunder

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SteveDOES I don't need wifi direct connect where the Pro 3 fits my needs perfectly and the lower price is a +

  • @gingerbradford7319
    @gingerbradford73192 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for reviewing. Wanted to see difference in detail. You did that!. Much appreciated

  • @pauls635
    @pauls6352 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Was wondering if you can do an arlo video on the different bases and if it makes a difference with single of the various cameras (example setting up 6 cameras and using tvs and computers on wifi if there is slow down or not).

  • @oscarquinonez8982
    @oscarquinonez89822 жыл бұрын

    Great video for my house. Could you tell me if there are cameras with motion sensors that could be used in a forest preferably at 30 height ( all trees trimmed) to detect intruders?

  • @Atum_Ra
    @Atum_Ra2 жыл бұрын

    What does BB charge to install one of these 2 camera systems?

  • @PedroRodriguez-vs6no
    @PedroRodriguez-vs6no11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for making this video. After watching it I made my purchase of an essential camera package and it's the best fit for out home. The features of the other two cameras are great, but for my low traffic area it is more than enough camera to fit our means. 👍🏼

  • @Martin-Techno-Gadget-Guy
    @Martin-Techno-Gadget-Guy2 жыл бұрын

    I Love your review and the logical way it was laid out. Thank you so much. The only other thing I might like to have seen is the night time image quality withOUT the spotlight turned on. Great job!

  • @ArchAngelKnights
    @ArchAngelKnights2 жыл бұрын

    quick question. With the base that comes with expandable storage....how often did you find yourself having to delete videos to free up room? Does the 256gb drive hold quite a few videos? I understand I can get the usb one and buy TB storage but just wondering.

  • @mikekritzer4920
    @mikekritzer49202 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the great review. What is the difference between the arlo pro 4 and the pro 4 xl?

  • @Amanda-ot9yq
    @Amanda-ot9yq Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your videos! They helped me in my decision. I purchased the Arlo Pro 4 and installed it on 07/14/2022. The battery is already down to 20%. I was not expecting this.

  • @selimcannalci4929

    @selimcannalci4929

    Жыл бұрын

    how much is the battery life of arlo pro 4, for example battery got charged, how much record can you get ?

  • @lindsiegribble4317
    @lindsiegribble43172 жыл бұрын

    Can you tell me what camera you personally recommend? Outdoor battery powered

  • @high_fructose_corn_syrup
    @high_fructose_corn_syrup2 жыл бұрын

    Hello what size thumb drive would you recommend if we want to keep lots of videos for as long as possible. We have the arlo pro 3 with four cameras. We just bought it used from my neighbor, he subscribed monthly so he cant offer any info on the size we should buy. We just had outdoor Halloween decorations stolen and definitely need this hooked up asap Ty!!

  • @suekresge7893
    @suekresge789310 ай бұрын

    thank you Steve , tried to get in touch with Arlo to find out what the difference was between the cameras , and no live person to talk to .

  • @19nov64
    @19nov642 жыл бұрын

    I have a few questions for you. I have the ultra 2 with base station. What’s the largest micro SD card that I can use, can I put a 1 tb into the base station ? How far away can the base station be from the cameras, also if you have Fios , does that make a difference as well. I have some other questions but would like to have a chat with you personally. Seems you know quite a bit about the Arlo system

  • @34larry57

    @34larry57

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey, do you mind sharing your experience so far and tips regarding the base station?

  • @DLG2112
    @DLG21122 жыл бұрын

    Hi Steve Will any of Arlo cameras work with a hot spot? I have a few old Arlo LTE cameras.. Just looking for better quality.

  • @janetrobichaud602
    @janetrobichaud6022 жыл бұрын

    I have a crazy question..I am new with this ..I have Arlo essential..how do I adjust movement at side of house..motion shows up when video..but not in library..

  • @joycelynschmid6928
    @joycelynschmid6928 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Steve how many hours does it take to charge a Pro 4 camera? just by attaching the cable to the bottom of the cameras

  • @mikes96fs
    @mikes96fs Жыл бұрын

    I owned and still use arlo pro 2 camera system for a while. I wanted to upgrade last year but the subscription cost just annoys me. I ended up getting a wired system by Lorex. Dealing with the wires and setup are not fun but once the cameras are in place, the experience is far superior to the wireless cameras. far better resolution and checking out a live feed on the cameras doesn’t take 20 seconds to load. The best part is that I got an 8 camera system for around $400. I still use my Arlos indoors since I already had the system. Great for keeping an eye on my dog while I’m working.

  • @BrijLamba

    @BrijLamba

    Жыл бұрын

    Mike, what Lorex system and cameras did u get?

  • @mikes96fs

    @mikes96fs

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BrijLamba don’t remember off hand but I bought it at Costco. Had it a little while now. More than 1 year. Has 8 5mp cameras with a 2Tb hard drive.

  • @viperguyz

    @viperguyz

    Жыл бұрын

    Arlo has turned out to be garbage. Arlo recently notified me that my Pro will no longer be supported and I must buy their subscription 😮. The reason I bought an Arlo in the first place was their free support and storage. I even considered upgrading to a newer version for better video quality but with this new notice I feel like they stole my money 😂. Enjoy my money because never again Arlo 😂.

  • @mikes96fs

    @mikes96fs

    Жыл бұрын

    @@viperguyz I got the same notification. Very frustrating.

  • @ArmaGuyz

    @ArmaGuyz

    Жыл бұрын

    Found this in looking around. Its important to know who you are giving your money to. I was looking into Lorex as a possible option just to enterain the idea of maybe just going wired. Not no more lol. Why did Best Buy stop selling Lorex cameras? Best Buy, Home Depot, and Lowe's dropped Lorex (Dahua) products after IPVM and TechCrunch reached out to the retailers about them selling products from a manufacturer deemed a threat to US national security as well as being sanctioned for human rights abuses.Oct 25, 2021

  • @abroadley007_4
    @abroadley007_42 жыл бұрын

    Great video, was really helpful! Are you able to record 24/7? We are looking at getting the Ultra 2 for our small family-run retail shop. Is the video feed live, or does it take a few seconds to load normally.... like Canary cameras do etc? Also, I was a bit confused about the wifi. So do the ultra 2 not need wifi ? As our wifi is a bit slow in areas of our shop.

  • @SteveDOES

    @SteveDOES

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can record 24/7 but only to the cloud and that's an extra monthly fee. You can watch live videos but there is about a 5-10 second delay. As for Wifi, you can connect the Essential and Pro 4 directly to your WiFi router, you don't need the Arlo base station. The Ultra 2 can only connect to the base and not directly to wifi. The base does have to be plugged into your home network to get an internet connection. Hope that clarifies what i said in the video. :)

  • @shanew7361

    @shanew7361

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SteveDOES So the Arlo Pro 4 still needs the hub set up?

  • @SteveDOES

    @SteveDOES

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@shanew7361 no, the Pro 4 does not need the base station but the Ultra 2 does.

  • @shanew7361

    @shanew7361

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SteveDOES Thanks, debating between Eufy and the Arlo. Suggestions?

  • @SteveDOES

    @SteveDOES

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@shanew7361 Arlo cameras have a bit better quality but, I like Eufy because of the no monthly subscription fees.

  • @taurelindale
    @taurelindale Жыл бұрын

    You deserve a high five just for being to articulate each of the model numbers without a hiccup (06:56)!😃

  • @rubencastano6771
    @rubencastano67712 жыл бұрын

    My house is about 4000sqft and i have 6 arlo cameras connected thru one base station. Some of my cameras have a very low signal. Is there anyway for me to boost the signal on the base station?

  • @catapangjasmine5044
    @catapangjasmine50442 жыл бұрын

    Will the activity zone work with the newer Arlos powered by battery. The older Arlos work only if the camera is hooked to a 110 power supply.

  • @tlkzrd
    @tlkzrd2 жыл бұрын

    a arlo pro 4 transmite a imagem pelo app até aonde o sinal wifi que ela está conectada pega ou elá tem um limite de metros que ela pega ? Obs: eu sou do brasil no youtube não tem videos braisileiros com ela por que ela tá 14 mil reais por isso estou perguntando pra no seu video

  • @rrssmooth6643
    @rrssmooth66432 жыл бұрын

    I have not looked yet, but can you view at night time without the light coming on?

  • @tlkzrd
    @tlkzrd2 жыл бұрын

    the arlo pro 4 transmits the image through the app to where the wifi signal it is connected takes or does it have a limit of meters it takes? Note: I'm from Brazil on youtube there are no Brazilian videos with her because she's 14 thousand reais so I'm asking for your video

  • @troyd-motorsport9933
    @troyd-motorsport99332 жыл бұрын

    Good video thanks, so basically, even if you go the base station, you won't get the notification's or choice of vehicle detection etc... Unless you go with a subscription?

  • @RD-gc3ro
    @RD-gc3ro2 жыл бұрын

    I have a 4 cam Arlo 3 with floodlight and doorbell. So I have the arlo 3 base station. If I add in the 4 can it be used with that base or only on its own? I want to keep the canes I have but Add one more to mount on front of my house. Maybe 2 for back yard and front of house. Since I have 3 I’m we’d to the station and am wanting to keep the station I have with my external hard drive.

  • @444teach
    @444teach2 жыл бұрын

    Does your arlo sometime just buff/loading screen when u try to view it in real time

  • @djw1091994
    @djw10919942 жыл бұрын

    Do I need a subscription service if I am adding cameras to an older setup with a base station that has my videos saved to the cloud for 7 days and to a drive at home? I want to add two cameras to my setup but keep all the same functionality without a subscription.

  • @Actio83
    @Actio832 жыл бұрын

    Is there any system that is permanently connected to power? i want to mount at my home so just a hazzle to have battery power

  • @davidlynch1576
    @davidlynch15762 жыл бұрын

    Has the battery life gotten any better? I had the original arlo cameras and the battery life was horrible.

  • @jlvetor123
    @jlvetor123 Жыл бұрын

    I have been using cheaper cameras like Blink and Wyze. I tried Eufy but found it wasn’t as good as the cheaper and the door bell camera only lasted about a week. Retuned them. I just bought the Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight 3 camera bundle. I had high hopes but after an afternoon of changing settings it isn’t any better then the other two and Wyze outdoor cam works better. None of them sees a person most of the time but loves vehicles even when you set it not to see the road. I’ll be sending this bundle back to the store. I’ll stick with the Wyze over all I’ve tested. The cheaper Wyze doorbell works better for me then the others including a Ring. I’m not into saving videos but want to keep it until I’m ready. I enjoy your videos. Thanks.

  • @kenbaker332
    @kenbaker3322 жыл бұрын

    Steve - I am considering an Arlo system, either Essential or Pro 4 (I don't need 4K). Couple of questions. I have read multiple horror stories of if the camera loses it's connection to either the router or the hub, it does not reconnect - you have to physically remove power from the camera and restart it - this is a non started for me if it's true - since some of my cameras will be very high mounted. I did read one post on the Arlo forum saying a firmware update fixed it, but there was a user that said they had three identical cameras, and after the update - one would automatically reconnect, but the other 2 did not. Also - it seems to be true that in order to do Activity Zones or the 3 second skip back, the unit must have AC power. Where I'm mounting mine won't have AC - I plan to add Solar. And posts say it has to be AC.

  • @Tesnobay
    @Tesnobay2 жыл бұрын

    What can you show /tell me about these cameras and a wifi extender?

  • @kataltos
    @kataltos2 жыл бұрын

    Nice comparisons. As an FYI, your night views clearly show that your 4PRO camera has major issues. In the comparison, look at the black cover over the table or the darkened upstairs windows. There is a major noise/grain issue with that camera. Could be a one-off problem or a design defect. Take a look.

  • @domingofernandez4359
    @domingofernandez4359 Жыл бұрын

    I have a question. How many cameras can I have together. I now have the blink camera and I can do up to 10. Does the arlo work better because it doesn’t need a hub? And because it doesn’t need a hub how fast does my internet need to be? Thanks 🙏

  • @shanew7361
    @shanew73612 жыл бұрын

    The biggest drawback to the Arlo cameras that use the XL batteries is that you can’t buy a separate charger. They can only be charged in the camera housing with Arlo’s (very) proprietary charging cable. My batteries run out in about a week, and I’ve had to use one of the cameras exclusively for charging batteries.

  • @TobyCostaRica

    @TobyCostaRica

    2 жыл бұрын

    You have to charge weekly on the XL battery? I’m about to put a Ultra 2 XL in a tree. How much motion do you get?

  • @viperguyz

    @viperguyz

    Жыл бұрын

    If you think that’s the biggest drawback you ain’t seeing nothing yet. Wait a few years when they send you a notice that it will no long be supported 😂.

  • @AnthonyMcLain-ic1qx

    @AnthonyMcLain-ic1qx

    Жыл бұрын

    Mine out front run out in about 2 weeks, because of the motion it is constantly picking up. We have kids, cars, neighborhood kids, and a ton of motion comes from the garden flag out front. Cameras out back last a lot longer. But yes when they’re no longer supported it does suck. I’m looking at upgrading, not sure if I want ultra or pro 4

  • @emailkenny

    @emailkenny

    11 ай бұрын

    In my experience it’s much easier to run em’ with solar power. They stay charged, indefinitely.

  • @hpw59
    @hpw592 жыл бұрын

    So while watching your video you say that I could hook up my Pro 4 cameras to my old base station? I was talking to Arlo tech support and I asked that question and they said no. But I still don't understand about the firmware update and the $149 fee they want to charge

  • @really9025
    @really9025 Жыл бұрын

    Great review! Wow, talk about complicated! I own an Arlo system and just bought two extra cameras and just learned I do not get any free storage for these new cameras. A total waste of money! I was just about to buy a new system for my kids for Christmas and now realize it would be a huge mistake. Saved me $900! Thanks again!

  • @kennycasey286
    @kennycasey2862 жыл бұрын

    can you leave it plugged in all the time with the magnetic charger?

  • @ericandresen680
    @ericandresen6802 жыл бұрын

    Hello, awesome video, thank you for thew information. One question, do i get all the settings with the pro wuthout the Hub? Is it just the local storager i am missing out if i skipp the hub?

  • @patrickwhelan8118
    @patrickwhelan81182 жыл бұрын

    Watching from New Zealand Steve. You are my go to for everything electronic and purchased the Arlo Ultra 4K purely from your recommendation. Love the unit. Keep the posts coming 👍

  • @SteveDOES

    @SteveDOES

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, i'm honored. Thank you! :)

  • @tanjiwinstanley9961

    @tanjiwinstanley9961

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey neighbour 😊Watching from Australia.

  • @jaymcintosh7924
    @jaymcintosh79242 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video. I know it took you time and effort to do it all. You make it look easy once the recording starts. It's the work behind it that I recognize. Ty. I am looking into the Pro 4 XL.

  • @SteveDOES

    @SteveDOES

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy you enjoyed it!

  • @boskosdoghouse
    @boskosdoghouse2 жыл бұрын

    Nice video once again, I know this has been asked and answered in the past. Can you view "live" shots on an iMac in 4 K and not just playback from the cloud?

  • @SteveDOES

    @SteveDOES

    2 жыл бұрын

    I can't officially answer for a Mac but, i just tested this on my PC. I was able to bring up a live view but it didn't have the little 4K icon next to the Live icon in the top left corner like i see in the app. So i'm going to say No, the live stream on their web portal does not stream in 4K.

  • @boskosdoghouse

    @boskosdoghouse

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SteveDOES Thanks for the info

  • @YayaOrchid
    @YayaOrchid2 жыл бұрын

    Hi. Steve. I just purchased the Arlo Essential. I have 3 Arlo Pro cameras My question is: one of my camera pro is far from the home hub and always has a very weak wi-fi signal. I setup the essential and the signal is still weak but I added it to my home hub station. If I setup the essential alone without connecting to the home hub give me a better connection. Can you recommend something to extent the signal?

  • @kelowna_bc
    @kelowna_bc Жыл бұрын

    I presently have Eufy S40 cameras covering my home and to date I'm quite happy with these cameras. I'm in the midst of starting a new home build and thinking what cameras I should install that don't require cloud service and would like wired to power so I'm not worrying about charging these cameras when I'm away for an extended period. I've looked but cannot find any reviews on your youtube channel comparing non battery type cameras. Any thoughts?

  • @JStevenSanders
    @JStevenSanders2 жыл бұрын

    I imagine activating the spot light would drain the battery faster. Great video. How effective are the solar collectors in NW Oregon? Thanks!

  • @sethm10
    @sethm10 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Great reviews. 2 questions. 1. How long to expect recharging the batteries. 2. Which base Stn allows for local storage? Is it only the Vmb4540? Unfortunately the boxes dont say which station model included. Price wise I am thinking either the essential or pro 4.

  • @dominica2392
    @dominica23922 жыл бұрын

    I had the Arlo ultra 4k, I must say they are good the long rang at night it not that good, I switch to Eufy 2k even if they are 2K the spotlight are amazing night distant and color plus all local recording. Eufy is a go for me can't wait for the solo s40

  • @SteveDOES

    @SteveDOES

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yea, i'm really excited for the Solo S40 too!

  • @SJ-ev6by
    @SJ-ev6by2 жыл бұрын

    Really appreciate your videos-great information. Where I live, the temperatures can range occasionally from -15F in the winter to +100F in the summer. If possible, in future videos, could you please include minimum and maximum outdoor weather temperatures in which the Arlo would work? I’d appreciate it.

  • @SteveDOES

    @SteveDOES

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sure I can do that. Where do you live with that kind of temperature swing?

  • @benjamins8027

    @benjamins8027

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SteveDOES I would be interested in something similar. I am in Minnesota where in the winter, with wind chill temps, it can get down to -60 degrees F. In the summer we could sometimes even see a high in the low 100s but usually common to see mid 80s for average.

  • @alexphillips521

    @alexphillips521

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SteveDOES South Dakota does lolol

  • @Little_Bitz

    @Little_Bitz

    Жыл бұрын

    Same temps here. That’s what concerned me. It’s says -4 and we reach -15 easy here. Even the feels like reaches that even when the temps are at just 1 or something like that. If it made my snowblower act up I wonder what it’ll do to this.

  • @williamwyatt5750

    @williamwyatt5750

    Жыл бұрын

    I have seen that kind of temp swing in the mountains of VA also. Obvious summer to winter and not every day but it happens

  • @isaaclopez7485
    @isaaclopez7485 Жыл бұрын

    Steve is the man when it comes to Arlo and Home security I think hes a genius

  • @TheChefval1
    @TheChefval110 ай бұрын

    Once I install this camera and I have it up for a long while do I need to continue to charge it again.

  • @nancyotero1349
    @nancyotero13492 жыл бұрын

    Thank you I just bought the essential arlo cameras so I am happy not so much of difference

  • @jamescostanzo5687
    @jamescostanzo5687 Жыл бұрын

    how long do you charge the essential camera?

  • @fc1133
    @fc11332 жыл бұрын

    Nice video... Local recording is not accessible through the app though, right? So you always have to unplug the drive, plug it into a computer and check the footage that way, right!? Thanks.

  • @fairycontrol
    @fairycontrol2 жыл бұрын

    very detail and useful! thanks!

  • @AlexCruz-mv1gj
    @AlexCruz-mv1gj Жыл бұрын

    I never thought about a gutter mount for camera and solar panel. Is this something arlo sells or a 3rd party mount?

  • @Slush23
    @Slush232 жыл бұрын

    “Question” when there is no motion do these camera still record video. 24/7 record that can be played back so if motion doesn’t pick nothing up you can go back and look at footage. If so how many days can you go back and look at full day recordings ? Wanting to buy this system the 4K ultra cams. This is a big deal for me to have all day recordings so I can go back and look at. Plz reply thanks !

  • @dogazz3000yahoo

    @dogazz3000yahoo

    2 жыл бұрын

    It hold the video 30 days but if need it longer save it to your phone or to a usb flash drive I have videos save on my phone for a year now

  • @fudochi-dojo1527
    @fudochi-dojo15272 жыл бұрын

    Very Good Review Steve. Maybe you Van answer this ohne for me: Is it possible to hook up the Pro4 to 2 different WIFI networks with only one Arlo account? Thank‘s

  • @zoleeeagle9339
    @zoleeeagle93392 жыл бұрын

    Nice work Steve ! I prefer Unifi cameras , they are the best out there and there is no any fees !

  • @pomojah69
    @pomojah692 жыл бұрын

    so what you're saying.. is i should buy a pro 4 w/out a sub and then buy a base station to save all my recordings.?

  • @gr7199
    @gr7199 Жыл бұрын

    Can the Ultra be wired for constant power instead of having to remove them to be recharged? I have my AP2s wired for constant power (battery removed from the camera).

  • @justincro7146
    @justincro71462 жыл бұрын

    If I have a weak wifi connection and I connect the hub to it will it act as a wifi extender ?

  • @SteveDOES

    @SteveDOES

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, but only for the Arlo cameras.

  • @selimcannalci4929
    @selimcannalci4929 Жыл бұрын

    Hello, may ı record while camera is getting charged. How many is the battery life, when battery is full without cable ?

  • @rchellson5238
    @rchellson5238 Жыл бұрын

    What's the general distance the ultra picks up movement

  • @Toffetoffe85
    @Toffetoffe858 ай бұрын

    i got Arlo Pro with a basestation, if i buy Arlo Pro 4 with 3 Cameras and using the free plan do i get 7 days of storage of video fotage like i have now or will it vanished?

  • @jason8anthony
    @jason8anthonyАй бұрын

    I have an arvo pro 2 at the moment with a hub. Can I connect a pro 4 or 5 to that hub and will it save recordings like it does now or will it connect but not save the (free) recordings?

  • @alonzowarren5337
    @alonzowarren53372 жыл бұрын

    The pro base station 3 is compatible with the ultra 2 cameras?

  • @amanda67
    @amanda67 Жыл бұрын

    When camera are up and installed is there an easy way of getting them down and putting them up without getting on ladder?

  • @jenreynol1581
    @jenreynol15812 жыл бұрын

    can these cameras be easily stolen? I plan to place it (likely essential) on wall or dome at business but do not know if customers can easily take when walking by ?

  • @Hanak1579
    @Hanak15792 жыл бұрын

    How often are we required to recharge the batteries?

  • @scottandrewmcintosh368
    @scottandrewmcintosh368 Жыл бұрын

    so i have pro 4 but on the app the camera says its 2 k ! can it be adjusted on the app ?

  • @michaeltrieustudio5446
    @michaeltrieustudio5446 Жыл бұрын

    I buy Arlo camera 1 month after that the video record not working can you show me reset camera or I haved to pay every time correct sir

  • @joyboy6535
    @joyboy65352 жыл бұрын

    dude so where is the hub at 16:14? is it inside your house? can it really connect wifi to the camera all the way from there without interferences or blocked by walls and doors?. pls reply

  • @Bobby8451
    @Bobby8451 Жыл бұрын

    I have the Arlo Essential and I cant figure out how to use the 2-way communication. I hit the the microphone button and speak but nothing happens. What am I doing wrong?

  • @philipcoccioletti
    @philipcoccioletti Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all the info. My Arlo Essential camera is shooting everything upside down. How do I flip it?

  • @user-yk1gw1ht5i
    @user-yk1gw1ht5i Жыл бұрын

    Hi My Arlo Pro 4 cameras updated themselves after only having them brand new for a few weeks and now they don't work. How do I reset? Or is there something else I need to do?

  • @robertbilbow3411
    @robertbilbow3411 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, I have a small business that currently has 4 hardwired cameras, which Arlo camera system would you recommend for a small business? I can probably get away with only 3 cameras.

  • @eddiec4536
    @eddiec4536 Жыл бұрын

    When in Arlo Library, what is FILTER at top left do and what is it used for?

  • @9fishwm
    @9fishwm2 жыл бұрын

    So Arlo or Ring spotlight? Trying to decide what would work for my parents. I do like how Arlo works with HomeKit so let’s t will pop up in their Apple TV and iPhones.

  • @thiendo471
    @thiendo471 Жыл бұрын

    I had Arlo pro2 5 cameras and a hub for about 2 years. unfortunately, the hub is stopped working, can I buy Arlo ultra2 set and add all my Arlo pro2 to it? Please, help

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