I like security systems that are as hands-free as possible and it seems like the Arlo Pro 2 is just that. For more details on Arlo Pro 2’s upgrades and how the cameras worked in our testing, check out our full Arlo Pro 2 review. 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. Night vision fares just as well, and it’s easy to make out people and animals, even when there is no light at all.

inches (HWD) and has LED indicators for power, internet, and camera connectivity, and a Sync button for pairing cameras on top. SECOND SUMMARY: The performance of the Arlo Pro 2 is better than we’ve seen on the first generation Arlo Pro or the original Arlo camera. By comparison, the original Pro's daylight video was smaller (due to the lower resolution), but had better contrast and exposure on all screens — as did the 1080p Arlo Q.First, you don’t get free cloud storage with the Ultra base station, instead getting a free one-year subscription to the new Arlo Smart system. Thankfully they only take two hours to charge from flat, so it’s something you can do relatively quickly, and you’ll only need to think about it a couple of times a year.

There’s a good amount of customization available as well, like custom motion zones, on-screen zooming, 2-way audio or a siren feature. The Arlo Pro 2 is a full HD wireless smart security camera setup, that comes with two cameras and a hub that connects to your router via ethernet for a more stable performance.But it turns out there are some features that I miss out on when my camera isn’t plugged in, like non-stop continuous recording, the ability to designate motion/activity zones, and the 3-Second Look Back.