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Netgear Arlo
alaTest has collected and analyzed 392 reviews of Netgear Arlo. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the reliability and size. The design and usability are also mentioned favorably, but there are some critical opinions about the battery and price.
usability, design, size, reliability
price, battery
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Netgear Arlo is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.
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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
Amazon.co.uk review summary for Netgear Arlo
alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of Netgear Arlo from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.
80% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Jun, 2025
Consumer review (amazon.com)
Amazon.com review summary for Netgear Arlo
alaTest has collected and analyzed 45 user reviews of Netgear Arlo from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.6/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.
96% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Jun, 2025
Expert review by : Kane Fulton (techradar.com)
Netgear Arlo review
A wire-free approach to DIY home security
Highly flexible ; 720p recording ; Real-time viewing ; Waterproof cameras
Requires batteries ; No local storage ; No audio
Monitoring your home premises has become a lot easier in recent years. Faster broadband connections and improvements in wireless router technology have made internet-based security solutions like Netgear's Arlo Smart Home Security System easier to...
Aug, 2015
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Expert review by : Megan Wollerton (cnet.co.uk)
Netgear Arlo Smart Home Security review
Of the DIY security cameras we've reviewed, battery-powered models are not particularly common. That's because you usually have to give up key features like live streaming and HD video quality so you aren't constantly swapping out batteries. The...
Arlo's 720p video works well whether it's resting on a table near your router or hidden in a tree hundreds of feet away.
It doesn't have any audio capabilities and the battery life will vary a lot depending on usage.
Netgear's Arlo is your answer to un-tethered indoor and outdoor DIY home security -- just make sure you have spare batteries handy.
Feb, 2015
Expert review by (which.co.uk)
Netgear Arlo review
The Netgear Arlo is a compact and stylish smart home-security camera that allows you to keep an eye on your house wherever you are. At £150 it's one of the pricier models on the market, reflecting the premium design, but is the picture quality any...
Apr, 2016
Expert review by : Jonathan Bray (alphr.com)
Netgear Arlo review: The best home-monitoring system money can buy
The ultimate remote camera system, Arlo, takes the fight to Google's Nest Cam
These small annoyances aside, however, there’s a huge amount to like about the Arlo system. Its battery-powered cameras are more versatile than traditional security camera systems, and both image quality and the level of features are excellent.
Nov, 2017
Expert review by : mfereday (gadgetspeak.com)
A Home Security Camera Kit : NETGEAR Arlo
A visit to a central London hotel introduced me to a new product that promised to keep a watch on my home when I was away.
Better known for its home networking, storage and media products, NETGEAR has now entered the arena of home security with the release of the Arlo™ Smart Home Security Camera kit. This product sets out to provide video evidence of what is occurring in...
Jul, 2015
Expert review by : Megan Wollerton (cnet.com)
Rain won't stop Netgear's new indoor/outdoor security camera
Netgear's battery-powered Arlo security camera can tackle anything from a dark basement to a torrential downpour.
Arlo's 720p video works well whether it's resting on a table near your router or hidden in a tree hundreds of feet away.
It doesn't have any audio capabilities and the battery life will vary a lot depending on usage.
Netgear's Arlo is your answer to un-tethered indoor and outdoor DIY home security -- just make sure you have spare batteries handy.
Feb, 2015
Expert review by (cnet.com)
Netgear Arlo Smart Home Security Kit
Interestingly, Netgear didn't do away with those power-hungry options when it made its battery-only, 720p-resolution, motion-sensing, night-vision-equipped, indoor/outdoor Arlo cameras. They retain the resolution and on-demand video feed of a...
Arlo's 720p video works well whether it's resting on a table near your router or hidden in a tree hundreds of feet away.
It doesn't have any audio capabilities and the battery life will vary a lot depending on usage.
Netgear's Arlo is your answer to un-tethered indoor and outdoor DIY home security -- just make sure you have spare batteries handy.
Feb, 2015
Expert review by : Jon L. Jacobi (pcworld.com)
Netgear Arlo HD Camera review: Stylish, smart, and currently proprietary
We like the Arlo's HD cameras with their clever magnetic mounting system, but there's currently no way to store your video locally.
Stylish HD cameras with magnatic mounting ; Easy remote access of video and cameras ; Promises to integrate with AllSeen-compatible smart-home products
Currently only stores video on the Web ; Cameras can't be used with other systems
Netgear's Arlo security-camera system could be a great Wi-Fi security system if Netgear makes the right decisions with regard to positioning it.
Jan, 2015
Expert review by : Max Mutter (techgearlab.com)
NETGEAR Arlo Review
A reasonable outdoor camera, but not a top performer in any category
Wireless, weatherproof
Expensive, relatively poor video quality and real time viewing, requires buying/replacing batteries
The Arlo is a relatively expensive outdoor camera that did not wow us in any of our tests. If you like the idea of a wireless outdoor camera, we would suggest looking at the .
Feb, 2017
Expert review by : David Eitelbach (tomsguide.com)
Netgear Arlo Review
If you're looking to buy a networked security camera that functions equally well indoors and out, the $199 Netgear Arlo is a great option. Thanks to its waterproof exterior, wireless design and magnetic wall mount, the Arlo can be placed almost...
Compact, wireless design ; Waterproof ; Innovative magnetic wall mount ; Intuitive mobile app ; Night vision
No audio ; Lengthy setup process ; Limited ability to customize security modes
The Netgear Arlo is ideal for both indoor and outdoor use, thanks to its wireless, waterproof design and magnetic wall mount.
Nov, 2015
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