The Arlo door bell camera works very well for seeing who has been to the door. However the microphone that should allow us to speak to people ringing the bell to give instructions is so muffled th... See more
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The App gives me a great amount of detail, it’s intuitive for the most part. But, there are two areas that I don’t completely understand.
There can be frustrating delays on replaying the feed when a notification is received or live streaming content. And there has been occasions where the app doesn’t respond and it needs a restart to actively use it.
However, this does not affect the actual Camera Recording process.
I think the subscription is reasonable for the service provided. The Doorbell works well. Still need to mount two of the indoor cameras. But, overall it appears to be a good system.
Customer service is very responsive via email.
** Following a response from my review, I now have the answers to my slight issue, which will likely be resolved by a stronger WiFi connection. Thank you Arlo Support for your response and suggestions!

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Arlo just deleted my cameras & then sent an email saying oops sorry and s suggestion to go through the process of re installing them which was a pain and changed the set up. Not good at all

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
I have had Arlo cameras for about 4 years and after some initial teething problems got the cameras working how I wanted them to without any problems. One permanently on and the other 2 on a schedule, and also working on geofencing when we went out. Back in May I visited Ireland and for some reason my Arlo app updated to the new version. The new app is not as simple as the old one despite what Arlo’s claim. Everytime my cameras turn on in schedule they send a notification to my phone. Why? I know when they are coming on because I set up the schedule. I’m not sure if geofencing is working. What was a fairly simple app to control my cameras is now something complicated and confusing. I am seriously looking at other cameras.

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
I have Arlo 2 cameras which I need to link to a base station. Living in a standard brisk built house with a Wi-Fi mesh system you’d think it would be easy. The camera can’t even manage a strong enough signal to the base station be abuse it has to go through one brick wall. The base station is less than 5 metres away but the wall blocks the signal. Pathetic. And before Arlo respond with their standard weak Wi-Fi etc, we have strong fast Wi-Fi with speeds in excess of 400mbps with Starlink, and a full mesh system which gives coverage thought the home and large garden.
In response to Arlo it’s not a thick brick wall. It’s the Spanish ceramic brick that consists mostly of air holes. Perhaps these cameras work well in places where houses are made of wood, like the USA, but to sell them in Europe the signal from the base station needs to be massively strengthened. My router can send Wi-Fi through walls, why can’t an Arlo base station?

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
This is my second Arlo system, the last one was 7 years old so was time to upgrade. I am so impressed with the improvements, cameras are crystal clear. Order to Delivery was just a few days. I am very happy I stuck with Arlo.

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
I don't have Arlo but the ad they play on Spotify with an actual fire alarm playing should be illegal. It has set a panic in me and my pet on more than one occasion. There is no reason for you to put a fire alarm sound effect in the ad.

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Microphone doesn't work so you can't speak to anyone who presses the doorbell. Camera is terrible quality and regularly refuses to connect so we regularly miss activity in the front garden. Had a neighbours kids try to smash out window, camera completely missed the whole thing.

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
So. 3 - 4 years of 'use'. Intermittent connectivity. Variable recognition of mobiles for proximity activitation. Inconsistent system recognition of changing 'ststus' subject to activity. Genrally a very poor experience. We are remote but have full fibre to our home but signal still takes upwards of 45 seconds to recognise and notify. Verbal interaction is pretty much impossible. Subscription cancelled and invested in enhanced insurance cover for less than 1/2 the saving.
Sold a security dream, got a monitoring nightmare !

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
After purchasing the camera, you are quickly encouraged to sign up to a year long Subscription despite paying a fair bit for camera itself. After about six months, expect it to stop working - if you look through other reviews, this is not uncommon. You then have the pleasure of spending three weeks of back-and-forth with customer support. Eventually they may agree to send you out a replacement, but unfortunately your old Subscription is not transferable to the new device, and you are encouraged to purchase another one.
All in all an awful company and I would discourage anyone ever working with them or buying from them

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
The doorbell is fine and good quality but it is impossible to pare it to the supplied interior plug in bell.
No matter how many times I have followed the online instructions it does not pare.

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
If I could give the less than 1 star then I would. Verisure came out to set me up with Arlo security and couldn’t even connect to their own servers so then left me waiting for 2 weeks with no security at all because they had taken down my ring doorbell. Not impressed. Don’t fall for it.

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
These Arlo cameras turned out to be a great buy. Setup took only a few minutes, and the app guides you through everything step by step. The cameras are very easy to use, the image quality is sharp, and notifications come through instantly. Overall, a fantastic and user‑friendly security system.

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Received a message to update my previous review. The company indicated I should have gone to my.arlo.com to get support, as if I hadn't tried that. There is no support option available at that address. If arlo believes providing customers with product support after sale is important, I recommend they assign an employee to try and reach support. Document all the steps they fo through and the time wasted before they give up. Maybe then they will find the holes in their workflow and invest in closing them
We bought the cameras for my elderly mum who lives on her own. Not living near her, it brought a great sense of relief to be able to ensure she is well when I cannot contact her.
Thank you.

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Arlo Ultra 2 XL, Arlo 2K Video Doorbell & SmartHub — Long‑Term Review (Tested Aug 2025–Jun 2026)
After running three Arlo Ultra 2 XL cameras and one Arlo 2K Video Doorbell, all connected to a single SmartHub and paired with the Secure Plus subscription (£19.99/month), this is a full breakdown of real‑world performance. The subscription includes cloud history, AI detection, and unlimited devices, but does not include continuous video recording — that costs £10.99 per camera for 14‑day CVR.
Overall Verdict
Arlo’s hardware is strong for daytime use. Image quality is excellent, and the system integrates well with smart displays. However, the AI performance, motion detection reliability, and app experience fall short of expectations at this price point. Night performance and playback limitations are the biggest weaknesses.
Battery Life of Arlo Ultra 2 XL
Arlo advertises 365‑day battery life, but this is only realistic in low‑activity areas with reduced settings. In real‑world use with full functionality enabled, battery life has been 1–3 months, depending on activity levels. High‑traffic zones drain the battery significantly faster.
Positives
Daytime Image Quality
During the day, the Ultra 2 XL cameras deliver sharp, detailed footage. Capturing faces, vehicles, and even registration plates (in daylight) is very achievable.
Animal Detection
The cameras reliably detect animals even small birds which can be impressive.
Doorbell Performance
The 2K Video Doorbell works well within its 4‑metre detection range, calls your phone quickly, and integrates smoothly with TVs and smart screens for live video and audio.
Mixed or Underwhelming Performance
Night Vision
Night footage is reasonable, but detail detection drops significantly. Identifying faces or plates at night is inconsistent unless subjects are very close.
AI Capabilities
Arlo markets its AI heavily, but in practice it feels entry‑level:
Face Recognition: Despite being enabled since August, it has never identified a family member.
Vehicle Recognition: Even with a clear view of a known car, the system often labels it as multiple different vehicles and colours. (Number plate recognition is not supported.)
Motion Classification: Trees moving in the wind are sometimes flagged as vehicles.
Motion Detection Reliability
This is one of the system’s biggest weaknesses:
Detection can be slow, causing recordings to miss the start of events.
Motion range is limited to 7.5 metres (25 ft), making placement critical.
At night, capturing registration plates is unlikely unless the camera is very close.
The system often fails to maintain continuous recording, even when set to “record until motion stops”.
This can result in short, fragmented clips and missed moments, especially with slow or subtle movement (e.g., a dog walking around the garden)
Recording Behaviour
Although the setting allows recording until motion stops (up to 5 minutes), the cameras often stop early unless the movement is dramatic. This is worse at night and at longer distances.
App Experience & Playback
The app is also a weak part of the ecosystem:
Playback frequently glitches, freezes, or plays audio only
Expanding to fullscreen can cause the video to go black
Occasional green pixelation or full video blanking, usually blamed on “connection issues”
No slow‑scroll or frame‑by‑frame scrubbing
Pausing a video and scrolling causes it to auto‑play, making precise review difficult
Filtering and timeline navigation feel outdated and unintuitive
For a premium subscription service, the app experience feels several years behind competitors.
Key Limitations to Consider
No continuous recording unless you pay £10.99 per camera
AI is inconsistent and often inaccurate
Night performance is limited for identification
Motion detection range is short (7.5m)
App reliability issues impact usability
Recordings frequently split or stop early
Conclusion
The Arlo Ultra 2 XL cameras and 2K Video Doorbell offer excellent daytime clarity, but the software and AI do not match the premium pricing. For general monitoring, they’re fine. For serious security, especially at night or where reliable AI detection is needed, the system feels limited.
If Arlo improves its app stability system capabilities and AI accuracy, this could be a top‑tier system. As it stands, it’s a good but flawed setup with notable gaps in reliability.

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Quick set up perfect picture on phone from camera

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Product arrived on time as notified. Well packaged. Easy to fit and set up.

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
No support unless you pay and the app update has stopped me accessing my cameras!!! Very angry x customer I'm off to buy a different make. Useless company and equipment is very poor quality.

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
My experience:
• Multiple hardware-related issues over time
• Several-month outage of local storage functionality
• Recurring offline and connectivity problems
• Temporary loss of access to cloud recordings
• Base station and multiple cameras suddenly disappeared from my account
• Full system reinstallation required multiple times
• Cameras had to be re-paired and completely reconfigured from scratch
• Repeated physical access required (ladder/roof work due to mounting positions)
• Numerous support contacts and lengthy back-and-forth communication
• Issues were initially attributed to other causes instead of system/service faults
Arlo resolution:
• Final goodwill offer: 50% discount for 6 months (approx. CHF 45 total value)
Conclusion:
A security system must be reliable. In my experience, this was not consistently the case over several years. The amount of time, physical effort, and repeated system failures are not proportionate to the ongoing subscription cost. For a paid security service, the overall reliability and support response did not meet expectations.

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
We are having problems and wish to speak to someone
We have tried on numerous occasions to send a log report etc and to reach out to you support centre via emails to no avail.
Unfortunately this company appears to have no or little method of contacting them via a telephone
Very poor customer service

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
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