Arlo Pro 720p 2 Camera Wire-Free CCTV Kit: Review
I’ve often thought about getting a CCTV kit for the home, I guess the idea formed after some vandals used my car as a trampoline, which left me feeling uneasy. However, I’ve never really got around to doing much about it, after all, I assumed they would need a lot of work to install thanks to needing to be wired into the electric. However, I was wrong, thanks to advancements in technology you can now get wire-free CCTV kits and I was kindly sent the Arlo Pro 720p wire-free kit to try.
Arlo Pro 720p 2 Camera Wire-Free CCTV Kit
I found the Arlo 2 camera system very easy to set up, the main hub connects to your internet router, so it needs a spare port and of course somewhere to be plugged in, while the two cameras are powered by rechargeable batteries. You will also need either the Arlo app on your phone, or to use the website to fully set up and view your cameras.
Connecting the camera’s to the hub is simple, you just needed to bring them close together and follow the instructions shown either on your app or on the computer. It is all done via pressing a couple of buttons on both pieces of equipment.
The hardest part is, of course, installing the cameras, if you are using them inside you could just place them on a flat surface. For outside, however, you need to drill a hole for the screw which holds the magnetic “dot” which your camera is going to be held up by.
I guess this is the first bit that got me scratching my head a little, your camera’s are attached by just a magnet, and while it is pretty strong, it isn’t going to stop someone walking off with them if they so wish. Though you may just get a good shot of them beforehand.
Once your cameras are in place, you are ready to go. They offer a HD quality video recording and night vision which can see up to 25 feet.
Arlo works by motion detection, rather than being continuously on, however you can choose to have it ready for action all the time or if you are using the app on your phone, just once you are outside a certain radius of your home. Personally we just have it on all the time, after all it can be a night when you are at home, that people hit your home.
Another point to take into consideration when thinking about getting Arlo for your home is wifi strength, I can easily get a signal on my phone down into the garden, however our camera positioned outside the back door kept running out of battery overnight and it was only when we did some playing around we realised it wasn’t getting a good enough wifi signal. So we have had to get a booster in the kitchen and *touch wood* since installing that we have had no further issues.
Other features of the Arlo cameras include a two way microphone, so not only can you hear what’s going on when watching your camera, but you can also speak to anyone who maybe at the door. Great if you miss the postman.
While an alarm is fitted, which you can set off to scare anyone anyway and believe me it is LOUD.
Overall I think Arlo is a pretty good system to have around your home, it takes clear videos and even a cat wandering past the car will set it off. However, the two issues mentioned definitely need taking into account before buying, if you were in a high crime area, for example, I would be worried about the fact the cameras are so easy to remove.
If you fancy getting yourself an Arlo Pro 720p 2 Camera Wire Free CCTV Kit then they can be bought from Maplin where they cost £499.99.
What do you think of the sound of the Arlo Pro, is it something that could help you in keeping your home safe?
*I received an Arlo Pro to help with this review.
We have been looking for one that doesn’t have wires, so this would be perfect. Thanks for sharing your review.
No problem at all – I really hope it helps 🙂
That’s really a great technology right there!! These would really help for better home security
Most definitely – it is great to know who is coming and going from your door.
My 2nd oldest son has and swears by Arlo. I highly suspect we will have these under the Christmas Tree this year, based on the questions he has been asking me. 😉
Ohh well I hope you like them if you do have them hiding under your Christmas tree.
Having security cameras around our home is very important. It’s a huge help in making sure our home is safe from bad people. Plus, it help me sleep soundly without worrying about my family’s safety.
Most definitely it takes a lot off your mind doesn’t it – knowing that you have something keeping watch for you.
Nice security cameras and I think if you needed a one,these arlo CCTV look like they are up for the job. Did they give you a camera to try out? If so,let us know how it works in a couple of months.
Yes, they did – the night photos and the video are mine, the only stock is the first photo because I forgot to take one of the cameras and the hub together and I couldn’t face the idea of unplugging the hub to get one, I’m a lazy blogger!
These sound like they’re pretty easy to work with. I definitely like the options you get with the phone app.
They really are I always thought it would be a hassle having them installed but it was so quick and easy.
I would love to get a Arlo Pro 720p 2 Camera Wire-Free CCTV Kit. It would take my security system to another level. I have been wanting to get cameras.
I hope you manage to find the right camera for you some time soon 🙂
This is such an important must in every home! I can’t believe how HD these are – we need to upgrade, so I will look into this brand!
I was so surprised by the video that was downloaded from the app to my phone and then up to the blog as well.
We can use this CCTV device. I like the name and hubby and I have been considering getting one or maybe for one of our properties.
I hope it helps you – you can add more camera’s as well if you need them 🙂
Arlo sounds like a great alarm system and CCTV. My daughter has been looking for something like this for her house.
It really is and so simple to install I’ve put it off as I assumed you needed it wired into the electric.
I have been looking into a home camera system. The Arlo looks like it might do exactly everything I need.
It really is so simple and so easy to use and you can carry it around with the app which alerts you whenever there is movement.
This sounds like a great little camera. I’ve been looking into getting something like this for my home. I gotta check out this one soon!
I hope it helps point you towards the right camera for you!
I love that the arlo pro is a wire-free camera system kit and would love to give it a try. I would get it more for the surveillance than sound. We have a 10 acre minimum in my village and I don’t think anybody would hear it unless their windows are open. lol
Will check it out!
Yeah I’m not sure we will use the sound other than giving it a go though I guess it would give anyone a fright who is doing things they shouldn’t.
i would love something like this. Acts well as a deterrent. the picture quality looks really good 🙂
It is really good, the video was from the app to my phone then onto the PC.
Been fancying CCTV for a while now.
Hopefully this has given you some ideas on what to look out for!
My mother has a similar system, although I’m not 100% on the brand. From what I hear, she loves it! Between her time away (vacations) and hours at work, she can stay up-to-date on what’s happening at home. Between her and her husband, they often send short messages back and forth. LOL.
Haha that is awesome what a fun way to communicate as well.
I do not know of this brand so it is good to read your post about them and what you can get from this camera. How fab that is is wire free that is a big bonus .
It is a great brand, and new to me before I tried it as well, well worth checking out 🙂
This sounds like an awesome kit! I need new cameras for our front yard, so I might have to get these. The one we have seems to be dying.
Oh no what a shame I guess one of the good things about these is you can buy cameras on there own.
I definitely think when I’m in a house that I’ll get CCTV as you can never be too careful. Thankfully in my flats now there’s cameras and security x
It is good when you have it already built in, to be honest we were lucky our neighbour had up cameras which covered his and our driveaway and back to an extent so we worked together to cover more areas with these.
Thank you so much for sharing this great information and review on Arlo. I’ve always wondered about security cameras, how hard they are to install, and what users think of them!
I always thought they would all be a nightmare to install and you would have to be a professional I have to admit.
This is such a good idea. Those pictures are way clearer than I expected in this budget. I had an attempted home break in a few months ago (they damaged the front door and broke the lock but it must have thwarted them and they didn’t manage to get in – we still had to claim on the insurance to fix it though as it was quite a big job) so I’ve been thinking about CCTV ever since then.
Oh gosh that must have been so scary I am glad it was only an attempt and they didn’t make it in!
I know that my father in law would love something like this since his garage was broken into a few times. They live out in the county and there are no street lights – he collects antique cars and parts.
It is so sad that people do break into things 🙁 I can’t get what they get from it at all.
We live on a busy street, with people who walk on it all the time. I’d love to get one of these. Just for an extra peace of mind.
Honestly it is well worth it – we live on a busy road as well so it’s nice to have some extra peace of mind.
Ohhh! THIS is sneaky! What if you just set them up around your house – THAT would actually be kind of creepy. Watching the footage of when you’re not home or sleeping. WHAT if you see things you DO NOT want to see… EEEEPS!
I did wonder about putting one inside and turning it on when we went out and seeing what the dog got up to haha!
Loving these especially as they have no wires
Will keep an eye out for deals
It is great isn’t it – I didn’t know you could get them without wires before.