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.
The Arlo Pro 720p 2 Camera Wire-Free CCTV Kit is so cool! This is a must buy!
I really wish I was able to get something like this, unfortunately where I live because its communal walkways its a breach of privacy so we aren’t allowed any cameras at all. If I had a house though I reckon the Arlo would be a fantastic option xx
It’s such a shame you can’t do it, we used to have to park on the road and that’s where my car got damaged and of course you can’t put a camera on that.
That motion detector sensor is a must have feature in my book. This ARLO Pro CCTV camera has a lot of safety features and it seems pretty affordable.
It is really good the motion sensor is amazing, we always know when someone is nearby now.
That is quite a fancy camera. I do not really need one right now at this moment, but it’s a good thing to have in general.
It is really good – something I think most homes should have.
I like Arlo’s CCTV feature. The alarm and 2 way microphone are amazing. I need this!
It is fab isn’t it i love you can speak to people haha!
Ooh! These look really sleek and I love that you can use them with a phone app! I agree about the magnets though – I think if I was paying this much for them, I’d want the cameras to be attached a little more securely! xx
Yeah it is a shame there isn’t something to help fix it into place better – I thought it would at least screw on in some way.
These look like a great option for those that are shopping for one. My neighborhood is really safe so I don’t need them, but it could be fun to see what the critters are up to while I’m gone! Ha!
It is lovely that you live somewhere so safe 🙂 we live out in a village and sadly people come through at night.
I would love to have one of this for our home. Considering how crazy things are nowadays, you can never be too safe, this would be great!
I really like the idea of these cameras and they look so easy to use.
I am lucky to live in an apartment complex with its own security systems so I don’t need to get my own. However, the one you reviewed sounds very useful, especially with those vandals walking around free. I bet they won’t do it again once caught in camera.
I think it is so good that some apartment complexes offer their own security I have to admit I didn’t know they did!
These look much easier to install than other ones I’ve seen, and the picture quality is really good! I’m quite temped to get one for the back and one for the front of our house (up high, of course!).
Definitely, give it a go – they are really useful, it alerts you as well when there is movement.
I know right and such amazing features too. Maybe I should get one for my little one’s room someday and also for the house.
We have cameras inside our house that allow us to talk thru them for if we go out and leave our teens home. We have been looking to equip outside also.We live in a pretty safe area just some teens climbing the backwall to swim or play on trampoline but it would be nice to be able to see who it is to specifiy no not when we are not home. And its not a bad price for the purpose
We are lucky we live in a little village we have the odd person come in from outside to do bad things though.
I had to revisit your post and check the brand as I might consider buying this as well for our security. Good thing I have read this before.
Aww thank you – I hope it does help you if you decide to buy it.
I’ve never heard of this product before but it looks great and has amazing feature too. Maybe I could set up few of them around the house.
It is fab and you can use it where ever you want of course.
This might be something that would benefit me as I travel a lot. I would feel more secure with one although the neighbors do a great job of looking after each other.
Our neighbours are amazing we are so lucky with them but it does give that extra bit of ease of mind.
I think the fact it’s motion it a huge plus it’s a shame about the back door camera not getting enough WIFI strength. It’s a shame we’ve come to world in which we need CCTV for our homes but that peace of mind on safety is one you really can’t put a price on x
Yeah I was surprised but thinking about it we have issues with wifi in the bathroom since we had a new hub so I wonder if the strength isn’t as good as it used to be perhaps.
Having security cameras around the house seems to be a standard these days. We do have the wired ones installed. I will let my daughter know about this so she and her husband can set it up in their home.
It really is the norm isn’t it – which in some ways is quite sad.
Thank you for the review. We need to set up something like this too. Although there are a few incidences of robbery in our neighborhood, you just can’t really be complacent when it comes to the safety and security of your family.
Exactly it only takes one person to decide to hit your area – which is really sad.
This sounds like such a simple and easy system to install in your home without a specialist or lots of wires/cables.
Anything that deters people from causing problems at the house/vehicles is a good idea in my opinion x
Most definitely – hopefully it will help people know we are watching 😉
Oh I’m after something like this! Our next door neighbour was burgled last month so we have been super paranoid ever since!
It’s horrid isn’t it – I know our place has been burgled before – the last lady who lived here was hit by distraction burglars which went on to burgle next door she mentioned they were away.
I really need to invest in some security cameras and this really looks like a good one to check out. Thank you for the information on it.
No problem at all – I am glad to have given you some info on a great camera 🙂
Oh wow, I need one of these for my garden! Look so easy to use and so useful!
They really are amazing cameras – the clarity is great.
I think it’s so important to be security wise with homes now. It’s just that added feeling of safety.
It really is, it does make you feel more secure in your home.
Home security is so important! This looks like a good system you can use for it!
It is a really great system so easy to set up which really surprised me.
Good thing about technology is the continuous innovation. Now having this, indeed cctv is already part of every household. The assurance that we are secured is a best feeling and security to us and our family.
Most definitely it is amazing how quickly technology is changing.