Arlo Ultra 2 Wire-Free Spotlight 4K UHD & HDR Camera System - 3 Pack

I bought this bundle a few months ago and had to return it as it was quite disappointing...

Pros
- Good quality video
- Wide viewing angle
- The app is nice and can be integrated with Google Home
- The design is quite nice with the magnetic charger and mounting options

Cons
There are 3 major issues which led me to replace the Arlo cameras with cheaper brand but more stable.

Battery Life - this is a major one, in a busy area the battery will barely last for 24 hours, I lowered the sensitivity and video quality but didn't help. In a less busy environment would last 4-5 days, the advertised months of battery life is with close to ...view more I bought this bundle a few months ago and had to return it as it was quite disappointing...

Pros
- Good quality video
- Wide viewing angle
- The app is nice and can be integrated with Google Home
- The design is quite nice with the magnetic charger and mounting options

Cons
There are 3 major issues which led me to replace the Arlo cameras with cheaper brand but more stable.

Battery Life - this is a major one, in a busy area the battery will barely last for 24 hours, I lowered the sensitivity and video quality but didn't help. In a less busy environment would last 4-5 days, the advertised months of battery life is with close to zero recording and defiantly not using 4K.

Connectivity - another major item, the cameras disconnect all the time, sometimes after a few minutes, sometimes after 15-20min, sometimes one camera will disconnect, in some cases all cameras become unavailable

Base Station - this is a major design issue, the Arlo cameras can work only with the base station, which is using its own and dedicated SSID broadcasted from the base stations, the cameras are connecting to this SSID.
In large areas it might not be enough, but the most significant issue is the interference with the existing WiFi.
Arlo recommend not to place any WiFi routers/APs between the base station and the cameras but this might be impossible in some cases.
I have very decent WiFi set up with 3 APs so why not to use that to connect between the cameras and base station.

It is a good package which suits most homes.
The quality of the cameras are unbeatable, and they are so easy to set up. If the camera is in a high traffic area, the batteries will last much less than the six months shown on the Arlo website. The solution is to add a solar panel to recharge. It is a good package which suits most homes.
The quality of the cameras are unbeatable, and they are so easy to set up. If the camera is in a high traffic area, the batteries will last much less than the six months shown on the Arlo website. The solution is to add a solar panel to recharge.

Ultra2 cameras are great. Connectivity reach and field of view, mounting and solar charging work well.
I choose Arlo as you cant delete footage by resetting the camera like you can on other brands Ultra2 cameras are great. Connectivity reach and field of view, mounting and solar charging work well.
I choose Arlo as you cant delete footage by resetting the camera like you can on other brands

These are very good cameras I've already installed a few sets of these and I'm adding to my setup if they are kept out of the weather in a housing and kept clean you can view from with pure clarity from anywhere in the world in 4k These are very good cameras I've already installed a few sets of these and I'm adding to my setup if they are kept out of the weather in a housing and kept clean you can view from with pure clarity from anywhere in the world in 4k

Great surveillance equipment. Easy set up. Clear images. The spotlight and microphone functions are very handy, as is the siren.
Would defs recommend Arlo products Great surveillance equipment. Easy set up. Clear images. The spotlight and microphone functions are very handy, as is the siren.
Would defs recommend Arlo products

I've had 4k camaras in the past and these are around the same, they are pretty good and they know what things are, I have not had any annoying popups of animals or a moving tree so thats a plus, the downside is if you want 4k than you have to pay just over $200 a year for a subscription otherwise its only 2k video. Apart from that they are easy to setup and mount, battery life is average but can just buy a longer charger cable and keep it on the camara 24/7. I've had 4k camaras in the past and these are around the same, they are pretty good and they know what things are, I have not had any annoying popups of animals or a moving tree so thats a plus, the downside is if you want 4k than you have to pay just over $200 a year for a subscription otherwise its only 2k video. Apart from that they are easy to setup and mount, battery life is average but can just buy a longer charger cable and keep it on the camara 24/7.

By: DerekR41 12/12/23

Verified Owner

Very happy with the ease of setup and final result. Very happy with the ease of setup and final result.

Cameras are very clear, there is a bit of a delay to triggering the video for pets. If using for pets where they frequent then the battery does deplete a lot faster but we’ve had the cameras up for 4 weeks and have had to charge that camera 3 times, the others we haven’t had to charge yet.
Only wish you could mute notifications for one camera easily, it’s all or nothing.
Overall really easy to set up and use and gives good peace of mind. Cameras are very clear, there is a bit of a delay to triggering the video for pets. If using for pets where they frequent then the battery does deplete a lot faster but we’ve had the cameras up for 4 weeks and have had to charge that camera 3 times, the others we haven’t had to charge yet.
Only wish you could mute notifications for one camera easily, it’s all or nothing.
Overall really easy to set up and use and gives good peace of mind.

We have an Arlo Pro system at home and have loved how easy it is to use and set up and the quality of the image and audio. Didn't hesitate buying the latest version and the individual lights are a great addition We have an Arlo Pro system at home and have loved how easy it is to use and set up and the quality of the image and audio. Didn't hesitate buying the latest version and the individual lights are a great addition

After 1 month of use I am very pleased with this purchase. Had a Smanos system before which was window/door sensor based. Far prefer this video primary option.
The Arlo app works really well and enhanced features on their storage plan are worth it. Will add another camera soon to completely cover my property. Coverage on the base unit is fantastic.
My only concerns are Sirens are a little bit quiet and security light is a little weak and also I can't seem to combine a schedule and a geofence for setting, but overall very happy.
Service at PBTech was awesome too. Thanks! After 1 month of use I am very pleased with this purchase. Had a Smanos system before which was window/door sensor based. Far prefer this video primary option.
The Arlo app works really well and enhanced features on their storage plan are worth it. Will add another camera soon to completely cover my property. Coverage on the base unit is fantastic.
My only concerns are Sirens are a little bit quiet and security light is a little weak and also I can't seem to combine a schedule and a geofence for setting, but overall very happy.
Service at PBTech was awesome too. Thanks!

I am very happy with the ease of installation and quality of this product. It has incredible quality images, night and day, and the ability for two-way conversations when we were away in Auckland was fantastic. Good value. Bravo. I am very happy with the ease of installation and quality of this product. It has incredible quality images, night and day, and the ability for two-way conversations when we were away in Auckland was fantastic. Good value. Bravo.

Easy to install and us, great picture quality and additional features Easy to install and us, great picture quality and additional features