Arlo Wireless Floodlight Security Camera 2K HDR - 1-Cam

I have two of these installed, one on each end of my house, and I have been using them for over a year. They have been very reliable. The floodlights are bright and provide more than enough light. The viewing angle is excellent, and the video quality is very sharp with good resolution. Installation was straightforward, and setup was easy. The only real downside is battery access. You need to be mindful during installation that you will occasionally have to take them down to recharge. One of mine is easy to reach from a window, while the other requires a ladder. You can avoid this by hardwiring them or adding a solar charger, but since I only recharge them a few times a year, it has been a minor inconvenience for me. Overall, they have worked exactly as expected and I am very happy with them.

I had a great experience with the Arlo Pro 3 Wireless LED Floodlight Security Camera. The video quality is very clear, and the floodlight is extremely bright, which makes a big difference at night. I love that it’s completely wireless, so installation was quick and easy. The motion detection works well and sends notifications right away to my phone. I also like the two-way audio feature because it allows me to speak with anyone near the camera through the app. Overall, it’s a very reliable security camera and gives me extra peace of mind for my home. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a high-quality outdoor security camera.

Great video and audio quality, very easy to set up and use. The light is very very bright, lights up my yard.

****updated Nov 1, 2020**** Poor support. I submitted a request for support through the Arlo app TWO WEEKS AGO and have not received a response. Unacceptable. Lowering to one star and I unfortunately I cannot recommend this item anymore after connection issues despite a very strong wifi network, and non-existent support. ***updated oct 2020***** When the camera is working, it's 5/5 stars. Clear picture, good notifications. But I've had intermittent connection issues over the first month I've had it. It will inexplicably lose connection from the wifi network for hours or even a day, and then suddenly reconnect, despite having a "strong" wifi connection according to the Arlo app. Annoyingly, I don't get a notification when it has disconnected. When I stand next to the device I get 400-500mbps on my phone (gigabit internet), so signal strength should not be an issue. Still, the camera will randomly disconnect or at least show as disconnected in the app. I've also noticed that it will occassionally miss obvious motion events (like my car pulling into the driveway and me bringing groceries in) without ever registering a motion event. I'm assuming this is a time when it has disconnected but since I don't get a disconnect notification I have no idea. So when the camera works, it's great. But the connection issues are a concern. I was planning on getting more Arlo cameras but I've paused that for now. ******End update I got this for my driveway since I was in need of both a Floodlight and camera. Installation was very easy and the device connected quickly to my wifi network. I'm happy with the 2k video quality, it's nice and clear. The app is pretty easy to use. The light is very bright although it does seem to take a second or two longer to recognize motion and turn on than a standard floodlight. One thing I'm always concerned about with these battery cameras is recording delay and notification delay. The recording delay seems to be 2 or 3 seconds from the time the camera detects motion before it will record. From a home security standpoint, that can be important. This can be eliminated if you attach a charging cable (sold separately) to the unit, then it will use what Arlo calls "foresight" and automatically record the 3 seconds before the camera detects motion. After playing around with this camera, I think it will be necessary for me to get the cable since I don't want to miss anything. I've had a few hiccups with getting timely notifications on my phone. A few times there was a 10 minute delay, but most other occasions I've gotten notifications in 4 or 5 seconds. Also, the battery has gone down about 25% in 4 days of use. I have been using it a lot since I've been messing with the settings, but at this rate the battery barely lasts 2 weeks. Getting the charging cable will also take care of this issue, so I'm not too worried. My biggest overall impression of my first Arlo device is that it's a good camera on battery only, but has the potential to be a great camera with attached power (AC or solar, both sold separately), since the power eliminates most of my complaints.

I absolutely loved this camera/light system for the first year that I had it--but then it developed a problem. It first went off line a month ago, and I was able to put it back on line following the basic installation process--which isn't too hard to do. Then it worked for a few weeks and quit again. I was able to re-install it, but it quit working after a few minutes. Repeated installations worked for a few minutes each time and then quit. Through the troubleshooting with the Arlo staff, I probably reinstalled the unit a dozen times. Installations all successful, but short-lived. The Arlo support was accessible, and the staff helpful and friendly, but they could not figure out what was wrong with the unit and we spent about two or three days trying to get it to work. Although I have three other cameras with no issues, they turned to trying to trouble shoot my internet system, as though the unit was not getting a strong enough signal. (The installation location shows a good signal, speed of 55 Mb download and 27 Mb upload). At this point they decided to elevate the matter and arrange for a replacement. Just to be warned, Arolos replacement policy gives you three options: (1) a "swap" where you ship the unit to them (at your expense) and they send the replacement unit after receiving; (2) a $16 deal where they ship the replacement unit to you with a return label or (3) an expedited version of option 2, for about ten bucks more. Any way, it's not free. And you do have to return the old unit, of course, or they'll charge you for the new one. I put in for option 2 and will find out how quick it is. All that said, and despite my recent annoyance and frustration, I can't wait to get the replacement unit and be assured of a reliable unit. In the year we have had this camera we have felt very secure, and the floodlight is a great feature. We have it coupled with a solar charger (recommend) so it has been virtually mainenance free. We love the Arlo system of capturing and saving videos (a subscription service I also recommend). I am nevertheless concerned that our unit quit less than a year after we bought it. My guess is that it has developed some sort of hardware glitch, although a software issue in the subscription support or the app isn't out ofthe question. I have my fingers crossed that the replacement unit will work flawlessly--which is really the minimum standard for a security camera. *** I am updating this review. Since my above post, the camera has finally stayed on line after installation, but again, this was only after spending three days repeatedly re-installing the camera. It seems possible that this is related to the Arlo app itself, or due to a glitch in Arlo's management of the subscription support/renewal process, but it seems equally possible that there is a hardware problem that could reappear. Arlo's support has been excellent, and I am upgrading my review to 4 stars. The support team has been very responsive and helpdful, and I will be receiving a replacement camera tomorrow.

Excellent video spotlight you do need to subscribe to watch recorded footage. Easy setup

I was looking for a flood light for my driveway that had wonderful color night vision. The Arlo floodlight has not disappointing so far. I also purchased the charging cable because I didn’t wanna have to worry about batteries or solar I just wanted to direct power source. The light is very bright I actually even had to tone it back some on the app because it was blindingly bright lol. It has wonderful color night vision, great sound And picks up pictures very clearly. I also like the fact that you can turn on a siren if anything seems suspicious. I wanted to flood light so it would pick up great pictures at night in addition to the fact that it lights up my driveway very nicely without having to turn on the house lights. It is a great security issue at night. I have it set up so it shows my whole driveway and who is coming to my front door. And that’s all I really needed it for and I love it. Would definitely buy again and would definitely refer to my friends and family

UPDATE. With the mounting plate replaced, and the unit mounted, I can add a couple of stars to the rating. I bought the Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera to upgrade the Arlo Pro camera guarding my driveway. I liked the idea of adding a floodlight to the driveway as an extra security measure. Around the house, have six Arlo Pro cameras powered by solar panels and six Arlo lights. On the front door, I have an Arlo Pro camera and an Arlo doorbell camera. Also, I have a couple of Arlo Qs inside the house. In other words, I'm a long-time Arlo user and have generally been an Arlo fan. I had to order a replacement for the mounting plate because I made the mistake of using the screws that came with the unit to mount the unit to wood. Even with pilot holes, the screw head stripped, and I damaged the cheap plastic mounting plate trying to get the screw out. My bad. I've worked with Arlo stuff long enough not to trust the cheap components that come with it. Arlo customer service was accommodating and sent a replacement mounting plate. I went to the hardware store to buy wood screws and used them to mount the replacement mounting plate. Using wood screws, the installation was simple, took a few minutes. A concern, the only thing holding the big unit against the wall is a tiny screw. Even when it is screwed in tightly, the unit still twists on the mount; so, we'll see how long the mounting lasts. Also, mounting the heavy unit on a plastic mount seems risky; the unit wobbles in the wind. I recommend that Arlo rethink the mounting plate option, replacing it with a deeper metal plate for--at least give the impression of--improving quality. The image quality is exceptional, and the floodlight brightly lights the entire front yard. The floodlight triggers almost instantly, about 1 second lag time from motion to light. I wish I could say the same for the camera. Even with the strongest Wi-Fi and fastest Internet connection money can buy, my Arlo Pro cameras have a 5-8 second lag. I was expecting a similar lag time with the Arlo Pro Floodlight Camera. I was disappointed to find that the lag time is usually worse, from 8 to 20 seconds. I know that Arlo might blame that on the Wi-Fi network or distance from the base. But, the lag time remains the same if I test it five feet from the router without any obstructions. That means someone can walk from one end of the view to the other, and the camera only captures them leaving the view. The motion detection is strong. Set at 80%, the light and camera capture movement up to 35 feet away, easily covering the entire driveway and sidewalk. I can't speak about the battery life yet. But, be prepared for a huge battery. The battery is 3 times longer than the standard Arlo battery, but it still fits with the same charger. I have a mount for an Arlo solar panel that I used for the Arlo Pro camera. However, Arlo Pro Floodlight Camera requires a different solar panel ($60) or a different outdoor cable ($50 for 25 ft.) for external charging. I'll wait for the first battery charge to wear out before buying the solar panel. The auto-tracking feature is kind of cool but seems experimental at best. It degrades the images. Also, it has difficulty tracking the motion. It gets confused if there are multiple moving objects in the frame. For example, if I'm walking in the driveway, it focuses on the flag waving on the edge of the view. PRIOR REVIEW I will update this once I have a working system mounted. Meanwhile, a tip: If you're mounting the Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera on wood, toss the screws that come with it and get some real wood screws from the hardware store. The screws that come with the unit melted. The heads stripped as I screwed them in by hand. And, yes, I drilled pilot holes. Attempting to hack saw the screw, I damaged the cheap plastic mounting plate and had to call customer service for a replacement. I blame myself. As a long-time Arlo user with seven cameras, six lights, and five solar panels, I learned long ago that Arlo's functionality is solid. Still, Arlo components are cheap, especially the mounts and the mounting screws. I usually buy third-party components before mounting Arlo equipment; but, no third-party mounting components are available for the floodlight camera. Meanwhile, as an Arlo user and fan, a suggestion for Arlo: Sweat the small stuff! Improve the quality of the components. This heavy and long unit should include a wall mount made from metal and quality screws for wood.

He tenido otras cámaras Arlo y son muy buenas. Pero aparentemente esta aun no funciona bien. Es dificil instalarla, no graba y yo no puedo controlarla jamás. Fue suuuper dificil configurar que encendiera la luz. No la recomiendo nada

Keeps failing and going offline. At this price was expecting more.

Sleek design. Love the combo of floodlight, camera, speaker and alarm. This is pricey but considering all it does, it is worth it. The light is surprisingly bright. Excellent easily positioned ball mount. Smart alert is good so you won't be waken at night but a stray cat. I have used Arlo for many years and find it to be reliable, innovative and exceptional. Go for 2K or 4K if you want to monitor anything at a distance, Front yard, driveway.

I bought this Arlo pro 3 flood light camera almost 1.5 years ago (in June 2021, it is now january 2023). In that time I have barely used the camera and have charged it less than 5 times. The last time I used it was months ago and the need arose to use it again now. I plug the camera in to charge and it does not charge. I try multiple cables and power blocks and different outlets. The LED doesn't light up indicating that there's no charge. So I contact customer support, they run me through all thr basic troubleshooting of pulling out the battery and putting it back in and trying the charging ohtbwith different cables and outlets and pressing the reset button, nothing works. Then they ask to see a copy of the receipt, I bought this from Amazon US but it was shipped to me in Singapore, they said because I am in Singapore they can no longer proceed with further support. So they won't give me a warranty replacement because I am outside of the US. So BEWARE!! NO WARRANTY SUPPORT IF YOU RESIDE OUTSIDE OF U.S. and if you check online you can see that this issue of non-charging is quite common across their various camera products. Don't even get me stated on the subscription service model that they have to keep on charging you fees after you have dished out hundreds to buy the camera.

Fantastic product, have now changed to Arlo security, easy to use App.