Arlo Pro 5S 2K Spotlight Camera – Wireless Home Security Camera with Spotlight, Color Night Vision, Dual-Band Wi-Fi & 2-Way Audio – White, 4 Pack, VMC4460P

Excellent Surveillance Camera with Outstanding Features
**My Review**I’ve been using the Arlo Surveillance Camera for several days now, and I am thoroughly impressed with its performance and features. This camera has exceeded my expectations in every way, making it a fantastic addition to my home security setup.**Pros:**1. **Crystal Clear Video Quality:** The 1080p HD video quality is exceptional, providing clear and sharp footage both day and night. The night vision feature works remarkably well, capturing detailed images even in complete darkness.2. **Easy Installation:** Setting up the Arlo camera was a breeze. The wireless design allowed me to place it anywhere without worrying about power outlets or complicated wiring. The intuitive mobile app guided me through the installation process step-by-step.3. **Reliable Motion Detection:** The motion detection feature is highly accurate and sends instant alerts to my phone whenever any movement is detected. I appreciate the customizable activity zones, which help minimize false alarms.4. **Two-Way Audio:** The two-way audio feature is a game-changer. I can communicate with visitors or deter potential intruders directly through the camera, adding an extra layer of security to my home.5. **Weather-Resistant:** Living in an area with unpredictable weather, the camera’s weather-resistant design is a huge plus. It has withstood heavy rain and extreme temperatures without any issues.6. **Cloud Storage and Local Backup:** Arlo offers a generous free cloud storage plan, and I also have the option to use local storage with a USB drive. This flexibility ensures that I never miss any important footage.**Cons:**- **Subscription Costs:** While the basic cloud storage plan is free, accessing advanced features and longer storage times requires a subscription. However, considering the enhanced security and convenience, it’s a reasonable investment.**Overall:**The Arlo Surveillance Camera is an outstanding product that delivers on its promises. Its combination of high-quality video, ease of use, and advanced features make it a top choice for anyone looking to enhance their home security. I highly recommend it to anyone in need of a reliable and versatile surveillance solution.

App problems, camera problems
I delayed updating the original Arlo app until it stopped working. Updates are usually not friendly these days with an older Android phone that I like. So from the original Arlo birdie to the house icon, a bunch of other functions I neither want nor need, began to appear. Now every time I go to the app, I cannot view the “feed” or my recorded videos without answering a s-load of questions that don’t apply to my original Arlo cameras. And now two original Arlo cameras no longer function. I won’t bother contacting Arlo for support because I know they won’t help me with their original, subscription-free cameras.I easily added this Pro 5S 2k to the app, but there were too many settings and functions that didn’t work. The record quality was excellent, but that’s the only positive. One of many problems: Why did the spotlight randomly activate when there was plenty of lighting? When I toggled the spotlight setting off, why did it fail to activate when needed? Why should I even have to research this issue when the spotlight should simply activate in low lighting? The settings weren’t entirely intuitive, and when I had to research an issue, the instructions and menu items didn’t apply. I returned the camera.To add insult to injury, I couldn’t remove this camera from the app after boxing it up to send back.  No kidding!  Because the camera’s battery was removed and the camera was offline, I had to look up how to remove the camera because I couldn’t find that option on the app.  Navigate to settings: Open the camera settings page. Remove device: Look for the option to “Remove Device” or “Delete Device” and select it.  Yeah, I looked for it.  Check out my screenshot.  As usual, this option didn’t apply.  First I wasted time chatting with Arlo support.  He gave me the same instructions.  I finally had to unbox the camera again and load the battery to remove the camera from the app.  Great choice to return this POS. RIP original Arlo cams and app with birdie icon.

Delivered quickly and in great shape

Me considero muy bueno con tecnología, sin embargo tomé más de una hora y media en configurar la cámara ya que la aplicación es una pesadilla.La cámara funciona muy bien y tiene muy buena calidad de video, pero para poder usar todo lo que ofrece, es necesario una suscripción. Ya que es una cámara Wi-Fi, si se te va la luz no quedará el video guardado en ningún lugar, a pesar de ser una cámara inalámbrica con batería integrada.Las notificaciones inteligentes se pueden configurar iguales para todo un grupo de cámaras y no diferentes por cámara.No lo volveré a comprar por los costos elevados de la suscripción y la mala interfaz de la aplicación.