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Arlo Pro 2 (VMS4230P) review

Indoor/outdoor security camera priced at $498.

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Type

Placement
Indoor/outdoor
Wire-free
Power supply
Battery

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Availability
Discontinued model

Specifications

Description
2x wire-free HD security cameras
Kit or camera only
Kit
Kit required
Kit inclusions
Gateway plus 2x battery-powered wireless cameras
Number of batteries
1
Claimed battery life (months)
Not stated
Weatherproof rating
IP65
Maximum resolution
1920 x 1080
Megapixels
2
Field of view (H/V or diagonal, degrees)
130°
Frame rate (fps)
Not stated
Video format
H.264
Image settings in app
Invert, quality (best, optimised, battery life)
Warranty (years)
1
Website
arlo.com/au
Country of origin
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Cost

Price
$498.00
Ongoing costs (cloud storage, remote access)
None for 7 days of video for 5 cameras; $156 per year for 30 days of video and 10 cameras.

Features

Rechargeable battery
Removable battery
Solar panel accessory available
Night vision (m)
Yes (7m)
Ethernet port
Remote pan
Remote tilt
Remote zoom
Stand or wall mount
Both
Wall mount option
Yes (anchors and screws supplied)
Motion detection
Motion detection actions triggered
Email alert, push notifications, base station siren
Motion detection scheduler
Motion area selection
Home and away setting
Yes (via geofencing)
Built-in microphone
Built-in speaker
Built-in siren
Noise detection
Local storage
USB drive
Cloud storage
1
Remote access
Yes (automatic)
Remote access via Android and iOS apps
Remote access via web browser
Google Home integration

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