As a NETGEAR ambassador I received the following products for free. All opinions expressed are my own.
Last year we had someone break into our car. We have lived in this neighborhood for almost 15 years and this is the first time we’ve ever had this type of problem. I’ll be honest I was mad, but more than anything I was scared. Having someone go through your personal things and just take whatever they want is a sickening feeling. We made a police report but unfortunately there were no witnesses and nothing they could really do. I had thought about getting a home security system but that would only be for the inside of the house and require lot’s of wires, which I didn’t want. A few months ago I was asked to become a NETGEAR Ambassador and one of the first items I got to review was the Arlo Smart Home Security Camera System.
Arlo cameras are 100% wire-free! These HD smart home security cameras can be used both inside the home or outside. Cameras are weatherproof and include motion detection, night vision, and apps. Cameras capture clips and send you alerts whether you’re at home or away for round-the-clock peace of mind.
Arlo Features
- See in stunning clarity and sharper details with HD cameras and watch live streamed or recorded videos from your computer, smartphone or tablet using Arlo’s free App
- Patented 100% wire-free design and magnetic mounts let you discreetly place cameras where you want and monitor your home from every possible angle
- Night vision cameras with HD clarity even in the dark
- Motion activated cameras and customizable activity alerts provide real-time email or app notifications while home or away
- Indoor/Outdoor weatherproof cameras install easily for DIY security so you can even monitor the exterior of your home
What’s In The Box
Setup
I have to be honest I figured that this would be difficult to set up and I was so wrong. It couldn’t have been easier. The instructions inside the box walk you through the installation process and set up. It took me less than 30 minutes from start to finish. The hardest part is figuring out where you want the cameras to go. But even then with the magnetic mounts you can easily move them.
After you get the camera’s set up it’s time to sync up your cameras and base station. Again the quick set up guide will walk you through this. It’s super easy. Once you have done this you will need to set up an Arlo account on your computer or download the Arlo app. I have both. This is where you will monitor the activity going on from your camera.
The app is great for when you are home and want to check in on what is going on. Also when the camera’s motion sensor goes off it will send you can alert to your phone so you can check things out.
I can’t tell you how much peace of mind these two little cameras have given me and my husband. Not only can we watch what’s going on outside but when we are gone we can move the cameras inside and monitor what’s going on. The Arlo Smart Home Security Camera (with 2 cameras) From NETGEAR retails for around $350. There are no hidden subscription fees. For more information on Arlo you can visit NETGEAR online.