Video Quality: Daytime pictures are very soft, not sharp or clear, which means you won't be able to see much detail or subtle patterns in the scene. At nighttime, the video is below par: not very viewable, and not as bright or clear as the better models.
Data security: This model has excellent security. It has among the best set of protections for your recordings and personal data. It uses strong encryption. The firmware has safeguards against known vulnerabilities. And the firmware updates from Arlo are secure.
Data privacy: Arlo offers a sub-standard level of control and transparency over your data. They are not doing as good a job as many others are with regard to collecting only necessary data, giving you control over its use, and limiting how your data is shared or sold.
Response time: This model sends its alerts to its app within 9.5 seconds on average, which is Very slow, severely impeding your ability to to be responsive to its alerts.
Smart features: It works with smart-home systems such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, and Samsung SmartThings. You'll need to install the Arlo Secure app on your smartphone. Arlo claims this model has recognition algorithms that can detect fire, and custom detections—like a cat jumping on a couch. Arlo may offer additional features that require a subscription and/or a firmware update.
