When it comes to the world of completely wireless cameras, the brand most often associated with category is Arlo , and for good reason. Prior to Arlo's first battery powered smart camera system, the dream of having a range of cameras that could be installed without wires around the home, was just...

A capable home security camera that's easy to install and offers compelling 2K video capture. But this is a radical change from preceding devices: that you have to have a subscription for cloud storage changes the nature of this device and marks it out as different from previous Arlo Pro models.

Great design; Modular system; Works with Alexa; Decent 2K video; Night vision

Expensive; Ongoing Arlo Smart subscription costs; Doesn't lock onto the mount

The Arlo Pro 3 is like the Iron Man of smart security, offering powerful technical capabilities in a slick package that makes it largely easy to unleash that power (and looks great at the same time).

Excellent image quality; Loads of flexible control options; Some really useful smart features; Easy to set up

So; so expensive; Not all app controls are intuitive; Hub placement can be an issue

A top wire-free camera - but you pay more for features Arlo security cameras put to the test Arlo security cameras put to the test

Superb 2K footage, AI smarts are useful, Colour night vision works well

Subscription now required, App is creaky and slow, Expensive

For all of the genuinely useful smart-home products Arlo offers, sometimes it feels like the company's got a bit of a blind spot when it comes to combining them. Cameras have always been its bread and butter, but when Arlo introduced its first doorbell in 2018, it was audio-only — we'd have to wait...

Brightness Arlo warns you not to look directly into this thing, and it ain't kidding; Robust mounting Weighing more than two Pro 3s, and with a light that's basically a big wind-catching sail, I still feel comfortable thanks to some key mounting hardware upgrades.

Arlo Smart Delivering object recognition as software-as-a-service and killing off free 7-day cloud recording makes a Smart subscription practically mandatory; Aiming Between the sheer mass of this thing and the very tacky ball-and-socket mount, it can be hard to get exactly the right angle you're...

While the Arlo Ultra was technically the best camera we reviewed, it had some limitations and a high price that held it back. With the Arlo Pro 3 you get a slightly lower 2K resolution, but still more detail most of the competition, and you maintain most of the features that the Ultra had.

High-quality video; Flexible indoor/outdoor video; Powerful modes

App wouldn't let us add cameras at first; Enabling 2K video streaming disables some features

The Arlo Pro 3 provides Ultra features at a 2.5K resolution and a more affordable price. Here's our full review.

“The Alro Pro 3 is a top-notch choice for smart home security.”

Weatherproof, wire-free cameras, High quality 2K video, Smart A.I; features, Simple to install and use, Easy upgrade for existing Arlo owners

Minor performance issues with multiple 2K streams; Advanced features require subscription

The Arlo Pro 3 is a wireless indoor/outdoor camera system that delivers stunning 2K video and is loaded with features including an integrated spotlight and siren, smart motion detection, color night vision, and an ultra-wide field of view.

Excellent 2K HDR video; Wireless; Integrated spotlight; Intelligent motion detection; Color night vision; Works with Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT; Easy to install.

Expensive; Requires a hub; Some features are only available via subscription.

The Arlo Pro 3 doesn't offer a 4K resolution - but you will get plenty of other great features that make this security camera a super solid choice for those who don’t need the best of the best.

Good image quality..; Stylish design, Easy to use and setup, Lots of features

...but not the highest resolution; Limited security without subscription