Arlo Pro 4

Sharp-looking footage ; Additional details with color night vision ; Doesn't require a hub to set up ; Smart security with Arlo Smart service

Specs are similar to predecessor ; Spotlight required for color night vision

High-quality 2K footage ; 3-6 months battery life ; Person, vehicle, animal detection

You need an Arlo Secure subscription ; Very sensitive motion sensing ; Quite expensive per camera

The Arlo Pro 4 is an excellent security camera packed full of useful features. Activated by movement, the camera records clear, bright footage during the day and at night. You can install it anywhere because it's weather-resistant, and it has a...

Completely wireless and easy to install ; 2K HDR video ; Color night vision ; Works with Alexa, Google, HomeKit, and IFTTT ; Lots of third-party integrations ; Built-in siren ; No hub required

Some features require Arlo Smart subscription

The Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight Camera is a wireless outdoor security camera that installs in minutes, delivers stunning 2K video, and offers a wealth of features with plenty of integration options.

Great design ; Weatherproof ; Versatile system ; Doesn't need a hub ; Great video quality

Camera not secured to mount ; Expensive camera and ongoing subscription costs ; App can be a little fiddly

The Arlo Pro 4 offers great quality video in all conditions at high resolution. Thanks to battery power it's versatile in installation and really easy to get set up and running. Connecting direct to Wi-Fi, you don't need a hub to use it, but there are...

2K video capture ; Color night vision ; Automatic zoom and tracking

Arlo Smart subscription required to enable AI features ; Accessories (solar charging panel, outdoor power cable, etc.) are expensive

The Arlo Pro 4 is simply one of the best indoor/outdoor security cameras you can buy. With beautiful 2K video, accurate smart detection, a polished app, and the ability to integrate with a range of smart devices, it’s an unbeatable value at just $200....

Rugged and weatherproof camera with high resolution. Can be connected directly to the Wi-Fi network. Built-in spotlight.

Expensive. Resolution is high, but not as high as the Arlo Ultra 2.

The Arlo Pro 4 is not a cheap surveillance camera, but the quality and features match the price. And thanks to the ability to connect the camera directly to Wi-Fi without a connection hub, it can also be a good starter camera for those who want to get...

Easy to set up ; High quality video and audio ; Excellent Arlo companion app ; Arlo Secure service

Less options without Arlo Secure ; No local recording without a base station

The Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight Wireless Security Camera is one of the best products of its kind you can buy that’s easy to set up and manage. It offers high quality monitoring and notifications so you can have complete peace of mind. The Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight...

Clean, user-friendly app ; Slick camera design ; Removable Battery ; Good video quality ; Very configurable

Poor HomeKit support ; Limited non-subscription feature set ; Proprietary charging cable ; Live video loads slowly

may have a lower resolution — 1080p — but it’s considerably less expensive, and comes with local storage. Still, the Arlo Pro 4 has a great feature set and plenty else to recommend it — if you don’t mind the subscription.