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Decent cameras and door bell, easy to mount and charge. Easy to follow app. Bits missing from my camera mounting hardware, and arlo customer service was no help whatsoever. Neither was the service fro... See more
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Customer service is excellent. The products are excellent, however whilst they say you dont need to pay a subscription for each device because you can monitor it yourself they take away crucial notifi... See more
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The doorbell is fine and good quality but it is impossible to pare it to the supplied interior plug in bell. No matter how many times I have followed the online instructions it does not pare.
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The worst camera system on the planet
The worst camera system on the planet. Instructs you to do things on certain places on their app which don't even exist. Their customer service is completely useless and you cannot speak to a single human being as they feel that AI is the way to go. These cameras consistently lose their charge with very little activity in the zones and have to be consistently charged on a regular basis. Take my word for it and pay a little more and get a hardwired system. Arlo is the worst of the worst
May 7, 2026
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Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Mario,
We appreciate you letting us know about the battery drain you’re encountering. We’re also sorry to hear about the difficulties you've been encountering when trying to reach our customer service.
Please be aware that, in addition to camera activity levels, battery life can vary based on other factors such as device usage and environmental conditions. For guidance on optimizing battery performance, we recommend reviewing the following support article:
https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support/faq/291/How-can-I-extend-my-Arlo-camera-s-battery-life
If you’re based in the US, as your Trustpilot account suggests, we as Arlo Europe are unable to provide further assistance with either battery drain concerns or support access. To contact our US support team, please visit: https://us.arlo.com/pages/contact-us
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
First class camera.
First class cameras we got three all
round the house.
Nice and clean all round.
Thank you.
April 28, 2026
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Hi Mick,
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your kind review and 5-star review in response to our invitation! We're absolutely delighted to know that your Arlo cameras are working so well around your home and providing a clean, realiable setup. Thank you again for choosing Arlo!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
1 star – Not recommended
Ordered an item on 23/04-2026. The order is still marked as processing.
Despite repeated attempts to get an update, no real assistance is provided. Customer service avoids responsibility and simply refers you to an order department that does not respond to emails or phone calls.
Payment has been taken for an item that has never been delivered.
No follow‑up, no accountability, and zero trust.troværdighed. Har ingen tillid til virksomheden.
April 23, 2026
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Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Ronni,
We are truly sorry to learn about the delay you’re experiencing with your order, as well as your experience with our support team.
To locate your interaction with our customer service team and provide you with further assistance with your order, we’ve sent you an information request via Trustpilot. When replying, please include your full name, your order number, and—if possible—the email address associated with your Arlo order. Thank you for your cooperation!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Hi Muhammed,
We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience with your Arlo system following our invitation! We're glad that you've found it to be of good quality. Thank you for choosing Arlo!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Great great
April 23, 2026
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Hi Neelam,
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback following our invitation! We hope that you're enjoying your Arlo system and all of its features. And feel free to recommend Arlo to family and friends!
If you have any questions or need our assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to our support team here: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Subscription is too expensive
Subscription is too expensive, despite turning down its sensitivity to cars passing to a minimum to reduce unnecessary notifications, I still get notifications for every car that passes within its coverage, not to mention that it does not always record people close to the property, almost as if it chooses when to record and when not to. I'm not sure you can even retrieve old recordings, which I assume is why I pay the monthly subscription, but I have to figure that out on my own and reach out to them separately. I know someone will try to reach out to me after this review, but my question is, why not fix these issues in the first place, rather than come on here to give a generic response as an act. Please do not reach out to me unless you actually can resolve these issues, not just for me but for everyone. I would have switched to a different provider but cameras are quite expensive.
April 30, 2026
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Folakemi,
Thank you for sharing your feedback.
To further reduce unwanted motion detection caused by cars passing through your camera’s field of view (FOV), if changing the camera's position is not an option, we recommend setting up cloud Activity Zones, which are available with your Arlo Secure subscription, as you mentioned you already have.
Activity Zones allow you to focus motion detection on specific areas within your device’s field of view. When your Arlo camera detects motion, it determines whether that motion occurred within one of the Activity Zones you’ve created. If motion is detected within an Activity Zone, the Arlo Secure app sends you a notification and uploads the recording to your Feed. You can learn more about Activity Zones and how to set them up here:
https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support/faq/1001908/What-are-activity-zones-and-how-do-I-create-them
Using Activity Zones may also allow you to increase your camera’s motion sensitivity again, which could be the reason it is intermittently failing to detect people close to your property. Please also take into account the direction of movement; our cameras’ motion sensors are more sensitive to side-to-side motion across the field of view than to movement directly toward or away from the camera. For optimal results, the best detection range is 1.5 to 6 metres from the camera. For additional tips on optimising motion detection, please visit: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support/faq/1015583/How-do-I-optimize-motion-detection-for-my-Arlo-camera
Additionally, Arlo Smart Notifications let you filter alerts by people, vehicles, animals, and packages, helping to further reduce unnecessary notifications. For more information, please see: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support/faq/000062927/what-are-arlo-s-advanced-motion-alerts-and-how-do-i-set-them-up-arlo-secure-4-0
Depending on the specific subscription plan you have, your recordings stored in the Arlo cloud are retained as follows:
• Secure and Secure Plus plans: 14 days
• Secure Pro plan: 30 days
Once a recording is deleted from the Arlo cloud, it cannot be recovered.
Please rest assured that customer satisfaction is our top priority. We would be happy to offer you direct assistance with the motion detection issues you’re experiencing. To contact our customer support, please visit: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support
Under the “Contact Us” section, log in to your main Arlo account and choose your preferred contact option. As an Arlo Secure subscriber, you have access to phone support, available Monday to Friday, from 10:00 to 18:00.
Our experts will be more than happy to assist you further!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Decent cameras and door bell, hopeless customer service
Decent cameras and door bell, easy to mount and charge. Easy to follow app. Bits missing from my camera mounting hardware, and arlo customer service was no help whatsoever. Neither was the service from EE where I purchased them from. Ended up having the missing items 3d printed as this was the most simplest way of rectifying the problem.
April 21, 2026
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Leslie,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following our invitation. We’re delighted to hear that you’re happy with your Arlo cameras and Video Doorbell, and that you’ve found them easy to mount and charge. It's also great that you've found our Arlo Secure app intuitive!
Regarding the missing camera mount, we’ve requested our customer service team to open a new case on your behalf so they can assist you further. You should hear from them shortly. Thank you for your patience!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
I absolutely love the arlo products
I absolutely love the arlo products! We have the doorbell and camera and they are great and it makes me feel so good when I'm not at home! I also love that it detects animals! I have now found out that we have a hedgehog on our drive to every night :)
April 29, 2026
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Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Hi Barbara,
Thank you very much for your kind words! We're delighted that your Arlo Doorbell and camera are helping you feel connected and reassured when you're away from home. It's also great to know the advanced detection feature is bringing a little extra joy as well as security!
Feel free to recommend Arlo to your loved ones!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Arlo's customer "support" is beyond dreadfull…
This review is mainly about Arlo's Customer 'Support' - which is mainly non-existant.
I recenly bought an Essential Security Camera (model VMC3080) together with the right compatible Arlo Solar Charging Panel (model VMA7800). No matter what I did, the Solar Panel would NOT link up with the camera and work. I sent it back for a refund, and Arlo refunded me for it AND the camera (which I had kept as it worked just fine). Arlo then refunded me for the whole order - Solar Panel AND Camera. I then told them through a long a tedious "Chat", and eventually got a request for ME to send the money for the camera back to them - they had NOT supplied proper Bank details for me to do so. 2 emails later, I got the details and sent the money back to them. I requested an email address to send a complaint in - and was told that this did not exist. Basically, they have NO complaints procedures - you get fobbed off with "Support" or "contact the customer Forum if you've technical problems" etc etc.
In the meantime, I bought another Solar Panel and yes, you guessed it, this doesn't work either.
So I am stuck with another duff product, and no way of complaining. To finish, I will NEVER buy another Arlo product and I suggest if you are looking for security cameras, do NOT buy Arlo. Get a product with proper customer support and somewhere to complain to when things go wrong, and you can't get any help. Arlo (and VERISURE as well - they weren't any better) - you have been unhelpful and appalling.
EDIT 28/4:
The email I gave was my email: the email linked to the cameras is my joint email which I am not prepared to advise openly here. If you email me to my email, I can then send you the email address linked to the camera (I do not use Social Media).
April 16, 2026
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Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Richard,
We are sincerely sorry to hear about the issues you've experienced with your Arlo solar panel, as well as your recent interaction with our customer service. We apologise for the inconvenience this has caused.
If you haven’t done so already, we recommend reviewing our support article on troubleshooting Arlo solar panel charging issues: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support/faq/000045870/how-to-troubleshoot-arlo-solar-panel-charging-issues
To allow us to retrieve your previous interaction with our customer service team and assist you further with your second Arlo solar panel that is still not working as expected, please respond to the information request we sent you here on Trustpilot. Be sure to include your full name, the email address linked to your primary Arlo account, and any case number you may have. Thank you!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
EDIT:
Thank you for responding to our information request. Unfortunately, the email address and phone number you shared are not associated with an EMEA Arlo account. For this reason, we invite you to contact us via direct message on our official social media profiles and share the email address linked to your Arlo account (i.e., the email you use to log in):
1. Facebook: facebook.com/ArloUKSmartHome
2. Instagram: instagram.com/arlosmarthomeuk
3. Twitter: twitter.com/ArloEU
Alternatively, you may send us the serial number of one of your cameras via DM. You can usually find the serial number inside the battery compartment, behind the battery.
My daughter gave me her old doorbell…
My daughter gave me her old doorbell when she upgraded hers. I love it, It’s nice to check my car is still there when I’m in Australia visiting my son.
April 26, 2026
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Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Hi Susan,
Thank you very much for sharing your lovely feedback! it's sincerely great to hear how our Arlo Doorbell has been passed on and is still proving useful, and we're glad you're enjoying it.
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
A reliable service for 4 years
I’ve been an Arlo customer for four years and I’m still very satisfied. The cameras offer excellent image quality and an unbeatable value for money. The Arlo Secure subscription is a real bonus, especially with the smart notifications now enhanced by AI.
April 24, 2026
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Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Hi Anaïs,
Thank you very much for your kind feedback in response to our invitation! We're delighted to hear you've been a happy customer for many years and that you're enjoying the image quality and value our cameras provide. It's also great to know the Arlo Secure features and smart notifications are adding to your experience.
Feel free to recommend us to your loved ones!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
No pressure sales
No pressure sales, polite, manner able, clear in questions asked, and fast after sales questions and visits, clean installation, and respectful of needs and home. Mahood you were a credit to your company.
April 15, 2026
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Hi Yvonne,
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to know that you had a smooth, no-pressure experience with our customer service and that everything from the installation after-sales support met your expectations. it's really great to know that our customer service made such a positive impression!
Feel also free to recommend Arlo to your loved ones!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Does everything i wanted it too👍
April 15, 2026
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Hi Stephen,
Thank you for sharing your 5-star review following our invitation! We're sincerely happy to hear that our product meets your expectations and provides the functionality you were seeking. Thank you for choosing us!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
I love Arlo!!!
I love Arlo! By far the best home security device/app for checking on your belonging/pets from your phone. And clearly so much better built than cheaper competitors. Would recommend!!!!
April 22, 2026
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Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Hi Maria,
Thank you so much for sharing your incredible feedback! It's awesome to hear how much you're enjoying Arlo and that it's helping you keep an eye on your home and pets with ease. We're also glad to know you value the build quality too. Thank you again for choosing Arlo!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Excellent products and customer service…
Using since Jan and very happy! The wired floodlight is amazing I also use it as a light for my garden.
January 1, 2026
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Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Hi James,
Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We're sincerely happy to read that you're enjoying your Arlo Wired Floodlight camera! It's also great to know it's working well for your garden, and we hope that it is giving you the peace of mind you were looking for. Don't hesitate to recommend us to your loved ones, we'd appreciate it!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Der er nu kommet en ny version af…
Der er nu kommet en ny version af appen, men uden nogen form for manual eller dokumentation. Det betyder, at kunderne selv skal finde ud af, hvordan den fungerer. Derudover ser det ud til, at hvis man opretter nye steder på samme konto, skal man betale ekstra. Jeg har ellers en konto med ubegrænset antal, men den kan nu ikke længere bruges.
A new version of the app has now been released, but without any kind of manual or documentation. This means that customers have to figure out for themselves how it works. In addition, it seems that if you create new locations on the same account, you have to pay extra. I have an account with an unlimited number, but it can no longer be used.
April 22, 2026
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Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Teddy,
We regret hearing about your experience and disappointment.
To help our customers become familiar with the new version of the Arlo Secure app, we’ve prepared several helpful support articles that explain the changes, highlight new features, and guide you through navigating the app. You can find them here: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/new-arlo-secure-app
In addition, we’ve created a variety of instructional videos for this purpose on our official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ArloSmartHomeUK
Please note that Arlo Secure subscriptions do not apply to multiple Locations. Each Location in the Arlo Secure app requires a separate subscription to receive service.
Finally, our customer support is always available to help you navigate the new Arlo Secure app, walk you through its features, and assist with any other concerns. To reach our support team, just follow these steps:
1. Visit our support page at https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support
2. Scroll down to the section labelled “Support Centre”
3. Log in to your Arlo account
4. Pick the contact options you prefer
Our experts will be more than glad to assist you further!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Instructions for linking doorbell to…
Instructions for linking doorbell to chime really poor - doesn’t work, ‘troubleshooting’ is just an endless loop of trying the same thing over and over. Then you call the helpline and they check the same things and also don’t know how to help. So you’re left with a useless, silent doorbell
April 21, 2026
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Danny,
We’re sorry to hear that you’ve been experiencing issues onboarding your Arlo Chime 2, that you were disappointed with your customer service experience, and that you found the onboarding instructions insufficient.
Please note that, in addition to the quick start guides, our support page offers a wide range of articles, including those dedicated to onboarding our products: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support
As your review was submitted in response to our invitation, we were able to retrieve the case number associated with your interaction with our customer support. Please check the most recent email sent by our support agents regarding this issue so they can continue assisting you. We will also forward your feedback for further review. Thank you.
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
I am currently trapped in a support…
I am currently trapped in a support chat loop that can only be described as a total system failure. I have an Arlo Essential XL camera (rated for 1 year of battery) that is losing 3% charge per day—mathematically dying in 33 days.
Despite providing undeniable proof, including a swap test that confirmed the fault follows the hardware, the support experience has been an absolute circus:
Incompetence: The agent repeatedly quoted the wrong product specs (3-6 months) and tried to "upsell" me a solar panel to fix a clearly defective battery.
The "Leaks": The agent has accidentally sent me their internal AI-generated case summaries TWICE. In these notes, the agent literally wrote that "activity isn't the cause" and "the hardware is underperforming"—yet they still refuse to process the RMA.
The Script Bot: After admitting the hardware is at fault in their own notes, they then copy-pasted an internal manual telling me to "get the customer to walk in front of the device." He then proceeded to end the chat
April 21, 2026
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Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Mazer lee,
We’re sorry to hear about your experience with our support team and the battery drain issue you’re encountering with your Essential XL camera. We sincerely apology for that.
To take a closer look at your interaction with our customer support and assist you further, we’ve sent you an information request here on Trustpilot. When replying to it, please ensure you include your full name, the email address associated with your Arlo account, and the case number provided by our support team. This information will allow us to locate your details in our system and investigate the matter more thoroughly.
We hope you’ll give us the chance to address this and make things right!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
The guy from eversure who installed it…
The guy from eversure who installed it put all my details in wrong even after me spelling out my name several times. My name's Barrett not Azmi or Amzi ? I also keep getting a text to update to magicOS 162 mb. I only have a door bell camera and a small camera at the back, although I do appreciate him giving me 50 percent off the price.
April 11, 2026
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Susan,
If you noticed that your first and last name are incorrect in your Arlo account, you can update them by following these steps:
1. Open the Arlo Secure app on your mobile device and log in to your Arlo account.
2. Tap the profile icon in the top-left corner.
3. Select Account Profile and Security.
4. Tap Name, Email.
5. Update your first and last name, then tap Save at the bottom of the screen.
magicOS appears to be the operating system used on your mobile device. If an update is required, please follow any on-screen instructions or refer to your device manufacturer’s official update guide.
If you need further assistance with Arlo or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our customer service:
1. Visit our support page: https://www.arlo.com/de_de/support
2. Scroll down to the section labeled “Support-Center”
3. Log in to your Arlo account
4. Pick the contact options you prefer
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Long-Term User — Software Has Become Unusable
Long-Term User — Software Has Become Unusable
I have been using Arlo Technologies cameras for many years. At one stage, I had around 30 cameras installed across my setup, so I’m not a casual or inexperienced user. However, I have since reduced that number to less than half.
One of the reasons for cutting back was the introduction of subscription fees for features that were originally free when I purchased the cameras. Yes, I’m aware this is probably covered somewhere in the small print, and companies reserve the right to change terms — but that doesn’t make it feel any less like a bait-and-switch.
That said, this is not the main reason for this review.
The real issue is the software.
Over the years, the software has been updated multiple times, and in my experience, it has become progressively worse with each iteration. The most recent update in April 2026 has made it virtually unusable for my setup.
I appreciate that my configuration may be more complex than the average user’s. However, the fundamental problem is simple: I used to be able to view all my cameras easily in one place. Now, it requires constant jumping between different screens and sections, making what was once straightforward now frustrating and inefficient.
Good software should make things simpler, not more complicated.
I find it astonishing that changes of this magnitude are released without proper real-world user testing. It feels like the software is being designed and approved by engineers who may be technically capable, but who are not considering how ordinary users — even experienced ones — actually interact with the system day-to-day.
For a product that depends so heavily on usability, this is a serious failure.
I am fully aware that there are competitors offering similar hardware at comparable upfront costs, but without ongoing subscription fees and with more user-friendly software. Given the current direction, I will be moving away from Arlo as my existing cameras reach the end of their useful life — and, frankly, the latest update may accelerate that decision.
It’s disappointing, because the hardware itself has generally been solid. But in the end, poor software undermines everything
April 18, 2026
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Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Trickyt,
We’re sorry to hear about your experience and disappointment.
In addition to cloud recordings, Arlo Secure subscriptions are designed to enhance your overall security experience and provide greater peace of mind by offering access to a range of advanced features. These include advanced motion detection, cloud activity zones, and rich notifications with video previews. With the newly introduced Early Warning System—available as part of an Arlo Secure Plus plan—you also gain access to person and vehicle recognition, as well as fire and custom detection features. You can learn more about the benefits and available plans on our website here: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/serviceplans
Additionally, if you choose an annual plan instead of a monthly one, you’ll receive one month free.
If your feedback is related to the new user interface of the Arlo Secure app not meeting your expectations, we’re truly sorry to hear that. We are continuously working to evolve and improve our services, and we regret that these changes didn’t deliver the experience you were hoping for.
To help our customers, our official YouTube channel offers a range of instructional videos, including content designed to familiarise you with the new version of the Arlo Secure app, its features, functionalities, and what has changed: https://www.youtube.com/@ArloSmartHomeUK
You can also visit our knowledge base, where you’ll find helpful support articles and step‑by‑step guides related to the new Arlo Secure app: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support/new-arlo-app
In the new Arlo app, you can view your cameras’ live stream by tapping “Devices” in the bottom navigation bar. To access past recordings, simply tap “Feed.”
If you need any additional help navigating the new Arlo app or have further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our support team:
1. Visit our support page: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support
2. Scroll down to the section labeled “Support-Center”
3. Log in to your Arlo account
Once logged in, select your preferred contact option. Our team will be happy to help!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
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