Arlo Smart Home Reviews 

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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

1.6

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Evaluating 50 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many users reported constant connection drops with their security cameras, while others complained that the mobile application was unreliable and difficult to navigate. Buyers felt trapped by expensive subscription plans that blocked access to essential functions like video storage and motion alerts. Individuals also experienced unhelpful communication when trying to reach customer support for hardware failures. However, some reviewers were happy with specific interactions, noting that certain support agents provided polite guidance and successfully resolved technical issues. A few customers also mentioned that their devices functioned properly for the first few years before unexpected problems occurred.

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Product

Users describe negative interactions with product quality, reporting that hardware breaks easily, motion... See more

Customer service

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User experience

Reviewers express deep dissatisfaction with the overall user experience, noting that the app is difficult to... See more

Application

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Subscription

Consumers find subscription to be negative, reporting that essential camera features are locked behind costly... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I wish I had came here before purchasing Arlo cameras, I agree with alot of what I'm reading here about their customer service or LACK of customer service.anyone who's first cam purchase is Arlo is pr... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Bought an Arlo Doorbell and connected to the Arlo App. All worked fine. However I bought this because it says it Works With Google because I wanted to announce that someone is at the door via my nes... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cameras kept disconnecting and took months to fix, for it to keep happening. The payment software after an upgrade wouldn’t remove an old card, couldn’t pay, lost subscription and couldn’t contact an... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I bought a arlo security system, it came with a free subscription. The cameras work excellent the app is iffy but works, until you don't pay them anymore. My cameras are nothing but show now. They rec... See more


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was on the free plan for many years

I was on the free plan for many years. Then the phone app updated and Arlo removed the free plan. I was using the Arlo with 2 cameras (that was the limit for free plan) using Arlo only once or twice a year. So the free plan worked perfectly for me. I've tried several times through the website as well as the phone app to add my 2 cameras to the base station, not working. It was simple before, press the sync button on the base station, press sync button on the camera. Now Arlo is forcing me to purchase a subscription. After trying to stay loyal to Arlo (since Nov 2018), I've now switched to Ring. MUCH BETTER SUPPORT.

February 15, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

THESE PEOPLE ARE SCOUNDRELS

WRITE A REVIEW, THEY SAY?
WHAT ARLO? WASTE OF TIME & EFFORT.
READ THE REVIEWS YOURSELVES?
I WISH I HAD BEFORE I PURCHASED THEIR PRODUCTS.
NO NO NO NO NO NO
SCAMMING BUNCH OF PARASITES
GLEN W NORTHERN RIVERS NSW

January 20, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Looks like ARLO has collapsed

Looks like ARLO has collapsed. Their online technical advice failed. The APP chat system locked me out and doesn't recognise my password anymore. The web system allowed me to log in but will not allow me to call or get a return call. I would say this company is finished and it is time to bite the bullet, throw away the hardware and replace it with another brand. A terrible waste of time and money.

January 17, 2025
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