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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The Arlo door bell camera works very well for seeing who has been to the door. However the microphone that should allow us to speak to people ringing the bell to give instructions is so muffled th... See more
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Despite having high speed internet, both cameras especially the doorbell are really slow to react. Often the visitor has left before I get an alert which is rediculous. On top of this, the monthly... See more
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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 magicO... See more
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Doorbell Camera
Product arrived on time as notified. Well packaged. Easy to fit and set up.
April 14, 2026
No support unless you pay and the app…
No support unless you pay and the app update has stopped me accessing my cameras!!! Very angry x customer I'm off to buy a different make. Useless company and equipment is very poor quality.
June 17, 2026
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6 yrs long-term Arlo customer desaster - paid subscription (~CHF 15/month).
My experience:
• Multiple hardware-related issues over time
• Several-month outage of local storage functionality
• Recurring offline and connectivity problems
• Temporary loss of access to cloud recordings
• Base station and multiple cameras suddenly disappeared from my account
• Full system reinstallation required multiple times
• Cameras had to be re-paired and completely reconfigured from scratch
• Repeated physical access required (ladder/roof work due to mounting positions)
• Numerous support contacts and lengthy back-and-forth communication
• Issues were initially attributed to other causes instead of system/service faults
Arlo resolution:
• Final goodwill offer: 50% discount for 6 months (approx. CHF 45 total value)
Conclusion:
A security system must be reliable. In my experience, this was not consistently the case over several years. The amount of time, physical effort, and repeated system failures are not proportionate to the ongoing subscription cost. For a paid security service, the overall reliability and support response did not meet expectations.
June 17, 2026
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Very poor customer service
We are having problems and wish to speak to someone
We have tried on numerous occasions to send a log report etc and to reach out to you support centre via emails to no avail.
Unfortunately this company appears to have no or little method of contacting them via a telephone
Very poor customer service
June 16, 2026
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Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Yvonne,
We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and sharing your experience with us.
To contact our customer service team, please visit our support page at https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support
Under the “Contact Us” section, sign in to your Arlo account and choose your preferred contact option. If you are an Arlo Secure subscriber or have at least one device under warranty, you will see the phone number for our customer service, available Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:30.
To help you get in touch with our support team, we have also sent you an info request here on Trustpilot. When responding, please make sure to include your full name and the email address linked to your Arlo account. This will help us forward your case to our support team, who will review the matter and contact you directly. Thank you for your cooperation!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Every thing it says on the package and…
Every thing it says on the package and the instructions for fitting some of the best Ive ever used. Thank you
June 14, 2026
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Hi Susan!
Thank you very much for taking the time to write your 5-star review following our invitation! We are so glad to hear you found our product and instructions helpful! This means a lot to us. Thank you again for chosing Arlo!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Latest app update is a disaster zone…
Latest app update is a disaster zone and deserves its own social fundraising page as reading through here, the support appears to be woeful.
I can no longer use my cameras the way I want to because all of the familiar settings have been replaced with new Arlo menus and options that are completely unrecognisable. What used to be straightforward and intuitive is now confusing, making even simple adjustments unnecessarily difficult.
To make matters worse, the app constantly bombards me with warnings telling me that I need to subscribe to a plan if I want to view 30 days of video recordings. These notifications appear to be permanent and cannot be disabled. Every time I open the app or view any of my devices, I'm forced to see the same subscription prompts again and again.
I purchased the cameras to monitor my property, not to be repeatedly pressured into upgrading my account. The combination of the redesigned menus, removed functionality, and relentless subscription advertising has significantly reduced the usability of the system. Instead of improving the user experience, this update has made managing my cameras far more frustrating and time-consuming than it needs to be.
June 15, 2026
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Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear MGM21,
We appreciate you taking the time to share your detailed feedback about the new app experience. We understand that it has not met your expectations.
To help our customers become more familiar with the new version of the app, we’ve prepared a series of support articles designed to guide you through the updated experience. You can access the articles here: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support/new-arlo-app
These are available alongside the instructional videos on our official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ArloSmartHomeUK
We recommend contacting our customer service so that our team can take a closer look at the constant pop-up you mentioned in your review and assist you further. You can reach our experts through our support page: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support
Under the “Contact Us” section, sign in to your Arlo account and choose the contact option you prefer.
Our support team will also be happy to guide you through the new Arlo Secure experience, help you understand the changes, and answer any questions you may have along the way.
However, if you have already been in touch with our customer service, we’ve sent you an information request here on Trustpilot so you can privately provide your full name, the email address linked to your Arlo account, and your case number. This will help us locate your previous interaction with our team in our system and look into this further.
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Hidden cost
I received my Arlo doorbell as a birthday present and was delighted. I am not tech savy but it was easy to install and set up.
However I then discovered that after a three month free trial, Arlo were asking for around £12 for my service. Spending around £150pa to answer my doorbell is not my priority!
June 12, 2026
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Craig,
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're glad that you've found your Arlo Video Doorbell easy to set up.
Please note that the need for an Arlo Secure subscription after the initial trial expires, in order to continue using advanced smart features and cloud recording with our newest products, including our Video Doorbells, is stated both on our product packaging and on our website. You can learn more about all the benefits included with Arlo Secure, designed to enhance security and provide added peace of mind, on our website: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/serviceplans
Also, please keep in mind that by choosing an annual plan instead of a monthly one, you get 1 year free.
Even without a subscription, your Video Doorbell will keep these functionalities:
• Live Streaming
• Push Notifications
• Two-way Audio
Receiving a SIP call when a visitor presses your Video Doorbell and answering it also does not require an Arlo Secure plan.
If you have any other concerns or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact our customer service team. You can do so by visiting our support page: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support
Under the “Contact Us” section, simply sign in to your Arlo account and choose the contact option you prefer.
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Smart hub not so smart
Have snart hub 4. Doorbell does not allow viewing of video stored locally. Would have to soend either £12 a month on online storage or buy new hub for£120, cannot upgrade existing smart hub. No mention of this in general product spec. Only in small print detail.
June 13, 2026
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Mike,
Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Local storage is available on a microSD card with the VMB5000 SmartHub and on a USB device with the VMB4540, VMB4500, and VMB4000 base station/SmartHub models. All Arlo Essential Video Doorbells can record locally only when synced to one of the above-mentioned base stations or SmartHubs, as they do not have a built-in local storage option.
Please note that Direct Storage Access, which allows you to view locally saved recordings through the Arlo Secure app, is available only with the VMB5000 and VMB4540 SmartHubs.
If your local storage is not working, please refer to this support article for helpful troubleshooting steps:
https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support/faq/000062727/why-am-i-unable-to-access-my-arlo-recordings-in-local-storage
To make sure local storage has been correctly set up on your base station or SmartHub, please visit:
https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support/faq/1146857/How-do-I-set-up-local-storage-backups-on-a-USB-device-using-my-Arlo-base-station
Here, instead, you can find more information about the Direct Storage Access: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support/faq/000062337/What-is-Direct-Storage-Access-and-how-do-I-use-it
If you need further assistance, we recommend contacting our customer service, as our experts will be happy to look into this further and assist you with troubleshooting your local storage issue. Please visit our support page at https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support
Under the “Contact Us” section, simply sign in to your Arlo account and choose the contact option you prefer.
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
ARLO IS RUBBISH
Had one CCTV installed through VERISURE. Never worked from day 1. They advised hard wiring it to avoid having to climb up a ladder to take it down for charging. After first report of not recording they blamed my WiFi when camera was faulty. Replacement still not working despite now having 1600 mbps speed. Just spoke to a patronising guy at ARLO who advised initially there was no problem as I had restarted camera and it connected. I explained I shouldn’t have to keep restarting when I realise it hasn’t filmed for days! Then said camera shouldn’t be hard wired despite VERISURE saying that it’s best hard wired. In essence ARLO cameras are rubbish - never had this issue with Ring so getting an outdoor Ring cam installed instead. DO NOT SIGN UP WITH ARLO!
June 12, 2026
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Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear customer,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and experience with us. We understand that your experience didn't meet your expectations.
To allow us to review your interactions with our customer support team and help make things right, please respond to the information request we’ve just sent you here on Trustpilot. To help us locate your case, please include your full name, the email address linked to your Arlo account, and, if available, your case number.
Thank you!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Security plus peace of mind all in one.
June 9, 2026
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Hi!
We appreciate you taking the time to share your kind feedback following our invitation. It’s wonderful to hear that your Arlo system is giving you the peace of mind and sense of security you deserve.
Thank you again for choosing Arlo!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Update to my ongoing problems,
Update to my ongoing problems,
Both Door bell and Securety camera contacts with phone when batteries are neading charging out side camera (sencor Works) and lights at night,
Door bell and securety camera does Not work any more eg=does not ring my phone or video images, and after months of Chatbot help Still not working?
Plus now cannot open my Arlo account Arlo says email address is wrong???
Glad i only paid £90.00 for this rubbish,
Please please dont purchase this product as thay is NO BACK UP SERVICE
June 10, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Adrian,
Thank you for coming back to us with additional feedback.
If you’re receiving an “incorrect email” error when trying to log in to your Arlo account, please make sure to type your email address manually in the login form, without copying and pasting it. If you have already tried logging in through the Arlo app, please also try logging in through our web portal at my.arlo.com, or vice versa.
Since you already responded to the information request we sent you regarding your previous review, we were able to locate your case number. We can see that our support team sent you an email requesting additional details so they can further assist you with the issues you’re experiencing. Please check whether you have received this email and reply as instructed. If you cannot find it, please also check your spam or junk folder.
If the email is still not there, please edit your review or send us a DM through one of our official social media channels to let us know, so we can look into this further and assist you:
1. Facebook: facebook.com/ArloUKSmartHome
2. Instagram: instagram.com/arlosmarthomeuk
3. Twitter: twitter.com/ArloEU
Thank you!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Hi Gita,
We appreciate you taking the time to share your nice feedback following our invitation! We're delighted to hear that Arlo is helping you feel safe, especially when you sleep. Feel free to recommend Arlo to family and friends!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Its very nice security system also its…
Its very nice security system also its updating also good
May 31, 2026
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Hi Antonette,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience in response to our invitation! We're glad to know you're enjoying your Arlo system and its updates. Don't hesitate to recommend Arlo to family and friends!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Cameras 3 years old and rubbish
Cameras 3 years old. My Tapo camera, which cost less, picks up more movement than the door camera! Solar Camera on back of house not clear and fuzzy. Told to clamber up myself and reset it. £60pm subscription and told cameras belong to them so if I cancel they take the goods or I can keep them for £10pm with no usage! Wished I'd never gone with them. Last agent was horrible.
June 4, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Jane,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We understand that it hasn’t met your expectations.
Your Arlo Video Doorbell not detecting motion can depend on several factors, such as the motion sensitivity settings, Wi‑Fi signal strength, and even the direction of movement. To adjust the motion sensitivity of your Video Doorbell, please refer to this support article:
https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support/faq/000062895/how-do-i-change-the-motion-sensitivity-on-my-arlo-camera-arlo-secure-4-0
Similarly, poor image quality from your Arlo camera may be caused by a weak Wi‑Fi signal or low upload internet speed. You can check your upload speed here: https://www.speedtest.net
For additional tips on improving video quality, please visit: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support/faq/1179147/How-do-I-get-better-picture-quality-from-my-Arlo-camera
We would like the opportunity to look into this further and assist you. For this reason, we’ve sent you an information request via Trustpilot. When replying, please include your full name, the email address linked to your Arlo account, and any case number you may have.
If you’ve already contacted our customer support, this will help us review your previous interaction and follow up internally. If your Arlo devices were purchased from Verisure instead and you’ve been in touch with Verisure support, this will enable us to escalate your concerns to Verisure team. Thank you!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Hi Sandy,
Thank you very much for sharing your positive experience following our invitation! It's great to read you found the installation of your Arlo system easy and are enjoying the great picture quality. Feel free to recommend Arlo to your loved ones!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Can’t get the cameras connected to the…
Can’t get the cameras connected to the base station. It would appear despite checking with Arlo first that the newer cameras won’t connect and the solution is to sign up to subscriptions making their base station pointless. Such as shame as the older cameras work well and I just wanted to add 2 more to it
June 6, 2026
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Julie,
We appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
First, we recommend checking whether the Arlo camera model you’re trying to connect is compatible with your base station. You can find this information in the following support article: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support/faq/000062284/What-is-the-difference-between-each-Arlo-SmartHub-and-base-station
For example, our new Arlo Pro 6th Generation cameras are only compatible with VMB5000 and VMB4540 SmartHub models. Alternatively, these cameras can be connected directly to a 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Wi‑Fi network. You can read more about the Arlo Pro 6th Generation model here: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support/faq/000063576/arlo-pro-security-camera-2k-6th-gen-faq
If the camera you’re trying to sync with your base station is compatible, please first ensure that your base station is online (the Internet LED should be green). Also, make sure the camera is placed 1 to 3 meters away during the sync process.
You can find full troubleshooting steps here:
https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support/faq/000039094/My-Arlo-camera-will-not-sync-with-my-SmartHub-or-base-station-how-can-I-troubleshoot-it
Please note that an Arlo Secure subscription is not required to sync a camera with an Arlo SmartHub or base station, as long as the devices are compatible.
If you need further assistance, please contact our customer support team by visiting: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support
Under the “Contact Us” section, simply sign in to your Arlo account. If your cameras are new and still under warranty, you will be shown the phone number for our UK customer service, available Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:30.
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Video doorbell
Good value item, found reduced at Argos, had good reviews,easy installation,and easy to set up for a pensioner of my age.
June 6, 2026
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Hi Steven,
We sincerely apprciate your kind feedback in response to our invitation! We are pleased to hear you found value in your Arlo system and that the installation and setup were easy for you. Thank you again for choosing Arlo!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Hi Nigel,
Thank you very much for sharing your feedback following our invitation! We're glad you found our products great and easy to use and set up.
Don't hesitate to recommend us to your loved ones!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
The Worst Experience Ever
From start to finish my order with Arlo has been ABSOLUTELY shocking.
Firstly, I received cameras that had clearly been used before (the box was torn in more than one place, the cellophane bags inside had been opened and parts were missing).
Secondly, it took two weeks to obtain a returns label via email (this included one phone call and three emails to Customer Services to try to obtain this).
Thirdly, it has now been over 2 weeks since the item was returned back to Arlo and I am STILL waiting for a refund.
Again, I have sent two emails and there is ZERO reply from Customer Service. This is NOT acceptable practice.
UPDATE: As of 8 June 2026, I am STILL waiting for both a refund and a reply from Customer Services. They are now outside their 14 day window for refunds which is illegal hence, I will be left with no choice but to report this company to the relevant bodies and action a chargeback from my bank. Honestly, I am simply disgusted with this company and would urge anyone thinking of making a purchase from them to steer well clear.
UPDATE AS OF 9 JUNE: In response to the reply left today by yourselves on Trustpilot, I would like to let you know that I do not use social media so I am unable to message you this way. I have already provided you with my email address that was used to place the order via your information request sent on Trustpilot. In addition, you also have my order number which is GB 0088690 / case number 00823236 and DPD returns tracking number 1550 1959 352 611. I have sent many emails to the email address provided on your website - orders@... The Live chat on your website just provides me with a bot and there is no phone number to contact you on. Seriously, what further information do you need because my patience has run out?
UPDATE AS OF 13 June: I am still waiting for someone to contact me. You took my money on 27 April, sent me a used item and I've been chasing for a refund ever since. Could you please provide me with a phone number for a manager that I can speak to? This is just not acceptable practice.
April 27, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Justine,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We understand that your order and return process did not meet your expectations.
To help us review your case in more detail and determine why your refund has not yet been received, we’ve sent you an information request via Trustpilot. When responding, please include your full name, the email address associated with your Arlo account, and your most recent case number. This will allow us to look into the situation thoroughly and provide you with the support you deserve.
Thank you!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
EDIT:
Hi Justine, thank you for responding to our info request and for your patience. Unfortunately, we were unable to locate your details in our system. Please send us a DM on one of our social media channels and include your order number so we can assist you further:
1. Facebook: facebook.com/ArloUKSmartHome
2. Instagram: instagram.com/arlosmarthomeuk
3. Twitter: twitter.com/ArloEU
EDIT 2:
Thank you for providing your order number. We were able to locate your case in our system and have asked our D2C team to review your matter and assist you further. You will receive an update from them as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear mremann,
thank you for sharing your experience.
We’re glad to hear that your Arlo camera is meeting your expectations.
Thank you for choosing Arlo.
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
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