Arlo Ultra 2 Security Camera Review: Track Everything From Your iPhone App

A while ago we received a large package from Arlo with several security cameras and a smart doorbell. Of course you already have a lot of choices in the latter area, but when it comes to security cameras, we see that more and more is possible there. And with a handy app on your iPhone or iPad you can keep track of everything. The first package we tested is the new Arlo Ultra 2.

The Arlo Ultra 2 is the premium product from Arlo. It is the sequel to the regular Ultra, but really only has a few minor improvements compared to the original release. You now have the option to connect it to your smarthub via the 5 Ghz network, giving you a faster connection. That’s a nice bonus, but of course not enough to do an upgrade when you have the original camera. Especially because it is not a cheap product.

Arlo Ultra 2 Review

But in this case, the Arlo Ultra 2 is worth it. The main advantage of this product is that it is very user-friendly. You don’t have to mess with wires to power the camera. They work on batteries. All you have to do is place the holder on your wall. Just drill a hole and screw and it’s done. Then you can place the camera in the holder with a powerful magnet and then it is really well secured. And you don’t have to worry that the weather will be a problem, because the camera is simply waterproof and you can activate it without any problems.

The battery itself lasts for a while. I myself have activated the camera mainly at night and have mainly limited the activation area of ​​the camera to the door. So when a car drives by on the street, it shouldn’t start. He often does this in practice, but the battery still lasts a long time. With a full battery you could probably use it for a month or three. And when it’s gone, you take it off the holder for a while and you charge it completely within a few hours and put it back again.

Track everything

If you have a full battery and have everything installed correctly, you can keep track of everything via the app on your iPhone and iPad. This app is super user-friendly and you’ll have everything connected in no time. You can then view the live feed of the camera from the app and see when someone is at the door. When you have activated it and someone comes with a package, you will receive a notification. Just like with a smart doorbell, you then have the option to hear the sound of that person via the camera and also talk back.

The image quality of the Arlo Ultra 2 is of a high level. With a 4K resolution with HDR and a 180-degree view camera, you can see everything. In addition, you can zoom in up to 12 times. So if you ever have the problem that someone breaks in and that person is caught on camera, you can see him or her very well. Even when it happens at night. With the flashlight on the camera, the whole is well lit, but the nightvision is also quite strong. It is really a relief compared to what you sometimes see at Opsporing Verzocht.

The only downside to the Arlo Ultra 2 is that it’s fairly pricey. There are several sets available and they are all a bit on the expensive side. But if you already doubted whether you wanted to get a smart doorbell at home, then you might as well go for this one, because that way you kill two birds with one stone.