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Arlo has announced the new Arlo Pro 4 security camera featuring 2K video, as well as new smaller kits of their popular HomeKit-compatible Ultra 2 security camera system.
Arlo's new Pro 4 Wire-Free Spotlight Camera is designed to give home and business owners an affordable option when securing their property.
It features 2K video with HDR, a 160-degree wide viewing angle, an integrated spotlight, smart siren, and color night vision. Two-way audio allows owners to listen and speak to visitors, and the weather-resistant body enables it to be placed both indoors and outdoors.
The rechargeable battery can last for up to six months on one charge, and the camera is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT. Additionally, users can add an optional Arlo SmartHub or Base Station, enabling local storage recording, cross-triggering other cameras in the ecosystem, and boosting camera range.
If you're interested in picking up an Arlo Pro 4, you can head to Arlo's site, where you can buy one, two, or three camera kits starting at $199.99.
In addition to the Pro 4, Arlo's Ultra 2 Wire-Free Spotlight Camera System is now widely available to preorder after launching at Costco earlier this year.
The Ultra 2 Wire-Free Spotlight Camera System boasts 4K video with HDR, auto zoom and tracking, a 180-degree viewing angle, and premium two-way audio. Additionally, an integrated spotlight and smart siren help to offer peace of mind by scaring away would-be intruders. The Arlo Ultra 2 is weather-resistant, features a rechargeable battery, and is HomeKit compatible.
If you'd like to pick up an Ultra 2 Wire-Free Spotlight Camera system, you can preorder one- and two-camera kits from Arlo, starting at $299.99, with an expected ship date of October 18. Ultra 2 four-camera kits are currently available from Amazon for $849.00.
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Does the Pro 4 become HomeKit compatible when you use a hub that is already connected?
Unfortunately no, it will still need an update to the hub to bring HK support to the new Pro 4 models.
I'm always on the lookout for new cameras and new camera reviews, so thanks for this review, but unless the features are truly compelling I will stick with cameras that support HomeKit Secure Video. Minor upgrades like increased viewing angle, increased resolution, etc., are of no interest to me because my primary requirement is security. One feature that might be compelling to me is a HomeKit camera that can fit through the peephole of my door. Another feature that I might like is a HomeKit camera that is easy to conceal. Another feature might be a HomeKit camera that is a dashcam (I wonder why Apple's CarPlay doesn't support cameras. That would be a huge market.)
Ooof! I've always try to buy Apple products. (It's one of the reasons I don't own a DSLR.)
I always bought Apples wifi products b/c although many competitors are cheaper they just seem to suck!
It's the reason I don't own a Nest, Neo, and whatever the latest Amazon hardware is.