Arlo Q Plus Smart Home 1080p Full HD Home Security Camera
Arlo Q Plus Smart Home 1080p Full HD Home Security Camera CCTV, Night Vision and Full 2-Way Audio, PoE and SD Card Slot for Local Recording, Works with Amazon Alexa, White, VMC3040S
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| Is it wire-free? | 📶 Yes | 📶 Yes | 📶 Yes | 📶 Yes | 🔌No | 🔌No |
| Is it HD video? | 720p HD | 720p HD | 720p HD | 720p HD | 1080p HD | 1080p HD |
| How much storage do I get? | Keep recordings from last 7 days for free + upgrade options | Keep recordings from last 7 days for free + upgrade options | Keep recordings from last 7 days for free + upgrade options | Keep recordings from last 7 days for free + upgrade options | Keep recordings from last 7 days for free + upgrade options | Keep recordings from last 7 days for free + upgrade options |
| Is it weatherproof? | ☔Yes | ☔Yes | ☔Yes | ☔Yes | No | No |
| Where can I use it? | Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor | Indoor |
| What alerts do I get? | Motion | Motion | Motion | Motion | Motion and Sound | Motion and Sound |
| Does it support audio? | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Is there night vision? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Is the Arlo app free? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Does it have local storage? | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Weight: | 160 g |
| Size: | Powered |
| Dimensions: | 7.11 x 11.43 x 6.99 cm; 160 Grams |
| Model: | VMC3040S-100EUS |
| Part: | VMC3040S-100EUS |
| Colour: | White |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Arlo |
| Dimensions: | 7.11 x 11.43 x 6.99 cm; 160 Grams |
| Quantity: | 1 |
| Size: | Powered |
I bought this security camera to watch small birds on my bird feeding station – especially when curtains are drawn, it is dark outside and I want to watch them or I am away watching them on my mobile my small bird feeding station is installed outside my living room windows – it monitors their movements – the camera is fitted indoors on the window sill. Superb value and highly recommended.
Great picture quality and very reliable connection The only disadvantage is that it will not interface with a hub at all. It can’t connect through the hub and that is okay, but it cannot communicate with it at all (for example, setting alarms). This would be a handy feature.
I have two of them for my house security and the quality is great, the installation is easy, they work with the wifi without a problem, the app is straight forward and the night vision as well is clear.
I’ve had a couple of camera of a different brand before but this is way too bette
Have just purchased and set up 2 Arlo Qs. Easy to use and video looks good. Not sure whether they reset everything after a power cut, time will tell. Work fine with my PC and pad but having problems with my phone, which is on Android 4.4. Will see what happens when I update the phone. Very pleased so far.
Really happy with this product. I use it to help monitor my disabled son particularly at night so the night vision facility is vital. The downsides are it was a bit pricey and searching for a wi fi connection was very tricky. You have to accurately type the link you are seeking to connect with as opposed to being presented with a list and picking the one you want. This means I had to use my mobile phone to get the list up to be able to type it verbatim. Arlo need to sort this.
A second addition to my existing Arlo Q so I was able to whiz through the set up. First timers might find it a little complex but that’s because of the security layers in there. I have both cameras set up on a 5G WiFi and occasionally one or other would loose connection. If that happens you need to look at a WiFi network map and change channels on your router. If that’s too much of a hassle, change the resolution to 720P
The only downside, and it’s a big one, is the Geofencing feature: IT DOESN’T WORK! I’ve done all of the upgrades and I still can’t rely on both devices switching on or off according to proximity to my house. I’ve just given up on that feature completely and reverted to the scheduling tool.
The arlo Q powered is a good quality camera and has good motion detection. The setup is easy and suitable for the most computer-phobic person to achieve. This camera is suitable for the home market. My only gripe is with the fees you have to pay arlo for how long they atorw your footage and the cost for continuous video recording. The product itself is very good. The service is heading in the right direction but can be a little frustrating at times as there may be a time lapse between sequential rexordings. 2 minutes for record time is too short from initial trigger. Up to 5 minutes based on continuous movement/trigger.
After a lot of research , I chose the Arlo Q Plus. I was looking fora mid market camera with a high picture quality and sound included that worked with Android and iOS devices. I didn’t want to pay a subscription for storing the recorded content but wanted a product that would offer options. Arlo ticks all the boxes and more. For the price it offers a fantastic working app for smart devices , repeat 7 day iCloud storage, download the videos you need. Micro SD card port as an additional option. Optional activated Sound and Picture – Sound pick up is amazing, HD is great and bespoke features for your requirements. Great Night Vision. The icing one the cake was Motion Detected Alerts to my iWatch. Wifi or plug into Hub, Possible Cons: No Battery, plug into the mains or via POE. I am still testing it out but so far really impressed.
-Setup: Arlo Q Plus lives up to its 10 minute setup promise.
-Design: it’s not the smallest or the prettiest camera, but it’s well built and looks OK
-Video quality: I previously used a good quality FHD webcam and PC software as CCTV, I would say Arlo Q Plus at Full HD looks like an upscaled 720p picture from my webcam. Perfectly usable with enough detail, but can’t compare in clarity to a smartphone video recording at the same resolution. At almost 200 I would expect a bit more.
-Sound: I don’t care about this feature, it works and the quality is acceptable.
-Connectivity: while the ability to connect via PoE is great, the included USB 3 to LAN adaptor is really chunky and the wire is too short. Why not integrate the LAN socket in the camera itself, or at least supply a longer cable, so the converter can be hidden away. Wi-Fi is reliable, as so it PoE LAN.
-Mobile app: is functional and easy to use, a tick here. This device can also be managed from a website anywhere in the world, which is a good feature. Recordings are downloadable in full quality from the cloud if needed, or can be copied from the memory card.
Overall, a good security camera with free cloud storage (rolling 7 days of storage for free). Micro SD card offers a longer history and can be set to overwrite old videos when full. Perhaps, a sleeker design and better picture can be expected at this price point.
The app is very useful including the scheduling feature which helps reduces false alarms.
Response is pretty good, generally when I know I will trigger it, within 20 seconds I get the notification on the phone, but sometimes it takes a little longer.
It’s sensitive to sound which is good, even an occasional pop which comes from a fridge 15ft away triggers it.
There are times however that I would expect it to trigger and doesn’t. Also it can take a few minutes from the point of the notification to the point the video is available to review.
The other minor frustration is that it can take up to a few minutes to connect to the device, this is more annoying when you get an alert and want to quickly view the live cam.
If Arlo can improve the end-2-end responsiveness and occasional trigger miss this would be a 5 star device for me.
Overall I am happy with the device, planning to add another but only when it’s on offer again as I don’t think I would pay the full asking price until these issues are ironed out.
This is a review for the wired arlo q 1080p camera. Many of the reviews here seem to be for other arlo systems. Basically, I’m very happy so far. The main criticism that I read in many places was about the lag in video recording. However, whilst there is a live lag of 3-4 seconds, crucially, the video recording starts before the trigger. Of course, this is an obvious software solution (the camera must buffer the necessary few seconds) but it’s very good that it’s now implemented, solving the only real complaint.
Otherwise it all works very well, as advertised. Set it up in the time it took to eat my pizza. Would have been quicker except I had to hard reset the camera once. Software is easy to use, with functional free week long storage. Nice touches, like fingerprint unlock on an iPhone. Video quality is excellent. Sound recording reasonable, speaker adequate. Night vision works well, though the motion sensitivity is a bit lower (not a big surprise if you think about it). Easy to adjust the detection mode, switch off status lights, etc remotely. I liked it so much, I’ve ordered another.
I LOVE these cameras as they do everything that i need them to.I purchased one as a deterrent and to also monitor the drive from the living room window and was so impressed i bought two more. They’re actually really good quality cameras.For external monitoring through a window go for the black coloured device to minimise the units reflection in the glass. The white works well but the black is probably better.The limited free cloud based recording is also perfect as i have no intention of paying ongoing costs. All in all, a cracking piece of kit and it does everything that i want it to.The remote app means that i can watch my teenage kids whilst i am working which is a bit creepy but fun too! :)I am very happy. I have three units and may get more.If you are looking for quality ip cctv style cameras at a decent price, choose these as they are simply perfect…Cossy
Update 30/9/2018:
Arlo provided a software update to address the issues that were highlighted in my previous review. I have now been running the camera for about two months and none of the freeze-frame issues have re-appeared. I’m therefore upgrading this camera to 4 out of 5 stars.
Please see old review below:
I’ve used this camera for a few months now and at first everything seemed to be working as it should, but in the last couple of weeks the camera has stopped recording video half way through detected motion events. It seems that other people on Arlo’s forums have also experienced the same problem and it has apparently been ongoing problem for many months now.
For a complete peace-of-mind security product I would avoid this camera at all cost.
For a toy that occasionally works, you would probably be better off buying a cheap 10 camera.
I will update this review if Netgear ever fixes their buggy software.
Software, this alone is enough of a reason to go Arlo over cheap IP cam, it’s a security camera and if it does not do it’s job.. you wont feel secure! Arlo app is polished and full of features.
Wide angle lens, essential in giving whole room coverage for indoor use and even when digitally cropped to match the narrow field of view offered by the IP camera the Arlo still produces a sharper image.
Low light performance both in standard view and IR is superior.IR illumination range is much greater, could even add actually usable.
Conclusion, the Arlo Q is an affordable security camera that is flexable in use, dependable performance and most importantly gives you peace of mind.
Installation was a bit of a chore – getting the unit to recognise the QR-code from my mobile phone was an issue – I epected it to be recognised within a few seconds, but it took more like a minute. It timed out twice. It is not a good system, but EVENTUALLY it worked , but frustrating. That’s why it’s 4* and not 5*.
I found the sound and video notifications fine, and the app is pretty good.
All in alll , except for the initial seting up process , I think it’s worth considering if you are looking for an indoor security camera.
I think that it’s good value for money – I don’t regret buying it.
Setup is straightforward with the app
My camera is on upside down and I was able to rotate the picture with the app very easily
This has a clear picture and 2 way sound albeit with a small delay
7 day free cloud storage with a strong brand is a relief after Y-Cam Home monitor abruptly ended this feature
This camera is nice and compact
Easy to mount under a shelf
This camera does work independently and does not require the Arlo hub
Points to note
Although wired for power there is no wired ethernet available on the non-POE model so you are restricted to wifi connectivity only
There are no backup power or recording options. It is a plug and cloud recording only.
The video (well audio) continues playing even though I exit the app. This is on iOS and I’m hoping will be fixed soon
Finally, I always connect my cameras to a wi-fi plug and with the magic of IFTTT the camera will not be running whilst we are at home. I have had no issues with the camera being regularly turned off and on when we are out.
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The setup of the product was very quick and didn’t involve much configuration at all over ethernet or wifi. The quality of the product is good and the app is easy to use as well. My only gripe is that I can’t get geo-fencing to work. I’ve tried a few times in the app to get it working but each time I check the app when i’m not home if it’s armed, it’s set to disarmed. I’ve set it to use a schedule for now which is not ideal.
We switched to Arlo after Canary changing their terms of service and holding their customers to ransom for any functionality beyond a webcam.
This is most definitely the better product, Video quality is great, sound quality is excellent and most importantly the service reliability is without problem. After experiencing repeated outages and inabilities to connect with rival products Arlo has put our mind at ease.
Currently we use this product as a security camera when we are out and a baby monitor at night with the product experiencing no issues performing either.
The ability to run off of usb power in conjunction with the magnetic base makes it portable around the home with ease.
The online service and app offer a wealth of options and features which are easy to use and very functional, geofencing has been considerably more reliable than i expected given experiences had with rival products.
The quality and features of this product at this price point make it a great buy, we only wish we got Arlo in the first place.
Pros:
* The app offers many options and configurations.
* The camera is nice and small with a positionable head and activity light you can disable (I don’t need another glowing light on a piece of teach).
* Geofencing works great
* Image quality is perfectly fine at 1080p and live streams is smooth
* Image quality in low light is exceptional!
* Pretty much everything on the spec list is a pro 🙂
Cons:
* App and configuration is a bit unintuitive, you’ll probably end up searching Google.
[Update] I originally said you can’t alter the activation sensitivity. It turns out you can but it’s not immediately obvious in the app.
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Sorry too busy bad mouthing Y-cam to mention installation was laughably easy and quick. Am a little confused still about the 1gb storage capacity notice on the box. Does it stop recording when you get to 1gb or just overwrite old footage? No one has definitively answered this question so I can’t be certain.
The Arlo Q generally works well. The picture and sound quality are excellent. There are a couple of issues though. Firstly it occasionally suffers from false triggers due to an electronic sounding click that appears to be internal to the camera. I’ve searched for these symptoms on the net and others users reported same problem. The second issue is that when you use the Arlo app you have to arm each Arlo Q camera individually. This is irritating as I use it with standard Arlo cameras and they are all be armed in one go by arming the base station. This is obviously a feature of the Arlo Q being a stand-alone unit, but a way to group them together for arming in the app would be a welcome enhancement.
The main reason for getting this camera is for the 7 days’ retention included with the camera. Which from what I have seen is the most generous of all the cloud stored CCTV cameras on the market today. On my fibre broadband it only takes maybe half to a minute for the video clip to be loaded to their server and ready to view on the mobile app.
I am very impressed by the nigh time infrared mode, which makes my living room clearly visible in the videos.
Included in the box is a USB power supply that plugs directly into the wall, and a fairly generous length of USB cable which allows more freedom of position the camera than a shorter cable would allow, so another plus on that front.
The app is easy to use and understand, no referring to the manual or help files necessary in my case.
Interestingly, I found out that you can use IFTTT to switch on Hue lights when the camera detects activities, either motion or sound, which is quite a good idea. Unfortunately there’s no way that I can see to then automatically turn the lights off after it’s switch on, say after a set period.
All in all I am very happy with the camera, it’s easy to set up and been reliable in the 4 weeks or so I’ve had it, it’s really been set it up and leave it.
They are impressive and I’ve bought fivein total which I am generally pleased with. However, I’ve had two replaced so far one under Amazons very efficient replacement policy and one under the manufacturers replacement policy which ends up costing you about 20 per return but works ok.
The first return was for a mark on the sensor and the second for the pink image problem which you can search on Google. It seems the infra red night mode involves a mechanical filter which may get stuck. I keep thinking this is a manufacturing problem which will get resolved but I’ve just has a second camera fail for thios same reason so (as its more than a month old) will start the manufacturers replacement process. .
I think these are the best indoor cameras around and I recommend them to friends. Its a pity the pink filter thing seems to be taking so long to sort.
Pros:
Decent video quality
Good range of modes to choose when armed / off
Motion detection is very good and you can choose where it detects motion
Can download recordings
Cons:
Geofencing mode is still in beta and unstable.
Audio / sound quality (both ways) is poor.
Only keeps 7 days of motion detected videos then wipes for free. Can pay for more or for continuous recordings (like normal CCTV) for subscriptio
I bought five of these to monitor two houses: four Arlo Q cameras and one Arlo Q Plus. Five is the maximum you can use on one account without paying a subscription fee.
There are three main differences between the Arlo Q and the Plus version:
1. The Plus has an SD card slot. Any clips recorded and uploaded to your account are copied to the SD card as a backup. This is useful, as the uploaded clips expire after 7 days. But of course if your camera is stolen the SD card will be taken too.
2. Both the Arlo Q and the Plus can work wirelessly. The Plus also has the option of being connected directly to your router by ethernet cable. This may be useful if it’s simpler to run cables through your house than to ensure wifi coverage throughout.
3. Both the Arlo Q and the Plus can be powered by a USB cable and mains adaptor (included). The Plus has the option of being powered by the ethernet cable (though many routers don’t natively support this and you may have to buy extra equipment).
The cameras are quick and easy to set up, the picture quality is good and the alerts, which email you a link to immediately view the recording, work well. They are triggered by movement and/or sound. You can also watch and listen live, and speak via the camera (“Hello, burglar”). There is a lag of a few seconds, probably due to the feed going via Arlo’s servers, so these cameras are not really suitable for video conversations. The lag occurs regardless of whether I connect the Arlo Q Plus wirelessly or through ethernet.
Two of the cameras I bought had to be replaced. One had a faulty microphone, the other developed a red tint, apparently caused by the IR night filter getting stuck. This seems to be a common problem with Arlo’s cameras. Google “Arlo red tint” to see the complaints.
Got this for security/peace of mind in an elder’s house and have to say it is an excellent purchase.
Is magnetised so will stick solid to a rad or whatnot and the supplied mount is easy to put up on a wall/ceiling.
It hooked up to the home wifi in no time and and the android and iPhone apps works great.
Only issue I would have is the motion detection – some time it cuts off saved movies when there is still motion in the FoV or it misses motion entirely but for the most part we are delighted with this and I’d certainly consider purchasing more of them.
Oh and it is free to store the last 7 days of saved videos to the cloud which is a great addition.
I bought to keep an eye on our new puppy when we’re away from the house and also to see what his nighttime habits were. The picture quality is acceptable in my view and the angle of the lens means we can see our whole living room. It’s very easy to setup and I’ve invited my whole family to have access so you can have multiple users.
I use it while I am at work to check up on the dog and the realtime video streams just fine over 4G. You can hear the audio quite clearly even though the camera is positioned high up near the ceiling. The power cord is very long, and it’s not a discreet product, so would be visible to intruders. I don’t pay for continuous video which is around 20 a month I believe. However, I do have motion and sound detection setup for the night time. There’s no problem seeing in the dark, and that all works fine. This one has two way audio so I can speak to my dog while he’s at home alone, should be start whining or anything.
I know other cameras like this sometime lose their internet connection, but so far this one has been really reliable. The Arlo Q doesn’t require a receiver it just directly connects to the web via your internet router. However I am thinking of adding more Arlo cameras to the system as this one has been so useful. I’m really not a fan of Netgear products, but this one has been excellent.