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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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 from EE where I purchased them from. Ended up having the missing items 3d printed as this was the most simplest way of rectifying the problem.

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
I absolutely love the arlo products! We have the doorbell and camera and they are great and it makes me feel so good when I'm not at home! I also love that it detects animals! I have now found out that we have a hedgehog on our drive to every night :)

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
This review is mainly about Arlo's Customer 'Support' - which is mainly non-existant.
I recenly bought an Essential Security Camera (model VMC3080) together with the right compatible Arlo Solar Charging Panel (model VMA7800). No matter what I did, the Solar Panel would NOT link up with the camera and work. I sent it back for a refund, and Arlo refunded me for it AND the camera (which I had kept as it worked just fine). Arlo then refunded me for the whole order - Solar Panel AND Camera. I then told them through a long a tedious "Chat", and eventually got a request for ME to send the money for the camera back to them - they had NOT supplied proper Bank details for me to do so. 2 emails later, I got the details and sent the money back to them. I requested an email address to send a complaint in - and was told that this did not exist. Basically, they have NO complaints procedures - you get fobbed off with "Support" or "contact the customer Forum if you've technical problems" etc etc.
In the meantime, I bought another Solar Panel and yes, you guessed it, this doesn't work either.
So I am stuck with another duff product, and no way of complaining. To finish, I will NEVER buy another Arlo product and I suggest if you are looking for security cameras, do NOT buy Arlo. Get a product with proper customer support and somewhere to complain to when things go wrong, and you can't get any help. Arlo (and VERISURE as well - they weren't any better) - you have been unhelpful and appalling.
EDIT 28/4:
The email I gave was my email: the email linked to the cameras is my joint email which I am not prepared to advise openly here. If you email me to my email, I can then send you the email address linked to the camera (I do not use Social Media).

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
My daughter gave me her old doorbell when she upgraded hers. I love it, It’s nice to check my car is still there when I’m in Australia visiting my son.

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
I’ve been an Arlo customer for four years and I’m still very satisfied. The cameras offer excellent image quality and an unbeatable value for money. The Arlo Secure subscription is a real bonus, especially with the smart notifications now enhanced by AI.

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
No pressure sales, polite, manner able, clear in questions asked, and fast after sales questions and visits, clean installation, and respectful of needs and home. Mahood you were a credit to your company.

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
I love Arlo! By far the best home security device/app for checking on your belonging/pets from your phone. And clearly so much better built than cheaper competitors. Would recommend!!!!

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Using since Jan and very happy! The wired floodlight is amazing I also use it as a light for my garden.

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Der er nu kommet en ny version af appen, men uden nogen form for manual eller dokumentation. Det betyder, at kunderne selv skal finde ud af, hvordan den fungerer. Derudover ser det ud til, at hvis man opretter nye steder på samme konto, skal man betale ekstra. Jeg har ellers en konto med ubegrænset antal, men den kan nu ikke længere bruges.
A new version of the app has now been released, but without any kind of manual or documentation. This means that customers have to figure out for themselves how it works. In addition, it seems that if you create new locations on the same account, you have to pay extra. I have an account with an unlimited number, but it can no longer be used.

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Instructions for linking doorbell to chime really poor - doesn’t work, ‘troubleshooting’ is just an endless loop of trying the same thing over and over. Then you call the helpline and they check the same things and also don’t know how to help. So you’re left with a useless, silent doorbell

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
I am currently trapped in a support chat loop that can only be described as a total system failure. I have an Arlo Essential XL camera (rated for 1 year of battery) that is losing 3% charge per day—mathematically dying in 33 days.
Despite providing undeniable proof, including a swap test that confirmed the fault follows the hardware, the support experience has been an absolute circus:
Incompetence: The agent repeatedly quoted the wrong product specs (3-6 months) and tried to "upsell" me a solar panel to fix a clearly defective battery.
The "Leaks": The agent has accidentally sent me their internal AI-generated case summaries TWICE. In these notes, the agent literally wrote that "activity isn't the cause" and "the hardware is underperforming"—yet they still refuse to process the RMA.
The Script Bot: After admitting the hardware is at fault in their own notes, they then copy-pasted an internal manual telling me to "get the customer to walk in front of the device." He then proceeded to end the chat

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
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 magicOS 162 mb. I only have a door bell camera and a small camera at the back, although I do appreciate him giving me 50 percent off the price.

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Long-Term User — Software Has Become Unusable
I have been using Arlo Technologies cameras for many years. At one stage, I had around 30 cameras installed across my setup, so I’m not a casual or inexperienced user. However, I have since reduced that number to less than half.
One of the reasons for cutting back was the introduction of subscription fees for features that were originally free when I purchased the cameras. Yes, I’m aware this is probably covered somewhere in the small print, and companies reserve the right to change terms — but that doesn’t make it feel any less like a bait-and-switch.
That said, this is not the main reason for this review.
The real issue is the software.
Over the years, the software has been updated multiple times, and in my experience, it has become progressively worse with each iteration. The most recent update in April 2026 has made it virtually unusable for my setup.
I appreciate that my configuration may be more complex than the average user’s. However, the fundamental problem is simple: I used to be able to view all my cameras easily in one place. Now, it requires constant jumping between different screens and sections, making what was once straightforward now frustrating and inefficient.
Good software should make things simpler, not more complicated.
I find it astonishing that changes of this magnitude are released without proper real-world user testing. It feels like the software is being designed and approved by engineers who may be technically capable, but who are not considering how ordinary users — even experienced ones — actually interact with the system day-to-day.
For a product that depends so heavily on usability, this is a serious failure.
I am fully aware that there are competitors offering similar hardware at comparable upfront costs, but without ongoing subscription fees and with more user-friendly software. Given the current direction, I will be moving away from Arlo as my existing cameras reach the end of their useful life — and, frankly, the latest update may accelerate that decision.
It’s disappointing, because the hardware itself has generally been solid. But in the end, poor software undermines everything

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS COMPANY’S PRODUCTS. Since installing these “security cameras”, the app was accessed by an unknown device - by a burglar or stranger living in my block of flats. After moving into this property, I noticed things missing - and stolen through the night while I’ve been sleeping. I bought these camera cameras being assured that this would solve the problem, the customer service team is pathetic - they don’t even record the videos or save the recordings (so if you’re burgled or need any evidence you won’t be able to get any, as apparently the videos show up as numbers and not video as I was told by a customer service agent. I spent three hours on the phone, with children in my apartment - I had a window broken into, and items stolen through the night. These cameras were hacked, within three days are install. I received an email that said that an iOS device running a different iOS to mine - had logged into the account. Arlo could do absolutely nothing about this, they couldn’t tell me any detail details of the device that logged in - and they couldn’t even block the device from using the app. This was with the investigations team for over three weeks and I’ve had absolutely zero response. I am now looking at more reputable, reliable, and companies more worthy of your money and my money for a sense of security in your home. Possibly Ring camera, or Verisure. THIS COMPANY IS A FRAUD - do not purchase their products. I guarantee you you will end up returning them and you will be unsatisfied with their performance. Pathetic lies in their marketing.

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Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
I am a paying Arlo Secure subscriber, but Arlos behavior is disgraceful. Last night, they pushed a forced software update that remotely disabled core functionality on my perfectly fine Arlo Q camera. By excluding high-quality hardware from the new Routines system, Arlo is intentionally creating e-waste to force upgrades. To make matters worse, they have effectively shut down all support channels. Live Chat and Phone lines both claim to be closed during stated business hours. The Support Bot is a useless loop that disconnects you automatically. Even their official support email is set to Private, meaning it bounces back emails from customers claiming we are not allowed senders. Disabling functional hardware and then hiding behind broken support systems is a total breach of trust. If you value sustainability and customer service, stay far away from Arlo.
UPDATE 17/04/2026
@Arlo Security | United Kingdom: Thank you for the reply, but I will not be providing personal account details. This is not an isolated 'account issue' that needs escalation—it is a documented software limitation in your new UI.
You claim that Arlo Q is fully compatible with the new Routines feature. This is factually incorrect. In the new app interface, under the Routines section, it specifically states: 'Some devices will not be able to participate in custom modes.' The Arlo Q is one of these devices; it has vanished from the scheduling menus entirely.
Instead of asking for my personal data, you should address why your official support response contradicts the actual error messages displayed inside your own app. I am not looking for 'assistance'; I am reporting a systemic failure and the forced obsolescence of functional hardware.
UPDATE 18/04/2026: Thank you for the update and for providing additional details. Arlo has now officially confirmed that the Arlo Q is indeed not compatible with Custom Modes in the new UI.
While you claim the three standard modes are 'customizable', this is a significant downgrade. Users can no longer automate a complex schedule, effectively stripping a perfectly functional device of its core utility. This is a textbook example of software-driven forced obsolescence, showing a total disregard for sustainability by creating unnecessary e-waste.
To make matters worse, the new UI constantly spams my phone with push notifications every time a mode changes, with no way to disable these without silencing critical security alerts.
Adding to the frustration is the abysmal support experience. After waiting an extra hour just for the chat to open, I spent over two hours in a fruitless conversation with an agent who was unaware of the very limitations confirmed here. To be forced into a hardware replacement due to poor software migration—and then wasting three hours on incompetent support—is unacceptable. My 1-star rating remains firmly in place.

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
I would strongly advise others to avoid this company.
They make it extremely difficult to cancel a subscription, and there appears to be no accessible customer service support to resolve issues. Attempts to get assistance are frustrating and unproductive.
Overall, this has been a complete waste of time and a very disappointing experience. The lack of transparency and support is unacceptable.
I would not recommend this company.

Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
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