Developed and produced by Arlo Technologies, Inc., formed in 2018, Arlo is a brand for smart home security systems under NETGEAR, a company providing networking solutions for both home and business usage. In August 2018 Arlo was split out from NETGEAR as a separate business under which NETGEAR maintains managerial control and ownership.

Wireless home security cameras, such as Arlo cameras capture brief footage whenever they detect motion or sound. Rechargeable batteries are used by some of them so they may be put anywhere without needing to be connected to a power outlet. Working over a home Wi-Fi connection, Arlo cameras are wireless and provide real-time viewing and alerts via a smartphone. HD resolution, night vision, motion and sound detection with the option of creating particular zones, and live streaming define Arlo camera's most features.

History of Arlo

Originally introduced in 2014 as a component of the Nighthawk networking products from NETGEAR, Arlo cameras were Designed by Nest Labs and debuted in September 2013, the first Arlo camera was the Arlo Wire-Free HD Security Camera system. It depended on a base station for local recording of movies or cloud forwarding of individual clips and enabled 720p video capture. Arlo Pro and Arlo Pro 2 launched other camera types with 1080p resolution and additional capabilities in the next years.

Under the moniker Arlo Technologies, fully focused on smart home security, NETGEAR chose to split Arlo in 2018 into a distinct publicly listed business. Arlo came out with cameras with strong WiFi connection and extended battery life by using NETGEAR networking and hardware expertise. Arlo might be quicker to develop new smart home security software and cloud services that would differentiate it from the competition, however, as a separate firm. NETGEAR still owns more than half of Arlo's share in the spinoff and actively helps with manufacturing and product development.

Arlo Products and Technology

Arlo has progressed even after becoming a separate entity and expanding its range of wire-free security camera systems suitable for home and office use. Most systems entail one or multiple wireless cameras that are accompanied by a control hub or base station for connectivity, management, and storage solutions. 

Arlo Pro 3: The latest Arlo camera system that offers 2K video resolution and additional features such as color night vision, built-in spotlight and siren, and many more.

Arlo Ultra: Some of the features are supported for 4K resolution and auto zoom & auto-tracking of motion so that more details can be captured.

Arlo Pro 4: It has almost all the features in Arlo Pro 3 with options for spotlights and local storage within the cameras.

Arlo Essential: A more economical line featuring 1080p HD video and fundamental smart features and connectivity.

Arlo also produces video doorbell cameras, floodlight cameras, and cameras for outdoor and car use. Solar panels, mounts, and external storage also provide more flexibility and can be integrated into your home.

When it comes to technology inside Arlo cameras

Wireless connectivity: Arlo cameras use 2. 4GHz WiFi for live streaming and can be accessed remotely wirelessly.

Cloud services: For instance, video clips can be stored in the cloud where they can be easily accessed at any given time. Arlo Smart plans are mandatory to get 30 clip storage and smart alert features based on AI detection.

Rechargeable batteries: Cameras can work for months on a single charge making them fully portable and placing them anywhere in and around the home or business without requiring connection to a power source.

Weather resistance: Cameras and components are designed to accommodate indoor and outdoor installations.

High-resolution sensors: Arlo cameras record clear and sharp videos in both bright and dark environments with up to 4K resolution and night vision using infrared or color illumination based on the model.

Microphones and speakers: Clear two-way audio communication, customized alert messages to the intruder, and accurate sound detection and recognition.

Smart motion detection: Employing PIR sensors and AI computer vision systems for better detection of people, vehicles, and animals but excluding other unnecessary movements. More specifically, activity zones enable even more fine-tuning of the monitoring regions for each camera.

Mobile app: Control the Best Security Cameras through your iOS or Android tablet or smartphone; watch live streaming or clips from the event recorded by Arlo cameras. Alerts can be received instantly when activity is detected, to act if the situation requires it.

Compatibility: Arlo systems also integrate with other popular smart home ecosystems such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, IFTTT, and SmartThings for voice commands and triggering of automation based on activity from your Arlo cameras.

Still, Arlo Technologies has not spared efforts to enhance security, connectivity, and retention to enhance the reliability of its wireless cameras and the ease of their installation at home. Their cameras now incorporate the newest WiFi 6 to provide faster and more reliable wireless connectivity. Machine learning algorithms also enable the cameras to recognize even more motion and eliminate false alarms before reaching users. Flexible local storage options give an additional backup in case of any internet interruptions.

With these and other innovations coupled with stylish product designs that are easily discreet in home and office settings, Arlo has become a leading premium brand of wire-free security camera systems for consumers and businesses. Their remote monitoring as well as their compatibility with smart homes makes them a very central platform in any connected property.

Founded as an independent public company, Arlo Technologies continues to adapt to the current needs of the smart home security industry. Thanks to the constant backing of founder NETGEAR in terms of research and production, Arlo can be viewed as a nimble Internet of Things company ready to challenge both security industry giants and newcomers alike. The brand embodies what NETGEAR originally aimed for in safe, genuinely cordless surveillance with the additional freedom of cloud accessibility to guarantee property owners the freedom to sit back and relax through their smartphones.

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