This Four-Pack of Arlo Cameras Is Now on Sale for $70.
The Arlo Pro 5S 2K four-camera kit with solar panel is sold on Woot for $229.99, compared to $299.99 for a similar kit on Amazon . This price includes the complete outdoor kit, which includes four weatherproof home security cameras , four rechargeable batteries, mounting hardware, and a solar panel with an eight-foot magnetic cable. All in all, the whole-home kit, including the solar panel, costs less than $60 per camera.
The Pro 5S camera records video in 2K resolution, which is 2560 by 1440 pixels. Simply put, it captures sharper footage than standard 1080p cameras. The camera has a wide 160-degree field of view, so it can capture a driveway or backyard without constantly repositioning, and it allows for up to 12x digital zoom to better read license plates or see faces. At night, it uses both infrared LEDs for black-and-white footage and a motion-activated floodlight for color night vision. Color videos look decent for a battery-powered camera, although daytime footage is still better, according to a PCMag review . It also features two-way audio, an 80-decibel siren, and quick motion alerts sent through the Arlo app.
The camera connects via dual-band Wi-Fi and works with Alexa, Google Assistant, SmartThings, and IFTTT. It does not support Apple HomeKit. A separate Arlo Smart Hub is required for local storage. Otherwise, you’ll need an Arlo Secure subscription, which starts at $9.99 per month for a single camera (or $19.99 per month for unlimited cameras), to access cloud-based recordings and advanced detection of people, pets, vehicles, and packages. Without a subscription or hub, you’re limited to live viewing and basic alerts. Battery life can last up to eight months in low-power mode (or longer with the included solar panel), but this mode records still images rather than full videos.