Arlo makes some of the best smart home products on the market. From rugged video doorbells to top-of-the-line security cameras, Arlo is sure to meet your needs. Products in the line tend to be a bit pricey and—like most other smart home cameras—lock many features behind a monthly subscription called Arlo Secure.
Want to learn more about Arlo Secure before signing up? Or maybe you’re wondering if you even need one, because your Arlo devices will work perfectly fine without becoming a member. Anyway, here’s a closer look at Arlo Secure and whether it’s worth signing up for.
What is Arlo Secure?
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Arlo Secure is a premium, monthly subscription plan that gives you extra features for your Arlo devices. Offered in three different tiers, you can choose which one is best for your home based on the number of Arlo cameras you own and the type of functionality you’re looking for from your security system.
The cheapest option is the standard Arlo Secure plan, which costs $5 per month for one camera or $13 per month for unlimited cameras. It offers up to 4K resolution video recording, 30 days of video history stored in the cloud, smart notifications, animated previews, AI video object detection, audio alarm detection, smart activity zones and several other benefits.
Upgrade to the Arlo Secure Plus plan and you’ll spend $18 per month for unlimited cameras. However, it does come with 24/7 emergency response, making it a great option for households that want extra security.
The most expensive plan is Safe & Secure Pro, which costs $25 per month for unlimited cameras. In addition to all the features found on the other two plans, you’ll also get a bunch of extra safety features like Arlo Walk With Me, which lets you hold and release a button to send emergency personnel right to your GPS coordinates. It also has a host of advanced features such as collision detection and response, automatic alerts to emergency contacts, and professional 24/7 monitoring with select products.
Do you need to sign up for Arlo Secure?
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Most homeowners will find the standard Arlo Secure plan to be a worthwhile investment. Without a plan, you won’t be able to store your video history in the cloud and will only receive the most basic notifications. And if you’re spending hundreds of dollars on a video doorbell or security camera, you’ll want to get every mileage out of them — which means Arlo Secure is anything but essential.
Of course, if you don’t mind the lack of convenience factor and want to keep your budget in check, your devices will work perfectly fine without Arlo Secure. But to see the full benefits of your camera, you’ll need at least the basic Arlo Secure plan.
How does it compare to the competition?
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One of the biggest competitors for Arlo is Ring. And just like Arlo, Ring offers a monthly subscription plan called Ring Protect. Ring Protect Basic membership costs just $4 per month for one camera, making it a bit cheaper than the standard Arlo Secure plan. Its most expensive plan, Ring Protect Pro, is also cheaper than Arlo’s most premium service, at $20 a month.
Ringo’s plans offer similar services to Arlo, but their lower price makes them a bit more attractive. Arlo recently raised its monthly pricing to $5 per month, making it a slightly more expensive service compared to Ringo. Before the switch, the basic Arlo plan cost less than Ring’s and was an easy recommendation.
The Arlo Safe & Secure plan is a little more robust than the Ring Pro (thanks to features like Walk With Me), but it’s hard to say whether the $5 more per month is worth it. If you’re going to use all of its security features, it’s worth picking up, but otherwise, the cheaper Ring Pro is probably the wiser choice.
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