There’s also Geofencing built in, using your phone’s location (or those of multiple household members) to turn on your cameras when you go out. As well as telling your camera when you’d like it to record, with timers or geolocation, you can also tailor the alerts you receive.

Connectivity Requirements: High Speed internet connection min 1Mbps upstream recommended and an available port on your router. Some of their top products include the Arlo Security Light, the LTE powered Arlo Go, the Arlo Baby, and Arlo Q cams. It comprises of one or more wireless battery-powered cameras that talk via a dedicated Wi-Fi link to a hub.Already have a SmartHub or Base Station: The Arlo Pro 2 needs a SmartHub or Base Station to function properly. Microphone and speakers are on the bottom of the camera on a slightly elevated incline, so they aren't blocked by whatever horizontal surface on which the camera sits. The latter is particularly powerful, as you can have your cameras turn on when you’re out, but when you’re at home, cameras operate at the times you want them – say, turning on cameras at night for extra protection. You couldn’t say the same for Nest, which feels more reliant on its subscription service for all its good bits.

Motion/ activity zones allow you to designate important parts of the area you’re recording, like a window or a baby’s crib.It’s not quite as smart as something like the Nest Cam IQ Indoor, but it’s a bit cheaper too, particularly when you consider the cost of their accompanying subscription services. And if you pay for Arlo Smart, you can specify if you only want to receive person alerts rather than alerts every time any motion is detected.