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Costco Members: Arlo Pro 2 Security System w/ 3x Wireless 1080p Cameras

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$280

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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: Arlo Pro 2 Security System w/ 3x Wireless 1080p Cameras for $279.99. Shipping is free. Thanks 9hb

Includes:
  • 3x Wire-Free HD cameras with audio
  • 3x Rechargeable batteries
  • Camera power adapter
  • Camera power cable
  • Base station
  • Ethernet cable
  • 3x Wall mounts and screw kits
  • 3x Outdoor mounts and screw kits
  • Quick start guide
  • 3x Window decals

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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: Arlo Pro 2 Security System w/ 3x Wireless 1080p Cameras for $279.99. Shipping is free. Thanks 9hb

Includes:
  • 3x Wire-Free HD cameras with audio
  • 3x Rechargeable batteries
  • Camera power adapter
  • Camera power cable
  • Base station
  • Ethernet cable
  • 3x Wall mounts and screw kits
  • 3x Outdoor mounts and screw kits
  • Quick start guide
  • 3x Window decals

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Written by johnny_miller | Staff
Offer valid through 12/2 while supplies last. -johnny_miller

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FWIW, I bought this camera, not on sale, for surveillance purposes outdoors and indoor. Mind you im on the basic package so I didn't have any features such as 24/7 monitoring, etc. I like the magnetic swivel mounts on these. The resolution is also fantastic, has a good wide angle, and it can pick up pretty good audio.

However, I do not like that there is a delay of video capturing triggered by motion. There is at least a 2 second delay to these to start capturing. If the object in video is moving at a fast speed or turns a corner outside of the viewing angle, chances are that the Arlo will not capture the "moment" of things happening. The Arlo does pick up motion pretty well, so if you have a long hallway or driveway, it'll detect motion and start recording once the target is in your hallway, not entering. For that reason, I'm returning and looking for an installer to install a NVR/PoE system.
Hi CrimsonScent and others

FYI - the ability to capture license plates during the day so that you're able read them depends on how many effective pixels you can get on the license plate. While higher resolution is better for this - remember it is effective pixels on target.

The 4K cameras from Arlo have very wide FOVs, which reduces the "range" - and with compression to reduce cloud storage and bandwidth you get less effective pixels.

For a better idea of how FOV camera resolution affects the theoretical ID distance ( and also license plate reading ability ) see the ID distance chart in
https://slickdeals.net/f/10409612-lorex-dahua-oem-6x-4k-8mp-security-camera-system-w-8-port-poe-ip-nvr-2tb-hdd-kit-at-costco-b-m-ymmv-for-799-99

Also - night time license plate capture is challenging due to the reflective nature of plates - so you will need to custom tune the camera to just capture plates to read. ( see ipcamtalk lpr section for more info on this )
I don't know about range, but main difference is it doesn't have built-in siren and cannot connect Arlo Pro 3 cameras. The small base station is either 3000 or 3500 model. See KB article here: https://kb.arlo.com/000062284/Wha...se-station

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Nov 22, 2019
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PenyaTraitor
Nov 22, 2019
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Quote from mat2000 :
Hi PenyaTraitor

That sucks. That is exactly the sort of issues which inspired me to also get a setup.

Also check out the BF-cyberweek master list from 2018
https://slickdeals.net/f/12200566-security-camera-security-camera-system-black-friday-cyber-week-2018-master-list

ipcamtalk cliff notes ( in the ipcamtalk wiki section ) also is loaded with info.

I'd recommend going with a good IP PoE system for the core part of your setup, and maybe augment with a cloud camera or 2 ...

If looking for better 8MP cameras look for one's which have some of the new 1/1.8" or larger sensors..
Yeah s@#$%t happens - especially in Los Angeles. But again thank you for this crazy amount of helpful info. I am doing my research based on your post and hoping would finish by Black Friday so i can get a good set.!
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Medic311
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Quote from mat2000 :
Hi Medic311,

This is what was posted:

this is why i gave the following recommendation:

Quote from Medic311 :
in the event of a crime, when you go to the police station to file a police report, that would be the time to show them the video. show them the video in your account library, have them take screen shots, have them download the video to their evidence computer for evidence booking, show them the epoch conversion, have it all documented, witnessed, and signed off. when/if it goes to court, all will be admissible
did the other poster following my recommendation?

or did they just show up to court with the video?
Nov 22, 2019
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mat2000
Nov 22, 2019
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Quote from PenyaTraitor :
Yeah s@#$%t happens - especially in Los Angeles. But again thank you for this crazy amount of helpful info. I am doing my research based on your post and hoping would finish by Black Friday so i can get a good set.!
Happy to help

Plan to cover the approaches to your home well.. look for some good varifocal cameras for that. If you get a nice kit you can typically augment it with additional cameras - stick with the same OEM for the cameras and NVR for the best results
Nov 22, 2019
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mat2000
Nov 22, 2019
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Quote from Medic311 :
this is why i gave the following recommendation:



did the other poster following my recommendation?

or did they just show up to court with the video?
Hi Medic311

It should not be that hard to create proper video evidence. This is a significant failure on the part of Netgear's Arlo system.

Police do not always show up and do the proper evidence gathering, and even if they do they still can not verify that the video was not tampered with.

The defense lawyers will attempt various logical points to have the evidence tossed, and some judges will accept those points.

There's a good FBI video on this topic - a bit dated but still good on proper collection of video evidence and the importance of proper embedded time stamps. https://archives.fbi.gov/archives...tv-systems

The bottom line is that Netgear should do proper embedding of time stamps in the video clips to make them better for evidence.
Last edited by mat2000 November 22, 2019 at 03:11 PM.
Nov 22, 2019
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beachin
Nov 22, 2019
387 Posts
Quote from FearAndLoathing :
Few Questions for someone who owns this systems or an Arlo Pro 2 setup:
1. Is service required for real time monitoring for vacations? Do you get clips like Blink provides without any service?
2. Does anyone use a solar setup, or aftermarket solar (I have a few panels) and know what voltages these can take to charge?
3. If solar's whack, what is the real-time expected use for battery life, say about 10-20 triggers a day.

Thx
Why do you people not find these things out by looking at the product?
Nov 22, 2019
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Quote from Ekeenan86 :
I believe the other shortfall is the base station doesn't have a USB drive for storing footage. Looking at Costco reviews this one seems pretty inadequate.
So you cant record footage? Only view it real time?
Nov 22, 2019
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Ev02625
Nov 22, 2019
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Quote from Masterguy :
How does this compare to blink xt2? Any inputs?
both are about the same. Delay on the videos playback...so you will see the person walking away with the motion capture. Just not worth the money.

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Nov 22, 2019
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Does this work as an indoor CCTV recorder? Have a nanny coming soon and want to put up some cameras around.
Nov 22, 2019
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idrawdinosaurs
Nov 22, 2019
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Mine just shipped, so this is not a price mistake.
Nov 23, 2019
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x3kevin
Nov 23, 2019
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Installed mine, live feed have 10~15sec delay with my 500/500 internet, i am sitting next to my router.

Going back to eufy, at lleast it only have a 1 sec delay
Last edited by x3kevin November 22, 2019 at 05:54 PM.
Nov 23, 2019
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ShanonL2665
Nov 23, 2019
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I'm going to Costco to check it out. Already placed an order online now. Thx for OP
Nov 23, 2019
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taller238
Nov 23, 2019
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Thanks for the explanation.

Quote from mat2000 :
Hi taller

1) Arlo provides a free tier of cloud service for their Arlo, Arlo Pro, Arlo Pro 2, and other 1080P / 720P cameras. Motion detection triggered clips 20-120 seconds. ( to reduce the lag issues with the Arlo Pro 2 - wire it to power )

2) Arlo cloud is the principle storage location. Option to also store on some base stations. iirc this one has a microSD slot.

3) Instantly? No.. there's a bit of a lag.. camera motion triggered lag, then round trip from Arlo cloud service to your device...

if you want continuous recording option you will need to wire to power and upgrade to a paid tier for the cloud service.
Nov 23, 2019
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mat2000
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Quote from Playstation4 :
So you cant record footage? Only view it real time?
Hi PlaystationIV -

Yes you can record footage.
You can manually record a 'clip' to the Arlo cloud service.
You can set 20-120 seconds long clips to record based on motion detection events.
( if you plug the Arlo Pro 2 into power it can include some seconds prior to the motion detection trigger - which helps a lot to give you a more complete clip )
If you wire to power the Arlo Pro 2 you can even set it up for continuous recording ( you will need to upgrade your service plan for that option - also check if you have any bandwidth caps from your ISP )
Motion detection triggered clips can be also saved to the base station USB or microSD card last I checked the specs.

Quote from Playstation4 :
Does this work as an indoor CCTV recorder? Have a nanny coming soon and want to put up some cameras around.
Hi PlaystationIV

No. These cameras do not have an available rtsp feed for you to locally store the videos.

Quote from taller238 :
Thanks for the explanation.
Thanks taller, happy to help
Nov 23, 2019
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jimmym8632
Nov 23, 2019
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Bought the ones at Bestbuy for $400, but has 4 cameras and the base station seems a little more square. Maybe an updated version? I applied to the Bestbuy Visa card and getting around $40 back in points so not bad. Cameras are ok, was hoping it would blow the Wyze cams out of the water, but not really.

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desi_wolverine
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Order cancelled for me too. Was looking to snag this deal 🙁

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