Question

Hello all, I currently use Arlo Pros and Sam's Club has a set of 3 Pro 2 cameras with base station on sale for $300. 00. Two questions-is it worth it to upgrade to the Pro 2's for better resolution, and can I continue using the original base station or should I use the new one? Thank you!  

Answer 1

From pro to pro3 yes from pro2 to pro3 no. Just how I feel

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So Pro to Pro 2 is an upgrade in your opinion?  

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@tintinnabulum4403 Yes for me and my needs. But the good thing about living in the states the ease of a return.  

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Thanks for your input. I think for now I'll go with the Pro 2's. I'm not ready to start paying a subscription.  

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@tintinnabulum4403 oh and the second part, if your not getting a newer smart base or one with the siren built in no point in changing your base, that’s just my opinion as well lol.  

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@portie7511 what exactly is the siren for? I can trigger it on my app but what’s it for

Answer 2

Pro 2 cameras alone are worth that. The base is a bonus. I run 2 separate bases to avoid the subscription fee. Had to create a 2nd Arlo account.  

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@foulmouthed do you get notifications from both or only the one that you’re logged into at the time?  

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@carburet I have it set up to send an email from 1 base and notification on the other.  

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@foulmouthed wow now that’s thinkin

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I also have a motion sensor on the door that’s tied into my SmartThings hub that sends me a notification as well.  

Answer 3

The Pro2 cameras are an upgrade as they provide 1080p video vs 720p on the Pros. I also did not notice much if any drop in battery life. I only use Arlo for outdoors around the perimeter. If you use them powered that won't matter.  

Answer 4

A couple of other upgrades I forgot to mention. The Arlo Pro 2 has a wider field of view, It also has a 3 second look back buffer, so if you get motion it includes the 3 seconds prior to the motion that are in its buffer.  

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@sheathbill Think the 3 second look back only works if they’re connected to power.  

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That is true. I wasn't sure how they were connecting it, but should have mentioned it. I only use mine outside wireless.  

Answer 5

And Arlo Pro cameras will work with the Arlo Por2 base.