Question

Is the range of detection better on more expensive newer versions? I have arlo pro which detect nothing outside. arlo pro 3 which does better but everything has to be close to it. i need something with 30plus ft range.  

Answer 1

Not really. All my cameras detect around 25-30 feet away for people and further for large IR signatures like vehicles. Newer ones have a wider detection range though to coincide with their wider FOV.  

Answer 2

My Arlo pro 2's detect at over 50'. (vehicles)

Answer 3

@overwind I thought you bought new ones recently? Should be pretty good distance. What are you trying to see?  

Comments

@hornblende4 i have some old ones and 4 pro 3s

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@overwind if you need something you could add an Arlo security light. When it senses movement on one side of the yard it will activate whatever cameras you designate. Plus the add flood light is a bonus!  

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@hornblende4 i have three i need to get put up this weekend

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@overwind definitely get them up. Game changer for me when I added 2 to my parents house! I want some now.  

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@hornblende4 got the security lights up today and set the mode so every time the light senses motion it would trigger the camera it was near. when I do this. the  doesn’t actually come on. it just records on the camera

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If i just “arm” the bridge the light comes on when motion is detected.  

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So are these things either a motion sensor OR a light? Not both?  

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They are day sensing. When it turns into night the light will turn on.  

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It was night when i went to test

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@overwind it’s both for my lights.  

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@hornblende4 another group member help me get it straight!  

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Oh awesome!  

Answer 4

Turn your cameras on to detect sound and record. Mine get over 1000+ videos a day of cars going by