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Decent cameras and door bell, easy to mount and charge. Easy to follow app. Bits missing from my camera mounting hardware, and arlo customer service was no help whatsoever. Neither was the service fro... See more
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The doorbell is fine and good quality but it is impossible to pare it to the supplied interior plug in bell. No matter how many times I have followed the online instructions it does not pare.
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Good hardware but subscriptions and the most expensive out there. You can even download footage and have to use your own third party app to do this. Arlo need to look at the rest of the home cctv mark... See more
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The Arlo app just updated on my phone :(
The Arlo app just updated on my phone today. No warning ....! It's not just an update, it's a completely different system, far more complex and difficult to operate, has lost all my settings so now it is not setting geofencing when I am away, and the house is not secure.
If the company do things like this they should give customers clear information about the implications and dangers of the update and a set of clear instructions on how it works.
Apart from that, I agree with other reviewers that the voice communication on the doorbell is rubbish, the battery life is not good, there seems to be in-built obsolescence and instead of being able to buy a new camera the whole system has to be updated. It is only 5 years old! Very expensive and not good value for money.
12 May 2026
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Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Corinne,
We can see that the new version of the Arlo Secure app has not met your expectations and that this has been a frustrating experience.
To help you and other customers familiarise yourselves with the new app, its changes, and features, we’ve put together a series of support articles in our knowledge base. You can find them here: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/new-arlo-secure-app
You can also explore a variety of tutorial videos on our official YouTube channel, including guidance on the new app, its features, and navigation: https://www.youtube.com/@ArloSmartHomeUK
To ensure that geofencing (now called Arrive/Leave in the new app version) is set up correctly, we recommend the following guide:
https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support/faq/000062822/what-are-arrive-leave-automations-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-for-my-arlo-system-app-4-0
If your Arrive/Leave automation is still not working as expected, this article may help: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support/faq/000062825/why-isn-t-my-arlo-arrive-leave-automation-working
The two issues you mentioned with your Arlo Doorbell (poor audio quality during calls and reduced battery life) may be related. For example, weak Wi‑Fi signal strength or limited upload speed can affect both audio performance and battery consumption. We advise you to perform a speed test here and check your upload: https://www.speedtest.net/
Our Essential Video Doorbells require 2 Mbps per unit to function properly.
We recommend contacting our customer support so they can investigate this further and guide you through the new app, including the Arrive/Leave feature and ensure that it works correctly. To get in touch, please visit: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support
Under the “Contact Us” section, sign in to your Arlo account and choose your preferred contact method.
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
If you’re reading these reviews before buying…
If you’re reading these reviews before buying an Arlo product, take this as a serious warning from a long-time Arlo customer.
I’ve invested thousands of £££'s into Arlo camera products over the years, but I’m now actively replacing the lot because the recent app “upgrade” which was forced on me, has made the system unusable.
Support, which had been excellent when the products were under warranty, is now impossible to reach without paying a subscription and this enforced change has seriously undermined the reliability and security I have depended on for my entire home and to me, the new app feels heavily geared toward pushing users onto paid subscriptions and nothing else, a shameful commercial tactic to get customers to pay for a subscription they neither need nor want.
you could never describe the previous free subscription as being packed with features, but it was simple, stable, and did exactly what was needed to effect a basic home security system.
I really don’t want advanced AI tools, smart summaries, or extra cloud features — I just want the straightforward, reliable app experience I originally bought into but that option appears to be gone now.
My advice is to spend some time reading what other long-term users are saying about the recent app changes before you buy and make up your own mind, of course but judging by the growing backlash of angry customers online, I suspect Arlo is going to lose a significant number of loyal customers because of this ill thought out decision to change the app to a level where it is unusable.
12 May 2026
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Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear GG,
We appreciate you taking the time to share your detailed feedback with us. It is very valuable to us, and we're sorry that the new version of the app has not met your expectations, and that your experience has changed following the update.
To help you get the most out of the new Arlo Secure app, we’ve prepared a series of support articles explaining its new features, changes, and how to navigate it effectively. You can explore our knowledge base here: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/new-arlo-secure-app
Our YouTube channel also includes a range of instructional videos covering various topics, including guidance on the new app:
https://www.youtube.com/@ArloSmartHomeUK
Phone support is available to Arlo Secure subscribers or customers with at least one device under warranty. All customers can also reach us through our official social media channels, where we’re ready to assist with any troubles, questions, or concerns. You can find us here:
1. Facebook: facebook.com/ArloUKSmartHome
2. Instagram: instagram.com/arlosmarthomeuk
3. Twitter: twitter.com/ArloEU
We would still welcome the opportunity to assist you directly with any challenges you’re experiencing with our new app. That's why we’ve sent you an information request via Trustpilot. When replying to it, please provide your full name and the email address linked to your Arlo account. This will allow us to locate your details and escalate your case to our support team for further assistance. We look forward to helping improve your experience!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Hi Margaret,
We appreciate your positive feedback following our invitation! We're happy to know that you've found your Arlo system easy to install. Feel free to recommend Arlo to family and friends!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Very Poor Experience as New Customer
A really poor service from this company:
1. I purchased two Ultra 3 cameras which arrived on time however, the packaging in my opinion was insufficient for such a heavy item (the product was put in a single wall box that had no void fill to support the item inside and hence got squashed.
2. The outside of the Ultra 3 box was ripped in two places and looked like it had been opened before.
3. Upon opening the camera box it was obvious that what I had been sent "was" in fact a used item as the cable was out of it's cardboard sleeve, the batteries had their clear bags ripped and the hub was dirty on the bottom. In addition, one of the wall brackets was missing.
4. I telephoned to complain and received a case number but was told to email Customer Services.
5. However, it took 3 emails and 1.5 weeks to received this label!
I therefore won't be re-purchasing a new camera as I was advised to do (they don't offer replacements). If it's impossible to get a reply from Customer Services there's no way I'm making another order and will go elsewhere.
I am waiting for a refund now...
27 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Justine,
Thank you for bringing your experience with your Arlo Ultra 3 order to our attention. We recognise that your experience, including your interactions with our customer service, did not meet expectations.
To review your case more closely with our support team and ensure that all internal procedures were followed correctly, please respond to the information request we sent you via Trustpilot. When replying, include your full name, the email address associated with your Arlo order, and your order or case number, if available. We appreciate the opportunity to investigate this further and work toward a resolution.
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
The customer service is awful
The customer service is awful. All I got for an hour was I’m setting up a case number, I bought the wrong battery from Arlo Europe online.
I just wanted a returns label. Never got 1. Just kept putting me through to another person, another case number, I gave up in the end. Still got the battery, but have cancelled my subscription and got an eufy camera. Just as good with no subscription.
6 May 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Gillian,
Thank you for bringing your experience with our customer service to our attention. We're sorry to learn about the difficulties you encountered while trying to return your battery. Delivering consistent and effective support to all customers is a key priority for us, and we’d like the opportunity to review your case further. To do so and ensure our internal procedures were followed, we’ve sent you an information request via Trustpilot. When replying, please be sure to include your full name, the email address associated with your primary Arlo account, and any case numbers related to your previous contacts with our customer service.
We appreciate the opportunity to address this matter and hope to restore your trust in us!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Hi Mark,
Thank you very much for sharing your 5-star review in response to our invitation! We're glad to read that you're happy with your Arlo system and we hope that you're enjoying all its features and functionalities. Thank you for choosing Arlo!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Installed an Arlo range of pro3…
Installed an Arlo range of pro3 cameras, router and doorbell.
so easy to install with good guidance and instructions.
Amazing resolution,
8 May 2026
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Hi Dave,
Thank you for sharing your great feedback following our invitation! We're glad to hear that the installation of your Arlo cameras was easy and the instructions were helpful. Don't hesitate to recommend us to your loved ones!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
If I could give zero stars you would…
If I could give zero stars you would get it Arlo. We have the system since years and invested last year into new cameras when we moved to Spain. The two old cameras never connected to our base station (which we accepted because they are old) ever since Arlo changed the software it is a nightmare to set it up. We just thought ok now we are buying two additional new cameras - and here we go again - they are not connecting to the base station. At this point I'm so done with it that I will for sure send them back, cancel my plan and search for something else - oh and did I mention dealing with customer service is a complicated too. Terrible experience
8 May 2026
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Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Evi,
We apologise for the difficulties you’ve experienced with syncing your cameras to your base station and for any trouble contacting our support team. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
We invite you to review the following support article, which includes helpful troubleshooting steps that may assist you in connecting your cameras to your base station: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support/faq/000039094/My-Arlo-camera-will-not-sync-with-my-SmartHub-or-base-station-how-can-I-troubleshoot-it
We’d also like to escalate your concerns directly to our customer service team so they can reach out and assist you with syncing all of your cameras. For this reason, we’ve sent you an information request via Trustpilot. Please be sure to include your full name and the email address associated with your primary Arlo account. We appreciate the opportunity to make things right and look forward to assisting you further.
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Called and cancelled subscription last…
Called and cancelled subscription last year after missing cut off - fair enough. Took payment subscription was not cancelled this year. No contact number available, chat button don’t work. Not used the camera for 12 months and paid for another 12 months with no way of contacting anyone for my money back. To be honest it’s a bit of a scam. You cannot deal with any company that you cannot speak to £80 down the drain again and for nothing. Poor customer service and poor app, poor website. I’d use others moving forward. The products are not even that great. Scam artist. Been robbed.
8 May 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Matthew,
We’re sorry to hear that you’re still being charged for your Arlo subscription. Please rest assured that this is not our intention if your subscription has been successfully cancelled.
To allow us to escalate this matter to our customer support for further investigation, please respond to the information request we sent you via Trustpilot. Be sure to include your full name and the email address associated with your primary Arlo account.
We appreciate the opportunity to assist you further and look forward to resolving this for you!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
The worst camera system on the planet
The worst camera system on the planet. Instructs you to do things on certain places on their app which don't even exist. Their customer service is completely useless and you cannot speak to a single human being as they feel that AI is the way to go. These cameras consistently lose their charge with very little activity in the zones and have to be consistently charged on a regular basis. Take my word for it and pay a little more and get a hardwired system. Arlo is the worst of the worst
7 May 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Mario,
We appreciate you letting us know about the battery drain you’re encountering. We’re also sorry to hear about the difficulties you've been encountering when trying to reach our customer service.
Please be aware that, in addition to camera activity levels, battery life can vary based on other factors such as device usage and environmental conditions. For guidance on optimizing battery performance, we recommend reviewing the following support article:
https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support/faq/291/How-can-I-extend-my-Arlo-camera-s-battery-life
If you’re based in the US, as your Trustpilot account suggests, we as Arlo Europe are unable to provide further assistance with either battery drain concerns or support access. To contact our US support team, please visit: https://us.arlo.com/pages/contact-us
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
First class camera.
First class cameras we got three all
round the house.
Nice and clean all round.
Thank you.
28 April 2026
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Hi Mick,
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your kind review and 5-star review in response to our invitation! We're absolutely delighted to know that your Arlo cameras are working so well around your home and providing a clean, realiable setup. Thank you again for choosing Arlo!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
1 star – Not recommended
Ordered an item on 23/04-2026. The order is still marked as processing.
Despite repeated attempts to get an update, no real assistance is provided. Customer service avoids responsibility and simply refers you to an order department that does not respond to emails or phone calls.
Payment has been taken for an item that has never been delivered.
No follow‑up, no accountability, and zero trust.troværdighed. Har ingen tillid til virksomheden.
23 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Ronni,
We are truly sorry to learn about the delay you’re experiencing with your order, as well as your experience with our support team.
To locate your interaction with our customer service team and provide you with further assistance with your order, we’ve sent you an information request via Trustpilot. When replying, please include your full name, your order number, and—if possible—the email address associated with your Arlo order. Thank you for your cooperation!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Hi Muhammed,
We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience with your Arlo system following our invitation! We're glad that you've found it to be of good quality. Thank you for choosing Arlo!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Great great
23 April 2026
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Hi Neelam,
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback following our invitation! We hope that you're enjoying your Arlo system and all of its features. And feel free to recommend Arlo to family and friends!
If you have any questions or need our assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to our support team here: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Subscription is too expensive
Subscription is too expensive, despite turning down its sensitivity to cars passing to a minimum to reduce unnecessary notifications, I still get notifications for every car that passes within its coverage, not to mention that it does not always record people close to the property, almost as if it chooses when to record and when not to. I'm not sure you can even retrieve old recordings, which I assume is why I pay the monthly subscription, but I have to figure that out on my own and reach out to them separately. I know someone will try to reach out to me after this review, but my question is, why not fix these issues in the first place, rather than come on here to give a generic response as an act. Please do not reach out to me unless you actually can resolve these issues, not just for me but for everyone. I would have switched to a different provider but cameras are quite expensive.
30 April 2026
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Folakemi,
Thank you for sharing your feedback.
To further reduce unwanted motion detection caused by cars passing through your camera’s field of view (FOV), if changing the camera's position is not an option, we recommend setting up cloud Activity Zones, which are available with your Arlo Secure subscription, as you mentioned you already have.
Activity Zones allow you to focus motion detection on specific areas within your device’s field of view. When your Arlo camera detects motion, it determines whether that motion occurred within one of the Activity Zones you’ve created. If motion is detected within an Activity Zone, the Arlo Secure app sends you a notification and uploads the recording to your Feed. You can learn more about Activity Zones and how to set them up here:
https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support/faq/1001908/What-are-activity-zones-and-how-do-I-create-them
Using Activity Zones may also allow you to increase your camera’s motion sensitivity again, which could be the reason it is intermittently failing to detect people close to your property. Please also take into account the direction of movement; our cameras’ motion sensors are more sensitive to side-to-side motion across the field of view than to movement directly toward or away from the camera. For optimal results, the best detection range is 1.5 to 6 metres from the camera. For additional tips on optimising motion detection, please visit: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support/faq/1015583/How-do-I-optimize-motion-detection-for-my-Arlo-camera
Additionally, Arlo Smart Notifications let you filter alerts by people, vehicles, animals, and packages, helping to further reduce unnecessary notifications. For more information, please see: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support/faq/000062927/what-are-arlo-s-advanced-motion-alerts-and-how-do-i-set-them-up-arlo-secure-4-0
Depending on the specific subscription plan you have, your recordings stored in the Arlo cloud are retained as follows:
• Secure and Secure Plus plans: 14 days
• Secure Pro plan: 30 days
Once a recording is deleted from the Arlo cloud, it cannot be recovered.
Please rest assured that customer satisfaction is our top priority. We would be happy to offer you direct assistance with the motion detection issues you’re experiencing. To contact our customer support, please visit: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support
Under the “Contact Us” section, log in to your main Arlo account and choose your preferred contact option. As an Arlo Secure subscriber, you have access to phone support, available Monday to Friday, from 10:00 to 18:00.
Our experts will be more than happy to assist you further!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Decent cameras and door bell, hopeless customer service
Decent cameras and door bell, easy to mount and charge. Easy to follow app. Bits missing from my camera mounting hardware, and arlo customer service was no help whatsoever. Neither was the service from EE where I purchased them from. Ended up having the missing items 3d printed as this was the most simplest way of rectifying the problem.
21 April 2026
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Leslie,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following our invitation. We’re delighted to hear that you’re happy with your Arlo cameras and Video Doorbell, and that you’ve found them easy to mount and charge. It's also great that you've found our Arlo Secure app intuitive!
Regarding the missing camera mount, we’ve requested our customer service team to open a new case on your behalf so they can assist you further. You should hear from them shortly. Thank you for your patience!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
I absolutely love the arlo products
I absolutely love the arlo products! We have the doorbell and camera and they are great and it makes me feel so good when I'm not at home! I also love that it detects animals! I have now found out that we have a hedgehog on our drive to every night :)
29 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Hi Barbara,
Thank you very much for your kind words! We're delighted that your Arlo Doorbell and camera are helping you feel connected and reassured when you're away from home. It's also great to know the advanced detection feature is bringing a little extra joy as well as security!
Feel free to recommend Arlo to your loved ones!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
Arlo's customer "support" is beyond dreadfull…
This review is mainly about Arlo's Customer 'Support' - which is mainly non-existant.
I recenly bought an Essential Security Camera (model VMC3080) together with the right compatible Arlo Solar Charging Panel (model VMA7800). No matter what I did, the Solar Panel would NOT link up with the camera and work. I sent it back for a refund, and Arlo refunded me for it AND the camera (which I had kept as it worked just fine). Arlo then refunded me for the whole order - Solar Panel AND Camera. I then told them through a long a tedious "Chat", and eventually got a request for ME to send the money for the camera back to them - they had NOT supplied proper Bank details for me to do so. 2 emails later, I got the details and sent the money back to them. I requested an email address to send a complaint in - and was told that this did not exist. Basically, they have NO complaints procedures - you get fobbed off with "Support" or "contact the customer Forum if you've technical problems" etc etc.
In the meantime, I bought another Solar Panel and yes, you guessed it, this doesn't work either.
So I am stuck with another duff product, and no way of complaining. To finish, I will NEVER buy another Arlo product and I suggest if you are looking for security cameras, do NOT buy Arlo. Get a product with proper customer support and somewhere to complain to when things go wrong, and you can't get any help. Arlo (and VERISURE as well - they weren't any better) - you have been unhelpful and appalling.
EDIT 28/4:
The email I gave was my email: the email linked to the cameras is my joint email which I am not prepared to advise openly here. If you email me to my email, I can then send you the email address linked to the camera (I do not use Social Media).
16 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Dear Richard,
We are sincerely sorry to hear about the issues you've experienced with your Arlo solar panel, as well as your recent interaction with our customer service. We apologise for the inconvenience this has caused.
If you haven’t done so already, we recommend reviewing our support article on troubleshooting Arlo solar panel charging issues: https://www.arlo.com/en_gb/support/faq/000045870/how-to-troubleshoot-arlo-solar-panel-charging-issues
To allow us to retrieve your previous interaction with our customer service team and assist you further with your second Arlo solar panel that is still not working as expected, please respond to the information request we sent you here on Trustpilot. Be sure to include your full name, the email address linked to your primary Arlo account, and any case number you may have. Thank you!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
EDIT:
Thank you for responding to our information request. Unfortunately, the email address and phone number you shared are not associated with an EMEA Arlo account. For this reason, we invite you to contact us via direct message on our official social media profiles and share the email address linked to your Arlo account (i.e., the email you use to log in):
1. Facebook: facebook.com/ArloUKSmartHome
2. Instagram: instagram.com/arlosmarthomeuk
3. Twitter: twitter.com/ArloEU
Alternatively, you may send us the serial number of one of your cameras via DM. You can usually find the serial number inside the battery compartment, behind the battery.
My daughter gave me her old doorbell…
My daughter gave me her old doorbell when she upgraded hers. I love it, It’s nice to check my car is still there when I’m in Australia visiting my son.
26 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Hi Susan,
Thank you very much for sharing your lovely feedback! it's sincerely great to hear how our Arlo Doorbell has been passed on and is still proving useful, and we're glad you're enjoying it.
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
A reliable service for 4 years
I’ve been an Arlo customer for four years and I’m still very satisfied. The cameras offer excellent image quality and an unbeatable value for money. The Arlo Secure subscription is a real bonus, especially with the smart notifications now enhanced by AI.
24 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Arlo Security | United Kingdom
Hi Anaïs,
Thank you very much for your kind feedback in response to our invitation! We're delighted to hear you've been a happy customer for many years and that you're enjoying the image quality and value our cameras provide. It's also great to know the Arlo Secure features and smart notifications are adding to your experience.
Feel free to recommend us to your loved ones!
Best regards,
Arlo Europe Support
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