Arlo Ultra – 4K UHD wire-free security 2 camera system is an impressive home security system. Zoom in to see sharp details with Arlo Ultra’s 4K & HDR advanced image quality technology. 180 Degree diagonal field of view – See more with a wider angle lens that has auto image correction reducing the fish eye effect. Enhanced night vision – See what’s lurking with color night vision allowing you to see video in color rather than traditional black and White Integrated spotlight – Light up the night using Arlo Ultra’s integrated spotlight. Find details in Arlo Ultra – 4K UHD wire-free security 2 camera system review.
In the box
2 x Arlo Ultra Cameras
2 x Rechargeable batteries
1 x Power adapter
1 x Magnetic charging cable
1 x Ethernet cable
3 x Wall mounts
3 x Wall mount screw sets
1 x Quick start guide
1 x Video monitoring decal
1 x SmartHub
Specifications – Arlo Ultra – 4K UHD wire-free security 2 camera system
Key Specs
- Camera Power Source Battery-powered
- Number Of Cameras Included2
- Night VisionYes
- Field Of ViewInfo180 degrees
- Audio CommunicationInfo2-way
- Storage TypeCloud
- Indoor Or Outdoor UseInfoIndoor, Outdoor
- Works WithInfoAmazon Alexa, Arlo, Google Assistant
- Voice Assistant Built-inInfoNo
General
- Product NameUltra 2-Camera Indoor/Outdoor Wire Free 4K HDR Security Camera System
- BrandArlo
- Model NumberVMS5240-100NAS
- ColorWhite
- Color CategoryWhite
Power
- Camera ConnectivityInfoWire-free (Battery-powered)
- Camera Power SourceBattery-powered
Camera
- Number Of Cameras Included2
- Night VisionYes
- Night Vision Distance25 feet
- IP CameraInfoWiFi
- High-DefinitionInfoYes
- Field Of ViewInfo180 degrees
- Camera(s) IncludedYes
- Camera Mount TypeWall mount
- Camera Infrared DistanceInfo25 feet
- Number of Dummy Cameras0
Features
- Audio CommunicationInfo2-way
- Remote Monitoring CapabilitiesInfoYes
- Streaming VideoInfoYes
- Mobile NotificationsYes
- Two-Way TalkInfoYes
Storage
- Storage TypeCloud
Performance
- Indoor Or Outdoor UseInfoIndoor, Outdoor
Compatibility
- Smartphone CompatibleInfoYes
- Camera CompatibilityArlo Ultra 4K UHD cameras
- Operating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOS
- Works WithInfoAmazon Alexa, Arlo, Google Assistant
- Voice Assistant Built-inInfoNo
Key features – Arlo Ultra – 4K UHD wire-free security 2 camera system
- Auto zoom and tracking to auto-focus on moving objects with clarity and detail
- 4K and HDR advanced image quality technology lets you zoom in to see sharp details
- Wider angle lens offers 180-degree diagonal field of view so you can see more
- Color night vision provides color video rather than traditional black and white
- Integrated spotlight lights up the night and ward offs unwelcome guests
- Auto image correction reduces fish-eye effect
- Noise canceling technology filters wind and noise for crystal-clear, full two-way audio with visitors
- Custom activity zones let you select specific areas to monitor or ignore, so you only receive the notifications that matter
- Easy-to-install magnetic mount adjusts in multiple ways to ensure you have every angle covered
- Convenient, long-lasting rechargeable battery for camera placement anywhere—no wires needed
- Rapid, versatile magnetic charging with the easy-to-use snap-on charging cable
Price
A standalone Arlo Pro 4 will cost $199.99 while the Arlo Ultra 2 will be available in one-, two-, and four-camera kits with the hub starting at $299.99.
Arlo Ultra – 4K UHD wire-free security 2 camera system review
Design
The Arlo Ultra offers a host of first-time features for the Arlo camera line: 4K video with HDR is the most notable, but this camera also features a 180-degree field of view, color night vision, automatic zooming and tracking, and an integrated 100-lumen LED spotlight. There’s also a pair of noise-cancelling microphones and a siren built into the camera. On other Arlo cameras (with the exception of the Arlo Go, which connects to an LTE network and does not require a base station) the siren is built into the base station. Finally, the camera’s mount has been redesigned, and there’s a new magnetic charging cable that enables 24/7 continuous recording.
Video
Unfortunately, the Arlo Ultra 4K can’t actually shoot in 4K. Initially, I was baffled. How can a camera that has 4K in its name only stream in 1080p HD? I checked myself multiple times and tried to upgrade, but the hard truth is that the Arlo 4K can’t actually produce what it says it can. In any case, you’ll need to either pay an extra $1.99 a month to get 4K cloud recording, which seems like a rip-off as it’s in the name of the product.
The Arlo Ultra’s video quality is what makes it stand out from the majority of security cameras currently on the market. Typically, the standard video display of a home security camera is 1080p HD. 4K resolution, on the other hand, can appear twice as clear as 1080p HD.
Despite this, I am happy with the camera’s 1080p HD video display, so full marks for video.
Color night vision
Rather than the grainy, black-and-white footage you get with most infrared night vision cameras, the Arlo Ultra lets you see images as clearly as if it were broad daylight. (Or close enough, anyway.)The Arlo Ultra lets you see images as clearly as if it were broad daylight. (Or close enough, anyway.)
Yet another common feature that the Arlo Ultra takes to another level is night vision. Lots of outdoor security cameras include night vision, but the Arlo Ultra includes color night vision.
Keep in mind that you have to have the Arlo Ultra’s built-in spotlight turned on to have access to the color night vision feature. If you turn off the spotlight, then you’ll get regular ol’ infrared night vision.
Built-in siren and spotlight
We’ve already mentioned the Arlo Ultra’s built-in spotlight, but it bears repeating. This camera basically combines an outdoor security light with a top-notch camera, plus a built-in siren.
Potential intruders will be subjected to the upsetting experience of being lit up with a spotlight, screamed at by a blaring siren, and recorded in ultra-HD video quality. Plus, the Arlo Ultra has two-way audio, so you can join the fray and yell at intruders yourself through the mobile app.
We don’t know about you, but if we were looking for a house to break into, the sight of an Arlo Ultra would make us choose a different yard to sneak across.
Audio Quality
Of course, the Arlo Ultra comes with two-way audio which allows you to talk with whoever you’re recording. I believe every security camera should include two-way audio, as it’s super useful for scaring away intruders. Full marks for audio!
Cloud and local storage options
The Arlo Ultra records to the cloud, but it also offers a local storage option. The Arlo base station has a slot for a microSD card where you can store footage locally, which keeps your footage more secure and thwarts hackers.
The best part is, you can still view locally-stored footage in the Arlo app. But, we’ve gotta say, the cloud recording experience is better.
Arlo Ultra setup and usage – Arlo Ultra – 4K UHD wire-free security 2 camera system
Once you connect the base station to your router with an ethernet cable and switch it on, just follow the prompts on the Arlo companion app to complete the setup. The base station does most of the lifting, automatically finding and connecting to the camera. All you’ll have to do is insert the battery into the camera, and name the camera and base station.
Once the camera is connected, you need to find a location with a good vantage point and a strong wireless signal, and then attach the camera’s mount with the provided hardware. A single screw is all that’s needed to affix the mount to a fence or exterior siding, and the camera attaches magnetically to the mount, so this is a fairly low-labor process as well. If you’re not using the continuous-charging cable, Arlo says you can expect three to six months of battery life per charge.
You can view the camera’s live feed right from the device tab in the Arlo app, or you can enlarge for a full-screen look. You might think 4K HDR is overkill for security footage, but its unparalleled sharpness and clarity can make a world of difference when you need to discern an intruder’s facial features or capture the license plate on a moving vehicle. The camera’s 12X zoom helps even more in this regard.
Arlo Ultra – 4K UHD wire-free security 2 camera system customer review
They’re pretty good
Size: 2 Camera Configuration: Kit Only
I’ve had all kinds of cameras from the cheap Wyze to the expensive nest. I like nests quick app loads up fast but hated that everything whent to the cloud my internet is capped. I like that Wyze was cheap and recorded to a micro sd card and quality wise I couldn’t tell the difference between nest and Wyze except that the app was a bit slow to load live video. Arlo offers what I like from both the other cams it records to sd card or cloud and it’s completely wireless but the price is high and as I look at live video sometimes I question if I’m looking a 4K or even 1080 Wyze is way cheaper but unfortunately they don’t have an out side cam.
I can get two cameras for what I would get only one nest price wise and also have to pay a yearly fee to record footage only way to stop it is to turn the camera off and then you can do live streaming where as Arlo doesn’t record unless you set the system to arm and if unarmed the cameras don’t just shut off you can still live stream when ever. Also the best thing is that they’re are 100 percent wireless unlike nest. If you find Arlo on sale grab them they will not disappoint. Also Arlo has built in spot light at night they turn on when there’s motion to capture great video as with nest I found that at night sometime people seamed like ghosts and couldn’t really tell who it was even though it has night vision.
In the long run Arlo will be cheaper there’s no yearly fee it has the option to record to the base station and more flexible as to where they can go since they don’t need an outlet. An if you purchase a emergency back up battery thingy meggiger your cameras will keep recording when the power goes out since it saves data to base station good luck doing that with nest. I gave it a 4 star and not five because the cameras should of came with at least one outside cable and power supply to have it always plugged in or to charge it with out having to bring it down and take it out of service while the battery charges.
By Amazon Reviewer
Arlo Pro vs Arlo Ultra: what’s the difference?
Mostly, it all comes down to resolution. The Pro series has always been the more affordable of the two, and therefore makes some compromises in resolution and field-of-view, but otherwise shares most of the same features.
Namely, those features include Arlo’s neat Color Night Mode feature that uses a proprietary algorithm to recreate color details in clothing to help identify possible intruders, and it’s got a high level of weather-resistance to boot.
We’re big fans of both the Arlo Pro 3 and Arlo Ultra, so we have high hopes for their successors. Both cameras are going up for pre-order on Best Buy and Arlo’s website, while the Arlo Ultra 2 will be available on Amazon and Costco.