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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

The Arlo Ultra 2 records 4K HDR video with a 180-degree field of view, color night vision and an integrated spotlight, all from a wire-free battery design. Smart mode control makes it easy to arm and disarm. It needs a hub, and cloud recording and smart features require a subscription.

Best for

Large outdoor areas that need wide, detailed coverage.

Not for

Users who want subscription-free cloud recording.

Main strengthExcellent 4K HDR video

Main weaknessRequires a hub

Reasons to buy

Excellent 4K HDR video

Very wide 180-degree view

Color night vision and spotlight

Wire-free battery design

Reasons to avoid

Requires a hub

Cloud features need a subscription

Measured view8.7/10What the pros say.

Product data

Full specifications

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Hdr: Yes

Wired power: No
Solar Charging: No
Powerless Video Event History: Subscription required
Power over Ethernet: No
Battery Life: 6 months

Rechargeable battery: Yes

RTSP: No
Matter Support: No
5 GHz Wi-Fi: Yes
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi: Yes

Vehicles: Subscription required
Smoke Alarm Sound: Subscription required
Privacy Zone: Yes
Glass Breaking Sound: No
Gestures Recognition: No
Familiar Faces: No
Customizable Motion Zones: Subscription required
Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound: Subscription required
Baby Crying Sound: No
Animals: Subscription required

Talk Listen: Yes
Siren: Yes
Light: Spotlight
4G: No
24 7 Live Streaming: Yes

Storage: No

Zigbee coordinator: No
Matter bridge: No
Home Assistant: Yes
Apple Home: Requires an extra device

Microsd Slot: No

Thread Border Router: No
Works With Smartthings: Yes
Person Detection: Subscription required
Package Detection: Subscription required
Motion Detection: Yes
Gps: No
Works With Google Home: Yes
Field Of View Degrees: 180° Diagonal
Ethernet: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Works With Alexa: Yes

Cloud storage: Subscription required

Video Event History: Subscription required
Offline Video Event History: No
HD video: Yes (1080p)
Color night vision: Yes
Black White Night Vision: Yes
4k Video: Yes
2K video: Yes
24 7 Video History: Subscription required

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