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AVOID THE SUN
Direct sunlight can cause
problems both in terms of
motion detection and
battery life for wireless
cameras, since changing
light conditions force them
to refocus and readjust
constantly through the day.
Pointing your cameras at
more shaded areas, or at
least placing them below
your eaves for some
protection, is advisable.WINDOWS
DON’T WORK
If you’re thinking of placing a
camera pointing out of a
window, think again
– window glass not only
interferes with passive
infrared sensors and other
motion detection algorithms,
but also does a great job of
reflecting active infrared
light, meaning night vision
would be out of the question.DOUBLE UP
ON STORAGE
It’s important to make sure
all of your footage is well
cared for in case it needs to
be used as evidence. We’d
recommend using both
microSD cards in your hub/
camera and cloud storage in
tandem, so there’s a backup
in the case of an internet
outage or the loss of a card.KEEP IT HIGH
While cloud recording
should keep your footage
safe and sound even if your
cameras go walkies,
magnetic mounts mean
these wireless cameras are
both easy to adjust and easy
to swipe. If you’re putting
them outdoors, it makes
sense to put them out of
easy reach, even if it makes
recharging a slightly more
difficult job.RECHARGE ON
SCHEDULE
Battery life can be variable
based on the number of
motion events that trigger a
wireless camera. Don’t rely
on the expected life – make
a monthly date to pull down
your cameras and top up
their cells so they’re always
ready to go.WE’RE IMPRESSED A
sharp picture and
supremely flexible
recording at a low price.
WE’D IMPROVE Doesn’t
manage a good
magnetic mount, and
connectivity can
be shaky.
THE LAST WORD At the
price, you could cover
three spots in decent
clarity for close to the
same spend as a single
Arlo Ultra camera – and
that’s a big draw.
WE’RE IMPRESSED
Excellent motion
detection with a sharp
picture and the
smartest hub on
offer here.
WE’D IMPROVE The
picture may be sharp,
but the sensor’s
exposure is all over the
place – HDR this
definitely isn’t.
tHE LAST WORD With
better software (and
perhaps firmware) it
could perform
even better.SWANN WIRE-FREE
$399 (pack of two)
D-LINK MYDLINK PRO WIRE-FREE
$599 (hub + two cameras)4 452nd 3rd
The overall
winner is...
ARLO ULTRA
$99 (hub + two cameras)WE’RE IMPRESSED High-resolution footage, high-quality
components, and high-end connectivity. This is a superbly
engineered camera with an excellent app and lots of smarts.
WE’D IMPROVE The Arlo Ultra is a real investment. For most
the price will seem too high for the base pack, and particularly
egregious given the number of accessories you’ll need for a
rock-solid setup.
THE LAST WORD What price do you put on your personal
security? If you’re just spying on your cats, go cheaper – but
the Arlo Pro is a remarkably impressive camera that could
easily pay for itself.WINNERED’sCHOICE
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