Given the 7-day free recording feature, it is clear that Netgear is not relying entirely on the CVR feature to drive the revenue up for the product (which is good for the consumers). Apparently, the main concern is the security of the video stream. While the Arlo lineup is currently heavily dependent on the cloud (just like the Nest Cam), Netgear did assure us that they had no qualms in enabling local recording of the video stream (either to storage attached to the Arlo hub or a ReadyNAS unit in the same local network) sometime in the future. We have generally been wary of recommending smart home products that rely purely on the cloud for operation. Note that a subscription is not an essential requirement to take good advantage of most of the capabilities of the Arlo Q. Continuous Video Recording (CVR) is available either on a 14-day or 30-day rolling window plan with the service rates varying depending on the duration as well as the number of cameras in the plan. Provision for scheduling recordings (armed / disarmed for motion / audio triggers, scheduling as well as geofencing capabilities)Ĭompared to the Nest Cam (which supports only live viewing of the video stream for free, but requires a subscription for cloud recording), Netgear provides seven days of rolling cloud recordings for free (based on motion or audio events).Provision for flexible placement (magnetic mounting / wall-mounting brackets / desktop placement).iOS and Android apps as well as web browser support for video stream viewing.7 days of free cloud video recording for the lifetime of the device.Detection for recording using activity zones and/or audio triggers.Integrated speaker and microphone for 2-way audio.Up to 1080p30 video recording (depending on bandwidth availability).The hardware aspects of the Arlo Q are summarized below: It is intended to be complementary to the Arlo Wire-Free model that will be continue to be sold concurrently. Netgear is introducing the Arlo Q today to address some of these issues. Analytics capabilities - intelligent detection and ability to set up activity zones.Higher resolution for better details in captured video.Ability to have 2-way live communication via built-in speakers / microphones.Continuous recording for long events of interest.IP cameras such as Nest Cam (Dropcam) and D-Link's myriad offerings also enjoy success in the market because they address use-cases for which the Arlo Wire-Free isn't suitable: This shows that there is a tremendous market potential for battery-operated IP cameras (something we had not foreseen when the Arlo Wire-Free was launched). Within 6 months of introduction, the Arlo managed to climb up to the top of the charts with a 20% share (also helped by Dropcam making a slow transition to the new Nest Cam model). Netgear had an interesting slide to share with respect to the market share status of the Arlo. By being weatherproof, battery-powered, and transmitting video over Wi-Fi to a base station only when motion was detected, it delivered enormous flexibility to consumers. The first generation Arlo cameras aimed at addressing the major pain points associated with consumer IP cameras - location restriction close to a power source, measures needed for protection from the elements in outdoor locations, and the need to run an Ethernet cable for connecting to the network. Netgear's push into the consumer IP camera / smart home space began with the Arlo Wire-Free cameras launched last year.
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