In a crowded field of wireless security cameras, only a few can integrate with smart home setups. The Arlo Q is definitely worth considering.
I initially narrowed it down to Arlo and Nest, but the tight integration with SmartThings, along with their camera that caters to babies, is what sold me (see my review of the Arlo Baby). Oh, and I should mention there is no charge for 7 days of cloud storage and live streaming. Paid subscription options include 30 or 60 days of storage as well as continuous video recording.
Like most of the others, the Arlo Q is 1080p, has night vision, and two-way audio. What really makes this camera shine as a smart home addition is its ability to act as both an audible and visual motion sensor for your security system, as well as to trigger specific actions, events, or scenes.
One cool feature is the ability to create multiple activity zones, which enable alerts or actions based on movement in specific locations within the camera’s view. For example, if one of your cameras detects motion in a specific zone or audio, it will start recording and send you an email with a screen capture and a link to the recording.
If you happen to have a SmartThings system, Arlo is currently one of the only cameras that can be streamed right from their app.
Even if you don’t yet have a smart home setup, Arlo is a good choice for a scalable wireless security camera system on its own.