
Review of the Arlo Wired flood light
With its combination of premium features, wired reliability and a lower price price, the Arlo cable flood chamber is an attractive option for owners who seek to improve their outdoor safety. However, this being Arlo, it is simply a live transmission camera, without saved clips or any advanced feature unless coughing for a premium subscription. However, with less than $ 150 (and currently for sale for less than $ 100), and with that lumen lumen floodlight, the package ready to use is quite attractive.
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Super brilliant reflector
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2K Visuals Clear with HDR
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Excellent Arlo Secure application
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Say, so there are no battery problems
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Not compatible with the base station
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No Homekit
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A expensive subscription for key features is needed
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No local storage
Wired Wired Floodlight: Introduction
- Guy: Safety Chamber and Outdoor Network Food Light
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz
- Ecosystems: Amazon Alexa, Google Home
At the end of last year, Arlo expanded his growing alignment of domestic security cameras with the launch of the Arlo Cable flood chamber; A open -resistant camera designed for continuous protection and 24 hours of its outdoor spaces.
Unlike Arlo’s battery models such as the essential 2K XL, the flooding chamber with cable, as it will have guessed by name, is a wired camera that connects directly to the electrical system of its home and Wi-Fi, ensuring Security without stopping without the need to recharge.
In fact, it is Arlo’s first Floodlight option and wired.
And the good news is that it offers many of the same premium characteristics that are found in the wireless flood wireless pro 3 more face of Arlo, which costs $ 100 more.
However, as always with Arlo, the bad news is that he will have to pay more for most of these characteristics.
Keep reading to find out if the Wired Arlo flood chamber could be adequate for you.
Design and installation
- FEEDED MAINS (ROUND UNION BOX Approved by 4 inches compatible with
- Wall or roof assembly
- 2000 Lumens Floodlight
Flood -illuminated cameras are never really the most discreet and that is definitely the case with the Arlo Wired flooding camera.
A dead bell for Ring Pro Wired Pro Wired Pro Wired, is actually much better than Ring’s Euph Floodlight E340 camera, but does not have the functionality of the pan and the inclination of Euphy).
Essentially, there are three parts: the camera itself (which looks like the essential interior cam) and a pair of oval lazy. The three are mobile, so you can bow them at the angles that best adapt to you to capture images and illuminate an area.
But, before you can do that, you must turn on the thing. And for that, you will have to run a standard or even easier electrical wiring, simply use an existing outdoor lamp.
Wiring systems can be a bit more complicated to install, but Arlo has made this model a simple DIY job for those who seek to update their outdoor safety, with a simple two -screw assembly plate that makes everything A damn.

Also in the box you will have a practical hook S so you can hang the device while connecting the cables with the nuts supplied; Save yourself having to do everything with one hand.
The application has good physical instructions step by step with videos to help you on the way, but, sincerely, even with basic DIY skills and an understanding of how the cables work, it must have it in operation within 20 minutes.

However, turn off the box in the box first … obviously.
I had the white version in test for this review, but there is also a black variant too.
Unlike Arlo Arlo of the upper end, which use a Smarkub Arlo Base station, the wired flooding chamber is directly connected to its home Wi-Fi (only 2.4GHz). There is currently no way to use it with a smarthub, for local storage and the like, but we have been told that this could change in 2025.
For now, if you are thinking of using it, be sure to have the Wi-Fi coverage to allow it to connect.
If you are using a good Wi-Fi mesh system, you can get yours with your own outside your home and get a solid connection. If you can add a mesh node to your garden, then you can go further and have the additional benefit of good exterior coverage.
The flooding chamber with cable is an weather -resistant chamber with a rubber joint around the plastic base to avoid water entry.
Characteristics
- 2K HDR Video
- Arlo Secure necessary for most things
Once you have the camera matched with your home Wi-Fi using the Slick Arlo Secure application, you will see that it appears as a device in the application, along with any other cameras or arlo bells that you already have.
It is also the same application that uses the excellent Arlo security system and, if you have it in place, the flooding chamber with cable can provide an additional arm in the security defense configuration of your home, with integrations with triggers of alarm, home/absent mode and similar.

In the Arlo Secure application you can see a live broadcast from the device page, or you can touch the camera to go to a more detailed screen that includes a movable list of events, presented in a timeline. However, to see those events, you will need an arlo plan in place; But more about that at one time.
Like Pro 3, the Wired Floodlight camera records in a 2K HDR video, which offers acute and clear images, even at night.
It has a field of vision of 160 degrees and night vision, which makes it easier to monitor its property.

There is bidirectional audio on board, so he can talk to anyone near their ARLO camera through the Arlo Secure application on their device, and the camera is also compatible with the live view function of Arlo that allows you to see what That is happening when receiving a notification.
It also presents a siren incorporated into 80db, if you need to scare unwanted visitors.
The reflector itself offers up to 2,000 lumens of adjustable brightness, providing a lot The light where you need the most.

It will use the application to administer when the camera is recorded and when the reflectors are lit, offering distance, home and wait similar to those found in the alarm systems.
While manual control is beneficial, you can also automate these modes using IFTTT, or by configuring schedules and enabling geolocation rules.
The transmission of security video images to an intelligent speaker with a screen, such as an echo show 15 or show 21, is possible with voice commands for both Google Assistant and Alexa.

However, to obtain the range of advanced functions, it must be recorded in a Secure Subscription of Arlo.
That is the kicking here really, since, without a safe subscription of Arlo, the functionality ready to use simply includes basic movement alerts and the ability to see the live feeds of their cameras; There is no local storage for your footage and a plan for cloud storage is needed.
This means that you could get a movement alert on your phone and touch it to see what is happening, but could not return and see what had happened before.
And it will be lost, without plan, in all intelligent things as intelligent notifications, where you can choose to be alerted by your choice of people, vehicles or animals, and the option of adding activity areas.
Arlo also increased his home security game recently with the launch of Secure 5, a characteristic suite that operates with AI designed to improve their cameras to recognize what they see.
Arlo Secure 5 presents the capacity of the ARLO devices not only to recognize people and vehicles, but also to learn personalized objects and specific changes in the home.
For example, I could train AI to alert it if a specific window is left open at a given time, or if your children are hitting the refrigerator when they are not supposed to do so, or verify whether a bicycle is safe and safe in the patio .
But, again, he needs a safe arlo plan for all these additional intelligents … and the plans are not cheap.
Prices vary from $ 9.99 per month to $ 29.99 per month, depending on the level of protection you want. See our Safe Subscriptions Guide for more information.
Back to the good news and the flooding camera of Arlo Wired integrates with Amazon Alexa, Google Home and IFTT, which facilitates the incorporation into an existing smart house configuration: it is a shame that there is no homekit option for the Apple domestic users.
Performance
The quality of the video in the Wired Arlo flood chamber is quite decent in everything, with the 2K resolution providing a remarkable update in clarity compared to the standard 1080p cameras.
Of course, there are many 4K cameras out there, but 2K images, especially during the day, were a lot of crispy, with many captured details.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=805m_rnjw-e
There are also HDR on board, which can make a big difference, since it helps preserve details in high contrast scenes, preventing the image from being completely washed. I tried the Arlo in an outdoor space in our US test laboratory. And, as you can see, it remained well in an area that fights with extreme sunlight and many shadows.
On the night vision, and the wiring flood chamber offers integrated reflectors and infrared capabilities. This dual approach allows flexible operation depending on the time of day and the specific requirements
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOJF5ZMWDS
Obviously, if infrared night vision is its only need, a flood chamber is probably not the best option. Saying all that, the infrared night vision in the Arlo performed admirably.
Integrated reflectors are really the manufacturer of difference here when it comes to night recording, effectively illuminating areas in closed and medium ranges, with images with colors relatively faithful to life.
The response activated by the movement of the flood is rapid, and the ARLO application allows the personalization of the sensitivity of the movement that triggers the light. It can even have recordings and the lights are also lit depending on the sound, which is a useful configuration to protect areas beyond that point of view of 160 degrees.
Final thoughts
The Arlo cable flood chamber offers an impressive video quality and has a highly effective reflector, which exceeds the performance of many competitors in its price range and the facility of installation is a definitive advantage.
However, Arlo’s Secure Subscription model remains a significant factor to consider. Although the free level offers basic functionality, the real power of this camera, including intelligent notifications, activity areas and advanced characteristics of AI, is blocked behind a payment wall.
This makes the general cost of property higher. Ultimately, the Arlo cable flood chamber has a strong performance, but its value proposition depends largely on whether it is willing to adopt the Arlo ecosystem and its subscription structure. If so, it will be rewarded with a comprehensive and reliable security solution. If not, you can find more profitable alternatives in other places.
You can buy the flood light with Arlo cable directly from Arlo, or from Home Depot.
How do we try
When we publish our reviews, they may be sure they are the result of “living” with long -term tests.
Smart security cameras generally live inside an ecosystem, or a range of products that supposedly work in harmony. Therefore, it is impossible to use a security camera for a week and broadcast a verdict.
Because we are testing a smart home kit all day, every day, we know what matters and how a particular camera is compared with the alternatives that it could also be considering.
Our reviews are integral, objective and fair and, of course, we are never paid directly to check a device.
Read our guide on our intelligent security cameras process for more information.
Frequent questions
No, a subscription is not requested For basic functionality as live visualization and movement alerts. However, a Arlo Secure Plan unlocks advanced characteristics such as video recording, intelligent notifications, areas of activity and detection of people/vehicles/animals.
You are welcome. Arlo designed this for DIY installation. If you feel comfortable with basic wiring, you must have it in operation in about 20 minutes. The application provides excellent step -by -step instructions.
Yes, the Arlo Wired Floodlight camera is integrated with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Unfortunately, Apple Homekit is not currently compatible.
No, the Arlo Cable flood chamber depends on the storage of the cloud through an Arlo Secure subscription. There is no local storage option through a smarthub at this time, although this can change in the future.
Arlo cable flooding camera: specifications
Release date | October 2024 |
US price. | $ 149.99 |
United Kingdom Price | N / A |
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (2k) |
Image sensor | CMOS |
Video modes | 2k |
Video characteristics | Color, black and white night vision |
Lens field of vision | 160 degree diagonal |
Digital zoom | 12x |
Sensor | Movement and audio detection |
Stand out | Floodlight, adjustable up to 2000 shine lumens, 4000k CCT |
Movement detection | PIR movement detection |
Night Vision Distance | 8 meters |
Audio | Speaker and microphone, 2 -way audio |
Noise and echo cancellation audio | Yeah |
HDR | Yeah |
Siren | 80db @ 1m |
Status lights | RGB |
Connectivity | 2.4GHZ Wi-Fi |
Interior or exterior use | Abroad |
Chamber assembly type | 4 ″ UL approved by the round box compatible with the round box |
Minimum operating temperature | -4 ° F (-20 ° C) |
Maximum operating temperature | 113 ° F (45 ° C) |
Product dimensions (IN) | 10.43 W x 5.83 dx 6.65 h (in) |
Product weight (Lb.) | 1.60 lb |