At $479, the Netgear Arlo Pro 2 is expensive, but you get two weatherproof cameras and a base station with a built-in siren and USB connectivity for storing recorded video locally.

Excellent-quality 1080p video; Weatherproof; Rechargeable batteries; Supports IFTTT and Alexa voice commands; Pre-buffered video recording; Continuous recording capabilities; Free and subscription-based cloud storage

Expensive; Requires hub (included); Many features are only available when plugged in

There's more to Netgear than routers and switches. The California-based outfit may be best known for producing business-grade networking hardware, but it has used that experience to create Arlo, a relatively new name that is well positioned to become a mainstay in the smart home of today and...

Very easy to setup and use; Wireless 1080p cameras; Free seven-day storage plan; Good choice of accessories; Two-way audio

Premium price tag; Some features limited to wired; Reliability remains a question mark

The Arlo Pro 2 adds polish to an already impressive camera.

Can be use indoors or outdoors; Customizable motion zones; Can operate on either AC power or a rechargeable battery

Motion zones are only enabled when connected to AC power

We were big fans of the original Arlo Pro. There were really only a couple things that we thought could be improved and the Arlo Pro 2 does just that. In our opinion, the Arlo Pro 2 is the best wireless security camera system you can get. Here's what to expect:

Wireless cameras that can be used indoors or outdoors; Crisp 1080p video quality; 7 days of video storage for free; Built-in siren to deter potential burglars; Long battery life

Expensive; Geofencing is not perfect; Two-way audio is average at best; Activity Zones and Look Back features only available if plugged-in

There's no stopping NETGEAR recently with its Arlo security camera range, now at Arlo Pro 2 and offering 1080p video.

NETGEAR has added great new features to its Arlo Wireless Cameras while still keeping them simple to use and install in just about any location.

Weatherproof; Speakerphone; Good battery life and can act as phone battery backup

Narrow field of sound; Weak treble tones

Super easy to set up. I have one in a flower pot outside my front door, the 2nd one in my living room on a book shelf. I am notified of any movement OR sound when I'm not home. I brag on these to all my friends.

I own 12 of these for as part of a complete home protection system and four of the Arlo lights. They are great cameras in terms of picture quality, but trust me when I say that with any normal use on even 50% sensitivity for motion and voice recording, your battery may last AT BEST, 2 to 3 WEEKS.

The Netgear Arlo Pro 2 is part of the new wave of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, products that connect over Wi-Fi and to other devices, and are available in ever-decreasing sizes.

Strong magnetic mounts for waterproof cameras; Web interface offers high levels of control; Free cloud recordings for up to 7 days; Built-in siren

Base station difficult to set up with some routers; Cameras need to be charged using lead and plug provided; Quite an expensive set up compared to other brands