New design Arlo Go 2 launches with LTE, improved video quality

AppleInsider

Arlo has updated its go-anywhere security camera with a refreshed design and higher resolution video, though Apple's HomeKit is missing at launch.

Arlo Go 2

The new Arlo Go 2 looks more in-line with the rest of the Arlo lineup with an elongated body rather than the squat body of its predecessor. It connects wirelessly over Wi-Fi or 4G LTE and has a swappable, rechargeable battery.

It's perfect for temporary habitats like a campground, large yards where Wi-Fi or Arlo's range won't reach, or even trails.

There is an upgraded sensor that can now record at up to 1080P and has a 130-degree field of view. Footage can be recorded to an internal microSD card or, with an Arlo Secure subscription, to the cloud for remote viewing.

Arlo Go 2

A built-in spotlight aids with night vision and a siren can ward off intruders. The camera can be located at any time with its own GPS signal.

Even though the Arlo Go 2 doesn't support Apple HomeKit, it does support Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT.

The Arlo GO 2 is available now through Verizon for $249.99 with additional carrier support coming in 2022.

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mobird

Who picks up the tab for the LTE? 

rcfa

Why would anyone care here about this product without HomeKit support?
There are tens of thousands of more or less interesting products in the marketplace, but this here is called APPLE insider, not “random gadgets insider”, so unless this thing has direct bearing on the Apple ecosystem, an article like this is a waste of my time!!!
Stop posting crap like this, regardless of how many kickbacks you may get. 

chadbag

So they want me to buy their expensive camera, then subscribe to their expensive service, and then also subscribe to a wireless plan for a SIM card.  You'd have to have pretty strong use case to justify all that expense.  

coolfactor

rcfa said:

Why would anyone care here about this product without HomeKit support?
There are tens of thousands of more or less interesting products in the marketplace, but this here is called APPLE insider, not “random gadgets insider”, so unless this thing has direct bearing on the Apple ecosystem, an article like this is a waste of my time!!!
Stop posting crap like this, regardless of how many kickbacks you may get. 

That's a pretty emotional post. You okay? 😲

While I, too, wished that this camera supported HomeKit, it does work with IFTTT, which is a cross-ecosystem technology, not tied to a single vendor.

quad_chistian

coolfactor said:

rcfa said:

Why would anyone care here about this product without HomeKit support?
There are tens of thousands of more or less interesting products in the marketplace, but this here is called APPLE insider, not “random gadgets insider”, so unless this thing has direct bearing on the Apple ecosystem, an article like this is a waste of my time!!!
Stop posting crap like this, regardless of how many kickbacks you may get. 

That's a pretty emotional post. You okay? 😲

While I, too, wished that this camera supported HomeKit, it does work with IFTTT, which is a cross-ecosystem technology, not tied to a single vendor.

There is nothing wrong with the product. The problem is with the curation of the news that are not "apple" related. 

I agree with @rcfa. ;

mr lizard

rcfa said:

Why would anyone care here about this product without HomeKit support?
There are tens of thousands of more or less interesting products in the marketplace, but this here is called APPLE insider, not “random gadgets insider”, so unless this thing has direct bearing on the Apple ecosystem, an article like this is a waste of my time!!!
Stop posting crap like this, regardless of how many kickbacks you may get. 

Sit down before you fall down x 

mr lizard

I personally regret my Arlo purchase a few years ago. Their wire free cameras have a delay before they start recording which is long enough to miss the event they’re supposed to record. 

They never got HomeKit support which I of course never expected, but other manufacturers did it. 

For their price they’re not competitive. 

Kinda wish I’d gone for the Eufy models. 

PS that promo photo showing the campers who’ve screwed a camera to a tree… jeez.