Best for Hub requirement
Arlo Pro 5s Spotlight Security Camera
3.0 feature score
Highest scored product for this feature based on supporting review evidence.
Best Arlo Home Security & Surveillance for Hub requirement
Hub requirement Decision Dashboard
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The hub requirement is context-dependent: reviewers like that a hub is not needed for basic use, but criticize needing one for local storage or HomeKit.
Pros: Notification speed, Event recording reliability
Cons: Mesh network compatibility, Customer support responsiveness