Arlo Pro 5 (Battery)

Pros

• Notification speed ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Reviewers repeatedly highlight that the Pro 5 sends some of the fastest, most informative notifications in this category, and this test confirms that alerts arrive swiftly with animated previews and clear subject highlights that are easy to read even on a smartwatch.
• Video resolution & detail ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
• App controls & settings ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  The Arlo app is widely described as straightforward and capable, and this review reinforces that it is easy to use while offering granular motion filtering for people, animals, vehicles, and packages alongside simple controls for video quality and alerts.
• False alert filter effectiveness ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Reviews say the Arlo Pro 5’s smart detection and filters do a good job of focusing alerts on people, animals, vehicles, and packages rather than random motion, and this tester likewise reports that notifications are accurate with few obvious nuisance triggers.
• Night vision brightness & detail ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Owners find the Pro 5 delivers clear footage in both daytime and nighttime conditions, and this review adds that having a choice of color night vision or a bright spotlight keeps scenes readable after dark while pulling out extra detail when needed.
• Streaming reliability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  Users generally find live streaming on the Pro 5 quick and reliable, though this review notes that occasional periods of slow loading and a brief 2–3 second lag can crop up before resolving, likely after firmware updates.
• Battery life ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5
  Real-world battery life on the Arlo Pro 5 tends to fall short of the eight-month claim in busy areas, with reviewers typically seeing under four months per charge, especially when using higher quality settings and frequent notifications.