Arlo's new Pro 3 camera shoots in 2K HDR and can see colors in the dark

Arlo announces the latest generation of its home security camera system, the Pro 3. These new cameras allow to achieve a recording quality with a resolution of 2K with HDR, from 1080p with the Pro 2 Each camera has its own exactly what you expect: flood the area with light. In addition, it allows night vision of colors. In theory, you will be able to distinguish colors and other details in the middle of the night.

Besides improving the quality of the image, a few other things have changed. The Pro 3 cameras have a 160-degree field of view, which is a slight but welcome improvement over the 130-degree field of view from the previous iteration. Arlo says that conversations with people via the camera will be easier with the Pro 3, thanks to their full-duplex microphones that allow more natural exchanges. In addition, these cameras will be able to tilt, move, and zoom in on a subject when it detects motion.

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Like the Pro 2, the Pro 3 is weather resistant to IP65 and support for Arlo's IoT ecosystem still includes Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. These cameras are wireless and rechargeable and last up to six months before needing to be turned back on.

Arlo Pro 3 is available this week on Arlo.com and Best Buy. Arlo indicates that these cameras will be compatible with existing Arlo Ultra accessories as well as with previous base stations. So if you just want one of these cameras at $ 199.99 a piece, it's available. This price is comparable to that of Spotlight Cam and Nest Cam IQ Indoor Ring Battery, but the Arlo system requires a base station, unlike the others. Nevertheless, Arlo offers a higher resolution and some features you will not find in Ring or Nest.

The complete system, which includes a Smart Hub and two cameras, costs $ 499. This option will include a free three-month trial of Arlo Smart (usually $ 9.99 per month), a service that keeps a record of recordings. The Smart Service Trial features an e911 feature that allows authorities to locate the location of the camera if you are calling for emergency assistance from the Arlo application.

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