# Arlo Secure: Home Security

> Smart home security protection

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1459289784](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1459289784)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1459289784`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Arlo Technologies Inc.
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (403,215 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.45.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-14
- **First published:** 2019-09-04
- **Size:** 812 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/arlo-secure-home-security/id1459289784)
- **Website:** [https://www.arlo.com](https://www.arlo.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.arlo.com/en-us/about/privacy-policy/](https://www.arlo.com/en-us/about/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Control your Arlo smart home security system from one easy app. Protect your home inside and out with Arlo’s security cameras, video doorbells, and floodlights. Manage multiple locations, arm or disarm with a single tap, and customize security with smart activity zones and schedules.

See 4K video with color night vision, up to 12x zoom, and receive interactive motion alerts. With an Arlo Secure plan, you can access 30 days of video history, benefit from AI Object Detection, and use Emergency Response where available. Note that Emergency Response is US-only and some features vary by camera model and plan.

## Rankings

- #1,205 — Overall
- #34 — security

## Review summary

User reviews show a camera-focused strength with sharp video/audio and reliable day-to-day operation, plus a sense of security and deterrence. However, multiple reviewers report a slow, unstable app, costly subscription fees, and weak support that hamper use. Issues with accessing saved video on iPhone and inconsistent recording add to frustration, as do false detections (animals or vehicles) and Zone features that require extra costs. Overall, Arlo Secure is valued for hardware quality and security potential, but ongoing pricing, reliability, and support concerns impede a consistently positive experience.

### Pros

- Excellent camera quality with clear video and audio.
- Reliable system that performs well on a day-to-day basis.
- Cameras provide strong deterrence and keep eyes on the door.
- Long-term value with durable performance (users report 5+ years of use).
- Positive experiences when the app is functioning and the overall performance is solid.

### Cons

- App is slow/unresponsive and takes too long to connect or alert.
- High price and subscription model; essential features require ongoing fees.
- Customer support is weak or hard to reach; online help is often non-functional.
- Inconsistent video recording/viewing on iPhone; cannot always access saved clips.
- Frequent false detections and mislabeling (e.g., animal or vehicle alerts) and unreliable zones.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1459289784)