NETGEAR's original battery-powered Arlo [ reviewed ] wireless cloud camera won a lot of fans with its small size and unique put-it-anywhere design. But its no-wires design required an expensive wireless base station and limited recording to motion-triggered events only. Enter the Arlo Q.

My first step in security. Everything I need right now except local monitoring. I hope their cloud holds up!

Simple interface; Good resolution and view field; Free storage for a moderate user

Need a local storage if their cloud disappears; Must monitor and download clips within time allowed

The ArloQ product is high quality and provides an unobtrusive, super easy to install and use, home security system with extra features. I am going to order another one.

The Arlo Q is the latest in Netgear's line of consumer-targeted, webcam-based security cameras. Unlike an earlier model (the Arlo, still being produced), the Q isn't waterproof or fully wireless, so it can't be set up outdoors.

Simple; trouble-free setup; Intuitive; flexible scheduling; Unusual level of control over motion detection; scheduling; Excellent video quality; Generous free cloud plan; Easy social sharing of videos

Single-user mobile app; Difficult Custom Mode setup; Activity Zones not part of motion-detection controls; Timeline requires expensive subscription

So far, no complaints for the Arlo Q. The setup was 'stupidly fast' and easy. I already had an Arlo account, so I had 3 cameras up and running in less than 15 minutes. The picture quality is great on the 720p setting.

No single on/off mode for turning on or off alerts; Have to go through multiple setting layers for each camera to change mode; Would love a single app toggle: ALERTS- ON-OFF

The Arlo Q ($219.99) is Netgear's latest entry into the growing home security camera market. Unlike its wireless outdoor sibling, the Arlo , the Arlo Q is an indoor camera that connects to your home's Wi-Fi network so you can view live on-demand video using your smartphone.

Easy to install; Detailed HD images; Good night vision; Email and push notifications; Free cloud storage; Supports IFTTT

Pricey; Some response lag

I'm personally happy with NETGEAR Arlo Q , even with the free account. The camera records only when motions are detected, which means if you ever needed to search the archives, you don't waste time trying to find that specific timeframe.

I purchased these cameras to complement the wireless ones I already own I use them primarily to keep an eye on my mum she as Alzheimer's,they are easy to set up and are very reliable just like the wireless ones if you are looking for a good easy to set up cctv system this is the one to go for highly...

When set up to the wireless network, I receive an email every time there is a sound or motion. The email also contains a copy of the relevant video which is handy because I have Windows Phone and Arlo does not support that type of phone even though they promised to do so last year.

The Arlo Q is the mid-range option in the Arlo range of smart home security cameras, sat between the high-end Arlo Q Plus and the Arlo Wire-Free. The smart home camera boasts fairly impressive capabilities – but is it good enough to secure your home or business?