{"id":15734,"date":"2015-04-11T06:04:21","date_gmt":"2015-04-10T23:04:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/?p=15734"},"modified":"2015-04-11T06:04:25","modified_gmt":"2015-04-10T23:04:25","slug":"diy-home-security-system-with-netgear-arlo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/diy-home-security-system-with-netgear-arlo\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Home Security System with Netgear Arlo!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Netgear Arlo Smart Home Security system<\/a> is a great way to protect your home against burglary and vandalism without having to pay the high monthly fees associated with many home security systems.\u00a0 As an added bonus, you can keep an eye on your children or pets when you are not at home!<\/p>\n

Set-Up was a Snap!<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Arlo system comes with a base unit which connects directly to your internet router, via an ethernet cable.\u00a0 The base unit connects up to 5 cameras wirelessly (2 cameras come with the system – additional units may be purchased).\u00a0 These cameras can be placed inside or outside up to 300 feet away from the base unit!<\/p>\n

After opening the system, I was able to install the base unit, sync both cameras and get them up and running within 20 minutes.\u00a0 The Arlo app can be found on both Android and Apple stores.\u00a0 Setting up an account is simple and you can choose either a free plan, or an upgraded plan if you want additional storage.<\/p>\n

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The Netgear Arlo Home Security System, is a great stand-alone system.\u00a0 The cameras are small, light-weight, and magnetic.\u00a0 This means you can place them virtually anywhere and switch them around as needed.\u00a0 Primarily, I used the cameras in our front entry way and in our living room.<\/p>\n

The app gives you the capability to set rules and a schedule.\u00a0 What does that mean?\u00a0\u00a0 You can set a schedule to define times when you want the cameras to automatically record whenever there is motion.\u00a0 Additionally, you can set up a notification to be sent to you whenever that motion is detected.\u00a0 Alternatively, you can view the cameras live at any time through the app.<\/p>\n

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The picture quality is 720p, which is quite clear and at an HD level.\u00a0However, if you are in an area with limited cell phone reception, the video will be lagged.\u00a0 I found that the lag time on a full speed connection is only about 5 seconds. If you get a notification alerting you of motion, you can quickly log into the app, watch the video and call the authorities if needed.<\/p>\n

One of the coolest features of this system is the fact that the cameras are wireless!\u00a0 This means that they can be mounted throughout your house – with no need for an electric outlet!\u00a0 Even though I have been using my system for a month, I have not seen much decrease on the battery life.\u00a0 Another great tool is that the camera is night vision capable – meaning that even if you need to record videos during the evening, you will be able to get high quality resolution.<\/p>\n

The Arlo app allows you to take a snapshot or even share your video feed with family and friends!\u00a0 What a great tool this would be for an in-home daycare provider to share with her parents.<\/p>\n

Unconventional Uses Galore!<\/span><\/h2>\n

Currently, we have 3 of our 5 children in middle school.\u00a0 Yes, you read that correctly.\u00a0 Three.\u00a0 As in one, two, THREE.\u00a0 Uno, Dos, Tres.\u00a0 As parents, our sanity is questionable and the grey hairs are multiplying!\u00a0 These precious children want their independence.\u00a0 As a\u00a0 parent, it is not always easy to let go of the reins.\u00a0 Allowing them stay at home for short periods by themselves is age appropriate, but none the less worrisome.<\/p>\n

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The Arlo Home Security System allows me to check in on our children whenever we are away.\u00a0 This gives me a peace of mind, but also gives the kiddos a nudge; “Hey mom can see what we are doing so we better behave!”\u00a0 Okay, maybe part that was wishful thinking!<\/p>\n

My father-in-law recently came to visit.\u00a0 He is an electrician and loves to help us on our home improvement projects.\u00a0 On the top of our to do list was to install ceiling fans in each of the upstairs bedrooms.\u00a0 That meant crawling around in the attic to drop electrical wires.\u00a0 My husband did all of the attic work,since my father-in-law has bad knees. My husband took the camera with him, and VIOLA – my father-in-law could see everything that was happening up in the attic.\u00a0 Now, thanks to Arlo <\/del>thanks to my husband,\u00a0 I have a gorgeous ceiling fan in my bedroom.<\/p>\n

But Wait – That’s Not All!<\/span><\/p>\n

Recently, our neighborhood has experienced some mailbox theft.\u00a0 I was able to put the Arlo system in an area that viewed the mailbox.\u00a0 Although, I did not catch anyone, this is a great way to reduce neighborhood crime!<\/p>\n

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