“The Arlo Pro 5S delivers the most reliable motion detection we've tested, with a 94% accuracy rate that puts competitors to shame”
The Arlo Pro 5S Security Camera ($229-$269) is recommended with a 8.6/10 consensus score across 18 expert reviews. Experts highlight 94% motion detection accuracy with 2.1% false positive rate and 2k hdr video with color night vision to 25 feet. Wirecutter says: "The Arlo Pro 5S delivers the most reliable motion detection we've tested, with a..." Best for: Primary home security, Front door coverage, Multi-ecosystem households.

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Arlo Pro 5S Security Camera
Security
Consensus Score — 18 experts
Updated 1 week ago
“The Arlo Pro 5S delivers the most reliable motion detection we've tested, with a 94% accuracy rate that puts competitors to shame”
Key Features
- ✓ 2K HDR
- ✓ AI detection
- ✓ Color night vision
- ✓ HomeKit + Alexa + Google
Best For
What Experts Agree On
What Experts Love
- ✓ 94% motion detection accuracy with 2.1% false positive rate
- ✓ 2K HDR video with color night vision to 25 feet
- ✓ Apple HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings support
- ✓ Flexible power: battery, solar, or wired
- ✓ AI distinguishes people, vehicles, animals, and packages
Common Criticisms
- ✗ Premium subscription ($3/month per camera) for cloud storage
- ✗ Battery models can't record continuously
- ✗ Higher upfront cost than budget alternatives
What The Experts Say
“The Arlo Pro 5S is the security camera we'd install at our own front door”
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