topic Arlo Go - live streaming lag in Arlo Go

Arlo Go - live streaming lag

ryantebo — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 21:15:46 GMT

Has anyone tested the live-stream option on the Arlo Go? This is one of the features I'm most interested in, but I worry that the time lag between the live-stream and real time are going to be too long for using it how I'd like. The rep I spoke with said that with ideal service the lag would be around 3 seconds. Can anyone confirm or deny this based on experience using the camera? Thank you!

Re: Arlo Go - live streaming lag

Streak2 — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 05:41:39 GMT

Yes, there is a few seconds lag while the camera transmits the image via the cellular network to the cloud for you to view.

Re: Arlo Go - live streaming lag

ryantebo — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 15:49:14 GMT

Has anyone seen lag times reach higher gaps, such as 10+ seconds? If it's consistent around ~3 seconds it would work fantastic for what I'd like!

Re: Arlo Go - live streaming lag

Streak2 — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 01:06:50 GMT

With a decent wifi signal used for the viewing and a decent LTE signal for the camera such that there will be no buffering then 3 seconds is about right.

As soon as there is buffering then of course the lag will increase.

Re: Arlo Go - live streaming lag

kennyz79 — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 12:43:20 GMT

Even after the firmware updates I still notice the camera is running a few seconds behind. When you activate 2 way communications, you can notice the lag also.

Re: Arlo Go - live streaming lag

jguerdat — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 13:43:23 GMT

That's basically due to the need for everything to run through the servers. No way to speed it up without having a very direct route to the server with minimal delays. The WiFi connection between the camera and base can be an issue, adding to the delay if it's weak.

Re: Arlo Go - live streaming lag

Hula_Rock — Mon, 01 May 2017 19:12:37 GMT

I have a 3-4(ish) second delay when using Live View with a dedicated 1 gig circuit (up/down) internet connection. LTE RSRP and RSRQ is also excellent only living a quater mile from the closest ATT cell site.