topic Re: Low Audio Output from Pro Cameras in Arlo Pro

Low Audio Output from Pro Cameras

MaD-MaX — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 01:41:47 GMT

I'm a new customer to the Arlo system. I like the system and it's options.
I do have a problem with the audio output level of the cameras and I'm quite aware that this topic is like beating a dead horse.
Although Netgear insisted that this is not an issue, a great majority of people are still experiencing it. I've read everything from poor camera design, to compatibility issues with mobile devices.
I'm wondering why Netgear hasn't developed some sort of a wireless 2 way speaker box (module) with better audio capabiltt, which can easily take over the audio of an assigned camera (ex. Front door camera).
Netgear.... if you're listening, chime in.

Re: Low Audio Output from Pro Cameras

StephenB — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 13:12:46 GMT

@MaD-MaX wrote:
... Netgear ... Netgear ... Netgear....

... Arlo ... Arlo ... Arlo...

Netgear spun off Arlo last year, so it is now it's own company.

@MaD-MaX wrote:
I'm wondering why [Arlo] hasn't developed some sort of a wireless 2 way speaker box (module) with better audio capabiltt, which can easily take over the audio of an assigned camera (ex. Front door camera).

Well, they have - the Arlo doorbell will handle the audio today. It doesn't include a camera, but it can be cross-triggered so the camera will record. Also, they've announced a video doorbell, but it is not on the market yet.

Re: Low Audio Output from Pro Cameras

MaD-MaX — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 14:58:10 GMT

Thx. for your reply..
Do you have experience with the doorbell 2 way?
Is it a better sound output?
I've experienced the "RING" although definitely louder than the Arlo cameras, they can use a bit more output specially if the ambiance noises are louder than usual like traffic or lawn equipment at a neighbors.

Re: Low Audio Output from Pro Cameras

StephenB — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 16:05:52 GMT

I do have the doorbell, but I've never tried to compare the audio output with the Pro camera.

I don't use the 2-way audio features in the cameras or the doorbell much.