topic Netgear has sold Arlo in Arlo Pro 2

Netgear has sold Arlo

RChobby — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 20:40:19 GMT

So I read that Netgear has sold Arlo. Do you have an opinion if this is good or bad for us end users?

Re: Netgear has sold Arlo

st_shaw — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 20:47:17 GMT

I wouldn't say NETGEAR have "sold" Arlo. Reports are NETGEAR intends to spin-out Arlo as a separate business and raise capital through an IPO for less than 20% of the stock. NETGEAR will retain majority ownership of Arlo.

https://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/3026383/netgear-is-to-spin-off-arlo-into-direct-competition-with-amazon-and-google

Re: Netgear has sold Arlo

Downunda — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 09:33:07 GMT

I've seen cameras advertised here (Australia) in the last few days under another brand that look identical to Arlo Pro 2 cameras so it seems like the rumor is true.

Re: Netgear has sold Arlo

st_shaw — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 14:26:21 GMT

The plans to spin out Arlo as a separate business were publicly announced, so there is no rumour.

It is very unlikely they would change the brand name from Arlo.

Please post a link to this other product so we can see it.

Thanks.