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      Arlo adds a big passive-aggressive floodlight to its camera so that you can scare your neighbors

      news.movim.eu / TechCrunch · Sunday, 5 January, 2020 - 22:00 · 1 minute

    Arlo , the security camera makers that spun out of Netgear, has announced a new device at CES in Las Vegas. The Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight, as the name suggests, looks a lot like the existing Arlo Pro 3 . But instead of the tiny integrated spotlight, it features a gigantic LED-enabled floodlight.

    The new device features a 2K HDR camera with a 160-degree field of view. It also has a color night vision as well as a more traditional black-and-white night mode. You can both listen to what’s happening and talk to the person waiting in front of your door thanks to two-way audio. It also has a built-in siren to scare your entire neighborhood like there’s a big fire going on.

    The floodlight can be enabled manually or activated by motion. Motion activation could be particularly useful for people who want to replace the light above their garage door for an all-in-one security-and-light solution.

    While you can wire it directly to your home, the device also features a rechargeable battery in case you don’t want to drill holes.

    The camera has an ambient light sensor so that the light only works at night. You can configure a specific threshold to save battery and customize the pattern of the light. There are three modes — constant, flashing and pulsating. Let’s hope it doesn’t lead to epileptic seizures.

    Like other Arlo devices, it is compatible with the Arlo Smart subscription. You can expect cloud recording, object detection and intelligent alerts for $3 to $15 per month.

    The Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight will be available at some point during Spring 2020 for $250.

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