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Twelve years ago we had a home invasion occur when my then 18 year old son was home alone. Fortunately, my son was not hurt. When the intruders realized that someone was in the home, they booked it out the front door. We decided at that time to get a home security alarm system. Having a home security alarm system is great…but it is just not quite enough.
Over the years since that has happened, we have had items stolen from our front yard while we were in our home watching TV. It seems like the “bad guys” just seem to get bolder and more reckless. I am also home alone most of the time during the week while my husband is at work. Although we have locked gates on each side of our home, I am well aware that if someone wants to break in, they can easily find a way to climb over them. If they did come over the gates, I would have no idea until I would come face to face with them in our backyard. Scary stuff!
Thanks to Best Buy and this awesome new technology from Netgear, we now have a 100% wire-free, motion-activated, indoor/outdoor 4 camera security system. Along with this, we received a Netgear® Nighthawk™ DST Router and DST Adapter with Geek Squad service included. I was really impressed that these cameras were wireless and we would be able to mount these just about anywhere inside or outside of our house. My husband quickly got busy setting them up and mentioned to me several times how easy they were to set up. We have tried cameras in the past but they were wired. There were issues as to where you could actually place them because they needed to be wired. If you didn’t bury the wires, (which can be a pain and costly) they really can be quite unattractive.
Other features that really impressed my husband:
- There is a downloadable app that enables us to view live video from our Android or Apple phones, Amazon Kindle or Window/Mac laptops.
- They enable you to capture 720p video footage whether it is day or night and there is a 130 degree view.
- The cameras are motion-activated and they record motion once detected AND send an e-mail or app notification.
- They came with 6 magnetic camera mounts for easy installation on a wall or flat surface
The Netgear® Nighthawk™ DST Router and DST Adapter is equally impressive:
This brand new router was exclusively developed between Netgear and Best Buy to help homeowners with an all-in-one solution to support a home like ours with many connected devices. Did you know that the average US household has 7, yes count them, 7 “connected” devices! Between our smart phones, tablets, computers, laptops, printers and our smart thermostat, there is a lot of strain on our home router. Because of this, our household experiences slow Wi-Fi, dead zones and dropped calls.
The Netgear® Nighthawk™ DST Router and DST Adapter along with the Geek Squad service via phone and web is here to help us and to help you! This router comes with one DST, or “Dead Spot Terminator” adapter – to eliminate your Wi-Fi dead zones. Just place it in an area where your reception is poor to improve Wi-Fi access. You can also purchase additional adapters. The router itself was built to support 10+ connected devices…and we need every one of them. The best part about it is that this package includes Geek Squad set up and support via phone and web for one full year for those that need extra help setting it up ( my husband swears you will not)!
Feeling more secure at home alone:
We now have the cameras set up so that I can see our side-yards. Even if I am not watching the cameras, I can have the cameras email me or notify me via my phone app and quickly check it out to see what is going on. That really does give me a more secure feeling when I am home alone.
To Catch a Thief:
The one thing that my husband was really excited about when he heard we were getting this package was the ability to possibly find out who is stealing his Sunday newspaper! He really enjoys his Sunday paper and at least twice a month, our newspaper goes missing. Our delivery guy assures us he is delivering it early in the morning. So we have one camera set up and pointed at the driveway and ready to go. We will have to let you know if we are able to catch our newspaper thief.
We are in love with this Netgear Arlo Smart Home System from Best Buy and would highly recommend it! The whole system is easy to set up and the cameras and router are excellent quality. This system really does safeguard are home and give us peace of mind whether we are home or on a trip since you can monitor your home from your phone, iPad or laptop.
The 4 camera set is only available at Best Buy. You can buy Arlo cameras at other retailers, but can only purchase this exclusive set(a great value at $499.99) at Best Buy. The Netgear® Nighthawk™ DST Router and DST Adapter is sold separately at Best Buy.
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free
Jody @ Mommy Moment says
October 17, 2015 at 7:14 pmThe peace of mind is so worth the investment. I like that these ones look decent and are not too big either.
valmg @ Mom Knows It All says
October 17, 2015 at 8:23 pmWe’ve had our Arlo system for several months now. It was super easy to install. I absolutely love it!
Debbie Denny says
October 18, 2015 at 6:08 amI would like to have these. Sounds like a way to have some security.
Amanda || Growing Up Madison says
October 18, 2015 at 8:59 amThis sure sounds like it’s protects pretty well without the hefty price tag. I currently have ADT and in a contract but there isn’t a camera everywhere so this would be a welcome addition. Love it!
Michele says
October 18, 2015 at 12:12 pmI would really like to have one of these outside my apartment door–those peepholes are too small to really see who is out there!
Amber NElson says
October 18, 2015 at 7:13 pmI need something like this for our home. I think it would work well.
Dogvills says
October 19, 2015 at 2:45 amMy husband and I were just discussing about upgrading our security system. This is very timely.
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
October 19, 2015 at 4:09 amWe have a house alarm, but I was just telling my hubby the other day that I think something like this would give me more piece of mind.
aimee fauci says
October 19, 2015 at 9:43 amLove safety features like this camera. I live in the country and to be honest would want these cameras for the wildlife at night to see how many armadillos are digging up my yard! Random, right but I could see these working great for that!
thelesleyshow says
October 19, 2015 at 10:21 amThe piece of mind alone is worth the cost! Lots of bad people out there.
Rosey says
October 19, 2015 at 12:47 pmI am all for ‘better safe than sorry.’ These look great, I’d def. be interested in trying them.
Carmen Perez (listen2mama) says
October 19, 2015 at 2:16 pmWe have a house alarm system, but this looks like it would be added security for sure.
Lady Lilith says
October 19, 2015 at 4:42 pmAmazing. With kids, you can never be to safe. Love this idea.
Amber NElson says
October 19, 2015 at 6:21 pmWe definitely need to look into this for our house!
Jennifer Williams says
October 19, 2015 at 7:03 pmThose cameras are great. They come in handy just to know your home is safe. They are also great when your kids are old enough to be home alone and are supposed to be doing chores! We had fun with our cameras and our oldest son!!
Toughcookiemommy.com says
October 19, 2015 at 7:33 pmThey are great, Jennifer. They are very affordable and make you feel so much safer at home.
Toughcookiemommy.com says
October 19, 2015 at 7:25 pmThese cameras are really awesome. I love how they make us feel more secure during the night.
Mary Madalene says
October 20, 2015 at 5:23 amI really like how clear the image’s show up. Technology is helping in such a big way today and I like how the afforability is on this camera
Jeanine says
October 20, 2015 at 6:06 amWow! Now this is what we need at our new house. The picture quality seems really great too. Very nice set!
Rebecca E. Parsons says
October 20, 2015 at 6:40 amGreat idea. As I grow older, this seems more important. Thanks for sharing.
Ann Bacciaglia says
October 20, 2015 at 7:58 amThis looks like an amazing security system. I would feel so secure with cameras that i could check.
Kelly Hutchinson says
October 20, 2015 at 1:41 pmThis looks like an easy to install and use system. We need something like this for our home.
Lisa Rios says
October 21, 2015 at 5:23 amA home security alarm system is a must at every home these days, particularly if you are going to stay single for the most period of time in a day. The Netgear Arlo Smart Home System sounds like an awesome device to safeguard your home & stay relaxed.
Life as a Convert says
October 22, 2015 at 9:26 pmI have a security system in place. Best idea ever! I haven’t heard of this one before though.
Aeryn Lynne says
October 28, 2015 at 11:37 amOh, man! I wish I knew about this two weeks ago. My BIL’s property has been broken into four times now within a span of five months and just finally found a security system to install. Never even though NETGEAR would do security cams.
Sarah Vegetabile says
November 3, 2015 at 10:43 amThis is perfect for what I have been looking for. We live in the city and break ins have skyrocketed in cars and homes.
Michele Ash says
November 4, 2015 at 10:11 pmThanks for the Fantastic Review on Safeguard Your Home with Netgear Arlo Smart Home Cameras @BestBuy! I think that I would be going and getting these cameras if I had someone break into my home! It’s too expensive to get “just because”, however, if we had the troubles you have had, I’d be “charging” up a storm at BestBuy! It means so much to feel safe in your own home! Thanks so much for sharing your fantastic review, all the pictures, and your personal and professional opinions on Safeguard Your Home with Netgear Arlo Smart Home Cameras @BestBuy with all of us! I honestly do appreciate it! Thanks again! Michele 🙂
alicia szemon says
November 8, 2015 at 6:50 amsounds like a good system. never heard of this brand before
Renee Rousseau says
November 8, 2015 at 11:04 pmVery informative and helpful article. We have been thinking about installing cameras for awhile now.
Sara Zielinski says
November 10, 2015 at 10:19 amThis sounds like a good way to safeguard your home.