Arlo Launches AI-Powered Secure 6 with Fire and Gunshot Detection, Video Captions

May 9, 2025
Arlo Launches AI-Powered Secure 6 with Fire and Gunshot Detection, Video Captions
  • The new Event Captions feature summarizes video events, allowing users to quickly understand detected motion without watching entire clips.

  • Current subscribers to Arlo Secure will automatically receive these new features beginning in May 2025.

  • Matthew McRae, CEO of Arlo, emphasizes the company's commitment to meaningful AI enhancements that provide a smarter and more personalized security experience.

  • Arlo is committed to user privacy, implementing data protection standards and enhancing controls for user data security.

  • Access to the new features requires a subscription to Arlo Secure Plus or Premium, with costs ranging from $9.99 to $29.99 per month.

  • Arlo has launched Secure 6, an upgrade to its AI-based security system, introducing advanced features such as fire and gunshot detection, smarter search capabilities, and video captions.

  • Arlo's new features aim to compete with similar offerings from Google and Amazon, such as Nest Aware and Ring Home, while focusing on unique functionalities.

  • Arlo continues to innovate with a comprehensive range of smart security products, including cameras and doorbells, designed to enhance home protection.

  • These updates are expected to strengthen Arlo's competitive position in the home security market, which is projected to grow by over 15% annually.

  • The updated system allows users to search their video history using keywords or time ranges, streamlining the review process for important footage.

  • The system alerts users when it detects specific sounds, helping homeowners assess situations in real-time.

  • The fire detection capability uses AI to identify visible flames and send real-time alerts, potentially reducing emergency response times.

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