Arlo Launches AI-Powered Secure 6 with Fire and Gunshot Detection, Video Captions
May 9, 2025
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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The Verge • May 9, 2025
Arlo’s new AI features summarize what your camera sees
Cision PR Newswire • May 8, 2025
ARLO ANNOUNCES SECURE 6 SMART HOME SECURITY SERVICE