SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Arlo
Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ARLO), a leading smart home security
brand, today announced the latest innovation and compatibility
enhancements with major smart home platforms including Amazon
Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Home Assistant, IFTTT and Samsung
SmartThings. Robust partner integrations provide Arlo users with a
seamless experience between their Arlo smart home security system
and smart home ecosystem. Customers can give voice commands via
their preferred virtual assistant, receive motion notifications on
compatible devices and access a live feed from their Arlo products
on smartwatches, phones, TVs and other smart home devices.
Through our engineering efforts and partnerships, Arlo provides
a great cross-ecosystem experience where users don't have to choose
one ecosystem over another. Arlo users benefit from more efficient,
integrated access to popular Arlo features no matter which
third-party smart home platform they have at home.
"We're excited to continue innovating by collaborating with our
partners to provide Arlo users with added features designed to
offer the most robust and seamless smart home security experience
possible," said Tejas Shah, SVP of
Product and CIO at Arlo. "These expanded capabilities across
leading partners represent Arlo's commitment to delivering peace of
mind, regardless of which smart home ecosystem users have in their
homes."
Amazon Alexa
- Initiate two-way talk through compatible Echo and Fire TV
devices to Arlo security cameras or video doorbells.
- Receive motion and video doorbell press announcements from
Alexa, and view Arlo Video Doorbell live feeds directly from
compatible Echo and Fire TV devices, to easily manage home
security.
- Voice commands enable users to ask Alexa to show their live
feed, view their last clip, or trigger motion detection from Arlo
security cameras or video doorbells on compatible Echo and Fire TV
devices.
- Receive proactive updates for seamless integration any time you
add a new Arlo camera, base station, or doorbell to an
already-linked Amazon account.
- Arm/Disarm individual Arlo base stations using an Alexa- or
Arlo-configured voice PIN.
Apple Homekit
- Easily and securely view live streams from compatible Arlo
cameras via the Home app or by asking Siri on iPhone, iPad, Mac,
Apple Watch, and Apple TV.
- With HomeKit, users can create custom automations and scenes
using the motion sensor from Arlo cameras. For example, when an
Arlo camera detects something, users can trigger other HomeKit
accessories to react and perform actions such as turning on the
lights in the evening.
- Arlo users can receive motion notifications from Arlo cameras
on iPhone or Apple Watch.
Google Assistant
- Users can enjoy seamless Integration with Google using AppFlip
to link Arlo and Google accounts faster. Integrate Arlo cameras or
doorbells into the Google Ecosystem with just one or two clicks
without having to re-enter credentials when signed into an Arlo
account on the same mobile device.
- Receive doorbell alerts and view Arlo device live feeds
directly from a Google Assistant-enabled device to easily manage
home security through Google smart home devices.
- Receive enhanced live-video and audio streaming to see and hear
visitors at the door through Google Nest Hub.
- Trigger light controls on Arlo
Pro 3 Floodlight Cameras through your Google
Assistant-enabled device.
- Receive proactive updates for seamless integration any time you
add a new Arlo camera, base station, or doorbell to an
already-linked Google account.
If This Then That (IFTTT)
- Connect Arlo products to an IFTTT account to allow other smart
devices in the home to pair and interact in the way users
want.
- Utilize, create, and customize conditional if-then Applets to
turn smart lights on when Arlo cameras or doorbells detect
motion.
- Create a recipe using Arlo Smart
to receive advanced notifications announced to an IFTTT account,
and cross-trigger an Arlo camera with other smart home products
when it detects a person, vehicle, animal, or package.
- Use a smart home device when Arlo is connected to an IFTTT
account to announce motion or audio alerts, start and stop
recording, or announce when an Arlo camera is low on battery.
Samsung SmartThings
- Receive motion and audio alerts and view live video streams
from an Arlo camera or video doorbell directly on compatible TVs,
tablets, phones, or refrigerators, now available with a more
comprehensive list of compatible Arlo products.
- Enjoy improved stability and reduced latency for faster access
to Arlo camera recordings or video doorbell feeds.
- Turn Arlo cameras on/off when arming or disarming the
SmartThings Home Monitor.
- Cross-trigger recording on Arlo devices using a wide range of
compatible SmartThings devices.
- Use an Arlo camera and Smart Hub to trigger a siren and turn
lights on/off on compatible SmartThings smart home devices.
- Trigger smart home automation events through a compatible
SmartThings device by pressing the Arlo video doorbell.
Enhanced compatibility with more third-party smart home
ecosystems help Arlo users keep an eye on more of what matters.
These integrations, available through Arlo's suite of smart indoor
and outdoor security cameras and doorbells, offer customers the
flexibility to monitor and react to notifications through their
Arlo App on select Google, Amazon,
Apple, and Samsung smart home devices, delivering added peace of
mind when it comes to protecting their homes and businesses.
Ultra-easy setup, combined with sleek, wireless and wired designs
that address a range of use cases, and premium features and
technology, enable the Arlo ecosystem of hardware and software
offerings to shine.
All integrations are available with Arlo's latest product line
of devices so users can immediately take advantage of partner
capabilities. For more information on the full range of Arlo smart
home security products and services, visit www.arlo.com.
About Arlo Technologies, Inc.
Arlo is the
award-winning, industry leader that is transforming the way people
experience the connected lifestyle. Arlo's deep expertise in
product design, wireless connectivity, cloud infrastructure and
cutting-edge AI capabilities focuses on delivering a seamless,
smart home experience for Arlo users that is easy to setup and
interact with every day. The company's cloud-based platform
provides users with visibility, insight and a powerful means to
help protect and connect in real-time with the people and things
that matter most, from any location with a Wi-Fi or a cellular
connection. To date, Arlo has launched several categories of
award-winning smart connected devices, including wire-free smart
Wi-Fi and LTE-enabled security cameras, audio and video doorbells,
and floodlight.
With a mission to bring users peace of mind, Arlo is as
passionate about protecting user privacy as it is about
safeguarding homes and families. Arlo is committed to supporting
industry standards for data protection designed to keep users'
personal information private and in their control. Arlo doesn't
monetize personal data, provides enhanced controls for user data,
supports privacy legislation, keeps user data safely secure, and
puts security at the forefront of company culture.
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