78%
Odds it works through 2029Last checked: October 13, 2026.
Arlo makes some of the best-reviewed security cameras in the US. It spun out of Netgear in 2018 and has built its business around subscriptions, which is exactly where it got into trouble with owners.
CompanyArlo Technologies (independent, publicly traded)
StartedAs a Netgear brand, spun off in 2018
Matter supportNo
Needs the cloud?Mostly. Some models can record locally to a base station
Subscription for basics?No, but Arlo Secure is needed for cloud recordings and smart alerts
End-of-life policyCameras can lose support four years after Arlo stops making them
How long devices get supportBy its own policy, cameras can reach end of life four years after Arlo stops making them. Its 2014 and 2016 cameras were the first to go, in 2023.
Why 78%
- Starting point86%An established mid-size public company focused on cameras and subscriptions.
- Track record−6In 2023 it announced a retroactive end-of-life policy that took free cloud storage away from older cameras, then partly backed down after the backlash.
- Works without the cloud−2Cloud-first, though some cameras can record locally to a base station.
- Our estimate78%
The good news: Arlo is a healthy, focused company with a strong lineup and a clear business model, so it is not going anywhere soon.
The bad news: In early 2023 Arlo announced it would take free seven-day cloud storage and updates away from older cameras, including features printed on the box. After an outcry, the CEO reversed the storage cut and pushed the dates back to 2025, but the policy that lets cameras reach end of life four years after production stops is still there.
If you own Arlo
- Check Arlo’s end-of-life list for your camera models, and plan a replacement before support ends.
- If your cameras support it, record locally to an Arlo base station as a backup to the cloud.