
Both cameras use PIR motion sensors. PIR motion sensors detect heat signatures, which means
they only trigger when they detect body heat coming from people and animals. Arlo Go’s motion
sensor has a detection range of up to 23 feet while Reolink Go’s detection range can go up to 30
feet. It’s worth noting that neither of the two cameras offer intelligent motion detection features (e.g.
activity zones, person detection, facial recognition) out of the box. However, Arlo offers Arlo Smart,
which is a subscription-based service that will give Arlo cameras extra intelligence.
Where They’re Different
Arlo Go and Reolink Go each offer extra security features. Arlo Go offers sound detection while
Reolink Go comes equipped with a siren. Reolink’s siren sounds automatically when motion is
detected. Also, you can record a voice message and have the camera play it instead of the siren.
Video Storage
Where They’re The Same
Finally, we’ll look at how Reolink Go and Arlo Go store videos.
Both cameras support local recording using a microSD card (not included). Reolink Go supports SD
cards up to 64GB while Arlo supports cards up to 32GB. Recording videos locally won’t use up any
cellular data. However, remotely watching locally saved videos will, so limiting your viewing time is
necessary.
Where They’re Different
The two cameras also support cloud recording, but how they do so and what they include is
different.
Reolink’s cloud service is still in beta. Currently, they have both paid and unpaid plans. Their free plan
offers a 7 day video history but only supports one camera. Beyond that, you can pay for more.
On the other hand, Arlo has an existing cloud service structure. You can opt to use the
complementary cloud storage service, which provides 7 days of cloud storage and supports five
cameras. Both Reolink and Argus have a 1GB storage limit on free plans.
Final Verdict
While comparing Reolink Go and Arlo Go, we’ve come up with the conclusion that the
two are essentially the same in terms of what they can do, but it’s the smallest of
details that make the difference.
Reolink is a better solution by looking technical specifications,
howeverArlo is smaller and for sure better as COEVERED solution,
especially because it sells skins for Arlo Go in case you want
to camouflage your security camera.
The best solution would be to include both in your camera
surveillance system!