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What is the difference between the Arlo Ultra 2 and Arlo Ultra cameras?

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The Arlo Ultra 2 camera has all the same features as the original Arlo Ultra camera and more. For a full list of Arlo Ultra features, visit What is new in the Arlo Ultra camera?.

Additional Arlo Ultra 2 features:

  • Increased WiFi connectivity range.
    With expanded range, you can place your Arlo Ultra 2 camera further from an Arlo SmartHub or base station than an Arlo Ultra camera. For positioning guidelines, visit How do I position my Arlo wire-free camera?.
  • Dual-band WiFi.
    Your Arlo Ultra 2 camera can switch between 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi, depending on how far it is from the Arlo SmartHub or base station. This allows for optimized camera performance by balancing connectivity range and bandwidth.
  • Arlo Smart trial with 4K.
    Your Arlo Ultra 2 camera comes with a 4K trial to Arlo Smart. The trial lasts for 3 months and enables 4K cloud recording, advanced object detection settings, e911, and more. For more information, visit What is included in the Arlo Smart 3-month trial?.

For more information about the Arlo Ultra 2 camera, visit Arlo Ultra 2 FAQ.