Arlo
Arlo Pro 5S 2K (Spotlight Camera)
- HACS component
- Cloud required
- Wi-Fi
Prices verified October 2026
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A wire-free 2K HDR outdoor camera with spotlight, colour night vision, 12x zoom, a siren and dual-band Wi-Fi. It is a good camera with a catch: video features beyond live view depend on an Arlo Secure plan, and Home Assistant has no first-class route. The only integration is the community aarlo custom component (HACS), which polls Arlo's cloud, with reports of login failures when Arlo changes things. Treat Home Assistant as a bonus, not a reason to buy. The listing found was a third-party seller at around £126; confirm the seller and price before ordering.
What can Home Assistant control on the Arlo Pro 5S 2K (Spotlight Camera)?
No core integration: the community aarlo component (HACS) polls Arlo's cloud and says it can act as a replacement for the old core Arlo integration. Expect authentication friction, since users report failed logins, and a dedicated Arlo account with 'Allow Access Rights' enabled is needed to read some status values and set modes. Support for the Pro 5S specifically is not documented, so test before building automations.
Specs
| wifi | Dual-band |
|---|---|
| zoom | 12x |
| power | Wire-free rechargeable battery |
| lighting | Built-in spotlight |
| resolution | 2K HDR |
| night vision | Colour night vision |
| subscription | Arlo Secure plan for stored video and enhanced detection |
How does the Arlo Pro 5S 2K (Spotlight Camera) compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlo Pro 5S 2K (Spotlight Camera) (this product) | £126.48 | Wi-Fi | Cloud | HACS |
| Aqara Camera E1 | £48.98 | Wi-Fi | Yes | Native |
| Aqara Camera Hub G3 | £119.99 | Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Matter | Yes | Native |
| Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro (Wi-Fi) | £159.98 | Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Thread, Matter | Yes | Native |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Arlo Pro 5S 2K (Spotlight Camera) work with Home Assistant locally?
- Partly. The Arlo Pro 5S 2K (Spotlight Camera) connects to Home Assistant through a community integration installed through HACS, which relies on the Arlo cloud. It works in Home Assistant, but commands go via the internet and stop working during an outage of your connection or the Arlo service.
- Which protocol does the Arlo Pro 5S 2K (Spotlight Camera) use, and do I need a hub?
- The Arlo Pro 5S 2K (Spotlight Camera) uses Wi-Fi. To pair it with Home Assistant you need no hub — it joins your Wi-Fi network directly. Arlo's own hub is not required when you integrate through a community integration installed through HACS.
- How much does the Arlo Pro 5S 2K (Spotlight Camera) cost in the UK?
- The lowest price we have listed for the Arlo Pro 5S 2K (Spotlight Camera) is £126.48 at Amazon UK. Prices were last checked in October 2026 and change often, so confirm on the retailer's page before buying.
Arlo
Arlo Pro 5S 2K (Spotlight Camera)
£126.48 at Amazon UK