What the alerts look like. Photo: Arlo.
Arlo has announced the launch of a new fire detection feature to give users one more avenue to safeguard their homes.
Arlo’s fire detection system is designed to detect fires early, giving users time to react from anywhere in the world via smart notifications that alert users to the presence of flames, allowing for faster contact with emergency services and giving users valuable time to protect their homes before a fire becomes a concern.
Arlo says that their fire detection technology uses AI to detect flames, unlike traditional smoke detectors that require smoke to trigger an alert. This means that an Arlo camera can identify a fire in its earliest stages - when flames are visible but smoke has yet to spread - providing a faster response time. Even better, the technology is compatible with its existing suite of indoor and outdoor security cameras, meaning customers don’t have to purchase additional devices to take advantage of this feature.
According to the company, the release of this feature was not in response to the LA fires. But serves as a complement to existing fire safety measures in residential homes such as smoke detectors or fire-rated doors and walls in Singapore homes. This is particularly crucial in high-rise HDB flats and apartments where rapid fire spread is a concern. Additionally, while walls and doors made of fire-resistant materials may be effective in preventing a fire from spreading from outside the apartment, Arlo says its fire detection feature helps prevent fire spread within the apartment, providing a multi-layered approach to fire protection and improving resident safety.
However, Arlo does add that its video-based fire detection feature is a supplementary tool and “should not replace standard fire detection systems such as smoke detectors, conventional alarms, or proper safety measures”.
Unfortunately, this is a paid service for users subscribed to a Secure 5 Plus subscription at S$15/month. It is now available as an update in Singapore and can be activated by any customer with an active Arlo Secure 5 Plus subscription.
This isn’t all Arlo devices can do to keep your home safe from a fire. Arlo also has a Smoke/CO Alarm Detection plan that alerts you when it hears a smoke and/or carbon monoxide (CO) detector alarm. This is also part of its paid services.
Arlo's devices are available online at its official stores on Lazada and Shopee.
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