Who Owns Arlo And Where Are The Cameras Made?

If you have been looking for devices that can help make your home more secure, then you've probably come across the brand Arlo and its lineup of smart security cameras. However, if you're already familiar with Arlo and you're still wondering if the brand is still part of Netgear, it's important to know that the two companies have separated in 2018. Today, Arlo is an independent and publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), and has no parent company or a named founder or owner, but 16% of the company's stake is owned by asset management company BlackRock. On the other hand, Netgear's former Senior Vice President for Strategy Matthew McRae has been the CEO of Arlo since August 2018, at the same time the company went public.

Arlo's smart security kits range from about $50 to beyond $600 on Amazon, and it's considered as one of the more reasonably-priced security kits that work without professional installation. With that in mind, Arlo doesn't make its cameras in the U.S. despite being headquartered in California. Instead, it has contracted Taiwan-based manufacturers such as Foxconn and Pegatron, which has produced devices and components for other brands such as Apple and Asus. Furthermore, compared to other brands like Eufy, Arlo has implemented a subscription-based system for providing users with cloud-based storage for security camera footage and other AI-powered features. With these business models in place, Arlo has gained a total revenue of $156 million in 2026.

Before the split, Arlo operated as Netgear's smart camera business and built a name for itself in wireless home security cameras. Some of the products released by Arlo under Netgear at this time include the Arlo Baby, the Arlo Go, and the Arlo Doorbell. In February 2018, however, Netgear's board of directors approved the separation, which led to Arlo going public in August that year, and Netgear letting go of its remaining shares in December 2018. Today, the two companies now operate independently with different products and services. Netgear focuses on networking equipment such as Wi-Fi routers and mesh systems, while Arlo keeps its hand at smart security cameras and cloud-based services.

With that, any Arlo product made after the 2018 separation has no involvement with Netgear in terms of manufacturing or branding. So, it's worth noting that if you encounter any problems with Arlo cameras — legacy or not — Netgear is no longer responsible for any after-sales or ongoing service. If you have any relevant concerns about their products or services, it should generally go through Arlo's own support channels rather than Netgear's. Furthermore, owners can find support and other resources on the Arlo website or the Arlo Secure app, while subscription management options are available through their accounts.