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Arlo Essential
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See the essential details, day or night.

Capture clear details in full high definition and see in colour at night. Set your wire-free camera up in just a few simple steps and keep an eye on your home from anywhere.

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6 month battery life1
Wire-free, no cords or wiring hassles
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Clear Details in Full HD
Record video in 1080p
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Weather Resistant
Withstands heat, cold, rain or sun
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Motion Alerts
Receive alerts on your phone
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Integrated Spotlight
See in colour at night

Connect and control with your favourite smart assistant

Works with Apple HomeKit Works with Amazon Alexa IFTTT Icon Google Assistant Icon
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*e911 feature available only in USA
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Capture clear details in full high definition

Record video in 1080p, and see more of the picture with a 130° viewing angle.

Arlo Essential Spotlight mounted on a wall.

Weather-resistant security

Designed to withstand heat, cold, rain, and sun.

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Get alerts when motion is detected

Take quick action and view live video, sound the siren, or call a friend directly from your phone.

See in colour,
even at night

Ward off intruders and view unique details in colour with the integrated spotlight.

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Quickly install

Set up your wire-free camera in just a few easy steps.

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Hear and speak
to visitors

Tap a button in the Arlo app to use 2-way audio.

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Deter intruders
with built-in siren

Trigger your siren automatically, or manually from the Arlo app.

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Multiple power options

Power your camera with the optional Solar Panel3, or recharge it with the included cable4.

3-month Arlo Secure trial included 5

Personalised notifications keep you informed of events that matter so you can take quick action—from phoning a friend to sound an alarm.

30-Day Video History

View cloud recordings in up to 2K resolution for 30 days. 6

Advanced Detection

Receive alerts when people, packages, vehicles or animals appear in your camera’s view.

Cloud Activity Zones

Create custom activity zones to alert you to motion in only the areas that matter.
Learn More About Arlo Secure

Total compatibility for complete home security

Works with Apple Watch

Receive important Arlo home security alerts on your Apple Watch.

Works with Google Home Hub

With seamless Arlo Essential integration, Google Home Hub doesn’t just help run your home—it helps protect it.

Works with Amazon Alexa

To ensure everything’s secure at home, simply ask Alexa to display your camera’s view on your Echo Show.
 
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Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera

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What's included:

  • (1) Arlo Essential Camera
  • (1) Wall Mount & Screw Kits
  • (1) Charging Cable
  • (1) Quick Start Guide
Arlo Essential Spotlight

Technical Specifications

Camera

  • Resolution

    1080p

  • Format

    H264

  • Field of view

    130° diagonal

  • Night Vision

    Illuminates up to 25 feet, Dual 850nm LEDs

  • Zoom

    12x digital zoom

  • Audio

    Speaker and Microphone

  • Range

    Up to 300 feet line of sight*

  • Motion Detection

    Single Motion Sensor, 110 degree horizontal

  • Night Vision

    high powered Infrared LEDs (850nm) with IR Cut Filter

  • Wireless

    Wire-Free motion detection, adjustable up to 23 feet

  • Notifications

    Automatic email alerts and push notifications

  • Operating temperature

    -4° F to 113° F (-20° C to 45° C)

Certifications

  • Regulatory

    FCC, IC, CE

Dimensions & Weight

  • Camera

    3.5 x 2.0 x 3.0 in (89 x 52 x 78.4 mm) - .72lb (331g)

Warranty

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Arlo Essential

Full HD Camera

Arlo Essential Spotlight

Full HD camera, plus integrated spotlight with color night vision

Arlo Essential Spotlight XL

Full HD camera, plus integrated spotlight with color night vision and extended battery life
Picture Quality
4K
Picture Quality
4K
Picture Quality
4K
Field of View
180 degrees
Field of View
130 degrees
Field of View
110 degrees
Weather Resistant
Yes
Weather Resistant
Yes
Weather Resistant
Yes
Night Vision
Color
Night Vision
Black and White
Night Vision
Black and White
Power Options
AC / Rechargable Battery / Solar
Power Options
AC / Rechargable Battery / Solar
Power Options
AC / Rechargable Battery / Solar
Alerts
Motion + Audio
Alerts
Motion + Audio
Alerts
Motion + Audio
Siren
Camera + Base Station
Siren
Base Station
Siren
Base Station
  • Based on usage of 4000 seconds per month, 30 seconds per stream, and day/night event splits 2:1. Will vary with device settings, use, activity captured and environmental factors.
  • HomeKit compatibility for Arlo Essential requires connection to a compatible SmartHub or Base Station. Visit here for Smart Hub/Base Station compatibility.
  • Arlo Essential Solar Panel sold separately.
  • Included power cable can only be used indoors.
  • All Arlo Essential cameras include 3 months of service; add-on cameras include 3 months of single-cam service. Arlo Secure service not available in certain countries. See www.arlo.com/arlosecure for details
  • Arlo Secure includes cloud recordings of video clips at 2K or lower resolution for 30 days. Renewal of an Arlo Secure subscription is required to maintain Arlo Secure features, including cloud storage.