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Arlo

Essential Indoor Camera

The indoor security camera
that protects your home from the inside.

Protection and privacy for complete peace of mind.

Clear details in full HD
Record video in 1080p
Protect your privacy
Automated Camera Privacy Shield
Motion Alerts
Receive alerts on your phone
Night Vision
See clearly without a light on
Hear and speak to visitors
2-Way Audio

Connect and control with your favourite smart assistant

React faster with tools to
take immediate action.

Reduce unwanted notifications with Activity Zones.

Only receive alerts that matter and eliminate unnecessary notifications.

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Receive smarter alerts with Object Detection.

Know the difference between a person, package, vehicle or animal.

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Look back at past events with Video History.

View 30 days of crystal-clear video and easily share with friends and family.

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    Privacy shield

    Disarm your camera's audio and video when
    you are home for more complete privacy

    HD Video

    Get a clear picture of who and what is in your home with 1080p HD video.

    See, even at night.

    Even in the dark, rest easy knowing the Arlo Essential Indoor Camera captures video with Night Vision.

    Keep an eye on what matters.

    Capture clear details in full high definition, and see more of the picture with a 130° viewing angle.

    Compact Design

    A compact design lets you place it in more places around your home.

    Easy Installation

    Plugs into your mains power for straight forward set-up and 24/7 power.

    Connect direct to WIFI

    No base station required – simply connect to your 2.4Ghz WIFI for the camera to work.

    Connect and control with your favourite smart assistant

    Works with Google Home

    Thanks to the seamless Essential Indoor integration, the Google Home Hub not only helps you with practical household functions, but also ensures security.

    Works with Apple Watch

    Receive important Arlo home security alerts on your Apple Watch.

    Compatible with Amazon Alexa

    If you want to make sure that everything in your home is safe, you can simply ask Alexa to show your camera's display on your Echo Show.

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      • Arlo Essential Indoor Camera (white)

        (VMC2040-100NAS)

      • Arlo Essential Indoor Camera (black)

        ((VMC2040B-100NAS))

      (VMC2040-100NAS)

      Arlo Essential Indoor Camera (white)

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      What's included:

      • Arlo Essential Indoor Camera
      • Micro-USB cable
      • Power adapter
      • Wall mount and screw kit
      • Quick start guide

      ((VMC2040B-100NAS))

      Arlo Essential Indoor Camera (black)

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      What's included:

      • Arlo Essential Indoor Camera
      • Micro-USB cable
      • Power adapter
      • Wall mount and screw kit
      • Quick start guide

      Technical Specifications

      Camera

      • Max Video Resolution

        1080p

      • Image Sensor

        2MP

      • Video Modes

        H264

      • Video Features

        1080p, 720p, 480p 16*9 aspect ratio 30fps

      • Lens Field of View

        130° diagonal

      • Sensor Size

        2 MP

      • Spotlight

        N/A

      • Motion Detection

        Image-based motion detection

      • Night Vision

        Black and white night vision, high powered single Infrared LED (850nm) with IR Cut Filter

      • AC Adapter Output

        5V 2A

      • AC Adapter Input

        100-240V AC, 50/60Hz

      • Indoor/Outdoor

        Indoor

      • Digital Zoom

        12x

      • Microphone

        Single Microphone with noise and echo cancellation

      • Audio

        Full Duplex 2 way Audio

      • Status Lights

        1x LEDs (blue and amber)

      • Networking

        802.11 b/g/n/ac

      • Compliant Standards

        128-bit SSL, AES-128, TSL, 2 factor authentication

      • Battery Life

        N/A

      • Charge Time to Full (via camera)

        N/A

      • Charge time to Full (via charger accessory)

        N/A

      • Operating Temperature

        0 °C to 45°C

      • Connectivity

        2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Connection up to 300ft LOS Can work with or without Arlo Base station

      • USB requirements

        N/A

      • Min home upload speed

        2-4Mbps

      Requirements

      • Connectivity

        2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Connection up to 300ft LOS Can work with or without Arlo Base station

      • Storage Requirements

        Cloud storage or local storage via SmartHub

      • Min home upload speed

        Working broadband connection with at least 2Mbps upload speed

      • Installation Requirements

        On shelf or wall / ceiling mounting

      • Voltage

        5V 2A

      Certifications

      • Regulatory

        FCC, CE, IC, RCM, RoHS, REACH, JRL/TBL, AS/NZS

      Dimensions

      • Camera

        52 mm x 49 mm x 113.19 mm

      • Weight (g)

        427g

      • Giftbox HT (cm)

        13

      • Giftbox LG (cm)

        16

      • Giftbox WD (cm)

        12.8

      • Wired/Wire-Free/Both

        Wired

      • Battery

        N/A

      Warranty