Arlo Essential, our Affordable Wireless Security Camera

Cover the basics with our straightforward wireless security camera.

Home security you can control from your smartphone. 100% wire-
free and weather resistant, install in minutes for no-fuss protection.

1080p HD Video

Live stream from your camera in clear 1080p HD video

2-Way Audio

Listen in and talk back through the built-in speaker and microphone, straight from your smartphone.

130° Field of View

Wide field of view to see what's happening near the camera

Wire-Free Design

A battery powered camera that can be installed anywhere in a matter of minutes

Colour Night Vision

Capture important information, even at night with vivid colour night vision.

Built-in Siren

Take control of your security remotely and trigger the siren to deter unwanted intruders

Motion detection alerts

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

Simple installation

Set up your camera in a few easy steps thanks to its 100% wireless design. Connect directly to wifi - no base station required.

Weather-resistant design

Designed to withstand heat, cold, rain and sun.

2-way audio

Hear and speak to visitors in real time with high quality audio via the Arlo app or using your smart assistant.

Deter intruders with built-in siren

Set the siren to sound automatically during an event or trigger it remotely from the app.

Capture clear details in full high definition

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

See in colour, even at night

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

Multiple power options

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

Get more from your security camera with an Arlo service plan

Because we know you’ll love the extra intelligence that an Arlo service plan brings to your cameras, we’ve included a 3-month free trial

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30-Day Video History

View cloud recordings in your Arlo App’s library for up to 60-days.

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Advanced Detection

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

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Cloud Activity Zones

Create custom activity zones to alert you to motion in only the areas that matter.

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Total compatibility for more 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's Alexa

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

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 Smart service not available in certain countries. See www.arlo.com/ArloSmart for details
Arlo Smart includes cloud recordings of video clips at 2K or lower resolution for 30 days. Renewal of an Arlo Smart subscription is required to maintain Arlo Smart features, including cloud storage.