This product tour shows images of the Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera (VMC2030), but it can be applied to the Arlo Essential XL Spotlight Camera (VMC2032) and Arlo Essential Camera (VMC2020). For more information, visit: What is the difference between the three Arlo Essential wire-free cameras?
1. Spotlight
- Activate the integrated spotlight manually, or set it to trigger when motion is detected.
- For more information, visit: How does the spotlight on my Arlo camera work?.
Note: The Arlo Essential Camera (VMC2020) does not have an integrated spotlight.
2. Microphone
- Use the integrated microphone to have a full two-way conversation with someone on the other side of your Arlo Essential wire-free camera.
3. Light Sensor
- The light sensor is used to determine when to trigger the integrated spotlight.
- For more information, visit: How does the spotlight on my Arlo camera work?.
4. Camera LED
- Determine the status of your Arlo camera by referring to the LED indicator.
- For more information, visit: What do the different LED behaviors on my Arlo camera mean?
5. Full HD Lens with 130-Degree Field of View
- View your videos in full HD and capture a wide viewing angle for motion detection.
6. Weather Resistant Camera Housing
- Use your Arlo Essential wire-free camera indoors or outdoors. For more information, visit: Are Arlo cameras weatherproof?
7. Speaker
- Deter intruders by activating the siren on the integrated speaker.
- For more information, visit: How do I turn the siren on my Arlo camera on or off?
8. Sync Button
- Use the sync button to initiate onboarding, factory reset, or shut down the camera.
- For more information, visit: How do I use the sync button on my Arlo Essential wire-free camera?
9. Charging Port Cover
- Pull the cover to access the micro USB charging port, and charge the camera indoors or outdoors.
- For more information, visit: How do I charge my Arlo Essential wire-free camera?
Note: The camera serial number can be found on a label under the charging port cover.
10. Screw Mount Hole
- Use the screw mount hole to attach your camera to the included screw mount.
- For more information, visit: How do I mount my Arlo Essential wire-free camera?
Note: The Arlo Essential XL Spotlight Camera (VMC2032) has an additional screw mount hole at the bottom of the camera, next to the charging port cover.