Arlo Essential Wireless CCTV Security Cameras: 1080P HD Video.

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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.

6 month battery life
6 month battery life1
Wire-free, no cords or wiring hassles
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Clear Details in Full HD2
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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Motion detection alerts

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

Simple installation

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

Weather-resistant design

Designed to withstand heat, cold, rain and sun.

2-way audio

2-way audio

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

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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

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

Multiple power options

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

Unlock more complete security
with an Arlo Smart subscription 5

Access premium AI features including Activity Zones, person, vehicle, animal and package detection and 30-day cloud storage.

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.
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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.
 

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Arlo Essential Spotlight

Arlo Essential Spotlight

Full HD camera, plus integrated spotlight with color night vision

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Arlo Essential Spotlight XL

Arlo Essential Spotlight XL

Full HD camera, plus integrated spotlight with color night vision and extended battery life

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Technical Specifications

Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera

  • Resolution

    1080p

  • Format

    H264

  • Field of view

    130° diagonal

  • Night Vision

    Color Night Vision, high powered Infrared LEDs (850nm) with IR Cut Filter

  • Zoom

    12x digital zoom

  • Audio

    Full Duplex 2 way Audio

  • Range

    Up to 300 feet line of sight*

  • Motion Detection

    Single Motion Sensor, 110 degree horizontal

  • 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)

  • Microphone

    Single Microphone with noise and echo cancellation

  • Battery Life

    6 months on one charge*

Certifications

  • Regulatory

    FCC, IC, CE

Dimensions & Weight

  • Dimensions

    3.5 x 2.0 x 3.0 in (89 x 52 x 78.4 mm)

  • Weight

    0.72lb (331g)

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Arlo Essential XL Spotlight Camera

  • Resolution

    1080p

  • Format

    H264

  • Field of view

    130° diagonal

  • Night Vision

    Color Night Vision, high powered Infrared LEDs (850nm) with IR Cut Filter

  • Zoom

    12x digital zoom

  • Audio

    Full Duplex 2 way Audio

  • Range

    Up to 300 feet line of sight*

  • Motion Detection

    Single Motion Sensor, 110 degree horizontal

  • 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)

  • Microphone

    Single Microphone with noise and echo cancellation

  • Battery Life

    1 Year on one charge*

Certifications

  • Regulatory

    FCC, IC, CE

Dimensions & Weight

  • Dimensions

    4.58 x 2.03 x 3.05 in (116.3 x 51.6 x 77.4 mm)

  • Weight

    0.83 lb (375g)

Warranty

 

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 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.