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Recommended Uses For Product	nanny cam, Home Security, Baby Monitoring, Pet Monitoring, Indoor Security
Brand	Arlo
Model Name	Arlo Essential Indoor
Connectivity Technology	Wired
Special Feature	Night Vision, Motion Sensor

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Smart security that empowers privacy - For added peace of mind, your moments can stay private, just by closing the automated privacy shield on your indoor security camera directly from the Arlo App.
Keep an eye on what matters - Capture clear details in full high definition, and see more of the picture with a 130-degree viewing angle to make this the perfect baby monitor, nanny cam, and pet camera.
Respond to visitors, from anywhere - Hear and speak to family, contractors, or even pets through the surveillance & security cameras with two-way audio.
Simple to set up, easy to connect - Plug the home camera to any outlet indoors, and utilize the wifi camera features by connecting directly to Wi-Fi without a hub.
Smarter alerts, quicker action - With an Arlo Secure plan, receive notifications for people, vehicles, and packages, dial emergency response or phone a friend right from your mobile device.
Security with privacy for every room – Place the video camera on a shelf or mount to a wall with the included wall mount to find the perfect spot for your camera.
Ward off unwanted guests - Deter intruders by triggering the built-in siren automatically, or manually from the Arlo app to improve your home and apartment security.

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Arlo’s mission is to bring you peace of mind by protecting what you care about the most.

Protect Your Everything while in and out of the home with our award-winning home security system and our Arlo Safe personal and family safety app with an emergency button. Our video doorbells, wireless and wired security cameras, and floodlight cameras are all backed by Arlo Secure and Arlo’s Privacy Pledge to keep your data secure.
We are fully committed and passionate about safeguarding your privacy and support industry-leading standards and methods designed to protect your personal data.

Your personal data belongs to you. You have enhanced control over this information and your private data and moments should stay private.
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An Arlo Secure paid plan will maximize your security with smarter interactive alerts.

Know the difference between a person, package, vehicle, or animal and take quick action with Emergency Response to send fire, police, or medical responders to your home, 24/7. See only what you want with customized activity zones, watch animated previews, and view 30 days of video cloud storage.
No matter what life brings, Arlo Safe is there.

Whether you need emergency help immediately or want someone to know you're okay, Arlo Safe delivers personal protection for ultimate peace of mind when you're on the go. Our team of live, medically trained security experts are ready 24/7 to make sure you're safe.

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Motion detection	3.8	4.7	4.4	4.4	4.4	4.3
Night vision	3.8	4.6	4.3	4.4	4.4	4.3
Picture quality	4.0	—	4.2	4.5	4.5	4.3
Value for money	3.9	—	—	—	4.7	4.3
Tech Support	2.7	3.6	4.0	—	—	—
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power source	Corded Electric	Air Powered	Corded Electric	Battery Powered	Corded Electric	Corded Electric
video resolution	2K, 1080p	2K	1536x1536	1080p	3 MP	3 MP
wireless tech	Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi
viewing angle	—	—	180 degrees	130 degrees	—	100 degrees
mounting type	Wall Mount	✗	Wall Mount	Wall Mount	Ceiling Mount	Wall Mount
alert type	Motion Only	—	Audio and Motion	Motion, Live View	Motion Only	Audio and Motion

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1 Catch Intruders 2 Perfect for Pets 3 Keep an Eye on Your Baby 4 Check in on Your Kids 5 Whole Home Protection

1 Arlo Secure 2 Object Detection 3 Activity Zones 4 Emergency Response 5 Video History

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Product Description

Protect your home while away without comprising your privacy when at home. Arlo Essential Indoor Camera is a 1080p monitor that captures video in HD and offers a way to reassure your privacy with an automated privacy shield, controllable through the Arlo App. Receive motion alerts directly to your phone and use 2-way audio to hear and speak to visitors to make an ideal baby camera monitor. See at night, with black and white night vision. You can make this camera a hidden camera by placing the video camera on a shelf or mount to a wall with the included wall mount. Connect directly to Wi-Fi for easy setup. Get notifications on your smartphone when your camera spots people or animals, and view recorded video clips directly from your phone, with a trial of included Arlo Secure*. * 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.

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Indoor/Outdoor Usage

Indoor

Compatible Devices

Smartphone

Power Source

Corded Electric

Connectivity Protocol

Wi-Fi

Controller Type

google_assistant, amazon_alexa, vera

Mounting Type

Wall Mount

Video Capture Resolution

1080p, 2K

Color

White

Number of Items

Included Components

Arlo Camera

Number of Channels

Wireless Communication Technology

Wi-Fi

Form Factor

Dome

Effective Video Resolution

1080 Pixels

Wattage

5.1 watts

Item dimensions L x W x H

6.3 x 5.04 x 5.12 inches

Batteries Required?

Item Weight

4.32 ounces

Field Of View

130 Degrees

Low light technology

Night Color

Alert Type

Motion Only

Room Type

Office, Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom, Classroom, Study Room, Hallway

Video Capture Format

MP4

Specific Uses For Product

Surveillance

Unit Count

1.0 Count

International Protection Rating

IP65

Control Method

Voice

UPC

193108141284

Product Dimensions

6.3 x 5.04 x 5.12 inches

Item Weight

4.3 ounces

ASIN

B08WFJKK2T

Item model number

VMC2040-100NAS

Customer Reviews

4.1 1,533 ratings

4.1 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#458 in Home Security Systems
#1,319 in Security & Surveillance Accessories

Date First Available

February 10, 2021

Manufacturer

Arlo

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Customers like the picture quality of the security camera. For example, they mention it has clear picture and sound. That said, some complain about the support and signal strength. They say the application doesn't work right and the camera doesn't connect to WiFi. Opinions are mixed on performance, quality, ease of setup, and value.

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52 customers mention "Picture quality"47 positive5 negative

Customers are satisfied with the picture quality of the security camera. They mention that it has clear picture and sound, and is able to zoom in. The video quality is really good, and you can livestream the view. The 1080p HD video and Night Vision offer superior clarity, and the infrared works well at night. The camera provides a decent picture in low light, and has a good field of view.

"...The video quality is great...." Read more

"This camera is great, however, a big negative for me is that you can't change the setting to not send a motion alert while the camera is on...." Read more

"This camera is easy to connect to wifi, and the image quality is fantastic. Love it...." Read more

"...The picture quality is great and the night vision works pretty well...." Read more

22 customers mention "Visibility"17 positive5 negative

Customers like the visibility of the security camera. They say that it has a privacy shield that is easy to conceal and guards against privacy issues. They also like that it's very discreet and can be used anywhere indoors. Customers also mention that the two-way audio and siren feature provide additional security.

"...Very reasonably priced as well. I especially like the privacy screen. Its alerts are consistent. I can check on my apartment wherever I am...." Read more

"...I also love the privacy shield, I like that when I’m home I can physically see on the camera that it’s not on!!" Read more

"...I do like the option of a siren and the software is better than Blink. I like that it has a physical privacy lens cover, like my simplisafe camera." Read more

"The camera works okay but it's not straightforward on managing the privacy settings...." Read more

97 customers mention "Performance"53 positive44 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the security camera. Some mention that it works great and is extremely useful when they want to avoid unwanted guests, while others say that the lid shuts and gets stuck and stops working often. Some say that certain features don't work and that it turns off one night.

"...Works GREAT she can hear me lol and I can see what she's been up too while I'm at work. Love it would highly recommend" Read more

"...(ish), the ability to close the privacy lens from my phone wouldn't work consistently...." Read more

"The camera worked great the first few weeks I had it. Then it quit pushing motion alerts to my phone...." Read more

"...It doesn’t just make sense like it should. Sometimes certain features don’t work, like it will say that the shutter is closed, but it’s really not,..." Read more

84 customers mention "Ease of setup"52 positive32 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of setup. Some mention that the Arlo Essential camera is easy to setup and use, and integrates seamlessly with the rest of their Arli cameras. However, others say that the setup was annoyingly difficult, with confusing process to get the camera going.

"The Arlo Essential Camera was easy to set up and performs beyond my expectations. Very reasonably priced as well...." Read more

"...Tech support is a little hard to get a hold of but once you get ahold of a real human being you can general get the help you need." Read more

"...Overall, I'm happy with the camera and other than the glitchy firmware update setup was easy." Read more

"This is a good indoor camera that is easy to use, it's nice that it's so portable, I can place anywhere in my house and use it when I go away on..." Read more

82 customers mention "Quality"43 positive39 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the security camera. Some mention it's a great camera, and an amazing indoor camera. However, others say that it'd be better suited for outdoor use.

"The Arlo Essential Camera was easy to set up and performs beyond my expectations. Very reasonably priced as well...." Read more

"...thing that I will add is that during setup there is a prompt to update the firmware. I'm not sure if this relates to the SmartHub or the camera...." Read more

"This is a good indoor camera that is easy to use, it's nice that it's so portable, I can place anywhere in my house and use it when I go away on..." Read more

"...losing connection when trying to use the speaker and becomes unresponsive for 3-5 minutes before I can even see the live feed again...." Read more

47 customers mention "Value"15 positive32 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the security camera. Some find it reasonably priced, with good video for the price. They also recommend it as an easy, cost-effective indoor monitoring option. However, others say that it's weak and not worth the money.

"...Seems kind of expensive for having the security of seeing who is at the door and inside the house...." Read more

"...This is more expensive, and less features than any competing device that offers cloud companion services...." Read more

"These have reasonably good video for the price and set up isn't particularly difficult if you read the directions carefully...." Read more

"If you don't buy a subscription it is basically useless" Read more

44 customers mention "Signal strength"4 positive40 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the signal strength of the security camera. They mention that it won't always connect to their WiFi, it lost connection, and that the live feed doesn't work. Some say that the app misleads them and doesn't help to establish connection to network.

"...Keeps losing connection when trying to use the speaker and becomes unresponsive for 3-5 minutes before I can even see the live feed again...." Read more

"...These Essential indoor cameras would not connect no matter how much I tried. And I tried 3 different cameras...." Read more

"I got it to connect to my WiFi at first but than it disconnected from it and would never connect to it again, I looked up videos on how to solve it..." Read more

"...Amazing night vision and good quality. The problem is connecting to the live feed...." Read more

25 customers mention "Support"4 positive21 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the support provided by the security camera. They mention that the tech support is non-existent, the application doesn't work right, and the software has not cooperated fully. They also say that the device is more expensive and has less features than any competing device.

"...controls - including the device on/off control - were mysteriously missing from my app...." Read more

"...There have been times when the software has not cooperated fully, and my camera said it was offline for some reason while I was away...." Read more

"...This is more expensive, and less features than any competing device that offers cloud companion services...." Read more

"...Logs out and doesn’t always allow easy login. Needs subscription for advanced features. Works ok" Read more

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djb76207

These work well though set up is a bit tricky.

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2023

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These have reasonably good video for the price and set up isn't particularly difficult if you read the directions carefully. You have to have a pretty strong WIFI signal and your phone has to be on the same WIFI that the cameras are paired with to set them up initially. After that you get alerts where ever you are regardless of whether you are on WIFI or not. You have a lot of control over that sort of thing including who you allow to see the camera feed. Tech support is a little hard to get a hold of but once you get ahold of a real human being you can general get the help you need.

8 people found this helpful

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Angela

Crystal clear

Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024

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Purchased the indoor essential gen 1 to communicate with my fur baby. Works GREAT she can hear me lol and I can see what she's been up too while I'm at work. Love it would highly recommend

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avid reader

Camera only worked properly for a few weeks tech support cannot fix

Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2023

Verified Purchase

The camera worked great the first few weeks I had it. Then it quit pushing motion alerts to my phone. Multiple contacts with Arlo Tech Support have been unsuccessful in getting it to work. I've done everything they suggest, on the Arlo app as well as my iPhone. The camera video and audio feed to my phone work great; it just won't push motion alert notifications, which is the primary reason I bought the camera.

I would not recommend this product.

EDIT - I changed my rating to four stars. My iPhone updated the iOS version last night, and this morning the camera is once again sending me motion notification alerts as it did when new. Either the Arlo tech support people did something, or the previous iOS version glitched on my phone, because without changing any of my notification settings, it once again works. Hopefully it will keep working this time.

4 people found this helpful

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Unreliable App, Awful Customer Support

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2024

Verified Purchase

I had issues with this camera and the Arlo app the minute I took it out of the box. First, I struggled to get the camera set up because the app wouldn't move past the "name your camera" step (I finally just typed the number 1 as my camera name and that worked). Once the camera was up and running (ish), the ability to close the privacy lens from my phone wouldn't work consistently. A couple days later, numerous controls - including the device on/off control - were mysteriously missing from my app. My camera was on for several hours, and I got a notification every time my dog moved (he moves a lot. That's why I bought the camera - to keep an eye on my pup). My ability to control the camera remotely (i.e. using the app) fluctuated all day, even after I uninstalled/reinstalled the app and restarted the camera.

Each time I contacted Arlo's customer support, they told me everything looked fine on their end, then they started a problem ticket and sent me an email with a link to a troubleshooting guide for the issues I was having (the only point of the problem ticket seems to be so Arlo customer support can send you a troubleshooting email and then claim that they tried to help you). None of the troubleshooting worked. And the cherry on top was that Arlo kept sending me emails asking me to update my ticket, and when I tried, after hitting "Submit," I was immediately redirected to a "Page Unavailable" screen. Twice.

If you're looking for an unreliable camera/app and you like having to be your own customer service, then by all means, purchase this dumpster fire of a product. But if you want something that actually works, I would recommend trying another brand. That's my plan.

7 people found this helpful

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mmf44

Meets every need

Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2023

Verified Purchase

The Arlo Essential Camera was easy to set up and performs beyond my expectations. Very reasonably priced as well. I especially like the privacy screen. Its alerts are consistent. I can check on my apartment wherever I am. Great customer service. Win,Win!

2 people found this helpful

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Tina

Arlo could do better explaining, but no complaints otherwise

Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2023

Verified Purchase

I have a pre-existing Arlo system with three Pro3 cameras, a doorbell, and a VMB4540 SmartHub, and I wanted to add a camera to keep an eye on our dog when he's left alone in the house. The wired Essential Indoor camera was the camera I wanted to add. Following are that things that I couldn't find answers to on the Arlo web site.

1. The USB cord (comes with a wall plug adaptor) that comes with the camera is 6 ft long.

2. The Essential Indoor camera does work seamlessly with the VMB4540 SmartHub. Setup using my phone and the Arlo app was driven by prompts that were easy to follow.

3. I couldn't find anything on the web site that stated that the Essential Indoor camera would work the same as my other cameras with the SmartHub without an Arlo Secure subscription. That is, the Essential Indoor camera records to the SmartHub based on motion detection, just like the other cameras. Note that I do not subscribe to Arlo Secure, so if I want to review any saved videos I have to remove the USB thumb drive from the SmartHub and look at saved videos on my computer. That's ok, because I only really want to be able to monitor the dog.

One other thing that I will add is that during setup there is a prompt to update the firmware. I'm not sure if this relates to the SmartHub or the camera. I had to retry the update about 20 times before it finally took. I looked at the update titles and they were all the same filename, so it wasn't successive updates. It just didn't seem to take. I will note that when it finally went through I had moved my phone closer to the SmartHub. I don't know if that mattered because after moving closer it still required a couple of tries before it took.

Overall, I'm happy with the camera and other than the glitchy firmware update setup was easy.

23 people found this helpful

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carol spry

Router Reboot

Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2024

Verified Purchase

After struggling to get the camera up and running the Arlo rep was able to figure out that our router simply needed to be restarted. Perhaps that could be in the installation instructions? It’s an easy fix. Works beautifully now.

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Justin Mendoza

Unresponsive

Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2023

Verified Purchase

Was a pain to setup. Had had to keep unplugging the device and go through the setup steps before it took. Keeps losing connection when trying to use the speaker and becomes unresponsive for 3-5 minutes before I can even see the live feed again. Does this for all my cameras. Either all my units are junk or something wrong with the software in general. Both mine and my wife phones, different models have this issue. Night vision is actually pretty good

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