Arlo - Essential Indoor Camera - VMC2040 - White
- Key Specs
- Video Camera Resolution: Full HD (1080p) (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to capture video/images. The higher the resolution the finer the detail that can be seen.)
- Field Of View: 130 degrees (The area of a target, measured as an angle from the location of viewing, that can be observed.)
- Night Vision: true
- Number Of Cameras Included: 1
- Camera Power Source: Cable with AC Adapter/Plug-in
- Works With: Arlo, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Number Of Channels: 0
- Maximum Operating Temperature: 113 degrees fahrenheit (The highest recommended ambient (surrounding) temperature in which the product can ideally operate stated by the manufacturer. Generally long-term exposure of the product to temperatures more than the maximum can result in ineffective operation.)
- Storage Type: Cloud
- Indoor Or Outdoor Use: Indoor (Indicates the appropriate environment product was designed to be used in.)
- Minimum Operating Temperature: 32 degrees fahrenheit (The lowest recommended ambient (surrounding) temperature in which the product can ideally operate stated by the manufacturer. Generally long-term exposure of the product to temperatures less than the minimum can result in ineffective operation.)
- Audio Communication: 2-way (1-way communication devices allow a user to hear detected audio, while 2-way communication adds the ability for a user to talk back through the device.)
- General
- Brand: Arlo
- Model Number: VMC2040-100NAS
- Product Name: Essential Indoor Camera - VMC2040
- Color: White
- Camera
- Video Camera Resolution: Full HD (1080p) (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to capture video/images. The higher the resolution the finer the detail that can be seen.)
- Camera Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to capture video/images. The higher the resolution the finer the detail that can be seen.)
- Field Of View: 130 degrees (The area of a target, measured as an angle from the location of viewing, that can be observed.)
- Night Vision: true
- Night Vision Distance: 25 feet
- Night Vision Image: Black and white
- Camera Movement: Fixed
- Zoom Mode: Digital
- Number Of Cameras Included: 1
- Day/Night Mode: true (Captures images/video with optimal clarity by automatically adjusting settings to various light levels.)
- IP Camera: true (An Internet Protocol (IP) camera is able to record and display image/video data via the internet, without need for a local recording device.)
- Number of IR LEDs: 2 (Quantity of infrared (IR) LED lights for emitting IR light and allowing the camera to detect objects in low light.)
- Camera Iris: Fixed (The iris is the opening on a camera that controls how much light reaches its image sensor, which in turn affects image/video clarity. Fixed and manual irises are generally suited for locations with consistent levels of light. Automatic and "P" (precise) irises automatically adjust in response to changing levels of light and are suited for a wider variety of environments. "P" irises feature additional capabilities for improving footage clarity.)
- Image Sensor Type: CMOS (CCD and CMOS are the two main technologies used in image sensors. CCD, the older of the two types, turns analog light signals into digital pixels. This conversion happens without distortion, resulting in high-quality images. Newer CMOS sensors use transistors at each pixel to move electrical charges. CMOS sensors are typically less expensive, but also require more light to create distortion-free images.)
- Image Sensor Size: Other
- Infrared Cut Off Filter: true (Often referred to as an IR or heat-absorbing filter, this camera feature is designed to block infrared light during the day to produce optimally lit images, while still allowing for night vision capabilities in low light.)
- Focal Length Control: Fixed focal (Fixed cameras do not allow for adjustments to the focal length, and typically provide a wide angle view. Vari-focal cameras allow manual adjustments, while motorized zoom cameras can be adjusted from either the camera or control center.)
- Power
- Camera Power Source: Cable with AC Adapter/Plug-in
- Compatibility
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- App Features: Live stream videos, motion and sound alerts. Upgrade to an Arlo Secure plan for cloud recording, object detection, rich notifications, etc
- Compatibility: Arlo, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, IFTTT
- Brand Compatibility: Arlo, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Samsung SmartThings, IFTTT
- Model Compatibility: Arlo
- Operating System Compatibility: Apple iOS, Android
- Works With: Arlo, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: No (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Connectivity
- Camera Connectivity: Wired (Security system cameras can be set up in several ways. Wired cameras require cables for power and footage transmission, while wire-free cameras don't need cables for either. Wireless cameras still require cables for receiving power but are able to transmit footage via a wireless network.)
- Minimum Upload Speed: 2 megabits per second (The minimum connection speed necessary to upload or stream content from the device.)
- Recording & Playback
- Streaming Video: true (The ability to transmit a live video feed from the product.)
- Video Recording Capability: true
- Records Audio: true
- Subscription: Optional but not included
- Number Of Channels: 0
- Video Recording Prompt: Motion detection, Alarm
- Performance
- Maximum Operating Temperature: 113 degrees fahrenheit (The highest recommended ambient (surrounding) temperature in which the product can ideally operate stated by the manufacturer. Generally long-term exposure of the product to temperatures more than the maximum can result in ineffective operation.)
- Indoor Or Outdoor Use: Indoor (Indicates the appropriate environment product was designed to be used in.)
- Minimum Operating Temperature: 32 degrees fahrenheit (The lowest recommended ambient (surrounding) temperature in which the product can ideally operate stated by the manufacturer. Generally long-term exposure of the product to temperatures less than the minimum can result in ineffective operation.)
- Storage
- Storage Type: Cloud
- Lighting
- Lighting Type: None, Motion activated
- Features
- Audio Communication: 2-way (1-way communication devices allow a user to hear detected audio, while 2-way communication adds the ability for a user to talk back through the device.)
- 3-Axis Adjustable: false
- Auto-On Detection: Motion
- Mount Type: Wall mount
- Alarm Type: Audible
- Alarm Location: On camera
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 3 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 2 0/1 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 3 1/2 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 0.52 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Sensor
- Sensors: Motion sensor, Sound sensor (Detects stimuli such as heat, light, sound, motion, or pressure and responds accordingly by operating a control or initiating a function of the device.)
- Motion Detection Range: 25 feet
- Display
- Color Display: true
- Included
- Cable(s) Included: true
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year limited
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Other
- UPC: 193108141284
Protect your home while away without comprising your privacy when at home. Arlo Essential Indoor Camera captures 1080p video 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. See at night, with black and white night vision. 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 Secure¹.
- Protect your privacy: For added peace of mind, your moments can stay private, just by closing the automated privacy shield.
- Capture clearer details: Watch and record video in clear 1080p high definition.
- Communicate while you’re away: Hear and speak to people or pets with two-away audio.
- Motion detection and alerts: Take immediate action from your phone's locked screen.
- Quick and easy install: Plug-in and connect directly to Wi-Fi and install anywhere.
- Ward off unwanted guests: Trigger your siren automatically or manually from the Arlo app.
- See even at night: Night vision lets you see without a light, to view and capture even the most precious moments.
- Plays well with others: Get extra help keeping an eye on your home with Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant.
- Keep an eye on what matters with a wide field of view: 130° viewing angle lets you see more.
- Connects directly to Wi-Fi: Setup made easy and no hub required.
- Security in the palm of your hand: Watch live streams or recorded video¹ from your smartphone or tablet using the Arlo app.
- Smarter alerts, quicker action: With an Arlo Secure plan, receive smarter notifications for people, vehicles, packages, and animals so you can react quickly, right from your phone’s lock screen.¹
- Arlo Secure¹: Includes trial of Arlo Secure for 24/7 Professional Monitoring, 30-day cloud recording, advanced object detection, rich notifications, Smart Activity Zones, and more.
Whats Included
- Arlo Essential Indoor Security Camera
- Wall Mount and Screw Kit
- Power Adapter
- Micro-USB Cable
- Quick Start Guide
Product Manuals
Q: Do I have to buy a subscription to view cameras on my Android phone?
A: Only if you want continuous recording to cloud storage and the other features included with Arlo Smart, to my understanding. This camera comes with a free trial of it, but I’ve been using an older Arlo Q camera for years without a paid subscription. Without a subscription, you can pull up a live stream of your camera and keep up to 7 days of recorded events, like audio or motion alerts, which are typically about 15 seconds of video when detected.
A: Its permanently pluged in unless you get the battery operated and battery life depends on how much activity you capture my dog always gets filmed. Trucks from other driveway turns it on also any motion. So battery life depend on that. Once I had to replace the battery in 2 days and other times like now I caught my roommate having men come steal from my garage so activity all night and caught them in action stealing well now she's gone and now my cameras with batteries are going to last a lot longer. Probably a week or more.
A: Yes you can turn the device off in the app. For the red lights only, you will need to turn off night vision. For the blue status light there is a function in the app to turn it off.
Q: How long is the included micro usb cord?
A: The camera comes with 2 meters cable. ^RM
Q: Can this camera be used inside a window
A: Motion detection does not work through windows reliably. Arlo cameras use two different kinds of motion detection, and both types are inhibited by glass, especially windows.
A: The Arlo Essential Indoor Camera is only compatible with a 2.4 GHz network. Please refer to the Arlo Ultra 2 Camera for compatibility with 5 GHz.
Q: Do I get notifications on my iphone if any movement of a person
A: Yes, you will receive notifications via the Arlo Secure app which is available for download from the Apple Store.
A: No, any new Arlo Essential Indoor Camera will no longer be compatible with the 7 day cloud storage.
