
Enhance your smart home security with the Essential Indoor Camera. It has an Automated Privacy Shield that is designed to protect your privacy by giving you the control to open or close it from the Arlo Secure App. You can also capture clear video in 1080p HD resolution, view details and you don’t need to turn on the light check in on your home, kids, and pets in low light with Night Vision. If you see something suspicious, you can use the Integrated Siren to ward off intruders. Zoom in 12X to see details, receive notifications, and watch live video on your phone when motion is detected. The Essential Indoor Camera sets up in minutes by connecting directly to Wi-Fi via the app. Includes a trial of an Arlo Secure plan. After trial, a paid plan is required to keep premium features like 60 days of cloud storage, People, Package, Vehicle Detection, 24/7 Emergency Response, and more.
Q: What is the resolution of the Arlo Essential Indoor Camera?
A: This Arlo camera captures video in full high definition 1080p.
Q: Does the Arlo camera have a siren?
A: Yes, the Arlo Essential Indoor Camera has a built-in siren that can be triggered automatically or manually from the app.
Q: How does the Arlo Essential Indoor Camera connect to my home network?
A: The Arlo Essential Indoor Camera connects directly to your home's Wi-Fi network.
Q: Can I speak to someone through the Arlo camera?
A: Yes, the Arlo Essential Indoor Camera has noise-canceling 2-way audio, so you can hear and speak to visitors.
Q: Does this camera require a subscription?
A: While the camera comes with a trial of the Arlo Secure plan, a paid plan is required after the trial to keep premium features.
Q: How far can the Arlo camera see at night?
A: The Arlo Essential Indoor Camera has night vision with a distance of up to 25 feet.
Q: Does this save video to your phone?
A: It does, But I believe you have to purchase one of their packages. You get a free trial, and after that you have to pay.
Q: How do I connect the camera
A: To connect an Arlo camera, you'll generally need to download the Arlo Secure app, create an account, and follow the in-app instructions to connect the camera

Enhance your smart home security with the Essential Indoor Camera. It has an Automated Privacy Shield that is designed to protect your privacy by giving you the control to open or close it from the Arlo Secure App. You can also capture clear video in 1080p HD resolution, view details and you don’t need to turn on the light check in on your home, kids, and pets in low light with Night Vision. If you see something suspicious, you can use the Integrated Siren to ward off intruders. Zoom in 12X to see details, receive notifications, and watch live video on your phone when motion is detected. The Essential Indoor Camera sets up in minutes by connecting directly to Wi-Fi via the app. Includes a trial of an Arlo Secure plan. After trial, a paid plan is required to keep premium features like 60 days of cloud storage, People, Package, Vehicle Detection, 24/7 Emergency Response, and more.

The Arlo Essential Security Camera 2K (3rd Gen) Bundle is a $305 value if purchased separately at regular price. Protect your home and family with a wireless outdoor security camera in crystal-clear 2K resolution, get alerts when motion is detected, watch live video on your phone, and stay connected to the strongest band with Dual-Band WiFi. A 1-Month Arlo Secure plan trial is included. Your trial provides 60-day video history, Smart Detections for People & Vehicle Recognition, Package & Animal Detection, plus Interactive Notifications on your phone's lockscreen with Emergency Response and Call a Friend. See shirt color, car color, and facial features at night with Color Night Vision for day and night surveillance. Hear and speak clearly with visitors with noise-canceling 2-Way Audio, quickly deter threats with the Integrated Siren, and save battery life with Low Power Mode. Easily setup and mount your camera without the hassle of wiring, and conveniently remove it whenever it’s time to recharge. Works with your favorite smart home assistant including Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Samsung SmartThings, IFTTT, and Google Home.

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The Essential Outdoor Camera (2nd Generation) delivers sharp 2K resolution for exceptional smart home security. It lets you zoom in 12x to capture details like license plates and eye color. You’ll stay informed with instant alerts and live video streaming straight to your smart device. Deter intruders using the Integrated Spotlight or activate Integrated Siren manually or automatically through the Arlo Secure App. Color Night Vision ensures clear visibility even in low light while noise-canceling audio lets you communicate with visitors effortlessly. Setup takes just minutes by connecting directly to Wi-Fi. The rechargeable battery and weather-resistant design provide reliable performance. A 30-day trial of the Arlo Secure plan is included. After trial, a paid plan is required to keep premium features like 60-day video cloud storage, advanced detection, 24/7 Emergency Response, and more.
| Pros for Arlo - Essential 1-Camera Indoor Wired HD Security Camera (2nd Generation) with Automated Privacy Shield - White | |||
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| Overall Performance, Camera Quality, Ease of use, Privacy Shield, Size | Video Quality, Setup Ease, Battery Life, Motion Detection, Connectivity | Overall Performance, Video Quality, Setup | There were no pros for this product— |
| Cons for Arlo - Essential 1-Camera Indoor Wired HD Security Camera (2nd Generation) with Automated Privacy Shield - White | |||
| Noise Level, Night Vision | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— |
Customers recognize the Essential 1-Camera Indoor Wired HD Security Camera (2nd Generation) with Automated Privacy Shield for its great camera quality and ease of use. Many appreciate its overall performance and small size, as well as features like the privacy shield. Some customers have noted minor issues with the noise level and night vision clarity.
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This item was $39.99 each at the time I purchased it. The information advised it worked with 3rd party sites like Google Home and many others; that was important to me. The quality image of the the camera was 1080p with night vision. 4k would've been nice but not for double the cost. Another important feature for me was the privacy shield. So, let's get into if what's promoted/advertised and if it's true. During the day the 1080p quality picture is decent but does have a glare if any light is near. If the room is naturally bright, you wouldn't like this cameras. The 2 way mic is trash. There's always feedback like you're close to the camera and you can be miles away. The night vision does work but the quality isn't the best. It's pretty bad in my opinion compared to other cameras. I do like the privacy shield! It works as suggested. I like the design of it, its small and doesn't necessarily stand out but it depends where you put it. They record everything you'll have tons of footage. However, they strongly promote using their subscription services. I'm a free trail at the moment. Im sure I won't like it afterwards unless my Google home continues to work the same with the 3rd party camera. The features using Google doesn't work even though its linked. You have to us Arlo for their products. Initially, I wanted to switch all my cameras over to Arlo. I've only heard great things about it. After my experience, I'm no longer interested in Arlo products. For the price point, it does what I need. For the most part, it suits my needs but there was a time the camera stated it was in use and I had to wait. Im the only one with access, that made me uncomfortable. My children advised sometimes the privacy shield opens and close on it's own. They thought it was me but it wasn't. At this time I don't recommend. My honest review
Eazy Posted
Excellent product, easy to install, the camera is very clear.
KarenQ Posted
Purchased this to include in our Arlo ecosystem. Fantastic little indoor camera, captures clear video and is always ready when needed. Like the addition of privacy shield and that some of the bugs from first generation camera have been corrected. Worth the buy if you can get it on sale.
MrTechy1 Posted