Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera - Black

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Item: Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera - Black
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Model:VMC2030B-100NAS

SKU:6416339

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Overview

Description

Protection for every home and family. Capture the details in full 1080p HD video for a clearer picture, day or night. Spend less time recharging with 6 months of battery life*. Connects directly to Wi-Fi without the clutter of extra gear. The Arlo Essential is wire-free and weather-resistant to deliver fast, easy installation and flexibility to get the perfect camera view. With the integrated spotlight, see important features like faces and licenses plates in full color, at night with color night vision. Ward off unwanted guests by triggering the siren or integrated spotlight automictically or manually from the Arlo App. Receive smarter alerts for people, vehicles and packages and take quicker action like sound the siren, call a friend or dial emergency services with the included trial of Arlo Secure**. Works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit*** and Samsung SmartThings.

Features

Spend less time recharging.
6 months of battery life on one charge.¹
No hub required
Connects directly to Wi-Fi.
Coverage for every corner
Fast, wire-free set up (no wiring required), delivers increased installation flexibility to get the perfect camera view.
Capture clear details in full high definition
Record video in 1080p for a clear picture, day or night.
See more at night
See important features like faces or license plates in full color, at night, with color night vision.
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.²
Respond quickly
Hear and speak to visitors at your door with clear, two-way audio.
Ward off unwanted guests
Set the built-in siren to trigger manually or automatically from the Arlo App.
Light up the night
Ward off unwelcome guests using the integrated spotlight.
Plays well with others
Works with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit³ and Samsung SmartThings.
Protection year-round
Built to withstand the heat, cold, rain or sun.
¹6 month battery life will vary with device settings, use, activity captured and environmental factors.
²Arlo Secure includes cloud recordings of video clips at 2K or lower resolution for 30 days. Renewal of an Arlo Secure plan is required to maintain Arlo Secure features, including cloud storage. Arlo Secure service not available in certain counties.
³Apple HomeKit compatibility for Arlo Essential requires connection to a compatible SmartHub or Base Station, sold separately.

What's Included

(1) Arlo Essential Camera
(1) Wall Mount and Screw Kit
(1) Charging Cable
(1) Quick Start Guide

Manuals & Guides

Quick Start Guide

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User Manual

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Specifications

Key Specs

Video Camera Resolution
Full HD (1080p)
Field Of View
130 degrees
Night Vision
Yes
Number Of Cameras Included
1
Camera Power Source
Battery-powered, Solar powered
Works With
Arlo, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings
Wireless Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Number Of Channels
0
Maximum Operating Temperature
113 degrees fahrenheit
Storage Type
Cloud
Indoor Or Outdoor Use
Indoor and outdoor
Minimum Operating Temperature
-4 degrees fahrenheit
Audio Communication
2-way

General

Product Name
Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera
Brand
Arlo
Model Number
VMC2030B-100NAS
Color
Black
Color Category
Black

Camera

Video Camera Resolution
Full HD (1080p)
Camera Resolution
1080
Field Of View
130 degrees
Night Vision
Yes
Night Vision Distance
25 feet
Night Vision Image
Color
Camera Movement
Fixed
Zoom Mode
Digital
Number Of Cameras Included
1
Day/Night Mode
Yes
IP Camera
Yes
Number of IR LEDs
2
Camera Iris
Fixed
Image Sensor Type
Not Applicable
Infrared Cut Off Filter
Yes
Focal Length Control
Fixed focal

Power

Camera Power Source
Battery-powered, Solar powered
Rechargeable Battery
Yes
Battery Chemistry
Lithium-polymer
Charging Interface
Proprietary

Compatibility

App Compatible
Yes
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, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, IFTTT
Model Compatibility
Arlo
Operating System Compatibility
Apple iOS, Android
Works With
Arlo, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings
Voice Assistant Built-in
No

Connectivity

Camera Connectivity
Wireless
Wireless Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Network Connectivity
None
Maximum Wireless Range
300 feet
Wireless Networking Standard
Wi-Fi 4
Frequency Band
2.4 GHz
Encryption Type
Other

Recording and Playback

Streaming Video
Yes
Video Recording Capability
Yes
Records Audio
Yes
Subscription
Optional but not included
Number Of Channels
0
Video Recording Prompt
Motion detection, Alarm

Performance

Maximum Operating Temperature
113 degrees fahrenheit
Indoor Or Outdoor Use
Indoor and outdoor
Protective Qualities
Water resistant
Minimum Operating Temperature
-4 degrees fahrenheit

Storage

Storage Type
Cloud

Lighting

Lighting Type
Spotlight, Motion activated, Automatic

Features

Audio Communication
2-way
3-Axis Adjustable
No
Auto-On Detection
Motion
Mount Type
Wall mount
Alarm Type
Audible
Alarm Location
On camera

Dimension

Product Height
3.047 inches
Product Width
2.047 inches
Product Depth
3.496 inches
Product Weight
0.52 pounds

Sensor

Sensors
Motion sensor
Motion Detection Range
25 feet

Display

Color Display
Yes

Included

Cable(s) Included
Yes

Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts
1 year
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor
1 year

Other

UPC
193108141185

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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars
Quality
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
Ease of Use
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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Pros mentioned:
Easy setup
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent, with a problem for me
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Posted 10 months ago. Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The camera and the system is excellent. The set up very easy . I did not rank with 5 star because one of the camera has problem to set up and I can find the problem even contacting Arlo support. Eventually , I will continue trying
This review is from Arlo - Essential Spotlight 4-Camera Indoor/Outdoor Wireless 1080p Surveillance System - White
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Motion detection
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
So far great
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Posted 3 months ago. Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We have this one facing our driveway. At 4:20am it went off and we captured a person trying to get into our cars. I was able to pause and take a still picture for the police. We even got a squirrel going across the driveway. We have 2 routers for WiFi. You need to make sure that your phone and what you are connecting the Arlo to is the same.
This review is from Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera - White
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Subscription
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Requires Subscription for Full Function
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Posted 8 months ago. Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I'm using the Arlo - Essential Spotlight Indoor/Outdoor Wireless 1080p for home security. The range is solid with my home internet. It was easy to set up the app and to adjust the direction / aim of the cameras. I am disappointed that it requires a subscription to have access to video moving forward, as the cameras no longer have their own memory cards.
This review is from Arlo - Essential Spotlight 4-Camera Indoor/Outdoor Wireless 1080p Surveillance System - White
I would recommend this to a friend
- Brand response from Arlo Team
  Posted 8 months ago.
  Hello Rebecca,
  
  Thank you for taking the time to write your experience. Your feedback helps us to get improve our services. We'll share your feedback with the relevant team. We appreciate your understanding.
  
  Best regards,
  Arlo Team
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Horrible battery life
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Posted 11 months ago. Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I use these outdoors in AZ. They say the battery length is long (up to 6 months) but it is not. It lasts less than a week with minimum movement happening. Arlo does’t sell a wall plug strong enough to charge the battery fully in a short length of time either. They work when they’re charged for 6 days, then you’ll loose a day because it takes about a day to charge. The image quality is good, the light is powerful, they’re easy to set up on an existing arlo account, they're easy to use. I just wish the battery life was better. I have 2 of these and 2 other arlo cameras. They’re all the same with battery length. Once these die on me, I wont be getting arlo again.
This review is from Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera - White
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
- Brand response from Arlo Team
  Posted 11 months ago.
  Hi Mel,
  
  Thanks for sharing your review. To learn how to extend your Arlo camera's battery life, read this article: https://kb.arlo.com/291. For further assistance, please navigate to Settings > Support in the Arlo App for service options available to you.
  
  We appreciate your patience and understanding.
  
  Best regards,
  Arlo Team
Pros mentioned:
Price, Video quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Arlo
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Posted 7 months ago. Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent video quality, withstands the elements. Great camera for the price.
This review is from Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera (3-pack) - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Video quality
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Long delay good picture
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Posted 3 years ago. Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I've had it about a weeks now and so far it's okay. When you get a notification about motion the app has a 2 to 5 minute delay before you can see the video sometimes. It synced up with my Google home app but it buffers for a new seconds to a minute before it shows you the live stream. The picture quality is good and so far the battery life is decent but not going to last 6 months on 1 charge. I got it, charged it, and installed it Dec 3rd and today Dec 10th and the battery is at 67% and thats with most of the notifications turned off but I do have dogs that run around my backyard so it detects them a lot
This review is from Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera - White
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Subscription
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Subscriptions???
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Posted 9 months ago. Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I like the product, but I wish it didn't have so many subscriptions necessary for it to be functional. If I knew there were subscriptions, I might not have gotten the product.
This review is from Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera - White
I would recommend this to a friend
- Brand response from Arlo Team
  Posted 9 months ago.
  Hello,
  
  Thank you for taking the time to write your experience. Your feedback helps us to get improve our services. We'll share your feedback to the relevant team. We appreciate your understanding.
  
  Best regards,
  Arlo Team
Pros mentioned:
Price, Video quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best
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Posted 9 months ago. Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
These are the best reasonable price great picture great lighting wonderful view
This review is from Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera - White
I would recommend this to a friend

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QuestionDoes this require an Arlo hub or any subscription? If I wanted to just view it in real-time from my smartphone, can I do that with an app?
Asked 3 years ago by DaveFromCLE.
- Answer If you don’t continue the subscription after the free trial your cameras will not record when triggered. You will only receive a notification that there was motion on a particular camera. Had I known this I would not have purchased these cameras.
  Answered 3 years ago by Anonymous
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QuestionWill this work with all arlo base stations?
Asked 3 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer This will work with compatible Arlo SmartHubs and base stations: VMB5000, VMB4540, VMB4500 and VMB4000.
  Answered 3 years ago by ArloTeam
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QuestionWhat are the advantages of purchasing a hub station for this camera?
Asked 3 years ago by Lolli30.
This question was asked about the related product: Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera (3-pack) - White
- Answer The hub is the escape goat to not have to buy the arlo monthly package for storage If you Ever record data and it Has to go to the police, it needs to be on a Sim card which goes in the back of the hub and stores the data longer than 1 week.
  Answered 3 years ago by Erock
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QuestionWhat's the average battery life on these camera's?
Asked 3 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer It will depend on the motion frequencies your catching, my uncle has to recharge every 4-7 days inside with very high motion catches
  Answered 3 years ago by Gordon
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QuestionIs it compatible with Arlo Pro 2?
Asked 3 years ago by Hulk.
- Answer I bought Arlo Essential as an add-on camera to my Arlo Pro 2 system. It works just fine.
  Answered 3 years ago by ABQShopper
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QuestionMy shop is 120 feet from my house where the Arlo base will be. How far will the signal reach to a camera? Thanks
Asked 3 years ago by Lilweezy.
This question was asked about the related product: Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera (4-pack) - White
- Answer The Arlo Essential Spotlight camera can connect directly to your router's wifi network. Its range limitation depends on the wireless range of the router and the obstructions between their connection. If connected to an Arlo base station/SmartHub, you can place the camera maximum of 300 feet (90 meters) from the SmartHub or base station. The maximum line-of-sight range of 300 feet is reduced by each wall, ceiling, or other major obstruction between the camera and base station. ^RM
  Answered 3 years ago by ArloTeam
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QuestionI have a essential wire free spotlight camera if after the 3 month trial and I choose NO PLAN will I still go back 7 days of recording instead of 30
Asked 3 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer No, my 3 month trial just ended. I’ve learned that my options are either sign up for cloud service (for I believe $3/mo for one camera or $10/mo for up to four) or use a usb memory stick for local storage in my Arlo hub. Local storage only records, but to view I have to eject & plug into my computer. No remote viewing of a recording. However I will still get alerts and can view live.
  Answered 3 years ago by dizino
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QuestionDo you have to have the Arlo home base to use these?
Asked 3 years ago by Kimmer.
This question was asked about the related product: Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera (3-pack) - Black
- Answer No but do not buy them they are terrible
  Answered 3 years ago by Andrew
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