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Q: Questionwhat is the subscription that is being referred to. i dont want to pay for someone monitoring the cameras can you talk to someone throught the cameras

Asked 4 years ago by snoopy4.

This question was asked about the related product: Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera (3-pack) - Black

• A:Answer It’s basically just saw that it records, your are paying for “memory.”

  Answered 4 years ago by RVIZ

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Q: QuestionMy Arlo spotlight is not coming on automatically when motion is triggered. Why?

Asked 4 years ago by Julian.

This question was asked about the related product: Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera - White

• A:Answer I know this may be redundant but go through settings and ensure all are active. Arlo customer support is very helpful to point out any settings to resolve your concern

  Answered 3 years ago by PatKnite

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Q: QuestionI currently have (4) Arlo Pro-4 cameras with associated base station VMB4000. If I add 3 Arlo Essential Spotlight cameras making a total of 7 cameras, can they all be connected to my existing base and record upon motion without subscription?

Asked 4 years ago by papathetop.

• A:Answer I am unaware of the bases camera limit but these can connect directly to Wi-Fi which will certainly help with this possible overload of the base

  Answered 3 years ago by PatKniteVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWhat is the lag time between motion being detected and recording starts? I have a Blink cam and the 3-5 second delay makes the camera of little use. The recording starts after the person has left the field of view. Do all cams have this problem?

Asked 4 years ago by Lee.

• A:Answer It seems to be within 1-2 seconds, if that.

  Answered 3 years ago by PatKniteVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionHow long does the battery last? what the difference between the Arlo Essential XLSpotlight and the Arlo Essential spotlight?

Asked 4 years ago by Drock.

This question was asked about the related product: Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera - White

• A:Answer Both have the same product specifications except for their batteries as the XL version has bigger battery capacity that can last up to 1 year with average use while the other one can go up 6 months with average use. ^RM

  Answered 4 years ago by Arlo Team

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Q: QuestionHow many essential cameras can link together

Asked 4 years ago by Bones.

• A:Answer I can find no direct answer but as many as your Wi-Fi can handle I would assume. Would choose a professional system if your getting that many

  Answered 3 years ago by PatKniteVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIf I buy two packs of the 2-pack essential spotlight cameras, will they be able to connect to one account on my app and show the different views from the different cameras on one window?

Asked 4 years ago by anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes you can connect them all to one account and have them showing the same area at different angles.

  Answered 3 years ago by PatKniteVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionOk I got arlo essential spotlight camera 3 pack wont connect to my wifi if I get the hub will that work instead of direct wifi

Asked 4 years ago by Mack.

This question was asked about the related product: Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera - Black

• A:Answer Yes

  Answered 3 years ago by Vicf

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Q: QuestionDoes the Arlo essential spotlight camera need a memory card

Asked 4 years ago by Rico.

This question was asked about the related product: Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera - White

• A:Answer Nope, just connectivity. I use the hub which has the ability to store video locally on a USB drive, but it’s not a requirement.

  Answered 4 years ago by Rformer

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Q: QuestionIs the spotlight always functioning and shines with motion? Or can you chose to turn this feature in and off.

Asked 4 years ago by Anonymous.

This question was asked about the related product: Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera - White

• A:Answer The Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera (VMC2030) has an integrated spotlight. The spotlight can be set to trigger when motion is detected within the camera’s field of view. You can also manually turn it on or off. For more information: https://bit.ly/3BgYEYy ^KN

  Answered 4 years ago by Arlo Team

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Q: QuestionIS IT USABLE WITH MY MAC DESKTOP COMPUTER?

Asked 4 years ago by BOBBERT.

• A:Answer Yes it's just the woman where your Mac computer or any type of computer you just got to load the app

  Answered 2 years ago by LuisFigueroa

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Q: QuestionI only have 2.4ghz WIFI provided by a cellular hotspot......will this camera work?

Asked 4 years ago by Rick.

This question was asked about the related product: Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera - White

• A:Answer Using a hotspot service is not recommended as it could strain your network bandwidth, and it might cause data allowance overages. ^RM

  Answered 4 years ago by Arlo Team

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Q: QuestionWill this connect to my nest app

Asked 4 years ago by Roberto.

This question was asked about the related product: Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera - White

• A:Answer No, Arlo uses the Arlo app for monitoring. ^RM

  Answered 4 years ago by Arlo Team

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Q: QuestionWhat cameras will connect to the Arlo vmb 3030r2 base?

Asked 4 years ago by Bobk2121.

This question was asked about the related product: Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera - White

• A:Answer These Arlo devices are compatible with the VMB3000 base station : Arlo Pro 2, Pro, Wire-Free, and Audio Doorbell. ^RM

  Answered 4 years ago by Arlo Team

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Q: QuestionWill this camera work with my old arlo camera's magnetic wall mounts?

Asked 4 years ago by Waffenkunde.

• A:Answer No. It comes with the wall mount that screws in to the back of the camera.

  Answered 4 years ago by Nancy

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Q: QuestionWhere is the batteries located on this device?

Asked 4 years ago by Buddy.

This question was asked about the related product: Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera - White

• A:Answer You charge it ..it last about 6 month

  Answered 4 years ago by Shellie

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Q: QuestionCan you shut off the light at night?

Asked 4 years ago by Sam.

This question was asked about the related product: Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera - White

• A:Answer Yes you can in settings

  Answered 3 years ago by Perfectps5soundbarVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan you speak and hear through these cameras?

Asked 4 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes you can. But beware, I was told that these cameras will work beyond your free trial. But they will not. If you don’t pay Arlo separately, the firmware on the camera may stop working at any time.

  Answered 4 years ago by TOMTVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan you mount it on concrete wall?

Asked 4 years ago by Effie.

• A:Answer I did but it goes offline to much. It isnt reliable.

  Answered 3 years ago by Kite

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