A:AnswerNo. The battery in your Essential wire-free camera is fully integrated and cannot be removed. You can recharge the Essential wire-free camera with the indoor charging cable that came in the package with the camera. For more information, visit https://kb.arlo.com/000062402
A:AnswerYou will need to check the model of the base station. If you want to connect your Essential wire-free camera to a SmartHub or base station, you can connect it to a VMB5000, VM4540, VMB4500, VMB4000 SmartHub or base station.
A:AnswerNo. If you want to connect your Essential wire-free camera to a SmartHub or base station, you can connect it to a VMB5000, VM4540, VMB4500, VMB4000 SmartHub or base station.
A:AnswerAn Arlo SmartHub or base station is optional to use the Essential wire-free camera. You can use an existing WiFi router to connect your Essential wire-free camera directly to 2.4GHz WiFi. If you want to connect your Essential wire-free camera to a SmartHub or base station, you can connect it to a VMB5000, VM4540, VMB4500, VMB4000 SmartHub or base station.
A:AnswerThe base station automatically resets when power comes back - I have mine and my wifi and Starlink on Battery so it’s never a problem.
The cameras are battery powered so no issue with power outages
Hope that helps!
A:AnswerNo, cloud recording requires an Arlo Secure Plan. Without an Arlo Subscription, you still have some features available. You can read more about it here: https://kb.arlo.com/000062312.
Also, we have many affordable subscriptions plans for your convenience, please refer to article for details: https://kb.arlo.com/88.
A:AnswerIts integrated spotlight is only capable to illuminate the area near the camera to capture colored night vision videos. With 50ft. distance and no other light source, the camera might just show pitch dark from view from that range. ^RM
A:AnswerDuring the setup, your Arlo camera will be linked to your created Arlo account that you will use to login to the Arlo app in your phone to view the cameras anywhere as long as both your phone and the camera has internet service. ^RM
A:AnswerNo, to get the list of the Arlo base station/SmartHubs that can work with Arlo Essential cameras, please check this link : https://kb.arlo.com/000062284/. ^RM
A:AnswerYou can use the included USB charging cable to charge your camera indoors, or you can use a VMA3600 Solar Panel (sold separately) to connect your Essential wire-free camera to continuous power. The solar panel uses direct sunlight to keep your battery charged. The solar panel is weather resistant, comes with an 8-foot power cable, and an adjustable mount.
A:AnswerFollowup question for Cambam. So does the security feature tell you it is a dog, or a human, or just movement? Does it send your phone a text or a message on the app? Can you give me an example of the message?
