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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 152 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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86%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers commend the Essential 1-Camera Indoor Wired HD Security Camera (2nd Generation) for its clear camera quality and ease of use. Many appreciate its overall performance, privacy shield, and compact size. While the camera is praised for its motion detection and features, some users have noted concerns regarding the noise level and night vision clarity.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Does the job

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy setup, Clean video, shutter is a bit loud when opening.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Camera-user friendly!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to install, and works great. Video/picture quality is crisp and smooth and the camera is easy to adjust. Arlo is hands down so much better than our Ring doorbell cam we had awhile back.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    very good

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    this is a really good inexpensive camera from arlo, my dad previously bought me the 3 pack outdoor solar cameras for my birthday. and i loved them, i adopted a dog and i needed to apply to see her when she was inside the house alone. this helps a lot. im probably gonna buy a few more indoor because im impressed with them. i also love the trail period for them as well

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Business surveillance

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This by far is one of the best indoor cameras, especially for the price. I went in and told the gentleman what I was looking for, he highly recommended this, and he was right! It’s even compatible with my Alexa

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good camera for pets.

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy setup and video quality good. Small and compact plus better to have wired power connection than swapping out batteries like other models. I use this camera for my pet so the price is worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Review Arlo

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great features including HD video and two microphone. Also easy to set up and use, and great price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    amazing camera!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    it was so easy to set up! no worries while i’m away from my home i can see and zoom in to everything i need. a membership for everything i need is only $7.99 after my free trial is up and it will definitely be worth it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Camara

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Takes the best picture and video i have ever seen really good

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Arlo Essential

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We have this camera to keep an eye on our dog when we're not home. I love the easy setup and the functionality of the app. I like the privacy screen when not in use

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    works as intended

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works as intended. No frills, just a simple webcam.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This camera is easy to use. Plug and play. Easy to install.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Camera

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great camera nice picture and sound, easy to setup

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I recommend this product; it relieves me of having to take care of the house inside and out. I have no worries; it always sends me messages if there is any movement or suspicion. I live peacefully with my family and my home.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy and affordable

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy set up, works great! Use it to watch my dog when I’m gone for the afternoon or to monitor the apartment when out of town!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Security Camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great camera. Easy to hook up and works great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    At this price range you would it would be hard to find a indoor camera that has these features and picture quality. All arpund a solid camera

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good quality recording with good audio.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Records in astonishing quality & connects threw app smart phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love Arlo

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's an excellent camera, I like its size and its potential for my gaming room, it's a good product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Privacy shield

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Arlo- essential1 indoor camera wired

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The camera is clear and has a neat gadget that closes the camera when you're home so you do not have to worry about the possibility of a hacker watching through your camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great indoor camera

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect to view my dog when im not home, the 4k is clear.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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