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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 188 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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88%would recommend to a friend

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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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Indoor camera

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Have had this indoor camera for a couple months now and it has been amazing. I have it facing towards the street It advises every time someone is at the door or when a car passes by. I could be at work and every time I check the cameras it’s always works amazing.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just get it

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

    Amazing, easy to use an crystal clear. It was priced to sell an i bit.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great indoor camera

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

    Great camera, easy to set up, easy to use. Quality is good.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent camera for the price!

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

    Excellent camera for the price. You can add this to your alro network to make s seamless transition of monitoring.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Arlo camera

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

    Works great!! I like how easy it is to use the app for the camera

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Clear night vision

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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.

    Got it on sale and works great! Had an old one that wasn’t the best during night but this shows clear video with night vision

    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
    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

    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:
    Privacy shield

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product

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

    Greats experience with private shield option . Also night vision quality is good

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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

    Love them great cameras for the price, app is awesome as well

    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
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Arlo 2nd generation

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

    We love the activity description & motion detection.

    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:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best in door camera

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

    I'm glad I purchased this camera. It was easy to set-up.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    security camera

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

    nice security camera, easy to install …………………………..

    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

    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, 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
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