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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 186 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

Customers are saying

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:
    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
  • 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:
    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
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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

    Works great for what we need, mainly to see a live feed to verify that the garage door is closed.

    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:
    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:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good camera

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

    Its easy to navigate . I like how I can hear and see on this camera. It does notify me with audio and movement.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Notitle

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

    Great value, good quality and better quality of the images/video

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very good quality

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

    It’s a good product but monthly fee little high according to me overall value for money

    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:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Indoor Camera is great!

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

    Love the whole system indoor outdoor cameras! App is great and alerts are great! Indoor cameras are small and easy to place!

    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
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Arlo Camera

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

    Decent camera quality. Has an away alarm mode that detects motion and send a notification.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My arlo home

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

    I love all the arlo products easy to use great quality o have them outside and inside every room

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

    Confident friend

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

    Small for spacious mounting or stand viewing with clarity clearlvision

    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:
    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
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    LOVE IT

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

    I love this camera. The features allow you to view in night mode and “arm” or “disarm” your home. It detects animals and people. I love the recording and playback options

    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
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