Customer Ratings & Reviews

Great picture quality. Easy to navigate. Installation simple.

The Arlo - Essential 1-Camera Outdoor Wireless 2K Security Camera is a great first camera for a home security system. Set up was pretty quick, the app can be a little finicky (most seem to be nowadays). The unit itself has a nice form factor, it's not something that is an eye sore either. I was able to mount this above my front door at the front porch. The first thing I noticed is the image quality for both day and night. Images and videos for both day and night are excellent. This is probably the most important thing about the camera and it excels in this. This camera also provides 2-way communication as well. This is nice as we have an 8 year old that excitedly greets people at the door. I'm able to now quickly see who is at the door before my kid sprints to the door. My only real issue with this camera is the same as others, subscriptions. This one has 2 different subscriptions, starting at $4.99 a month up to $17.99 a month. The constant nickel and diming by these companies is egregious at this point. If you can look past paying a subscription fee for additional services and features you will be thrilled by this camera. If you need something with a live feed, notifications and 2 way live video/audio this is a good purchase, even without the ridiculous subscriptions.

Keeping your home and family secure should be everyone's priority. This is why I have a security camera system in my home. We have all heard about the terrible things that have been happening lately, including home invasions, so I wanted to keep my family safe. Aside from my hardwired camera system, I like to have a wireless system as well. The main reason being that you can mount a wireless camera just about anywhere in your home (within range of course). I've been using Arlo wireless cameras for a long time now. When the opportunity came up to test their new camera system, I jumped on it. Not only is Arlo a great system that is very reliable, but they also have great aftermarket support. The essential pack is more than enough for a small home. I install one in every corner of my house. Mounting is also very easy, as they come with just about everything you need. Make sure to charge and setup the cameras before installing them in their semi-permanent locations. The arlo app has been good to me. I can't really complain about it. Setup is just a few easy steps that you follow via their app. Once you get that going, you are good to go. I would highly recommend the Arlo essential pack to anyone.

I found this camera to be solid in quality at a reasonable price. The documentation is fine, there are also online support pages available if you getconfused. You do need to ensure you know some fundamental things the first time you set up the camera. One point is there are subscription levels available but you don’t need a subscription, especially at first, as you try things out. Another important point is that the camera will not detect motion unless the system is armed to Home or Away. However, the camera can be used even in Standby Mode if you want to look at the live stream, but nothing is recorded. Finally the recordings go to the cloud which is best since you want them safe and accessible. I did already have the Arlo Secure app so I followed directions and added this 2nd generation Essential Outdoor Camera to the Arlo Hub. The options and settings are logical and intuitive. This Arlo security system is very simple to set up and works flawlessly. The camera light will only come on if the area is dark. This is a reasonable design point. The camera can be constant or flashing. When it is flashing it does not go completely off and then on; instead it goes high intensity and low intensity. I like this design point since its slow flash does not create a hectic on/off cycle. You can set the intensity level of the light as well.  You can set up multiple zones or a single zone to cause the camera to record and you can vary the length of the recordings. Be sure to go through all the settings so you are familiar with the camera including 'Routines'. I found that this low price camera has a lot of options that enable you to set things up exactly as you might prefer – tip of the cap to the engineers at Arlo. The camera has specs in terms of night vision that included night color vision. The night videos were not super clear but just adequate.  If you get confused doing your setup you can always reset things back to the factory level and start over. The way to do this is to attempt to pair the camera again using the convenient button on the top of the camera. I did connect using the 2.4 GHz WiFi which was required. I also found the mounting process with the included hardware to be really well thought out by Arlo which made it easy to mount the camera on any surface. The camera is rechargeable and this helps avoid any wiring to get your camera installed so it is completely wireless. The battery is rated to last 6 months, but I’m sure this will depend on usage. I expect the design point where the camera will not detect motion and record clips unless the system is armed is to help ensure a longer battery life, so that's a smart design. Lastly, I went to the support site and brought up the online version of the quick start manual I had received with the camera. The support site has very helpful troubleshooting information if needed – well done. I can certainly recommend this very well thought out security camera.

I will start this off with a preface that I have been using Arlo cameras for several years and this is my third model. The setup and install was fairly easy but I have had practice. The improvements over previous models are clear. The images are clearer and brighter (offering color images in the dark when they used to be black/white) and better battery life. I cannot tell if the wireless range is improved or not. Also, if you are adding to an existing system, great. If not then you will also need to purchase the base station hub. This only includes cameras. So first in the box is: 4 cameras with mounting hardware to drill/screw into your interior/exterior walls USB-C charging cord, but no wall brick plug super short setup instructions (may need more info from the app or online) a yard sign to advertise for Arlo. You will need to install & setup the App if you do not already have a system installed. I needed to update my app to use the new cameras. You will need to charge the cameras to get a full charge but mine arrived w/ around 50% battery. FYI they only provide one cord so you can charge 1 at a time unless you have additional cords/plugs. So far I have had them running for 2 weeks and they are still at 80% (much better than my old ones that would need charging 1-2 times per month if used frequently) The directions to setup cameras in the app is pretty good & you can just follow them step by step to sync and connect. You should name them so you can identify them later & label the actual camera too. FYI if you have an existing system you can just add them rather than starting over. & if you are retiring cameras just delete them after. Be aware to check your settings and notifications. I had problems getting notifications and had to reset everything. The Arlo help team was good. You should probably go through and reset all your notifications anyway to be safe. I had to search on how to mount the cameras, but basically you screw in the small sliding clip to the back of the camera, then screw in the wall clip into the wall. The camera & clip will slide into the mount. Once they are installed aim and setup your app settings. Some features on the new app version quick change settings ARM AWAY; ARM HOME; STANDBY. You can preset these 3 and add others if you like. You can set certain cameras to be active or not based on if you are home/etc. You can use the cameras to communicate to someone (use the speaker if you are away and need to talk to a delivery person like Ring)-this is an old feature but cool. There is an emergency feature w/ siren you can turn on . Lots of other stuff to test out. There is a free trial w/ the cameras for extended video services, but once done I use the free version and you can only save 7 days of video before it overwrites.

Loved the easy set up. Also great motion sensitivity, Picks up quick. Great video quality.

I love the safety that comes with using these and how it notifies you of things going on in and around our home. The app is fairly easy to use too. I wish I could figure out how to turn off the flash though so it wasn’t so obvious that it’s recording.

I love how easy it was to install these cameras. The app is so user friendly. They have good coverage and the video is really good.

For most people, 2K resolution cameras are adequate for home security. In fact, most Ring doorbells (the gateway gadget into home security) are 1080p and below. These new Arlo cams are wireless and rechargeable, which means they’re great for mounting somewhere you don’t have existing power or to pay an electrician $1000+ to get a new circuit to the mounting location. If you already have a junction box or power in your desired location, I’d recommend going with a wired solution. But these are great for Arlo’s app is amazing. You can set it to alert you at specific times for motion and it seems reliable for detecting motion even though its battery-operated. Please note that without a subscription, none of the awesome features are available. All you’ll be able to do is get real time alerts and talk to people, but all the recordings and smart features are useless without paying monthly. Battery seems like it lasts a while; I live in a *very* quiet neighborhood but wouldn’t buy this set if I lived somewhere busy because the battery is not removable. You can either take the unit down and charge it or connect a long USB-c cable to it. Not ideal if you have it mounted somewhere super difficult to access. I use these near my windows so I can reach out for charging. Just some stuff to be aware of. Highly recommended!

In today's world, where security concerns are increasingly prevalent, the need for reliable and effective home protection systems has become paramount. The Arlo Essential 4-Camera Outdoor Wireless 2K Security Camera stands out as a compelling solution for homeowners seeking a comprehensive and user-friendly surveillance system. With its advanced features, exceptional image quality, and versatile connectivity options, the Arlo Essential 4-Camera system empowers users to safeguard their homes with confidence. The 4-Camera system delivers exceptional image clarity, capturing crisp 2K resolution footage that enables users to clearly identify individuals, objects, and events, even in low-light conditions. The system eliminates the need for traditional base stations, relying instead on direct Wi-Fi connectivity for seamless communication with the Arlo Secure mobile app. The camera system boasts an impressive battery life of up to six months on a single charge, significantly reducing the frequency of battery replacements and minimizing maintenance downtime. This extended battery life is achieved through the system's intelligent power management features, which optimize energy consumption based on usage patterns. the Arlo Essential 4-Camera system empowers users to safeguard their homes with enhanced peace of mind. Be sure to get one.

I loved how easy it was to set up and use the Arlo camera. The video quality is crystal clear, and I feel much more secure knowing I can check everything from my phone. My highlight is definitely the peace of mind it gives me every day

Great outdoor cameras with high definition, the recordings are great and with quality

Quality of video and sound are perfect and super easy to install

These cameras were awesome with the quality of pictures and videos, will purchase again.

Fantastic product! Setup was simple and easy! I love that it has a standalone app for setup and monitoring unlike other security cameras. For the price, 2k resolution, sensors that recognize the difference in animals vs people and the fact that the auto night mode is clear made me very happy with the purchase. Definitely would buy again!

Is not that bad, but the subscription is really expensive, sometimes doesn't recognize a person even being in front o the camera.. anyways, is better than nothing.

Love the Arlo security cameras, they were easy to set up and great 2K video.

love love love my Arlo cameras -- these 2nd generation look great ,are suer easy to install, and the video is perfect.

that I need but… The communications between the camera, internet, and the app are incredibly laggy that it is almost not usable… Pretty good features and so on… If you buy the version with solar panels, beware that their solar panels are incredibly weak and probably your cameras will run out of batteries over time… Solar panels need to be bigger and more efficient. Solar panels must be enough to charge my camera to 100% every day…

Good camera like the other essential 1080p camera. Battery seems to not last as long if in busy area. Also you need to wait for a firmware update to use it with a base station.overall decent camera.