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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 623 reviews

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

  • Quality

    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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79%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers enjoy the Essential 1-Camera Outdoor Wireless 2K Security Camera (2nd Generation) with Color Night Vision for its great video quality, ease of use, and simple setup. Many appreciate the effective night vision, overall performance, and motion detection capabilities. Some customers have expressed concerns regarding the battery life, connectivity, and limitations with the mounting options. Additionally, a few users feel that the subscription cost is high and local storage is limited.

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The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Arlo essential wireless is the way to go

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

    Love the Arlo wireless essential cameras, 10/10 do recommend

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Their alright

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

    The video quality is surprisingly good but the mounts for the cameras are cheaply built

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Arlo cameras

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

    Very difficult to set up and maintain the connection to the devices. Much of the features like zones and connection tests didn’t work. I may return them if i can’t fix these issues

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Arlo Team
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      Hi Jeffrey,

      Thanks for sharing your review. We like to learn more about the concerns you have shared above. Please reach out to our support team so they can further address your concerns and provide assistance by navigating to Settings > Support within the Arlo app to explore the support options available to you.

      We appreciate your patience and understanding.

      Best regards,
      Arlo Team arlo_us

  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    1 year of use

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

    Excellent camera. Easy to set up and link to your account. Night vision is very bright and has the option to turn on the spot light. It does glitch from time to time and needs to be reset, but it can be reset remotely. Video quality overall is great. The only issue I have is with the accessories. The outdoor power wire works well but is pricy. The solar pannel is useless. It doesnt put out enough power to maintain charge.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Very poor battery life

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

    I have an existing Arlo system with older Pro cameras and one Pro4. Recently added Essential Outdoor 2nd Gen. The battery life on the Essential Outdoor is HORRIBLE. Lasts maybe 1/5th the amount of time of the older Pro and Pro4 batteries. No greater activity on the Essential than on the other cameras, and same video quality. Just really bad battery life.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Arlo are Five Diamond title…..

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

    The security cameras are awesome. They are the best Best ones that are out there in the market right now at Best Buy. They have a wonderful deal going on right now $187 A big savings of $190 I picked up a pack. argue this carry cameras, a five diamond no one could beat that I was you. I would hurry up and go get two or three boxes of last on sale. Thank you very much. Arlo

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Theft catcher

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

    7777777 all 7s words great 7 is the best you can get i would recommend to anyone .

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good quality product

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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.

    Has great camera quality and picks up very clear. It is very easy to install and set up as well as use. Definitely love these compared to others I have had.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great camera

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

    Very good cameras, they work very well and the image quality is very good. It also helps a lot if you are not at home and want to check on your property from a distance. Excellent product.

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

    Woodsman viewer

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

    Easy to register, and use. Zoom looses clarity. Currently two units function well 200 feet from fios/router. Purchased as "Best Buy Deal of the day" 60% off.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Arlo Essential 4-Camera Outdoor Wireless 2K

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

    I purchased the Arlo Essential 4-camera outdoor. The instructions were easy to follow from downloading to installing. I Love these cameras they show clear videos they are on real time. Would purchase again

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excelent Product

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

    Excellent camera, easy to use and easy to install.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cameras

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

    The car as are really good like how they pick everything ip

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Arlo

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

    Great cameras. Clear quality. Slight lag on motion and notification, but not a big deal. Easy set up.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Arlo Essential 2K

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

    Great quality 2K Camera especially night time and long battery life.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    alright set up

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

    like that these are witeless amd stay charged for a lengthy period. but they eventually stopped notifying me of motion. lag if you dont have excellent internet.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Arlo Team
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      Hi Victoria,

      Thanks for your review. If your camera is not detecting motion anymore, refer to this article to learn how to troubleshoot: https://kb.arlo.com/994085. For further assistance, please navigate to Settings > Support in the Arlo App for service options available to you.

      We appreciate your support.

      Best regards,
      Arlo Team arlo_us

  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Still there?

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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 gets good images. My only complaint is that the notifications are delayed by almost a whole minute. Unless the intruder stays and puts on a show, he/she can take my package and leave before I get the notification.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Price and quality!!!

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

    They are really easy to connect and the quality is really good!!! Also the APP is good!!! Thanks!!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Economical

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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 installation. Nice clear pictures. Reasonable price for 4 cameras.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Quality, easy to install.

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

    I purchased this camera to put outside of the Airbnb I own. It was easy to install, great video quality, and the app is super easy to use. I really like that it notifies me every time someone/thing moves in front of it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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