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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 564 reviews

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88%would recommend to a friend

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Customers find value in the Essential Indoor Camera - VMC2040's high-quality images, ease of use, and included privacy features. Many appreciate the straightforward setup and the camera's affordability. However, some users experienced connectivity issues, and others noted limitations regarding battery life and compatibility with certain smart home systems. Overall, the positive feedback on image quality and ease of use outweighs the negative comments regarding connectivity and other minor drawbacks.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great budget indoor security camera

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

    This camera has good picture quality and even has a privacy shade in case you dont want a camera constantly rolling in your home. The only thing that some may not like about this is that the camera needs to be near an outlet as it does not have an internal battery. Arlo security is one of the few services that do not require a subscription for use, instead the subscription adds features and its your option whether or not you want them.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Indoor Camera

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

    This camera has great video quality and the privacy shield is a great addition when you are recording inside of your house. However, the privacy shield will never close if you pay for CVR even if you disarm the camera. This is not problematic as long as your camera is in the main areas of your home.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Camera and a Great Security System

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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.

    Other than some hiccups setting it up and needing to reboot a couple times, working great! We just added 5 Arlo cameras to our house. Their app is great and easy to use and the set-up process is easily to follow. Good video quality and control of settings.

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

    Sense of Security

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

    We activate the Arlo Essential Indoor camera on vacations. The clarity, noise levels, and range allow us to monitor our interior. It provides us with a great sense of relief knowing we can watch our own property. Worth the small investment!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Home Protection for the Money

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

    The perfect security camera for home or business use. Very easy to setup and to use. They hooked up to my home internet without any problems and they have great picture quality. I purchased 4 of these, so I could place them strategically around my home.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy to set up and connect.

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

    Easy to set up and connect. I have two of these cameras, two Arlo doorbells and one outdoor security camera. While they are sometimes slow to connect, they always work.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    All around easy

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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.

    Bought one of these for the kids playroom and it provides great picture and sound quality. Easy to set up through our wifi. We have several other Arlos as well and have been very satisfied with their performance. Highly recommended!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Arlo

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

    Super impressive camera, way better than the ring.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good product

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

    Very convenient product. Easy to set up and use. Camera quality is good as well.

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

    Excellent Value for the Arlo Indoor Camera

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

    We use them for indoor use on our jobsites and they provide what we need. The ability to see activity within the building. With 180 degree switch of the video for CEO g mounts provides flexibility.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best in value For a camera so small

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

    These little Arlo cameras are great They respond to every movement. Easy to mount. Simple to set up. Wasn’t as pricey as the other ones. I like the arlo over the other brands.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Camera!

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

    Good wired camera at a low cost. Wide field of view and good night vision. Easy to hook up and operate using the mobile app.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Thankful for comfort and security.

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

    Excellent quality camera. Easy to plug in and get the app. It does catch the glare if it is facing out the window.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy set up

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

    Very fast and easy set up. Camera quality is good. Lets me check on the pups when im out and about. Overall great purchase

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Camera - Not for Older ARLO Smart Hubs

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

    Great Camera for Arlo security systems. What I did not know was that it requires the newer Arlo Smart Hub to be able to use this camera. I have an original 5 yr old system that works just fine so could not warrant the additional expense to add the audio camera functionality. Good Value Excellent Quality Seems like minimal ease of operation with the upgraded base

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Arlo Indoor Cam

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

    I use this indoor facing outdoor (from the window). The cam is good- no issues during daytime. But couldn’t get clear videos at night time (it reflects from the window). No issues regarding alerts (motion, sounds etc). I have been an Arlo user for years now and I can say it’s worth it.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Works great... when it works

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

    The real frustration is the nightly "firmware update in process" that knocks the camera offline and never completes, requiring you to start over and re-install the camera from scratch. Also, motion detection has never worked from Day 1... not sure why. I've tried every bit of advice I can find online for this, but I'm close to throwing in the towel and returning it. On the plus side, when I can get it to work and stay connected, the picture quality is great and the night vision is pretty clear, so if you can actually get it to stay connected then it might be a good choice.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Internet issues

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

    Kept disconnecting from the internet. Kept having to sync it every day in order to view it. Maybe something on my end but none of my other devices don’t have that issue Image quality was very good though.

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

      Thank you for your review. If your Arlo camera is offline, please follow these troubleshooting steps: https://kb.arlo.com/1133448. If you still need further help, please navigate to Settings > Support in the Arlo App for service options available to you.

      We appreciate your patience and understanding.

      Best regards,
      Arlo Team arlo_us

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best cam

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best camera love mine and if i miss something i can go back and watch again per app

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Software needs work.

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

    Quality is good, VIDEO IS GREAT. The only reason I did not give this 5 stars is because the software is not as intuitive as it could be and some features are difficult to adjust because the software does not make finding some features easy to find.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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