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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 564 reviews

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88%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dog Cam

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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 as a pet cam. Got one to look after my dog when I'm not around.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love!

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works Great! I Bought To Keep An Eye On My Dogs!! And Very Easy To Hook Up!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Essential camera AWESOME!

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

    Super easy installation and great video quality. 10/10

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best

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

    Works very good, best quality, reliable, good connectivity

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

    Amazing pet camera.

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

    Great for the price to watch my pets. Connects perfectly to the phone.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Arlo

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pretty good camera in my opinion. Would buy again.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    inside the home

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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 the right. For the inside the house. Watching my pet

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

    Utility Account Representative

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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.

    I LOVE this Arlo camera. It really has been a protection option for me. The battery is very easy to change out. The Arlo website is also easy to access.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    ARLO camera

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

    Excellent resolution Easy to use. Records. Downloads

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

    Low cost, high quality indoor camera!

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

    Definitely one of the best indoor cameras on the market! The price is great, considering the high-quality of the video recordings. The camera also has a built-in privacy shutter. Overall, I would recommend this camera over those from Ring and Blink.

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

    Good but not Great

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

    Camera works well for my uses. Just needed it to check in on the dogs during the day and when out of town. Not the best resolution and do not like how the camera is not operable via the app but has to be positioned manually.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good but pricey

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

    Got this camera as a baby cam and it works very good. it has a 2 to 3 seconds delay but for what Its needed it gets the job done very well. Picture quality is good. Sound; ive seen worse. Night vision; its very good.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Arlo Essential indoor camera

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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 was super easy to set up. It was compatible with my older Arlo Base Station. The video is very good quality. When you turn the camera off, the shutter engages for privacy. Thats a nice little feature.

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

    First time

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

    The only downside is the membership you need to purchase after the trial. I will say if you can adjust the camera focus would have been great touch but unfortunately you can't.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value for the money!

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

    Great picture, easy controls. Using the Arlo in my garage. Very much prefer the wired cams over always having to monitor battery level. Already use Arlo doorbell and am very pleased with both units

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

    Great, durable easy camera

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great for kids or dogs. Love the microphone feature and the durability. I’ve dropped this camera many times and it’s still working great. Thanks Arlo!

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

    Home security

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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 works well sitting on an inside window sill looking outside for surveillance of areas of interest. Camera is out of the weather & secure indoors, along with being constantly powered via nearby electrical wall outlet. Perfect!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice One Room Coverage Camera

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

    Nice camera with a low price tag. Great for a one room viewing. Always consistent and easy to set up as well as use. I have two of these at my two homes and keep an eye on things when I’m away.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Arlo essential indoor camera

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

    The Arlo Essential Indoor camera fit seamlessly into my existing Arlo system. The camera is easy to access and control. I especially like the built-in privacy screen.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Indoor security camera

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

    The camera works great! Easy to set up. Quality images and many options to choose from. Monitoring system helps me feel safe with seeing what is going on in my home when I’ am away.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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