Customer Ratings & Reviews

I’ve used Arlo cameras around my house for years and I’ve been very happy with the basic functions of the camera. The video is clear and 2K is better than the 1080p that a lot of budget-brand cameras get you. The apps is easy to use, but it does incorporate at lot of in-app ads, which get annoying since they are for Arlo products. The Essential 2K Camera (3rd Gen) connects quickly to my WiFi and the app is able to tell me when there is motion detected. If you want more than the basic functions (viewing live video feed, receiving motion alerts, and two-way audio), then you will either need to get an Arlo SmartHub or subscribe to an Arlo Secure plan. The SmartHub gives users the option to record locally to a hard drive, while the Arlo Secure plan give users cloud recording and AI detection features. I’ve used both and can say that while the Arlo Secure advanced options are nice, the only thing I really want is the ability to review or save recordings. So, I added this camera to my existing smart hub. Setting up the camera is easy and it’s great especially if you just want a simple wireless camera to keep an eye on people coming and going from your house. This is perfect as a door/porch camera.

I’m extremely happy with this camera! The setup was quick and easy, and the 2K video quality is impressively clear, both during the day and at night. The wireless and battery-powered design makes installation super convenient — no messy cables needed. I love being able to check my home from anywhere using the app, and the motion detection works very well. It gives me peace of mind knowing I can keep an eye on everything with reliable alerts. Great product, totally worth it!

This is another addition to our Arlo family, and it looks great right out of the box, it comes with good to follow instructions, the USB C cable to charge the battery, the stand and hardware to be able to install it.  As for the installation, it is easy, either see the instructions that are included or the app that is very helpful.  We really like that it can be used indoor as well as outdoor and since this is installed in our backyard, we can see in detail what is going on when we are home or away from home, and the 2k resolution looks great.  The night vision in color is a plus, we are impressed as to how well we get the video, day or night.  The Arlo camera plays well with Apple IOS as well as Android, and it works well with Arlo, Google Home, Amazon Alexa and more.  When it comes to the battery life, it is not an easy answer, it can last a long time as well as just a couple of weeks, and it all depends on how it is being used, if it installed in a high traffic area, then the life of the battery will be drained faster, so keep that in mind,  And on the side of the house, we have the Arlo 4k since it covers a bigger distance,  Either way the Arlo app is easy to use, and we have it in our phones to be able to monitor our home at any time.  Overall, we really like our Arlo system, it lets us sleep better at night and we feel secure when we are on vacation. 

My new Arlo Essential wireless camera is one of the best cameras I have in my home. It has a great form factor and looks great. It is very sleek and slightly bigger than the previous generation Arlo cameras I already own. It includes a new type of mount that I like more than the previous ones as well. It articulates better on the new mount. You can move it into more positions than my previous gen camera. The Arlo app is much improved and more refined as of now. It is very easy to setup a new camera. The camera installs in the app and even installs a firmware update in less than 5 minutes. The app is very intuitive and you can easily control your devices from it. It is one of the better smart camera apps. The image quality of the Arlo Essential is excellent. It features 2k video and you can easily tell the difference from an HD camera producing 1080p. The sound quality while streaming is also very good and clear. The battery life is also very good as I have not had to charge it since I set it up, which has been almost 2 weeks. The charging cable that comes with it is also pretty long in case you want to leave it plugged in rather than run off the battery. I for one am using it off battery since I can easily reach it to charge it when needed. Overall, I feel that the new Arlo Essential camera is a must have if you want a convenient high quality wireless camera. The app is very good, and the stream quality is excellent. The look and style of it is also very nice and you can immediately tell it is a high quality camera.

The Arlo Essential 2K camera delivers crystal-clear video quality and reliable motion detection, even at night. Setup was quick and easy, and I love being able to check in on my home anytime from the app

Arlo quality and video is great! Easy to link and install. Price was very competitive with fast delivery.

It was very easy to install. The application instructions were as clear as the video quality!.

This camera is high quality I’m very surprised. I love it! It stays charged for a decent amount of time.

Great quality and easy to set it up. Great camera for a great price.

These cameras are great. The battery life is bad if you have it armed all the times. If you do not utilize the sensors NON STOP the battery actually lasts for quite awhile!

Amazing camera, nice quality picture and easy to install.

Super impressed with this product. Easy installation and linking to the wifi, and the quality of the video is great. The system also classifies what kind of motion is detected (vehicle, person, animal, etc.)

Arlo cameras are great for sharp video, flexible wire-free placement, and smart alerts. But the costs add up — subscription fees, battery upkeep, and occasional connectivity issues. Good pick if you want high features; less so if you’re trying to keep things low-maintenance and low-cost.

Great product for the price very easy to use and setup

DOES A GOOD JOB and shows who's at my door. Also all the animals at night, lol

I absolutely love it. I like that. It has a light on on it so when you get close to the camera, it helps for when you’re trying to unlock the door. I like that has ranges of how far it would ding to wear if someone gets close to your home or on the street.

works good in my barn it pick up WIFI good deal for the money spent

I like that it was super easy to set up and get it going!

Good camera easy to install and set up tbe only bad side is that u need to pay monthly to use it

I recommend, high quality definition, 30 days after charged