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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Tilt camera.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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I’m gonna tell you I really love this camera. It’s got different options. No subscription. Tilts and follows.
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I recently added the Arlo Essential Pan and Tilt camera to my existing Arlo system, and it’s been a fantastic upgrade. Setup was smooth—no base station required, which is a huge plus. The camera connects directly to Wi-Fi, making it easy to place anywhere with a strong signal.
It has a 130º base field of view and with the 360º pan and the 180º tilt functionality is excellent for indoor coverage. I can remotely swivel the camera to check different parts of the room, and the 2K resolution delivers sharp, detailed footage. It also has 12x digital zoom and night vision. Motion detection is responsive, and the alerts are accurate, especially with smart object recognition.
I also appreciate the two-way audio and built-in siren, which add an extra layer of security. The camera integrates perfectly with my other Arlo devices in the app, so I can monitor everything from one dashboard. This camera is ideal for monitoring wide indoor spaces or entry points where motion tracking and remote viewing angles are essential. It’s especially useful for pet monitoring, child safety, or watching over high-traffic areas. Overall, this camera is a great addition to any Arlo setup—flexible, powerful, and easy to use without a hub.
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Great camera. The image quality is good. I can see things clearly when accessing the camera using the app. The Arlo Essential 1 is a great addition to the full pack that is available as well. I like the ability to rotate the camera and directed where wanted. I also like the motion sense technology built in. The camera connects easily to the app. The instructions are simple and easy to follow. I really enjoy using the Arlo Essential 1 camera. Like I mentioned before. It is a great addition to all of their other products. The build quality is ok. Nothing to complain about. I would try to avoid dropping it because you never know how it may effect the panning ability of the camera. My wife and I enjoy the ability to connect with our phones through the app. When we leave we can easily arm the unit and it will inform us if anything or anyone enters into the camera frame. We like being able to check on our cat or dogs while away as well with this camera. Overal I like it and would recommend getting it if you are in the market.
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Camera works well but is worthless unless you buy a subscription that is a minimum of $20 a month if you have multiple devices. I have the older Arlo cameras (that I love) that comes with 7 days of free cloud recordings. I bought these cameras not knowing that they discontinued that option.
Thanks for your review. We will share your feedback with the development team. We also want to let you know there are some features that are still available without an Arlo Subscription. You can read more about it here: https://kb.arlo.com/000062312.
We appreciate your support and understanding.
Best regards, Arlo Team
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Only meant for live surveillance
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I was so excited to try these cameras out to finally be able to keep an eye on my senior furbaby when I’m not home, but to my disappointment I found out these only work if you’re actively in the app looking at the camera live. It doesn’t record unless you’re on it live and you don’t get updates on movement and you also can’t look back at footage you weren’t looking at to check on things because as soon as you’re not on the app the camera goes into privacy mode.
Thanks for your review. If your camera is not detecting motion and recording events, please take a look at this article to learn how to troubleshoot: https://kb.arlo.com/994085. If you need any more help, please navigate to Settings > Support in the Arlo App for service options available to you.
We appreciate your support.
Best regards, Arlo Team
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Waste of money
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Worked great for about a month, now a total dud. Will not stay connected, turns in then freezes on a shot from over 10 days ago, then loses connection even though it’s next to the router.
Thank you for your review. If your Arlo camera is offline, please follow these troubleshooting steps: https://kb.arlo.com/000062923. If you still need any more help, please go to Settings > Support in the Arlo App for available service options.
We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Best regards, Arlo Team
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great value and quality
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This camera gives you a wealth of features in a small budget friendly package. Setup is quick and easy with the Arlo mobile application. Connection to Wi-Fi is effortless as long as you make sure you are connecting to the 2.4mhz band. Most newer routers load balance among all available bands (2.4, 5 & 6). I highly recommend setting up an IoT SSID and limit it to the 2.4mhz band to alleviate any issues. Once you have it connected, update the firmware and pick a location, it works effortlessly.
I am using it in a tabletop setup to monitor my son during his home schooling. It gives a clear view of the entire room and the camera follow's motion very well. I like that he can ask me questions while I'm anywhere in the house and I can respond back from my phone also. Audio is crisp, with only a slight delay. Picture quality is great even in low light.
The Arlo application allows seamless integration if you wish to integrate more cameras to give a complete monitor of your home. It comes with a 30-day trial of cloud integration to save camera history. I don't need it for my usage purposes, but if you are using it for home security, the cloud integration is reasonable at only $7.99 per month.