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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 235 reviews

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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80%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers love the Essential Solar Panel Charger's long battery life and ease of use, frequently praising its simple installation and effective solar panel. Many appreciate the improved camera performance and the compact design. However, some customers reported slow charging speeds and compatibility issues with certain camera models.

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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Draining my Arlo Essential slowly

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

    I’m quite shocked that this solar panel does not fully charge my Arlo essential as I thought it would do. It trickles the charge to the camera but the camera itself slowly drains.

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

      Hi,

      Thank you for your review. For help troubleshooting Arlo Solar Panel issues, please read the following article: https://kb.arlo.com/000045870. For further assistance, 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

    Good quality

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

    very high quality product at an affordable price . I like the compact and smooth esign

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Immediate and fast charge

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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.

    I have the essential camera in a high traffic area. On its own it lasted a good long while. Down to 24% remaining I thought it may have to come down in order to charge.. I installed this arlo solar panel on a sunny day ( I live in the North East). What a pleasant surprise it immediately began charging the camera and quite quickly. I recommend this product.

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

    great camera

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    it's great camera, I love it, I recommend to buy it

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great device

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

    Does what it is suppose to do. I have it attached to my front door camera, which gets the most alerts. My neighbors have little kids who are constantly running in my driveway and up my steps, so the camera gets a lot of alerts. It stays between 80 and 100%. It works perfectly for me.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Essential solar

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

    Easy set up works immediately, keeps the camera charged through less than sunny days

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

    Nice

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

    This producto Is very nice . And good resolution and image capture

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Was easy to install with our previously purchased

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

    Works good! We do not get enough sun to keep our camera charged I still have to bring it in just not as often. Was easy to install

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera Solar Panel

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

    Easy install. Keeps camera battery fully charged at 100%.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Solar panel
    Cons mentioned:
    Charging

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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

    Great solar panels. Slow charging to keep cameras at 100%

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

    Cameras

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

    Great 10 out 10 would recommend more people to buy it

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    A great disappointment!!

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

    Having a physical disability, I had the Geek Squad install four (4) Arlo Essential cameras and solar panels. Within a week, one camera ultimately died while connected to the solar panel. If it ever charges, it doesn't charge past 3% battery life. At no point have any of the cameras reached 100% battery life. All trees surrounding my house have been cut down, and I live in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, where snow isn't a factor. Because the camera covering the front of the house died, I bought a single Arlo Pro 4 and a compatible Wasserstein Solar Panel to go over the front door. That camera and solar panel have worked incredibly and have maintained a high battery life percentage. (Note) while the Technician finished installing the Arlo Pro 4, I asked that the Arlo Essential Solar Panel be adjusted to have better Sun contact. To my dismay, the camera didn't charge more than 8% and promptly died thereafter. This camera gets a two (2) rating because my other cameras have maintained a 30% to 60% battery, but now I noticed that one camera is now 20% to 30% range. If I ever repurchase Arlo cameras, I will only buy higher quality cameras that use the Wasserstein Solar Panel.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Arlo Team
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      Hello Traveler843,

      We appreciate you for leaving your feedback about your Arlo experience. To help check with you the concerns you mentioned above, please send us an email at [email protected] detailing your concern, including your email address linked to your Arlo account, your contact number and a screenshot of Best Buy review.

      We look forward to hearing from you.

      Regards,
      Arlo Team
      ^RM arlo_us

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    SOLAR

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

    Description of the item is accurate and works perfect

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Arlo solar panels for security cameras

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

    when well placed this device absorbs solar energy automatically recharging the camera without my needing to get up on a ladder again to replace batteries. I am very pleased.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not worth it.

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

    The solar panels do not last. I can’t exchange them because they don’t carry them anymore at Best Buy. I was told Arlo discontinued them. I now have to get on a ladder every week to take them down to charge manually. I was told to check on Amazon to see if they sell it. What a waste.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great but need more details

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

    Item is great, but I had to return it because it is not compatible with Arlo Pro 2 cameras

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

    Much better than charging batteries!

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

    Small footprint, good attachments, ample cord length, charges very well if positioned correctly. Well worth the cost to not have to take the camera down and charge batteries, especially if camera is positioned where it came be reached from the ground.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solar Charger saves Time

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

    This charger saves me from having to take my camera down every week. I always see my battery is full within a couple hours after sunrise. I was charging at least twice a week before this solar charger. Just got it but I don’t have to get up and pull my camera anymore for charging.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solar

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

    They work great.my camera stay charged at all times we really enjoy them we do not have to take our Arlo's down to recharge them every week and the app shows us that is charging and how much charge they have

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Solar charger

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

    Its ok kinda charges slow but it does its job........

    I would recommend this to a friend
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