Customers praise the Essential Spotlight 4-Camera system's excellent camera quality, ease of use, and straightforward setup. Many also appreciate the night vision, motion detection, and spotlight features. However, some users express concerns regarding battery life and occasional connection issues. A recurring negative comment centers on the necessity of a subscription for certain features like video storage.
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Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera - Indoor/Outdoor
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Battery dies fast in 3-5 days not worth to buy …..
This review is from Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera - White
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Arlo Team
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Hi Kelvin,
Thanks for your review. To improve your device's battery life, we recommend trying the troubleshooting steps detailed here: https://kb.arlo.com/291
For additional assistance, please navigate to Settings > Support in the Arlo App for available service options.
We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Best regards, Arlo Team
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Motion detection, Night vision
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wireless Battery Powered 1080P Security Camera
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera offers easy installation with a completely wireless design. No external power required. The included rechargeable battery is estimated to last 6 month between charges! It measures a trim 3.5” x 2” X 3” and only weighs 3/4 lb.
I was thrilled with the sharp, clear 1080P video quality. I view this camera both on my Google Home and my Alexa Show. It even sends alerts to my Apple Watch! This is my only security camera that produces a color image at night. The camera senses motion up to 23 feet. This covers my driveway completely, so I am immediately alerted to visitors on foot or in their car as they enter our yard.
This camera has a built-in spot light, which can be activated by action. It also features 2-way voice between the person watching the phone, Google Home or Alexa Show, and the person being captured by the camera. It actually has a built-in microphone and speaker. The voice is clear, helped by built-in noise cancellation.
An optional solar panel is available to keep the camera battery charged, so you never have to use the included battery charging cable. This is a very smart option, as it makes the camera completely maintenance free.
CONCLUSION: I use several security camera manufacturers’ cameras inside and outside of my house. Most require 120 Volt AC power. I use this camera on the side of the house that has no power available. It is the perfect camera for this application. In fact, this weather resistant camera works so well & lasts so long on it’s battery, that I plan to buy several more Arlo Essential cameras for outside viewing. I highly recommend it.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Connection
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Dave S
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So far it has been 7 days since the purchase and it is still working. I returned 3 Essential’ s due to not staying connected prior to the Pro 4.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Arlo Team
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Hello Caymandave,
Thanks for your feedback. 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 so we can assist you with getting your Arlo cameras to work as expected.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Regards, Arlo Team RM
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice camera
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very nice cameras so I purchased 4 more of this brand they work well easy to add to existing system.
This review is from Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera (4-pack) - White
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Lil Camera
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love my new camera. Pictures are very clear and I like that it picks up voices.
This review is from Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera - White
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Camera
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Quality is good at a distance but if you zoom you can’t get a good face. Also, the camera loses charge quickly and requires constant charging
This review is from Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera - White
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Arlo Team
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Hi Friscoguy,
Thanks for your feedback. For tips on how you can optimize the image/video quality of your Arlo camera, please check this article : https://kb.arlo.com/1179147/. This link : https://kb.arlo.com/291/ will give you ideas on how you can extend the battery life of your camera.