Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- VMC2030-100NAS
- |
- SKU:
- 6416337
Customer reviews
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 3282 reviews
(3,282 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.1
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.2
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.3
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
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.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Arlo
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product and great quality of the pictures.must have
This review is from Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera (3-pack) - White
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Arlo
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very easy to install, great ad on product to an Arlo system.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Battery life
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
arlo
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.camera battery runs down really fast i have to charge it every quite often, really dissatisfied.
This review is from Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera (4-pack) - White
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Arlo Team
Posted .Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Please note that the battery life of your Arlo camera is 3-6 months with average use detailed here: https://kb.arlo.com/1202753. Learn more about optimizing your Arlo camera’s battery life here: https://kb.arlo.com/291.
Thank you again for your feedback. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance by contacting our Support team: https://www.arlo.com/en-us/support/contact.aspx.
Best Regards,
Arlo Team
^KN
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
2.99 per camera
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Still working on my setup but arlo essentials are for small setups with subscriptions I prefer local backups and no subscriptions.
This review is from Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera (3-pack) - White
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Powerhouse
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Quick and easy setup, great quality video! These are excellent.
This review is from Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera (3-pack) - White
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Putting my $$$ where my review is
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Loved the first set so much I bought some for my daughter too
This review is from Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera (3-pack) - Black
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Security cam
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works great, picks up movement. And clear pic,and view.
This review is from Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera - Black
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cameras
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these cameras clear view! I’m glad I purchased them
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I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Battery life
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Great with one issue
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works great with my Ultra system however battery is not removable. Have to dismount camera to charge.
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I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Battery life
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Buyer Beware
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Batteries didn't last 3 days after being told it would last 3 months. returned!!!!!
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Arlo Team
Posted .Hi LMcJordan,
We are sad to see you go. We want to mention that there are few different factors as to why the battery life of your camera drains quicker than expected. Tips from this link : https://kb.arlo.com/291/ will give you info how you can extend it.
For future reference, we recommend reaching out to Arlo Support : https://www.arlo.com/en-us/support/contact.aspx to assist you with any Arlo concerns.
Regards,
Arlo Team
^RM
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Arlo
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent home security video camera system: real-time
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 - Cons mentioned:Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Battery life sucks
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like this camera but the battery life isn’t that great.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice cameras
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very nice cameras connects easy and reliable system
This review is from Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera (3-pack) - White
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy and affordable
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great security cameras! Easy to install and to use.
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I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to operate. Gives assurance when no one is home.
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I would recommend this to a friend Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Not as good as Arlo Pro 2
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Spotlight not very bright Not good for outside during winter months, make sure to look up operating temperature
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Arlo Team
Posted .Hi CowDog77F,
Thanks for sharing your review. For further assistance on addressing the concerns you have shared above, 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
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great camera
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great camera. Clear picture. Seem less connectivity.
This review is from Arlo - Essential Spotlight Camera – Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera - Black
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Arlo
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good quality cameras indoors and out! Hold a good charge
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 Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Needs extras
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The speaker system and alarm needs to be lower and a mounting unit that allows you to move it around in all directions would be great.
I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Connection
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Wont connect
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wont connect too wifi and have tried multiple times
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Arlo Team
Posted .Hi,
If you're unable to add your camera to your Base Station/SmartHub or router, read these articles: https://kb.arlo.com/000039094 or https://kb.arlo.com/000062406.
Otherwise, please navigate to Settings > Support in the Arlo App for service options available to you. We appreciate your patience and support.
Regards,
Arlo Team




















