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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 3282 reviews

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    Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars

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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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80%would recommend to a friend

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.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use.

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

    Got this to keep an eye on our gate. Does the job. Love this little security camera.

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

    Great Arlo

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

    Great cam, I like because it’s wireless and the battery it’s amazing with long duration, I recommend it %100

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Won't work

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

    I cannot get the camera to function when hooked up to my iPad. I got no satisfaction when I called for support. this was a waste.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not recommended.

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

    The camera died just 24 days after purchase. Best Buy refused to exchange it.

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

      Hi Patrick,

      Thanks for sharing your review. We like to learn more about your battery dying after the 24-hour concerns you have shared above. Please reach out to our support team so they can further address your concerns and provide assistance by navigating to Settings > Support within the Arlo app to explore the support options available to you.

      We appreciate your patience and understanding.

      Best regards,
      Arlo Team arlo_us

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Arlo spotlight 4 cameras

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

    its great only thing can't get Notications sounds on my i phone pro

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

    Good security camera

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you don't want to deal with the security camera that has cable, this is the best security camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    No

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

    Terrible product. Hard to connect with QR code. Returned instantly.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Arlo

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

    Arlo works great. It has great coverage of my entry. I was able to hook it to my phone and receive alerts.

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

    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.

    Better than Arlo 2 The Arlo essentials I have a spotlight in the battery life is a lot better recommend everyone

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

    Need more

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

    Good quality, picture, and sound. Tha charge last a long time maybe 6 to 10 days

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    arlo review

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

    honestly the app sucks, and the quality of video is sub par

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

      Hi

      Thanks for sharing your review. We would like to learn more about the concerns you have shared above. Please reach out to our support team so they can further address your concerns and provide assistance by navigating to Settings > Support within the Arlo app to explore the support options available to you.

      We appreciate your patience and understanding.

      Best regards,
      Arlo Team arlo_us

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Collecting dust

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

    Don't waste your time with this product if you don't have an iPhone.

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

      Hi

      Thanks for sharing your review. We would like to learn more about the concerns you have shared above. Please reach out to our support team so they can further address your concerns and provide assistance by navigating to Settings > Support within the Arlo app to explore the support options available to you.

      We appreciate your patience and understanding.

      Best regards,
      Arlo Team arlo_us

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Security cameras

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

    Very good product. Made a great choice. I would recommend it to others

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

    Great Addition

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

    Excellent addition to my Arlo platform. Easy to add to hub. Great resolution. So far excellent battery life!

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

    definitely worth the money

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

    These cameras work great! They were a little difficult to get hooked up but overall so far they are good.

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

    Outdoor cameras

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

    Awesome product comes with a free three month trial before you wanna get a subscription well worth it

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

    Camera

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

    Love this camera. Affordable and it does its job very well. You can even set it for people, vehicles or animals!

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

    These little gadgets work!

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

    The cameras were easy to install and have had no connectivity issues. My family feels safer having them around.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Junk

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The battery onl lasts month while claiming that it holds charge for 6 months. Then you never know when it'll die since the battery level is never accurate in the app. If you contact their customer support they'll just blame your charger.

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

      Hello Robert,

      Thank you for sharing your Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera experience. To learn how to extend your Arlo camera's battery life, read this article: https://kb.arlo.com/291. For further assistance information, please navigate to Settings > Support in the Arlo App for service options available to you.

      Regards,
      Arlo Team arlo_us

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good camera

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

    This camera is an add on to the ones we already have bad it does not disappoint.

    I would recommend this to a friend