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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 195 reviews

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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80%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are delighted by the Essential XL 1-Camera Outdoor Wireless 2K Security Camera for its impressive picture quality, long battery life, and user-friendly app. Customers rave about the camera's ability to capture clear and colorful images, with one customer even saying, "The quality is very good, great quality picture/video." The extended battery life is another highlight, with users appreciating the convenience of not having to recharge the camera frequently. The easy-to-use app also receives praise for its intuitive interface and seamless functionality.

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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Underwhelming

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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 an okay camera. Nothing spectacular. Annoying notifications that somehow can't be filtered

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

      Hi,

      Thanks for your review. If you are getting notifications for all motion, we suggest either reducing motion sensitivity or creating activity zones. Please read this article:https://kb.arlo.com/1001908. For further help, navigate to Settings > Support in the Arlo App for service options.

      We appreciate your support.

      Best regards,
      Arlo Team
      arlo_us

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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Cameras

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

    Have really enjoyed the Arlo Cameras. I would recommend them. Really easy to setup

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice

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

    Very nice and would recommend it to you. The nice little cam its amazing and I'll be able to bring it,....................,...................

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed & frustrated

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

    After having purchased and used the essential outdoor cam for a week I was pleased &purchased a second one. Unfortunately I returned the second as I never was able to get it setup & working. Now, 3 wks in on the original camera, I am frustrated & disappointed. Despite numerous trouble shooting efforts the camera no longer send feeds & alerts. I will not subscribe after the trial subscription ends.

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

      Thanks for your review. If you're not receiving your notifications properly, refer to the links provided to learn how to troubleshoot:
      - Android: https://kb.arlo.com/000062912
      - iOS: https://kb.arlo.com/000062910/

      For further assistance, please navigate to Settings > Support in the Arlo App for service options available to you.

      Thank you for your patience and understanding.

      Best regards,
      Arlo Team arlo_us

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Security

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

    So far performance is as expected with great battery life and looks great one installed. No issues so far.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Night vision

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Indoor and outdoor 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.

    They work real good and i like the fact they are rechargeable and have colored night vision

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cameras work amazing

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

    Alwayinf catching everything on the cameras when people pass by or anys cars as well

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Returned all of it.

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

    After buying all Ring cameras, returning them, and then buying Arlo cameras, returning them, and landing eventually on the Google Nest ecosystem, I can honestly say that Arlo was one of the worst for one reason only: they want WAY too much money for the monthly subscription. For 3 cameras with continuous recording it was going to be around $60/mo and the quality was alright. I ended up going with Nest and i'm much happier with the product.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera for a great price!

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

    Easy setup and dependable analytics. I know when anyone pulls in the driveway or walks in my yars.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very fast notification and high quality video

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

    High quality video instantly notified on phone of movement in my house.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Security

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

    Very good quality picture for the price. Very pleased so far.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing quality

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

    The picture quality on these is amazing, Bought three more.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best wireless cameras

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

    Best wireless camera system. Clear video and clear zoom in quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great buy

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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 camaras,functional does everything supposed to do good price.

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

    Not Impressed / Waste of Money

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

    Installed a few months ago. Very disappointed. The cameras themselves (design, size) are the only thing we really like. We have cameras installed on 3 sides of our home. It catches every vehicle but fails the most important activity: humans. We've tried adjusting numerous times now. The video quality is terrible. Playback is horrible. The app needs major improvement - very difficult to enlarge video when playing back or to freeze a frame. It identifies objects incorrectly (i.e. a bus is not an animal). It misses humans frequently when they are outside of our property (which is why we bought it). Difficult to connect live in a decent amount of time. We find we finally get connected live long after an incident has occurred. For a $20+ /month subscription we feel we don't get our money's worth at all. Waste of $400 dollars. Wish we would have returned.

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

      Hi,

      Thanks for your review. If your camera is not detecting motion anymore, refer to this article to learn how to troubleshoot: https://kb.arlo.com/994085. For further assistance, please navigate to Settings > Support in the Arlo App for service options available to you.

      We appreciate your support.

      Best regards,
      Arlo Team arlo_us

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ed

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

    excellent product for the price i am considering purchasing another unit.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Geary product

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

    I love the cameras easy to install and convenient it’s great!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product and easy set up

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

    Super easy to set up. Loving the cameras I set up at my home.

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

    Arlo Essential XL Cameras

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

    Great wide-angle videos. You can see a lot with these cameras.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cameras

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

    Great was easy to install the picture is very good quality

    I would recommend this to a friend