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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 682 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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92%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers recognize the Essential XL Spotlight Camera's exceptional video and audio quality, along with its impressive battery life and ease of use. Many appreciate the convenient setup process and the effectiveness of the spotlight and night vision features. While some users experienced connectivity issues, the majority found the motion detection to be reliable. A few customers suggested improvements to the siren's volume and motion sensitivity settings.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    ArloEssentialXLCam

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

    Easy to install . Connected to wi-fi with no problems and has been working for 3 weeks.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Camera where thief can not hide

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

    Excellent camera where thief can not hide. The camera picture quality is excellent

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Safety

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

    Videos are clear during the day and night. I’m glad I made this purchase for my home.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Just make sure u have great wifi

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

    Its a great camera, but it does seem to not work from time to time it records for a day or two and the some reason it just stops for a day or two. Sometimes restarting it helps but not all the time. I also have it set up in my front yard where there is alot of activity so the batterey only lasts about 2 or 3 days.

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

      Hi Randy Hamelin,

      Thanks for your review. If you're experiencing some range issue with your system, read this article to learn how to extend the range of your system: https://kb.arlo.com/5568.

      To learn how to extend your Arlo camera's battery life, read this article: https://kb.arlo.com/291.

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

      We appreciate your support.

      Best regards,
      Arlo Team arlo_us

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great battery life

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

    Was very easy to setup and use, comes up with 90 days full trial version!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 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.

    Battery is no good and will not charge properly with solar panel.

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

      Hi,

      Thanks for sharing your review. To learn how to extend your Arlo camera's battery life, read this article: https://kb.arlo.com/291. 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

    Great camera

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

    Nice clear video and voice high def quality definitely refer to anyone

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

    excellent camera

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

    It allows you to watch and recive notifications of every movement in your house

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Works great except…

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

    Works great! Hate that I have to pay for the subscription to get any event recordings

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Arlo Team
      Posted .

      Hi,

      Thanks for your review. We will share your feedback to the development team. We also want to let you know there are some features that are still available without an Arlo Subscription. You can read more about it here: https://kb.arlo.com/000062312.

      We appreciate your support and understanding.

      Best regards,
      Arlo Team arlo_us

  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to setup and use

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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.

    Quick setup works perfectly. Setup to get alerts on Amazon ECHO

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Love it - easy setup and super reliable. Better detection than other systems.

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

    For your own security, proceed with caution...

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

    I purchased the Arlo - Essential XL Spotlight Camera with high hopes for top-notch security. While the recording clarity is indeed impressive, the overall experience has been disappointing. The equipment fails often, leaving me frustrated and questioning its reliability. What's worse is the lack of customer support when issues arise. Despite the promising features, the frequent malfunctions overshadow any benefits. I have replaced 3 of the four cameras and 6 batteries. When the next failure happens, I will purchase and security camera system from another brand. I am disapointed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Arlo Team
      Posted .

      Hi Krobins

      Thanks for sharing your review. We 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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

    Great quality of image. And is very easy to use it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great addition

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

    Great addition to my arlo setup. easy to use and setup

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great cameras for price

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

    Love my Arlo cameras. This is my first with the spot light

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value.

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

    Easy install. Reasonable monthly fees after generous trial period.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Arlo

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

    Great for outdoor use, super bright light and great camera quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Camera quality, Setup
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for new or existing Arlo users

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

    The Arlo - Essential XL Spotlight Camera is a perfect companion camera for existing users that have previously purchased an Arlo Camera with a HUB. This new camera easily hooks up to your existing network of cameras via the Arlo mobile app. It is advertise that this unit does not require a HUB like some of the older cameras, however it is great that it is compatible with existing hardware. This comes in handy for those opt to not use the Arlo monthly cloud subscription as the activities will get saved on an existing hub. The advertised battery life of 1 year is amazing, especially compared to some of the older models which were about 2 months pending on activity. The 1080 camera is sufficient enough to see what is going on. I don't see that a 4k camera would be worth the upgraded cost as this unit does a fine job at capturing activities. It does have a spot light to light up the area during activities during the night or in darker areas. Through the mobile app, you can customize activity zones to help save on triggers and battery usage. It is still up in the air what the true battery life is for an average user, but if I can get 6 months, that is a win as I don't need to bother with charging frequently or get the solar panel. As mentioned, set up through the mobile app is a breeze and notification alerts work great. Highly recommend this new model from Arlo.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Arlo is great

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

    Works perfect indoors or outdoors With great picture quality

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awsome camera

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

    Really sharp images, very sensative. Works great!!

    I would recommend this to a friend