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๐Ÿ“ท arlo essential spotlight camera - 1 pack, wireless security, 1080p video, color night vision, 2 way audio, wire-free, wifi direct, no hub required, compatible with alexa, white - vmc2030 logo

๐Ÿ“ท Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera - 1 Pack, Wireless Security, 1080p Video, Color Night Vision, 2 Way Audio, Wire-Free, WiFi Direct, No Hub Required, Compatible with Alexa, White - VMC2030 Review

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Revainrating 1.5 out of 5ย ย 
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1.6
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Details

Indoor/Outdoor UsageOutdoor, Indoor
BrandArlo
Connectivity TechnologyWireless
Form FactorDome
Connectivity ProtocolWi-Fi

Description of ๐Ÿ“ท Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera - 1 Pack, Wireless Security, 1080p Video, Color Night Vision, 2 Way Audio, Wire-Free, WiFi Direct, No Hub Required, Compatible with Alexa, White - VMC2030

Capture clear details in full high definition - Arlo's Essential security camera records video in 1080p for a clear picture and see more of your property thanks to the wide 130o viewing angle. Coverage from every corner - Fast, wireless setup, the Essential Spotlight surveillance & security cameras deliver increased installation flexibility to get the perfect camera view. See more at night - See important features like faces or license plates in full color, at night, with color night vision to make these outdoor security cameras the perfect cameras for home security. Smarter alerts, quicker action - Receive notifications from your home security cameras for people, vehicles, and packages so you can take quick action such as sound the siren, call a friend or dial emergency services, with the included, Arlo Secure trial. Respond quickly - Hear and speak to visitors at your with clear, two-way audio and can be easily used as a baby monitor with camera and audio, nanny cam, and pet camera. 100% wireless design - Simplify your home security system by utilizing Arlo's wifi camera capability to connect directly to your Wi-Fi for fast, wire-free installation with no hub required. Weather-resistant outdoor camera for year-round security - The wireless camera is certified and tested to withstand the toughest conditions in heat, cold, rain, or sun. Simple to set up. Easy to recharge - Maximize the use of your wireless indoor and outdoor security camera and get up to 6 months of battery life on one charge. Works seamlessly with your smart home - This home camera works as an Amazon Alexa device, Google device, Apple HomeKit device and Samsung SmartThings device. Arlo Secure - Includes 3-months of Arlo Secure for 30-day cloud recording, advanced object detection, rich notifications, cloud activity zones and more. Plans start at $2.99 per month for a single camera, and $9.99 for unlimited cameras.

Reviews

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Revainrating 1 out of 5

Cannot be set up with Netgear Orbi

I have a full one Pro 2 system in the main house and I wanted to set up the Essential as a stand alone beach house. I couldn't get it to recognize the code to set it up after trying all the troubleshooting tips Netgear listed, and I think it's because Orbi is a 5/2.4 scope with the same name, so the code is still generated for the 5 GHz band. Therefore, the device does not recognize the code and does not connect to the WLAN. I had high hopes but was sadly disappointed that I couldn't set it up.

Pros
  • Respond quickly - hear and speak to visitors with clear two-way audio that easily doubles as a baby monitor with camera and sound, baby monitor and pet camera
Cons
  • Not the best

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Somewhere between Arlo Pro 2 and 3 - plus Wi-Fi

This camera is perfect for what it does. This gives you all the benefits of an Arlo camera (battery powered, great app, reliable smart alerts, etc.) without the need for a base station. In my case, I have a very large property and most of it is covered by outdoor hotspots, so my Wi-Fi coverage is MUCH larger than my base station coverage. I have three Arlo Pro 2s that cover this area, and I have two Arlo Gos (which send data through Verizon instead of WiFi) that cover locations outside of myโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Arlo Secure - Includes 3 months of Arlo Secure for 30 days of cloud recording, advanced object detection, advanced notifications, cloud activity zones and more. Plans start at $2.99 per month for a single camera and $9.99 for unlimited cameras.
Cons
  • There are nuances

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Not ready for prime time!

Received on Friday, charged overnight, spent 3 hours on Saturday to get it working and then chatted for another 3 hours until we finally got it working. There are no instructions for this yet and Google searches are misleading for this new Arlo camera. Chat managers were also not very familiar with it, and they had to install and remove the camera many times, do a factory reset, something could only be configured on the website, something only on the phone. I was ready to return it whenโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Camera and Photo
Cons
  • Price

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Somewhere between Arlo Pro 2 and 3 - plus Wi-Fi

This camera is perfect for the job. This gives you all the benefits of an Arlo camera (battery powered, great app, reliable smart alerts, etc.) without the need for a base station. In my case, I have a very large property and most of it is covered by outdoor hotspots, so my Wi-Fi coverage is MUCH larger than my base station coverage. I have three Arlo Pro 2s that cover this area, and I have two Arlo Gos (which send data through Verizon instead of WiFi) that cover locations outside of my baseโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Video surveillance
Cons
  • Slightly torn

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Support Questions

After reading some reviews I decided to buy this wireless camera system. The initial setup was uncomfortable to say the least. The first camera synced but I had issues with the other two (a set of 3 cameras). I consider myself tech savvy but after a considerable amount of time I haven't been able to get it to work on any of my devices. Online support was not helpful. About a month later I returned the system. The worst part of this experience was the technical support. It was a complete failure

Pros
  • Electronics
Cons
  • not reliable