Review on 📷 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 by Jerry Peebler

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 my base station's coverage area. With the Essential camera, I can easily replace the Go camera. The bottom line for me is that they are ideal for those with a large area and are convenient for setting up access points (I recommend Ubiquiti's line of switches, gateways and access points). The reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because I think this camera is frolicking around uselessly. The first issue is that it has a micro-USB port for charging instead of the Arlo Pro 3's magnetic charging option. The second problem is that the battery is not removable/replaceable. For some, this can be a deal breaker, and for me it almost does. I can only hope they release an Essential Pro camera with direct WiFi connection, as well as a removable battery and magnetic charger.