

Arlo Essential Wire-Free Security Camera - 1 Pack - Wireless Security System, 1080p Video, Indoor/Outdoor Camera, Night Vision, Surveillance, 2 Way Audio, Weather Resistant - VMC2020W
Key item features
- Clear Video: Captures 1080p video with a 130-degree field of view, ensuring clear visuals and wide motion detection.
- Versatile Placement: Wire-free and weather-resistant design allows for both indoor and outdoor use.
- Smart Detection: Provides notifications for people, vehicles, animals, or packages, with customizable activity zones.
- Two-Way Audio: Features an integrated microphone and speaker for clear two-way conversations and siren activation.
- Easy Setup: Designed for simple self-setup and includes a screw mount hole for attachment.
- Convenient Charging: Rechargeable battery via a micro USB charging port, with a non-removable battery.
- Cloud Storage: Includes 30 days of cloud recordings with an Arlo Secure plan, required for continued features.
Specs
- Has night visionY
- Resolution1080p
- Field of view130º
- FeaturesWeather-Resistant
- Rec locationIndoor
- Power typeBattery
- Free shipping
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About this item
Product details
Wire-free and weather resistant, Arlo Essential works indoors or out and captures 1080p video. Set it up yourself in just a few easy steps and clearly see who’s there, even at night. Create custom activity zones to focus on important areas like your front door or driveway. Get notifications on your smartphone when your camera spots people, vehicles, animals or packages, and view recorded video clips directly from your phone. Speak to visitors with clear, two-way audio. Easily recharge your camera using the included power cable (battery not removeable). Arlo Secure includes cloud recordings of video clips for 30 days. Renewal of an Arlo Secure plan is required to maintain Arlo Secure features, including cloud storage and activity zones.
- Arlo Essential Camera 1-pack:
- Spotlight: Activate the integrated spotlight manually, or set it to trigger when motion is detected. The Arlo Essential Camera (VMC2020) does not have an integrated spotlight.
- Microphone: Use the integrated microphone to have a full two-way conversation with someone on the other side of your Arlo Essential wire-free camera.
- Light Sensor: The light sensor is used to determine when to trigger the integrated spotlight.
- Camera LED: Determine the status of your Arlo camera by referring to the LED indicator.
- Full HD Lens with 130-Degree Field of View: View your videos in full HD and capture a wide viewing angle for motion detection.
- Weather Resistant Camera Housing: Use your Arlo Essential wire-free camera indoors or outdoors.
- Speaker: Deter intruders by activating the siren on the integrated speaker.
- Sync Button: Use the sync button to initiate onboarding, factory reset, or shut down the camera.
- Charging Port Cover: Pull the cover to access the micro USB charging port, and charge the camera indoors or outdoors.
- Screw Mount Hole: Use the screw mount hole to attach your camera to the included screw mount.
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- Color: White
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- Camera does not include spotlight, please see VMC2030 for Essential Camera with spotlight feature.
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Useful Cameras
We bought these for around our homes. These are awesome. The only issue is that if you don't plug them up, they do does quite easily. App is very user friendly. I do like the camera view.
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Overall good camera. But I wish ARLO would make it so that you can have all cameras displayed on one monitor at home. Only way is to log in through the app on your phone. Otherwise quality is super clear.
Great combo!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the combination camera and spotlight. I have it over my garage and I’m able to see partially in may garage, both my cars, and my driveway very clearly. There is a bit of a delay but that’s to be expected on WiFi. Installation was easy and took a total of 30 mins altogether. That includes setting up the app and trying to find the best placement. The app has been easy to use so far. I’m still working through the modes and programming to make it right for my needs but it’s an easy adjustment. I have the competitor camera as well. I think with the light, I like this one better. I would definitely recommend this camera to anyone wanting to set up a new home security system.
