Arlo Arlo Essential Indoor Camera, black

1920 x 1080 Pixels
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Product details

HD VIDEO AND NIGHT VISION
Get a clear picture of who and what is in your home with 1080p HD video and crisp night vision.

PRIVACY SHIELD
Disarm your cameras audio and video when you are home for more
complete privacy. Close the privacy shield over the lens when the indoor security camera is set to disarm mode and quickly open via the app to instantly view live action.

BUILT IN SIREN
The home security camera features an integrated siren that can trigger automatically when motion is detected or be set-off manually from the app to deter intruders.

EASY INSTALLATION
Plugs into your mains power for straight forward set-up and 24/7 power. The IP cameras compact design lets you place it in more places around your home.

ARLO SECURE SUBSCRIPTION (sold separately)
Backs up videos securely to the cloud. Detects more than any other brand; identify & prioritise people, cars, pets & packages, focus with activity zones. Subscription also includes camera theft protection insurance.

WITHOUT SUBSCRIPTION
Arlo Cameras offer live stream, motion alerts and two-way talk direct to your mobile. Paired with a base station, local storage is also an option.

CCTV
For ultimate protection plug your camera into mains power and add CVR (Continuous Video Recording) to your subscription for CCTV style 24/7 recording.

Connect direct to WIFI
No base station required – simply connect your indoor security camera to your 2.4Ghz wifi network for the doorbell to work.

Notifications to your phone
Receive an alert when your camera detects motion or sound and check the live video feed to see what triggered it.

Crystal clear audio
Hear and speak to anyone in your home from your smartphone, through the built-in speaker and microphone.

Key specifications

Network camera type
Surveillance camera indoor
Network interface
Wi-Fi
Power supply
Electrical connection
Lens type
Prime lens
Type of memory
Cloud
Advanced functions
Motion sensor
Night vision function
Siren
Two-way audio
Smart home ecosystem
Amazon Alexa
Documents
Item number
14912702

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
VMC2040B-100EUS
Release date
8.3.2021

Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Camera properties

Network camera type
Surveillance camera indoor
Camera resolution
2 Mpx
Max. picture resolution
1920 x 1080 Pixels
Viewing angle (H)
110°
Viewing angle (V)
130°
Viewing angle (D)
130°
Lens type
Prime lens
Optical zoom
12 x
Digital zoom
12 x
Image sensor type
CMOS
Refresh rate
30 FPS
Advanced Network Camera Features
Motion sensor
Night vision function
Siren
Two-way audio
Remote access
App
Video file formats
H.264
Audio formats
H.264

Connections

Connection A
Micro USB

Data storage properties

Type of memory
Cloud

Network

Network interface
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n
Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac

Smart home features

Smart Home
Compatible
Smart home ecosystem
Amazon Alexa
Smarthome communication standard
Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Compatibility
Amazon Alexa
Google Home
IFTTT

Application range

Installation place
Wall
Application range
Home use

Power supply

Power supply
Electrical connection

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
1x Arlo Essential indoor camera
1x micro USB cable

Product dimensions

Height
113.19 mm
Length
52 mm
Width
49 mm
Weight
427 g

Package dimensions

Length
16.20 cm
Width
13 cm
Height
13 cm
Weight
482 g

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Network camera» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 20.Dahua
  • 21.Laxihub
  • 22.Arlo
  • 23.Eve
  • 24.Enabot

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 18.Axis
  • 18.Netatmo
  • 20.Arlo
  • 20.EZVIZ
  • 20.Ring

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Network camera» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 12.EZVIZ
  • 13.Arenti
  • 13.Arlo
  • 13.Eufy Security
  • 13.Reolink
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good83/100
Very good85/100
PCgo + PC MagazinSingle testReleaseJune 2024
  • Positivedecent image quality, 130° angle of view
  • PositiveMotorised cover for privacy
  • PositiveTwo-way audio, noise detection
  • PositiveNo problems with WLAN login
  • NegativeImportant functions by plan only
  • NegativeStorage only with additional costs

If you're looking for an affordable introduction to the Arlo range, the Arlo Essential Indoor Camera is a good choice. Unfortunately, some good features are only available at an additional cost.

This test report belongs to a different type: Arlo Essential Indoor Camera, white (1920 x 1080 Pixels)
Very good80/100Rank 1 out of 8
Stiftung WarentestÜberwachungskamera-Test - Schutz für drinnen und draußenReleaseMay 2022

Keeping an eye on the home - for 45 or almost 300 euros? What distinguishes the surveillance cameras in the test are price and features. They all send alarms and videos to mobile phones. Stiftung Warentest tested 18 IP cameras from 9 suppliers. The purchase prices range from 45 to almost 300 euros...