Arlo Arlo Essential Indoor Camera, black
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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
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.
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.
| 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 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Category | |
| Manufacturer no. | VMC2040B-100EUS |
| Release date | 8.3.2021 |
| Colour group | Black |
| Exact colour description | Black |
| 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 |
| Connection A | Micro USB |
| Type of memory | Cloud |
| Network interface | Wi-Fi |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n, Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac |
| Smart Home | Compatible |
| Smart home ecosystem | Amazon Alexa |
| Smarthome communication standard | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Compatibility | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT |
| Installation place | Wall |
| Application range | Home use |
| Power supply | Electrical connection |
| Scope of delivery | 1x Arlo Essential indoor camera, 1x micro USB cable |
| Height | 113.19 mm |
| Length | 52 mm |
| Width | 49 mm |
| Weight | 427 g |
| Length | 16.20 cm |
| Width | 13 cm |
| Height | 13 cm |
| Weight | 482 g |
Specifications may include unverified machine translations.
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- 18.Foscam2.1 %
- 20.Laxihub2.3 %
- 21.Arlo2.4 %
- 21.Dahua2.4 %
- 23.Enabot2.5 %
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.Axis4 days
- 18.Netatmo4 days
- 20.Arlo5 days
- 20.EZVIZ5 days
- 20.Ring5 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Network camera» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 12.EZVIZ2.8 %
- 13.Arenti3.1 %
- 13.Arlo3.1 %
- 13.Eufy Security3.1 %
- 13.Reolink3.1 %
Source: Galaxus
Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good83/100
Very good85/100
- decent image quality, 130° angle of view
- Motorised cover for privacy
- Two-way audio, noise detection
- No problems with WLAN login
- Important functions by plan only
- Storage 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)
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