ArloEssential Security Camera 2K | Outdoor - Indoor | 2nd Gen | Wireless with Spotlight, 2-Way Audio, Color Night Vision, Live Stream, Motion Activation, Real Time Notifications - White, 3 Cameras

I’ve been using the Arlo system for a while now and really appreciate the quality, especially the night vision — it’s clear and reliable, even in low light. This indoor camera fits right into the system and does exactly what I need it to do.I mainly use it to check on my dogs when I’m out or when someone else is watching them, and it’s been so helpful and reassuring to have that visibility. The video quality is great, and the app makes it easy to monitor from anywhere.Just a heads-up: this model is designed for indoor use and doesn’t come with a stand — it’s meant to be mounted on a wall. Also, if you're looking for something compatible with the Arlo solar charging system, this isn’t the one — you'll need a different model made for outdoor use.Overall, I’m really happy with it. It’s a solid addition to my Arlo setup and works exactly as expected!

I’ve been using the Arlo Essential 2K (2nd Gen) inside my apartment, and I honestly love how easy it is. The setup took just a few minutes through the app — no wires, no hassle.The video quality is really sharp, and I feel more secure knowing I can check on my place anytime from my phone. It sends motion alerts right away, which is super helpful when I’m not home.I also use the two-way audio sometimes — it works great if I want to check in or talk through the camera.The app is super simple to use. I can switch between modes like “Home” or “Away,” view the live stream, and manage everything with just a few taps.If you’re looking for a clean, smart indoor camera that you can fully control from your phone, this one’s a great pick.

There is some combination of settings I use in their app that will brick these cameras permanently with no ability to factory reset. I haven't figured out which combination of settings it is, but it seems that it might just be safer to keep the cameras at their out-of-the-box settings if you want to avoid bricking the product. This is garbage coding by the manufacturer. It's easy enough to return a new one, but you are out of luck (and money) if you brick an older one. Pretty cool business model to place a trap door in your firmware code that forces people to buy your product again.EDIT: figured out the trick to re-syncing these when you get stuck with the blue light long flash. What's happening is that when you have gone into the app and removed the camera, it can no longer connect to your wi-fi. The issue is that it is STILL creating and trying to upload recordings nonetheless. When you go to perform the reset and reconnect steps they wont work because you are handling the camera and generating new recordings by creating motion. The trick is to: 1. Make sure the camera is fully charged. 2. Set the camera on a shelf in a well-lit room, facing a static scene like a wall or at objects that will have no motion from things like shadows, movement or lights being turned on/off. Leave it here for whatever amount of time it needs to complete trying to record/upload. Wait until the long blue light flash stops plus some time for good measure. 3. Press the pair button on the camera for 3 seconds but do so while holding the camera perfectly still and not generating a shadow in the view of the camera - all of this while facing the static scene you created. This should give you the fast blue light flash we need. 4. start the "add device" process in the app. 5. the add device process will tell you this device has been previously paired and needs to be reset. 6. press the pair button on the camera again, this time for 15-20 seconds (or until you see an amber light flashing) - again, hold the camera perfectly still. 7. Wait until the amber light stops flashing, then press the pair button again to get the fast blue light flash. 8. tell the app to attempt to connect to the device again. This time the app should find the camera. 9. in my case, the app froze when attempting to name the camera. If this happens, close/terminate the app. Re-open the app and go into the settings for the camera you just successfully added. It will have an error message that "onboarding must be completed", click that and complete the rest of the setup if necessary.What a farce. This company needs to fire their developers and bring on new people to improve this code/logic.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My #1 home security must have We love our Arlo Essential Outdoor Camera (2-Camera Kit)! Setup was quick and I quickly synced it to the Arlo Secure app. I love that when I’m running errands or traveling, I’ll receive instant alerts anytime when motion is detected, including people, animals, or cars. My family feels so much more secure since we installed both cameras, one inside and one outside, and we love being able to quickly check in from our phones using the Arlo Secure app. If you’re looking for a great Mother’s Day or Father’s Day gift, this is it!

It's a decent choice for home security with a few pros and cons. We wanted a camera in our backyard to check in on our dogs and from where we mounted the camera, we can see 90% of it which is great. The quality is also very good. The video is crisp and clear. It was easy to install, and the app is easy to use. However, some features are locked behind a monthly membership. Considering the price of the camera I find this annoying. I feel like the battery life isn't incredibly long and so it requires quite a lot of charging. Especially considering where we mounted it, this is kind of a pain. Overall, it's a good camera with a few drawbacks.

I’m really impressed with this little camera! The setup was super simple — it took just a few minutes to connect to the app and get it mounted outside. I love how compact it is, but still gives a wide and clear view of my front yard. The video quality is sharp, even at night, and I feel more secure knowing I can check everything from my phone anytime. It also came with all the tools I needed, including screws and a charging cable. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for something small, effective, and easy to use!

I installed this camera in just a few minutes — setup was simple and the app is very user-friendly. The 2K video quality is amazing, even at night. Motion detection works well and I love getting instant notifications when there’s movement. It gives me peace of mind when I’m not home, especially as a mom — now I always know what’s going on outside the house. Battery life is solid too. Definitely a smart investment for home security.