Wireless Security Camera
Item No. VMC3250-100AUS
View, share, and save 30 days of video and event recordings with family or police, from anywhere.
Stay better informed with real-time alerts from Arlo Secure for known people, vehicles, packages, animals, and more!
Highlight specific areas in your camera's view to only get alerts for events that matter most.
Securely connects your Arlo cameras to the Internet and improves battery life.
Designed to withstand heat, cold, rain, or sun.
Protect any room within your home using the 2nd Generation Essential Indoor Camera. It comes equipped with an Automated Privacy Shield, ensuring your personal moments remain completely private.
Ideal for protecting large, dark areas like an alleyway, backyard, storage area, or behind your business. A bright floodlight camera will not only record clear video, it will illuminate the area and scare away potential problems.
A new look and an added layer of protection from the elements.
Maximum Video Resolution
Up to 2560x1440 (2K)
Image Sensor
4 Megapixels
Video Modes
2K, 1080p, 720p
Video Features
Color Night Vision
Lens Field of View
130-degree diagonal
Digital Zoom
12x
Sensor Size
1/2.7 inch
Spotlight
Yes
Motion Detection
PIR motion detection
Night Vision
dual 850nm LED
Audio
Speaker and Microphone, 2-Way Audio
Microphone
Yes
Siren
Yes
Status Lights
Yes, RGB
Connectivity
2.4GHz Wi-Fi
Range
up to 300 feet line of sight
Battery Life
4 months**
Indoor Or Outdoor Use
Indoor and Outdoor
Camera Mount Type
Wall mount
Minimum Operating Temperature
-4° F (-20° C)
Maximum Operating Temperature
113° F (45° C)
Min home upload speed
2 Mbps
(1) Arlo Essential Outdoor Camera
(1) Indoor USB Charging Cable
(1) Wall Mount and Screw Kit
(1) Quick Start Guide
(2) Arlo Essential Outdoor Cameras
(1) Indoor USB Charging Cable
(2) Wall Mount and Screw Kits
(1) Quick Start Guide
(1) Arlo Security Decal
(4) Arlo Essential Outdoor Cameras
(1) Indoor USB Charging Cable
(4) Wall Mount and Screw Kits
(1) Quick Start Guide
(1) Arlo Security Decal
No. A subscription is not required for your security camera to work after the 30-day trial period. Without a subscription, you will continue to receive notifications when motion is detected and be able to view your camera's live video feed. However, a subscription is required to maintain premium features like Video Cloud Storage, Interactive Notifications, Video Object Detection, and more. Visit http://www.arlo.com/arlosecure for a full list of features that require a paid plan.
Arlo Essential Outdoor HD and Arlo Essential XL Outdoor HD camera models capture video in 1080p resolution. Arlo Essential Outdoor 2K and Arlo Essential XL Outdoor 2K capture video in 2K resolution. The Arlo Essential XL Outdoor 2K and Essential XL Outdoor HD cameras come with an integrated extra-large (XL) battery, which provides additional battery life.
No. The battery in your Arlo Essential Outdoor Camera is fully integrated and cannot be removed. You can recharge the Arlo Essential Outdoor Camera with the indoor charging cable that is included with the camera. For more information, visit: How do I charge my Arlo Essential Outdoor Series Camera?
Yes. The Essential Outdoor cameras are fully wire-free and powered with an integrated battery. However, you can use the Arlo Essential Solar Panel (2nd Generation) and Arlo Essential Outdoor Charging Cable (2nd Generation) to charge your camera. For more information, visit: How do I charge my Arlo Essential Outdoor Series Camera?
Yes. All four versions of the Arlo Essential Outdoor Camera include color night vision.
Your Essential Outdoor Camera comes with an adjustable screw mount that you can use indoors or outdoors. You can also visit Arlo.com to search for additional mounting accessories. For more information about mounting your camera, visit: How do I mount my Arlo Essential Outdoor camera?
Not yet. The Arlo team is working to support Apple Home compatibility for Essential 2nd Gen cameras.
Yes. The Essential Cameras (2nd Gen) are now compatible with Arlo SmartHub and Base Station. If your camera has the latest firmware, remove it, and then re-onboard it and choose to connect to BaseStation. If your camera does not have the latest firmware, update the firmware, then remove the camera, and re-onboard it and choose to connect to Base Station. For more information, please click here.
