Essential (3rd Gen – 2025 Release)

Arlo Essential Security Camera HD and Arlo Essential XL Security Camera HD models capture video in 1080p resolution. Arlo Essential Security Camera 2K and Arlo Essential XL Security Camera 2K capture video in 2K resolution. The Arlo Essential XL Security Camera 2K and Essential XL Security Camera HD come with an integrated extra-large (XL) battery, which provides additional battery life.***

No. The battery in your Arlo Essential Security Camera is fully integrated and cannot be removed. You can recharge the Arlo Essential Security Camera with the indoor charging cable that is included with the camera. For more information, visit: How do I charge my Arlo Essential Security Camera?

Yes. The Essential Security Cameras are fully wire-free and powered with an Integrated Battery. However, you can use the Arlo Essential Solar Panel and Arlo Outdoor USB-C Charging Cable to charge your camera. For more information, visit: How do I charge my Arlo Essential Security Camera?

Yes. All four versions of the Arlo Essential Security Camera include Color Night Vision.

Your Essential Security 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 Security camera?

Yes. Your Essential Security Camera works with VMB4540 and VMB5000 models only.

Dual-Band Wi-Fi is now supported on all Gen 3 cameras.

We support industry standards for data protection designed to keep your personal information private and in your control. We are here to bring you peace of mind and you shouldn’t have to give up your privacy to feel secure. We support industry-leading methods and practices designed to protect your account such as multi-factor authentication, requiring access approval for new devices to verify it’s really you, and utilizing encryption to help protect your videos. For more details, please read our Privacy Pledge.