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A digital comparison chart for Arlo Secure plans, showing three plan columns labeled Plus, Premium, and Enterprise on a teal and white background.
Promotional graphic for an Arlo Essential Security Camera (3rd Gen), featuring a woman looking at her phone under a teal banner that reads 'Reduce false alarms with Smart Detection.' On the right, a vertical list shows detected events including person recognition, vehicle recognition, package detection, animal detection, and a camera motion alert, with small thumbnail images.
Arlo Secure app interface with interactive notifications on a smartphone screen.
Arlo Essential Security Camera (3rd Gen) with features listed on a green and gray background
Advertisement for Arlo Secure App showing smartphone screens with app features on a teal background.
Advertisement for a Arlo Secure security plan with a family in a living room and a hand holding a smartphone.
Arlo Essential Security Camera (3rd Gen) on a wall.
Arlo Essential 3rd Gen camera in white facing right A digital comparison chart for Arlo Secure plans, showing three plan columns labeled Plus, Premium, and Enterprise on a teal and white background.
 Promotional graphic for an Arlo Essential Security Camera (3rd Gen), featuring a woman looking at her phone under a teal banner that reads 'Reduce false alarms with Smart Detection.' On the right, a vertical list shows detected events including person recognition, vehicle recognition, package detection, animal detection, and a camera motion alert, with small thumbnail images.
 Arlo Secure app interface with interactive notifications on a smartphone screen.
 Arlo Essential Security Camera (3rd Gen) with features listed on a green and gray background
 Advertisement for Arlo Secure App showing smartphone screens with app features on a teal background.
 Advertisement for a Arlo Secure security plan with a family in a living room and a hand holding a smartphone.
 Arlo Essential Security Camera (3rd Gen) on a wall.
Arlo Essential 3rd Gen camera in white facing right Arlo Essential 3rd Gen camera mounted outside of a house animation Play Pause A digital comparison chart for Arlo Secure plans, showing three plan columns labeled Plus, Premium, and Enterprise on a teal and white background. Promotional graphic for an Arlo Essential Security Camera (3rd Gen), featuring a woman looking at her phone under a teal banner that reads 'Reduce false alarms with Smart Detection.' On the right, a vertical list shows detected events including person recognition, vehicle recognition, package detection, animal detection, and a camera motion alert, with small thumbnail images. Arlo Secure app interface with interactive notifications on a smartphone screen. Arlo Essential Security Camera (3rd Gen) with features listed on a green and gray background Advertisement for Arlo Secure App showing smartphone screens with app features on a teal background. Advertisement for a Arlo Secure security plan with a family in a living room and a hand holding a smartphone. Arlo Essential Security Camera (3rd Gen) on a wall.

Essential (3rd Gen – 2025 Release)

Battery-Powered Camera

Item No. VMC3080-100NAS

Regular price $69.99
  • Battery-Powered
  • 130° Field of View
  • 2K Video
  • 2-Way Audio
  • Motion Detection & Alerts
  • Color Night Vision
  • Dual-Band Wi-Fi
  • Industry-Leading Data Privacy
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A white VMA7600-10000S solar panel charger

Solar Panel Charger

Keep your Arlo batteries charged with direct sunlight for 24/7 protection.

$49.99 $39.99

Solar Panel Charger

A white VMA7600-10000S solar panel charger

The Arlo Solar Panel Charger keeps your batteries charged with direct sunlight for 24/7 protection. Compatible with most battery powered Arlo cameras and floodlights, easily install with adjustable mount, connect an included adapter, and plug in your Arlo camera for continuous power and protection.

What's included: Includes 8-foot power cable, USB-C adapter, micro-USB adapter, magnetic adapter, and adjustable 360° rotation mount.

A Chime 2

Chime 2

$49.99

Chime 2

A Chime 2

With the Arlo Chime 2, receive instant alerts for a doorbell press or when motion or audio is detected by your Arlo doorbell or camera. Easily plug into a wall outlet and connect directly to Wi-Fi for a wire-free install. Deter unwanted guests by triggering the built-in siren.
A white, adjustable mount for indoor or outdoor use

Adjustable Indoor/Outdoor Mount

$19.99

Adjustable Indoor/Outdoor Mount

A white, adjustable mount for indoor or outdoor use

Ideal for outdoor or indoor use, this outdoor mount features a swivel base and extends 2 inches from the mounting surface, allowing for flexible positioning.

A white Pro SmartHub

Arlo Pro SmartHub

$99.99

Arlo Pro SmartHub

A white Pro SmartHub

Securely connect your Arlo cameras to the internet using reliable 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, while providing long-range connectivity and better battery life for your devices. Store video recordings, events, and images using a USB port.
A white Ultra 2 SmartHub

Ultra 2 SmartHub

$149.99

Ultra 2 SmartHub

A white Ultra 2 SmartHub

Securely connect your Arlo cameras to the internet. Stay connected with Dual-Band Wi-Fi, which automatically recognizes and connects to the strongest band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz), while providing long-range connectivity and the best battery life for your devices. Store video recordings, events, and images using a Micro SD card concealed in the base of the SmartHub.

Simple, reliable home monitoring.

Keep a close, watchful eye on your home, family, and pets. Get relevant alerts that truly matter by filtering out unnecessary motion, which reduces false alarms.

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Detailed alerts right to your phone.

Get smarter detections and get notified when a car pulls up, a delivery arrives, or dinner is at the door.

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Quickly see and respond.

Check on children, older family members, and pets with real-time Animated Previews.

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Quick Emergency Response when away.

One tap sends police, fire, or medical help with prefilled critical data to your camera's location.

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Enhanced protection with a Secure plan.

Access 60-Day Video History, 24/7 Emergency Response, Activity Zones, and more.

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Durable. Wireless. Ready for anything.

See what makes Essential the smart choice for securing your home.

A man trying to break into a car

Capture clear video.

View critical details such as the make and model of a car or facial features for positive identification.

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Set up in minutes.

Quickly set up your rechargeable camera without wiring hassles and stay connected and protected with Dual-Band Wi-Fi.

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Clear communication.

Hear and speak to intruders with noise-canceling 2-Way audio.

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Stay ahead of threats.

Ward off intruders with the Integrated Spotlight and capture crucial details like shirt or car color with Color Night Vision.

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Weather-resistant design.

Built to withstand heat, cold, rain, or sun.

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Looking for longer battery life?

Enjoy extended performance with fewer recharges.

Check out our XL model

Works with your favorite smart home devices.

A tablet screen displays a live feed from an Arlo security camera, showing a modern, well-lit living room and kitchen area. The camera is compatible and pairs with Amazon Alexa for convenient visual & voice control.

Works with Alexa
A tablet device screen displays a live feed from an Arlo security camera, showing a delivery person holding packages and knocking on the front door. The camera is compatible and pairs with Google Home smart devices for convenient visual & voice control.

Works with Google Home
A mobile device placed flat on a marble counter, displays a feed from an Arlo security camera, showing a group of individuals at the front door, smiling, with balloons and gifts. The camera is compatible and pairs with Samsung SmartThings mobile devices for convenient visual & voice control.

Works with SmartThings
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Works with IFTTT

Award-winning security.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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* Trial begins once first device is onboarded. See www.arlo.com/arlosecure/trial for details. 

** This Arlo Secure service may require a paid subscription after the trial period, and some Arlo Secure services may be unavailable in certain regions. For current information on features that need a paid subscription, visit www.arlo.com/arlosecure.

*** Person Recognition is unavailable on Arlo devices in certain regions. Learn more here. You are responsible for complying with any local laws or regulations that relate to your use of the Person Recognition feature. This may include you providing notice and obtaining consent from people who may be recognized by your camera.

**** Battery life may vary with settings, use, activity captured and environment.

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