Arlo Essential Indoor

Privacy shutter offers peace of mind ; Crisp and clear night vision ; Intelligent detection with Arlo Smart

Artifacting elements in video quality

More affordable than Arlo Pro models ; Intelligent alerts ; Sharp 1080p video ; Works with numerous third-party devices ; Voice control

Many features require paid subscription ; Hub required for HomeKit support

The relatively affordable Arlo Essential Indoor is a Wi-Fi-enabled smart home security camera that delivers sharp 1080p video and works with lots of other smart devices.

Multiple types of AI detection ; App enables a lot of customization of security features ; Budget price

Subscription required to unlock its full capabilities ; No local storage option

The second generation of the Arlo Essential Indoor is a great entry-level security camera that makes many of the best features of Arlo’s Pro line available to tighter budgets.

Wire-free indoor/outdoor installation ; Multiple types of AI detection ; Budget price

Requires a subscription to unlock full capabilities ; 1080p resolution ; No local storage option

The second generation of the Arlo Essential Wireless Security Camera (model VMC2050-100NAS) is an impressive entry-level device with detection features competitive with pricier cameras, including those in Arlo’s Pro line.

The privacy shield offers good peace of mind ; Good video quality ; Wide field of view ; Plenty of customization options in the app

Only works on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi ; No local storage ; On the expensive end of the spectrum

The Arlo Essential Indoor Security Camera is a solid performing device that offers a helpful set of features without going overboard with a bunch of extras.

Good design ; High quality video ; Smart home integration options

Expensive ; Most features require monthly subscription ; No support for Apple HomeKit

The Arlo Essential Indoor Camera a well-made indoor camera that is nicely designed, easy to set up, records high-quality HD video and works well. We like how it connects to Alexa and Google Assistant smart displays, and seeing footage on an Apple Watch...

Easy to set up ; Easy to use ; Compact & minimalist design ; Can be used without purchasing an Arlo Hub ; All the essentials: 1080p video, two-way talk, siren, night vision ; Support Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and IFTTT

Some features require subscription ; No spotlight ; No local storage recording option

All the essentials at affordable package. Comes with an exciting privacy feature: Automated Privacy Shield

Easy setup, good sound and picture quality and lots of smart features, including the ability to share videos with others. Good integration with various Smart Home ecosystems, and they even thought about privacy.

Only a few features without the Arlo Smart Plan. Motion sensor reacts a little slowly in the dark. No integration with Apple HomeKit.

Arlo Essential Indoor Camera is not expensive, but it still costs almost twice as much as e.g. Ring Indoor Cam. Still, go for Arlo’s camera if you ask us. Firstly, Arlo has better control over security, which the aforementioned Privacy Shield is a good...