Privacy shield
Disarm your camera's audio and video when you are home for more complete privacy.
HD video
Get a clear picture of who and what is in your home with 1080p HD video.
See, even at night.
Even in the dark, rest easy knowing the Arlo Essential Indoor Camera captures video with night vision.
Keep an eye on what matters.
Capture clear details in full high definition, and see more of the picture with a 130° viewing angle.
Compact design
A compact design lets you place it in more places around your home.
Easy installation
Plugs into your mains power for straightforward set-up and 24/7 power.
Connect direct to Wi-Fi
No base station required – simply connect to your 2.4GHz Wi-Fi for the camera to work.
Power supply | Electrical connection |
Network interface | Wi-Fi |
Lens type | Prime lens |
Smart home ecosystem | Amazon Alexa |
Advanced functions | Motion sensor, Night vision function, Siren, Two-way audio |
Type of memory | Cloud |
Network camera type | Surveillance camera indoor |
Documents | Technical data sheet.pdf |
Item number | 14913244 |
Manufacturer | Arlo |
Category | Network camera |
Manufacturer no. | VMC2040-100EUS |
Release date | 8/3/2021 |
Colour | White |
Exact colour description | White |
Network camera type | Surveillance camera indoor |
Camera design | Bullet camera |
Camera resolution | 2 Mpx |
Max. picture resolution | 1920 x 1080 Pixels |
Viewing angle (H) | 110° |
Viewing angle (V) | 130° |
Viewing angle (D) | 130° |
Lens type | Prime lens |
Optical zoom | 12 x |
Digital zoom | 12 x |
Image sensor type | CMOS |
Refresh rate | 30 FPS |
Advanced functions | Motion sensor, Night vision function, Siren, Two-way audio |
Remote access | App |
Video file formats | H.264 |
Audio formats | H.264 |
Connection A | Micro USB |
Type of memory | Cloud |
Network interface | Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n |
Smart Home | Compatible |
Smart home ecosystem | Amazon Alexa |
Communication standard | Amazon Alexa, IFTTT |
Compatibility | Amazon Alexa |
Installation place | Ceiling, Table, Wall |
Application range | Home use |
Power supply | Electrical connection |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Number of cameras | 1 x |
Scope of delivery | 1x Arlo Essential indoor camera, 1x micro USB cable |
Height | 113.19 mm |
Length | 52 mm |
Width | 49 mm |
Weight | 427 g |
Product Safety |
Length | 15.80 cm |
Width | 12.70 cm |
Height | 12.70 cm |
Weight | 478 g |
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