Arlo - Essential XL 1-Camera Outdoor Wireless 2K Security Camera (2nd Generation) with 4x Longer Battery Life - White $45.99

md7

Nov 7, 2025 3:32 AM

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md7Nov 7, 2025 3:32 AM

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Amazon has it too, for the same price. Https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C686JMXS

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dan23nyc

Nov 7, 2025 10:56 AM

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I think unlike original Arlo , the essentials require a monthly subscription and not compatible with the home base

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Silverbat

Nov 8, 2025 1:32 AM

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SilverbatNov 8, 2025 1:32 AM

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It's a great price because they know they're going to get that monthly $$$ from you.

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88noodles

Nov 8, 2025 3:52 AM

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88noodlesNov 8, 2025 3:52 AM

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Arlo is trash and take away features they market. Okay $500 for a set of cameras and they changed the firmware to deactivate my features.

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FairWriter8849

Nov 8, 2025 5:54 AM

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FairWriter8849Nov 8, 2025 5:54 AM

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I have the Arlo 2 system, and its trash.
I started having mild problems a year in, then they progressively got worse. 5 years later they don't work at all.
That's completely apart from the company handling their services and features in a poor manner.

I just replaced it with a Safemo system. Feature wise it appears the same as the original Arlo system, and seemingly more respective of your privacy.
As far as deals go, you can get a 2 camera system for $190 and there's a deal on Amazon where you can get a third camera for free (though without a solar panel for charging). Pretty good deal, but I haven't had it long enough to fully recommend.

beakeru2

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Quote from FairWriter8849

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I have the Arlo 2 system, and its trash.
I started having mild problems a year in, then they progressively got worse. 5 years later they don't work at all.
That's completely apart from the company handling their services and features in a poor manner.

I just replaced it with a Safemo system. Feature wise it appears the same as the original Arlo system, and seemingly more respective of your privacy.
As far as deals go, you can get a 2 camera system for $190 and there's a deal on Amazon where you can get a third camera for free (though without a solar panel for charging). Pretty good deal, but I haven't had it long enough to fully recommend.

Were you actually able to contact a living person ? .. I was attempting to cancel my subscription and every number i could find was either disconnected and or it was a recording that did not allow you to leave a message.. Frustrating as HECK.. for anyone considering this trash company , do you due diligence and simply make one phone call to them to ask a simple question before entering a subscription.. You wont be able to speak to anyone. At least I was not able to .

FairWriter8849

Nov 8, 2025 3:48 PM

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FairWriter8849Nov 8, 2025 3:48 PM

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Quote from beakeru2

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Were you actually able to contact a living person ? .. I was attempting to cancel my subscription and every number i could find was either disconnected and or it was a recording that did not allow you to leave a message.. Frustrating as HECK.. for anyone considering this trash company , do you due diligence and simply make one phone call to them to ask a simple question before entering a subscription.. You wont be able to speak to anyone. At least I was not able to .

I never had their subscription. The early model hubs (1 and 2) did not require one. That's the entire reason I went with them in the first place, as every other option required it.
If I were you, I'd file a claim with my credit card company to block all payments. They'll try to contact Arlo as well and will see you are truthful about them not being contactable and then just credit you the last payment amount.

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beakeru2

Nov 9, 2025 12:41 AM

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beakeru2Nov 9, 2025 12:41 AM

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Quote from FairWriter8849

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I never had their subscription. The early model hubs (1 and 2) did not require one. That's the entire reason I went with them in the first place, as every other option required it.
If I were you, I'd file a claim with my credit card company to block all payments. They'll try to contact Arlo as well and will see you are truthful about them not being contactable and then just credit you the last payment amount.

excellent idea.. repped

deepak.g

Nov 10, 2025 1:58 AM

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deepak.gNov 10, 2025 1:58 AM

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Quote from FairWriter8849

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I have the Arlo 2 system, and its trash. I started having mild problems a year in, then they progressively got worse. 5 years later they don't work at all. That's completely apart from the company handling their services and features in a poor manner. I just replaced it with a Safemo system. Feature wise it appears the same as the original Arlo system, and seemingly more respective of your privacy.As far as deals go, you can get a 2 camera system for $190 and there's a deal on Amazon where you can get a third camera for free (though without a solar panel for charging). Pretty good deal, but I haven't had it long enough to fully recommend.

I've got Arlo pro ; Still works after 8 years (bought from best buy in 2017) - bought replacement OEM batteries from ebay and a dual charger .. no issues ; for another home bought Eufy s340 and homebase s380 earlier, sep, 2025 ; other then the solar panel benefits and auto pan ; audio on eufy stinks, eufy is delayed (slow) to turn on ; arlo pro audio is clear and works great ... Support is knowledge-base / self help ; if it were not for the monthly subscription i would prefer Arlo over Eufy

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