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Sep 16, 2026 9:28 PM

Arlo Essential 1080p Wireless Outdoor Security Camera (2nd Gen)

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Amazon has Arlo Essential 1080p Wireless Outdoor Security Camera (2nd Gen, White, VMC2050) on sale for $14.99. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Eragorn for finding this deal.

Features:
  • 1080p HD video with 130° field of view
  • Color night vision up to 25 feet
  • Integrated spotlight
  • 2-way audio
  • Motion-activated alerts with real-time notifications
  • Remote siren activation via app
  • Person, vehicle, package, and animal detection (Arlo Secure Plan required)
  • Animated preview on phone lock screen (Arlo Secure Plan required)
  • 1-month trial of Arlo Secure Plan included
  • Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT
  • Works with desktop, laptop, smartphone, and tablet
  • Night vision range: 25 feet (color night vision)
  • Waterproof rating: IP66

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Amazon has Arlo Essential 1080p Wireless Outdoor Security Camera (2nd Gen, White, VMC2050) on sale for $14.99. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Eragorn for finding this deal.

Features:
  • 1080p HD video with 130° field of view
  • Color night vision up to 25 feet
  • Integrated spotlight
  • 2-way audio
  • Motion-activated alerts with real-time notifications
  • Remote siren activation via app
  • Person, vehicle, package, and animal detection (Arlo Secure Plan required)
  • Animated preview on phone lock screen (Arlo Secure Plan required)
  • 1-month trial of Arlo Secure Plan included
  • Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT
  • Works with desktop, laptop, smartphone, and tablet
  • Night vision range: 25 feet (color night vision)
  • Waterproof rating: IP66

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff

Original Post

Written by Eragorn | Staff

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Sep 16, 2026 10:41 PM
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Joined Dec 2022
SmilingGalley214Sep 16, 2026 10:41 PM
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Needs hub if you want local storage without subscription
Sep 16, 2026 11:54 PM
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Joined Aug 2008
BrettskiSep 16, 2026 11:54 PM
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Quote from SmilingGalley214 View quoted comment :
Needs hub if you want local storage without subscription
Say more. Is there a way to just store the video yourself instead of on some subscription
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Sep 17, 2026 1:14 AM
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chautinhtriSep 17, 2026 1:14 AM
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Arlo is trash
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Sep 17, 2026 10:32 AM
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Mr. HarleySep 17, 2026 10:32 AM
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Quote from chautinhtri View quoted comment :
Arlo is trash
But there's all different kinds of trash. Non-existent customer support, not as weatherproof as you'd expect, poor depth of field, problems with contrast and/or color saturation, ad naseum. So why they are trash is really useful info, for example if I mount it on the front steps I can probably skip the night vision given my front lights - but for my back door that would be a deal killer.
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Sep 17, 2026 11:04 AM
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Joined Mar 2019
JosephK12Sep 17, 2026 11:04 AM
23 Comments
Hmmm...replace my Gen 1 cameras for cheap (but continue to hate the slow ecosystem and avoid paying for the way-too-expensive subscription) or just pay more and start over with a new system with better detection and a cheaper subscription...
Yesterday 10:17 AM
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beakeru2Yesterday 10:17 AM
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Quote from Mr. Harley View quoted comment :

But there's all different kinds of trash. Non-existent customer support, not as weatherproof as you'd expect, poor depth of field, problems with contrast and/or color saturation, ad naseum. So why they are trash is really useful info, for example if I mount it on the front steps I can probably skip the night vision given my front lights - but for my back door that would be a deal killer.
how about the type of trash that screws you on the credit card bill... I couldnt reach anyone to cancel my subscription and arlo had the area to cancel it on their website "greyed" out !! had to file complaint with credit card to cancel..
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Yesterday 6:13 PM
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LinB6367Yesterday 6:13 PM
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Quote from Brettski View quoted comment :
Say more. Is there a way to just store the video yourself instead of on some subscription
I shifted from Arlo to Reolink. Two years subscription fee of Arlo is more expensive than Reolink with your own hub

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Today 1:55 AM
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SassanToday 1:55 AM
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Quote from Mr. Harley View quoted comment :
But there's all different kinds of trash. Non-existent customer support, not as weatherproof as you'd expect, poor depth of field, problems with contrast and/or color saturation, ad naseum. So why they are trash is really useful info, for example if I mount it on the front steps I can probably skip the night vision given my front lights - but for my back door that would be a deal killer.
All of the above, plus cameras that constantly lose connection to homebase or disappear from your system completely, billing issues, nonexistent customer support, random suddenly outdated hardware......and on and on and on and.....



Run from Arlo. Run.
Today 2:41 AM
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Joined Jan 2023
StrongMarmot775Today 2:41 AM
104 Comments
Hey I worked at Arlo and they gave us free 4k cameras with dev keys for lifetime subscription for free..but I don't use them due to instability and privacy concerns (they might be spying on when we goto work!). I have Blink instead with local sync module hub for free storage
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Today 3:17 AM
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rczriderToday 3:17 AM
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Quote from LinB6367 View quoted comment :
I shifted from Arlo to Reolink. Two years subscription fee of Arlo is more expensive than Reolink with your own hub
Why do you need a hub for Reolink? I don't need one for any of mine...
Today 3:39 AM
4 Comments
Joined May 2026
sw0Today 3:39 AM
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Quote from StrongMarmot775 View quoted comment :
Hey I worked at Arlo and they gave us free 4k cameras with dev keys for lifetime subscription for free..but I don't use them due to instability and privacy concerns (they might be spying on when we goto work!). I have Blink instead with local sync module hub for free storage
I tried blink doorbell worked good u till 30 day ended then worth less by time get to live they gone the hub won't save anything
Today 4:10 AM
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Joined Nov 2012
skywaytpToday 4:10 AM
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How long does the battery last for daily use, anyone knows?
Today 6:31 AM
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Joined Sep 2007
sukruToday 6:31 AM
925 Comments
They shot themselves in the foot by requiring subs (and not supporting their own hub on many models), and then doubled down by increasing prices, cancelling older plans.

Probably will not touch an Arlo, unless they go back... say 5 years

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