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Oct 22, 2026 2:29 AM

Arlo Essential 2nd Gen Indoor Security Camera: 2K $13, HD

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Amazon has select Arlo Essential 2nd Gen Indoor Security Cameras on sale below. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

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Available: Details:
  • Comes in 2K and HD version.
    • VMC3060: 2560 x 1440p (2K)
    • VMC2060: 1920 x 1080p (Full HD)
  • 130° diagonal field of view
  • Night Vision with dual 850nm LEDs
  • Receive alerts when motion or audio is detected
  • Protect your privacy with an automated privacy shield
  • 12x digital zoom
  • Audio: Speaker and Microphone

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that the HD Model is $8 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $17.99.
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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Amazon has select Arlo Essential 2nd Gen Indoor Security Cameras on sale below. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Deal Hunter itsamazeling for sharing this deal.

Available: Details:
  • Comes in 2K and HD version.
    • VMC3060: 2560 x 1440p (2K)
    • VMC2060: 1920 x 1080p (Full HD)
  • 130° diagonal field of view
  • Night Vision with dual 850nm LEDs
  • Receive alerts when motion or audio is detected
  • Protect your privacy with an automated privacy shield
  • 12x digital zoom
  • Audio: Speaker and Microphone

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that the HD Model is $8 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $17.99.
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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Santa_Claus
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Eufy no subscription.
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buss.seattle
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No Arlo, subscription only
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beakeru2
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no .. total trash.. I wouldnt get this garbage if it came free with a 20 dollar bill.. The headache that would ensue afterwards with this corrupt company would be far greater than the free 20 dollars.. Had to file a case with my credit card company to get them to cancel subscription after many failed attempts of them refusing to do so..
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Community Reviews

Arlo Essential Indoor HD is a compact indoor security camera aimed at motion alerts and phone notifications, with automated privacy shielding and two way audio. The app supports live view and motion alerts, and the system can be useful for keeping tabs on multiple properties. The main drawback is the subscription model, since recording and smart detection require Arlo Secure, and cancellation is described as difficult. Longtime praise for battery life and reliability is outweighed by complaints that the company has heavily restricted older customers, making it a cautious pick if you want subscription free security.

  • The app can provide free live view and motion alerts without paying for Arlo Secure.

    BraveTest551

  • The system can send audible motion notifications to a phone, helping identify which camera detected activity.

    UniqueSnake4064

  • The cameras reportedly can work without any subscription for basic use.

    Drpatel23

  • Arlo can require a subscription, and non-subscribers may be limited by a forced subscription model.

    buss.seattleBowser1313

  • Arlo can "gimp" or handicap existing customers after moving to subscription requirements, and older EOL models may stop working if Arlo turns them off.

    Bowser1313dixiejoe88

  • Subscription cancellation can be difficult, and some users reportedly needed to file a credit-card case after cancellation attempts failed.

    beakeru2

  • Recording and smart detection can require Arlo Secure, which can add ongoing costs beyond free alerts.

    BraveTest551

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Oct 22, 2026 3:28 AM
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leonken56Oct 22, 2026 3:28 AM
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is the software good and ad free?
Oct 22, 2026 3:43 AM
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No Arlo, subscription only
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Eufy no subscription.
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Quote from leonken56 View quoted comment :
is the software good and ad free?
no .. total trash.. I wouldnt get this garbage if it came free with a 20 dollar bill.. The headache that would ensue afterwards with this corrupt company would be far greater than the free 20 dollars.. Had to file a case with my credit card company to get them to cancel subscription after many failed attempts of them refusing to do so..
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Oct 23, 2026 7:35 PM
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is the software good and ad free?
It's not worth if even for free
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Oct 23, 2026 9:42 PM
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HonestSwing281Oct 23, 2026 9:42 PM
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is the software good and ad free?
arlo is complete trash
Oct 24, 2026 3:46 AM
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Bowser1313Oct 24, 2026 3:46 AM
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Just wanted to say that I used to love Arlo products when they first hit the scene and had a number of camera systems at home and office, but a few years ago the company switched to a forced subscription model that's overpriced and then gimped anyone that didn't subscribe. The few exceptions to this are older models that Arlo has EOLed which may continue to work.... until Arlo decides to just turn them off. Strongly recommend avoiding this company.
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Oct 24, 2026 6:22 AM
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UniqueSnake4064Oct 24, 2026 6:22 AM
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Arlo is good if you need alerts to come into your phone for security reasons, I have many arlos in many properties and I put it on the floor and when someone walks in, it alerts me. I pay like 224$ a year for the subscription so for people who have many many properties and need a ton of cheap cameras and that 224$ a year isn't a big deal (like for me), it's a good security camera system.

I also pay for nest as well but it's not as good for alerting if there is motion but the thumbnail preview is nice. Arlo makes a noise when it detects motion which is GREAT for security. I have a couple in one room and when someone walks by it sends audible notifications to my phone at once and so I know which cam it is.

If anyone knows of a camera system better than arlo for notifying you for security please let me know.

EDIT: I should further clarify the system I use. I pay for nest and I have multiple nest cameras all over the place, sometimes it sends me thumbnail notifications when it detects motion, I have arlo as the main notifier if someone goes where they shouldn't be going, I also have about 40 reolink cameras that are recording 24/7. So I use all three systems at the same time.
Last edited by UniqueSnake4064 October 23, 2026 at 11:25 PM.
Oct 24, 2026 8:30 AM
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BraveTest551Oct 24, 2026 8:30 AM
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Quote from leonken56 View quoted comment :
is the software good and ad free?
The app is free for live view and motion alerts; recording and smart detection need Arlo Secure. Ad-free I can't verify.
Oct 24, 2026 10:34 AM
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raj000777Oct 24, 2026 10:34 AM
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Ty op.
Oct 24, 2026 10:36 AM
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AndrewA28Oct 24, 2026 10:36 AM
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Quote from UniqueSnake4064 View quoted comment :
Arlo is good if you need alerts to come into your phone for security reasons, I have many arlos in many properties and I put it on the floor and when someone walks in, it alerts me. I pay like 224$ a year for the subscription so for people who have many many properties and need a ton of cheap cameras and that 224$ a year isn't a big deal (like for me), it's a good security camera system. I also pay for nest as well but it's not as good for alerting if there is motion but the thumbnail preview is nice. Arlo makes a noise when it detects motion which is GREAT for security. I have a couple in one room and when someone walks by it sends audible notifications to my phone at once and so I know which cam it is. If anyone knows of a camera system better than arlo for notifying you for security please let me know.EDIT: I should further clarify the system I use. I pay for nest and I have multiple nest cameras all over the place, sometimes it sends me thumbnail notifications when it detects motion, I have arlo as the main notifier if someone goes where they shouldn't be going, I also have about 40 reolink cameras that are recording 24/7. So I use all three systems at the same time.
You running a cult over there? 😅
Oct 24, 2026 11:56 AM
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CleverTrevorOct 24, 2026 11:56 AM
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Arlo was great 10 years ago. Garbage now.
Oct 24, 2026 12:57 PM
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Drpatel23Oct 24, 2026 12:57 PM
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Quote from Apocalypse487 View quoted comment :
It's not worth if even for free
Yes they don't need any subscription
Oct 24, 2026 1:44 PM
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dixiejoe88Oct 24, 2026 1:44 PM
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Quote from Bowser1313 View quoted comment :
Just wanted to say that I used to love Arlo products when they first hit the scene and had a number of camera systems at home and office, but a few years ago the company switched to a forced subscription model that's overpriced and then gimped anyone that didn't subscribe. The few exceptions to this are older models that Arlo has EOLed which may continue to work.... until Arlo decides to just turn them off. Strongly recommend avoiding this company.
100%. 9 years ago I bought an arlo system and loved it so much i bought another for a rental property just as a perk for tenants. Batteries lasted 6 years, replaced them, kept loving them, now arlo has completely handicapped existing customers. Unethical and i'll never buy an arlo product again.

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Oct 24, 2026 1:45 PM
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dixiejoe88Oct 24, 2026 1:45 PM
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Arlo is a corrupt, unethical company. Run far away.

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