Essential (3rd Gen – 2026 Release)
Battery-Powered Camera
Item No. VMC3080-100APS
Protect your home and loved ones with AI notifications and crystal-clear 2K video. Plus, this camera is battery-powered, giving you freedom to install it anywhere.
Product includes: 30-day trial of an Arlo Secure Plan. Paid Subscription required to maintain premium features after trial.
- Battery-Powered
- 2K Video with HDR
- Motion Detection & Alerts
- Dual-Band Wi-Fi
- 130° Field of View
- 2-Way Audio
- Colour Night Vision
- Industry-Leading Data Privacy
Where to buy
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Simple, reliable home monitoring.
Detailed alerts right
to your phone.
Quickly see
and respond.
Enhanced protection with a Secure plan.
Durable. Wireless. Ready for anything.
Capture clear video.
View critical details such as the make and model of a car or facial features for positive identification.
Set up in minutes.
Quickly set up your rechargeable camera without wiring hassles and stay connected and protected with Dual-Band Wi-Fi.
Clear communication.
Hear and speak to intruders with noise-canceling 2-Way audio.
Stay ahead of threats.
Ward off intruders with the Integrated Spotlight and capture crucial details like shirt or car colour with Colour Night Vision.
Weather-resistant design.
Built to withstand heat, cold, rain, or sun.
View, share, and save 30 days of video and event recordings with family or police, from anywhere.
Stay better informed with real-time alerts from Arlo Secure for known people, vehicles, packages, fire, animals, and more!
Highlight specific areas in your camera's view to only get alerts for events that matter most.
Works with your favorite smart home devices.
Specs
Maximum Video Resolution
2560 x 1440
Image Sensor
4 Megapixels
Video Modes
2k, 1080p, 720p
Video Features
Colour Night Vision
Lens Field of View
130-degree diagonal
Digital Zoom
12x
Spotlight
Yes
Motion Detection
1 PIR, 110° horizontal
Night Vision
Colour and IR B&W
Audio
2-Way Audio + Echo Cancellation
Microphone
Yes
Siren
Yes
Connectivity
2.4GHz & 5GHz
Battery Life
Up to 4 months**
Indoor or Outdoor
Outdoor
Camera Mount Type
Wall Mount
Minimum Operating Temperature
-4° F (-20° C)
Maximum Operating Temperature
113° F (45° C)
1x Arlo Essential Outdoor Camera (3rd Gen)
1x Indoor Charging Cable
1x Indoor charging cable
1x Wall mount and screw kit
1x Quick start guide
2x Arlo Essential Outdoor Camera (3rd Gen)
1x Indoor charging cable
2x Wall mount and screw kits
1x Quick start guide
1x Arlo security decal
Frequently Asked Questions
Arlo Essential Security Camera HD and Arlo Essential XL Security Camera HD models capture video in 1080p resolution. Arlo Essential Security Camera 2K and Arlo Essential XL Security Camera 2K capture video in 2K resolution. The Arlo Essential XL Security Camera 2K and Essential XL Security Camera HD come with an integrated extra-large (XL) battery, which provides additional battery life.***
No. The battery in your Arlo Essential Security Camera is fully integrated and cannot be removed. You can recharge the Arlo Essential Security Camera with the indoor charging cable that is included with the camera. For more information, visit: How do I charge my Arlo Essential Security Camera?
Yes. The Essential Security Cameras are fully wire-free and powered with an Integrated Battery. However, you can use the Arlo Essential Solar Panel and Arlo Outdoor USB-C Charging Cable to charge your camera. For more information, visit: How do I charge my Arlo Essential Security Camera?
Yes. All four versions of the Arlo Essential Security Camera include Colour Night Vision.
Your Essential Security Camera comes with an adjustable screw mount attached that you can use indoors or outdoors. You can also visit Arlo.com to search for additional mounting accessories. For more information about mounting your camera, visit: How do I mount my Arlo Essential Security Camera?
Yes. Your Essential Security Camera works with VMB4540 and VMB5000 models only.
Dual-Band Wi-Fi is now supported on all Gen 3 cameras.
We support industry standards for data protection designed to keep your personal information private and in your control. We are here to bring you peace of mind and you shouldn’t have to give up your privacy to feel secure. We support industry-leading methods and practices designed to protect your account such as multi-factor authentication, requiring access approval for new devices to verify it’s really you, and utilizing encryption to help protect your videos. For more details, please read our Privacy Pledge.
*This Arlo Secure service may require a paid subscription after the trial period, and some Arlo Secure services may be unavailable in certain regions. For current information on features that need a paid subscription, visit www.arlo.com/arlosecure.
**Person Recognition is unavailable on Arlo devices in certain regions. Learn more here. You are responsible for complying with any local laws or regulations that relate to your use of the Person Recognition feature. This may include you providing notice and obtaining consent from people who may be recognized by your camera.
***Battery life may vary with settings, use, activity captured and environment.