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Essential Indoor 2nd Gen

Wired Security Camera

Item No. VMC3260-100NAS

$159.99 $79.99 (Save 50%)

Protect any room within your home using the 2nd Generation Essential Indoor Camera. It comes equipped with an Automated Privacy Shield, ensuring your personal moments remain completely private.


Product includes: 30-day trial of an Arlo Secure Plan. Paid Subscription required to maintain premium features after trial. Learn More.

  • Available in 2K or HD
  • 130° Field of View
  • 2-Way Audio
  • Night Vision
  • Automated Privacy Shield
  • Connects Directly to Wi-Fi
  • Arlo Secure Plan Trial included
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Protection when you want it. Privacy when you need it.

Enhance the security of your home's interior with the Essential Indoor Camera. While you're away keep an eye on family members and pets, and when you're home, your privacy is guaranteed with the Automated Privacy Shield. Easily close the shield with a tap on your smartphone.
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Arlo Essential Indoor Wired Security Camera

Available in 2K

or HD video

Automated

Privacy Shield

See details in the dark with Night Vision

Hear and speak clearly
with
2-Way Audio

Get a fuller picture in 2K or HD.

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Protect your privacy with the Automatic Privacy Shield.

Catch every detail all throughout the night.

Talk and listen clearly with noise-canceling 2-Way Audio.

Place it or mount it on any surface to capture any angle.

Instantly take action with the Integrated Siren.

Total protection starts with an Arlo Secure Plan.

Elevate your security with AI-powered features. Receive personalized, actionable alerts around the clock for faster emergency response.

Starting at $6.67 /mo2

Learn More

View, share, and save 30 days of video and event recordings with family or police, from anywhere.

30 Day History

Stay better informed with real-time alerts from Arlo Secure for known people, vehicles, packages, animals, and more!

Arlo Intelligence - Object Detection

Highlight specific areas in your camera's view to only get alerts for events that matter most.

30 Day History

Immediately send fire, police, or medical responders to your camera's location with one tap.

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All kinds of benefits, all from one camera.

Get a crystal-clear view of high-traffic areas

From home entrances to your child’s room, you’ll have a complete picture of these busy areas that you can see right from your phone anytime.

Check in on pets

If your furry friend gets separation anxiety, this is a perfect way to keep an eye on them and tell them you’ll be home soon with a treat.

See how the kids or rest of the family is doing.

Whether you're not at home or just in the next room, you can easily connect with your loved ones to make sure everyone's safe and playing by the house rules.

Keep family moments private

Think of the Automated Privacy Shield as an automatic curtain, providing you with complete privacy at home. This extra layer of security ensures your personal moments stay protected.

Specs

Maximum Video Resolution

Up to 2560x1440 (2K)

Image Sensor

4 Megapixels

Video Modes

2K, 1080p, 720p

Video Features

Black & white night vision

Lens Field of View

130-degree diagonal

Digital Zoom

12x

Sensor Size

1/2.7 inch

Spotlight

No

Motion Detection

Image based motion detection

Night Vision

Single 850nm LED

Audio

Yes, Full Duplex 2-way Audio

Microphone

Yes

Siren

Yes

Status Lights

Yes, RGB

Connectivity

2.4GHz Wi-Fi

Indoor Or Outdoor Use

Indoor use only

Camera Mount Type

Table stand or Wall mount

Minimum Operating Temperature

32° F (0° C)

Maximum Operating Temperature

113° F (45° C)

Min home upload speed

2 Mbps

Maximum Video Resolution

1920 x 1080

Image Sensor

2 Megapixels

Video Modes

1080p, 720p, 480p

Video Features

Black & white night vision

Lens Field of View

130-degree diagonal

Digital Zoom

12x

Sensor Size

1/3 inch

Spotlight

No

Motion Detection

Image based motion detection

Night Vision

Single 850nm LED

Audio

Yes, Full Duplex 2-way Audio

Microphone

Yes

Siren

Yes

Status Lights

Yes, RGB

Connectivity

2.4GHz Wi-Fi

Indoor Or Outdoor Use

Indoor use only

Camera Mount Type

Table stand or Wall mount

Minimum Operating Temperature

32° F (0° C)

Maximum Operating Temperature

113° F (45° C)

Min home upload speed

2 Mbps


(1) Arlo Essential Indoor Camera
(1) Power Adapter
(1) Wall Mount and Screw Kit
(1) Quick Start Guide

(2) Arlo Essential Indoor Cameras
(2) Power Adapters
(2) Wall Mount and Screw Kits
(1) Quick Start Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

No. A subscription is not required for your security camera to work after the 30-day trial period. Without a subscription, you will continue to receive notifications when motion is detected and be able to view your camera's live video feed. However, a subscription is required to maintain premium features like Video Cloud Storage, Interactive Notifications, Video Object Detection, and more. Visit http://www.arlo.com/arlosecure for a full list of features that require a paid plan.

You can use the included mounting plate to mount the camera on a wall, or you can place the camera on a flat surface. For more information, visit: How do I mount my Arlo Essential Indoor Camera to a wall? (2nd Gen)

No. You can connect the Arlo Essential Indoor Camera directly to your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network without the need for an Arlo SmartHub or Base Station.

The automated Privacy Shield closes whenever you disarm your camera, ensuring that your moments are private when needed. For more information, visit: How do I use the Privacy Shield on my Arlo Essential Indoor Camera?

Yes. The siren can be set to trigger automatically when motion or sound is detected, or enabled manually with the Arlo Secure App. For more information, visit: How do I turn the siren on my Arlo camera on or off? - Arlo Secure 4.0

The Arlo Essential Indoor Camera (2nd Gen) field of view is 130-degrees.

Not yet. The Arlo team is working to support Apple Home compatibility for Essential 2nd Gen cameras.

Yes. The Essential Cameras (2nd Gen) are now compatible with Arlo SmartHub and Base Station. If your camera has the latest firmware, remove it, and then re-onboard it and choose to connect to BaseStation. If your camera does not have the latest firmware, update the firmware, then remove the camera, and re-onboard it and choose to connect to Base Station. For more information, please click here.

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1This 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.

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