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Arlo
Arlo Essential XL (3rd Gen)
$80
On the lower end for compatible outdoor cameras · $35 to $1,000 in our catalog
Before you buy
Needs the cloud
Good fit if you use Amazon Alexa, Google Home or SmartThings.
- Runs on Arlo's cloud and app. If that service goes down or shuts off, the device stops working.
Works with
Works with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings out of the box, no hub needed.
SmartThingsGoogle HomeAmazon Alexa
✓ full support (native, Matter, or a built-in integration).
Run a different system? Find an outdoor camera that works with Apple Home.
Subscription
- Cloud video recording & AI alerts needs Arlo Secure (single camera) ($7.99/mo). Live view and two-way audio work without a plan; cloud recording needs a subscription.
Joe should know
Arlo puts most of its value behind Arlo Secure. Without it, newer Arlo cameras give you live view and basic alerts but do not save video to the cloud, and AI person and package detection stays off. Plans start around $8 a month. An Arlo base station can store video locally to skip the fee.
Specifications
Features
- Resolution
- 2K
- Local storage
- Cloud only
Connectivity & control
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, Wi-Fi 5 GHz
- Hub
- No hub
- Local control
- Needs the cloud
- Power
- Battery
Product info
- Brand
- Arlo
- Type
- Outdoor camera
- Region
- United States
- Availability
- In production
- Model number
- VMC3082-100NAS
- Subscription
- Required for Cloud video recording & AI alerts
What you get at each price
Compatible options in this category, confirmed against the manufacturer. Spend less or more with your eyes open.
Spend less
$74
Wyze Cam Outdoor v2
Wyze
No hub
Needs the cloud
You are here
$80
Arlo Essential XL (3rd Gen)
Arlo
No hub
Needs the cloud
Spend more
$90
Reolink Lumus
Reolink
No hub
Runs locally
