Summary
TheArlo Essential Indoor Camera (2nd Generation)provides a solid entry-level security camera experience.
Multi-camera bundles can be purchased from either Arlo directly or via Amazon.
This indoor camera features a lengthy hardwired USB-C cable that plugs into the included USB-A power adapter.
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Depending on placement, the built-in siren and speaker’s volume can also be adjusted to your exact needs.
To help you decide on some features, the camera does come with a trial of the Secure plan.
For further control, the camera also works with Alexa, Google Home, and IFTTT.
The Arlo Essential Indoor Camera (2nd Generation) comes in at different price points with an HD or 2K variation available that can be picked between for the needs of your home and network speed. Beyond affordability, the indoor camera offers a 12x digital zoom and B&W night vision to help you see what you need in its 130-degree diagonal FOV. Beyond staying informed via your smart device via notifications, two-way audio, and a live stream view, an automated privacy shield can be activated when the camera isn’t needed.
Video brightness and flicker adjustment can be tweaked as well.
But with the low file size of the recordings, this is understandable.
Should You Buy the Arlo Essential Indoor Camera (2nd Generation)?
The Arlo Essential Indoor Camera (2nd Generation) comes in at different price points with an HD or 2K variation available that can be picked between for the needs of your home and network speed. Beyond affordability, the indoor camera offers a 12x digital zoom and B&W night vision to help you see what you need in its 130-degree diagonal FOV. Beyond staying informed via your smart device via notifications, two-way audio, and a live stream view, an automated privacy shield can be activated when the camera isn’t needed.
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