Arlo Essential Indoor

Privacy Shield is actually useful ; Flexible connectivity ; Advanced AI options ; Arlo system

No free cloud storage ; There are cheaper rivals that do much the same ; Cable is a little stiff

This camera has a unique feature - Privacy Shield - to physically block the camera when it's not in use. That will provide ressurance for those worried about being overwatched, adding to the solid feature set of the Arlo system. You do need a...

Privacy shield offers peace of mind ; Small dimensions ; Great quality video capture

Expensive for an entry-level product ; Some features locked behind a monthly sub ; Privacy Shield is fiddly in use

The Arlo Essential Indoor camera is well-built, offers great capture quality and boasts a user-friendly app experience, but a high price and hiding features like AI object detection behind a monthly subscription may frustrate some.

Privacy shutter offers peace of mind ; Crisp and clear night vision ; Intelligent detection with Arlo Smart

Artifacting elements in video quality

More affordable than Arlo Pro models ; Intelligent alerts ; Sharp 1080p video ; Works with numerous third-party devices ; Voice control

Many features require paid subscription ; Hub required for HomeKit support

The relatively affordable Arlo Essential Indoor is a Wi-Fi-enabled smart home security camera that delivers sharp 1080p video and works with lots of other smart devices.

The privacy shield offers good peace of mind ; Good video quality ; Wide field of view ; Plenty of customization options in the app

Only works on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi ; No local storage ; On the expensive end of the spectrum

The Arlo Essential Indoor Security Camera is a solid performing device that offers a helpful set of features without going overboard with a bunch of extras.

Good design ; High quality video ; Smart home integration options

Expensive ; Most features require monthly subscription ; No support for Apple HomeKit

The Arlo Essential Indoor Camera a well-made indoor camera that is nicely designed, easy to set up, records high-quality HD video and works well. We like how it connects to Alexa and Google Assistant smart displays, and seeing footage on an Apple Watch...

Easy to set up ; Easy to use ; Compact & minimalist design ; Can be used without purchasing an Arlo Hub ; All the essentials: 1080p video, two-way talk, siren, night vision ; Support Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and IFTTT

Some features require subscription ; No spotlight ; No local storage recording option

All the essentials at affordable package. Comes with an exciting privacy feature: Automated Privacy Shield

Easy setup, good sound and picture quality and lots of smart features, including the ability to share videos with others. Good integration with various Smart Home ecosystems, and they even thought about privacy.

Only a few features without the Arlo Smart Plan. Motion sensor reacts a little slowly in the dark. No integration with Apple HomeKit.

Arlo Essential Indoor Camera is not expensive, but it still costs almost twice as much as e.g. Ring Indoor Cam. Still, go for Arlo’s camera if you ask us. Firstly, Arlo has better control over security, which the aforementioned Privacy Shield is a good...