# Arlo Essential (3rd Gen)

*Arlo / VMC3080-100NAS, VMC3280-100NAS, VMK3380-100NAS*

> The Essential (3rd Gen) is a 2K battery camera that connects to Wi-Fi, with an optional Arlo SmartHub. It suits HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa and SmartThings users, with native support through the maker's cloud. Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (the maker's cloud).

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/arlo-essential-3rd-gen
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Arlo](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/arlo) |
| Category | Camera |
| Model numbers | VMC3080-100NAS, VMC3280-100NAS, VMK3380-100NAS |
| Status | Current[^1] |
| Type | Wire-free outdoor camera with spotlight and siren[^1] |
| Video | 2560 x 1440 (2K)[^1] |
| Field of view | 130 degree diagonal[^1] |
| Power | Integrated rechargeable battery[^1] |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz[^1] |
| Hub requirement | Optional; works with the VMB4540 and VMB5000 SmartHubs only[^1] |
| Works with | Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, IFTTT and HomeKit[^1] |
| Announced | withheld |

## Integration paths

**How the Arlo Essential (3rd Gen) connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Wi-Fi cloud](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-cloud) | Nothing extra[^1] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Arlo Essential (3rd Gen)**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) | Native[^1] |  |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) | Native[^1] |  |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Samsung SmartThings](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/smartthings) | Native[^1] |  |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [HomeKit](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homekit) | Native[^1] |  |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | withheld | twrecked/hass-aarlo |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) | withheld | com.creson.arlo |

## Related pages

- [Arlo Essential outdoor cameras](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/arlo-essential-cameras) (line)
- [Arlo](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/arlo) (brand)
- [Wi-Fi through a cloud service](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-cloud) (protocol)
- [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) (platform)
- [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) (platform)
- [Samsung SmartThings](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/smartthings) (platform)
- [HomeKit](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homekit) (platform)
- [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) (platform)
- [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: Arlo Essential (3rd Gen) - Arlo US store. https://us.arlo.com/products/arlo-essential-battery-3rd-gen (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)