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Arlo Essential Solar

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Arlo Essential Solar Security Camera mounted on a white wall
Image: Arlo press materials

Does the Arlo Essential Solar work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Essential Solar is a 2K camera with an integrated 1.2 W solar panel and a 14,790 mAh battery.

It suits 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).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
Alexa
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
SmartThings
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
Home Assistant
Yes[2]
Wi-Fi cloud, via twrecked/hass-aarlo

Key facts

Arlo Essential Solar facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[3]
List price$99.99[3] as of
TypeSolar-powered outdoor camera with spotlight and siren[1][3]
Video2560 x 1440 (2K), 24 fps[1][3]
Field of view130 degree diagonal[3]
PowerIntegrated solar panel and 14,790 mAh battery; up to 6 months without sun[1][3]
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz and 5 GHz[3]
Hub requirementOptional[3]
Weather ratingIP65[1]
Works withAlexa, Google Home, IFTTT and SmartThings[1]
Announced2026-09-29[1]

Integration paths

How the Arlo Essential Solar connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Wi-Fi cloudNothing extra[3]unknownunknown
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Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Arlo Essential Solar

2 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantCommunity[2]twrecked/hass-aarloWi-Fi cloud
  • Quality: Custom[2]
  • IoT class: Cloud Push[2]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[2]
Product line namedLimited: Unofficial cloud API access; Arlo can break it at any time; Requires two-factor authentication through an email or push channel; Not a core integration; not reviewed by Home Assistant; Most Arlo devices work with the integration, possibly with limited functionality; this model is not among those named[2]
HomeyCommunity app[4]com.creson.arloWi-Fi cloud
  • App: Community[4]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro[4]
Product line namedNone stated
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Releases

  1. 2026
    1. Announced [1]

Cite this page

Arlo Essential Solar. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/arlo-essential-solar. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    PRus.arlo.com / Arlo debuts Essential Solar Security Camera (2026-09-29)
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  2. [2]
    DBgithub.com / GitHub: twrecked/hass-aarlo, Supported Devices (HACS default repository)
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  3. [3]
    MFRus.arlo.com / Arlo Essential Solar Security Camera - Arlo US store
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  4. [4]
    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Arlo Connect
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