# Arlo Essential XL (2nd Gen) Outdoor

*Arlo / VMC2352-100NAS*

> The Essential XL (2nd Gen) Outdoor is a 2K battery camera with a 2.4 GHz connection and an optional SmartHub, sold as a three-camera kit. It suits HomeKit users, with native support through the maker's hub. Google Home and Alexa users get 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-xl-2nd-gen-outdoor
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Arlo](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/arlo) |
| Category | Camera |
| Model numbers | VMC2352-100NAS |
| Status | Current[^1] |
| Type | withheld |
| Video | 2560 x 1440 (2K)[^1] |
| Field of view | 130 degree diagonal[^1] |
| Power | Rechargeable battery rated 16 months[^1] |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4 GHz[^1] |
| Hub requirement | Optional; compatible with Arlo SmartHubs and Base Stations[^1] |
| Works with | Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT and HomeKit[^1] |
| Announced | withheld |

## Integration paths

**How the Arlo Essential XL (2nd Gen) Outdoor connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Proprietary + hub](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/proprietary-gateway) | Arlo Ultra SmartHub, Arlo Pro SmartHub[^1] | unknown | unknown |
| [Wi-Fi cloud](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-cloud) | Nothing extra[^1] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Arlo Essential XL (2nd Gen) Outdoor**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Proprietary + hub | [HomeKit](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homekit) | Native[^1] |  |
| Proprietary + hub | [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) | withheld | com.creson.arlo |
| 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 | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | withheld | twrecked/hass-aarlo |

## Related pages

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

## Sources

[^1]: Arlo Essential XL Outdoor (2nd Gen) - Arlo US store. https://us.arlo.com/products/arlo-essential-xl-v2 (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)