# Arlo Essential outdoor cameras

*Arlo / 5 models / 2023-2026*

> Arlo's Essential outdoor cameras are the Essential (3rd Gen) battery cameras, the Essential Plug-In, the Essential Solar and the Essential (2nd Gen). They record 2K and use Wi-Fi directly. The 3rd Gen battery cameras and the Solar camera work with an Arlo SmartHub as an option. The Plug-In camera does not support a SmartHub. Arlo lists HomeKit with Alexa and Google Home for the 3rd Gen battery cameras and the 2nd Gen XL.

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/arlo-essential-cameras
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Arlo](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/arlo) |
| Models | 5 |
| Lines | 4 |
| Current lines | 4 |
| On sale now | 4 |
| Releases | 2023-2026 |

## Currently sold

**Arlo Essential outdoor cameras: models on sale now**

| Model | Series | Released |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Arlo Essential Solar](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/arlo-essential-solar) | Essential Solar | withheld |
| [Arlo Essential (3rd Gen)](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/arlo-essential-3rd-gen) | Essential (3rd Gen) | withheld |
| [Arlo Essential XL (3rd Gen)](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/arlo-essential-3rd-gen) | Essential XL (3rd Gen) | withheld |
| [Arlo Essential Plug-In (2025)](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/arlo-essential-plug-in) | Essential Plug-In (2025) | withheld |
| [Arlo Essential XL (2nd Gen) Outdoor](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/arlo-essential-xl-2nd-gen-outdoor) | Essential XL (2nd Gen) Outdoor | withheld |

## Lineup

**Arlo Essential outdoor cameras: every model**

| Model | Model numbers | Type | Video | Field of view | Power | Wi-Fi | Hub requirement | Weather rating | Works with | Announced | Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Arlo Essential (3rd Gen)](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/arlo-essential-3rd-gen) | VMC3080-100NAS, VMC3280-100NAS, VMK3380-100NAS | Wire-free outdoor camera with spotlight and siren[^1] | 2560 x 1440 (2K)[^1] | 130 degree diagonal[^1] | Integrated rechargeable battery[^1] | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz[^1] | Optional; works with the VMB4540 and VMB5000 SmartHubs only[^1] | unknown | Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, IFTTT and HomeKit[^1] | withheld | Current[^1] |
| [Arlo Essential XL (3rd Gen)](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/arlo-essential-3rd-gen) | VMC3082-100NAS, VMC3382-100NAS | Wire-free outdoor camera with spotlight and siren[^2] | 2560 x 1440 (2K)[^2] | 130 degree diagonal[^2] | Integrated rechargeable battery, 4X the Essential (3rd Gen) battery life[^2] | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz[^2] | Optional; works with the VMB4540 and VMB5000 SmartHubs only[^2] | unknown | Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, IFTTT and HomeKit[^2] | withheld | Current[^2] |
| [Arlo Essential Plug-In (2025)](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/arlo-essential-plug-in) | VMC3081-100NAS, VMC3281-100NAS | withheld | 2304 x 1296[^3] | 130 degree diagonal[^3] | Plug-in, 16 ft USB cable and power adapter[^3] | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz[^3] | Not supported[^3] | unknown | Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and IFTTT[^3] | withheld | Current[^3] |
| [Arlo Essential Solar](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/arlo-essential-solar) | VMC3090-100NAS, VMC3290-100NAS, VMC3090B-100NAS | withheld | withheld | 130 degree diagonal[^4] | withheld | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz[^4] | Optional[^4] | withheld | withheld | withheld | Current[^4] |
| [Arlo Essential XL (2nd Gen) Outdoor](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/arlo-essential-xl-2nd-gen-outdoor) | VMC2352-100NAS | withheld | 2560 x 1440 (2K)[^5] | 130 degree diagonal[^5] | Rechargeable battery rated 16 months[^5] | 2.4 GHz[^5] | Optional; compatible with Arlo SmartHubs and Base Stations[^5] | unknown | Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT and HomeKit[^5] | withheld | Current[^5] |

## Related pages

- [Arlo](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/arlo) (brand)
- [Arlo Essential (3rd Gen)](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/arlo-essential-3rd-gen) (device)
- [Arlo Essential Plug-In (2025)](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/arlo-essential-plug-in) (device)
- [Arlo Essential Solar](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/arlo-essential-solar) (device)
- [Arlo Essential XL (2nd Gen) Outdoor](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/arlo-essential-xl-2nd-gen-outdoor) (device)

## Sources

[^1]: Arlo Essential (3rd Gen) - Arlo US store. https://us.arlo.com/products/arlo-essential-battery-3rd-gen (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)
[^2]: Arlo Essential XL (3rd Gen) - Arlo US store. https://us.arlo.com/products/arlo-essential-battery-xl-3rd-gen (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)
[^3]: Arlo Essential (2025 Release) - Arlo US store. https://us.arlo.com/products/arlo-essential-plug-in (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)
[^4]: Arlo Essential Solar Security Camera - Arlo US store. https://us.arlo.com/products/arlo-essential-solar-security-camera (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-20)
[^5]: Arlo Essential XL Outdoor (2nd Gen) - Arlo US store. https://us.arlo.com/products/arlo-essential-xl-v2 (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)