Arlo announces the Essential Solar Security Camera

Announced September 29, it is Arlo's first solar-powered camera. It lists at $99.99 in black and white, with pre-orders open and shipping stated for mid-October.

By Smart Home Canon / 2026-09-29 / Updated 2026-10-20

Last checked 2026-10-20

What was announced

Arlo announced the Essential Solar Security Camera on September 29, 2026 and called it its first solar-powered camera.[1]
The camera has an integrated 1.2 W solar panel and a 14,790 mAh battery. Arlo says it needs as little as two hours of sunlight a day and can run up to six months without sunlight when fully charged.[1]

Specifications

Video is 2K at 24 frames per second with a 130-degree field of view. Color night vision uses an integrated white LED spotlight.[1]
The camera has two-way audio, a remotely triggered siren, dual-band Wi-Fi and an IP65 weather-resistant design.[1]
Arlo lists Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT and Samsung SmartThings as supported. Arlo does not state Matter or HomeKit support.[1]

Price and availability

Arlo lists the camera at $99.99 MSRP in black and white. Pre-orders were open on the announcement date, with cameras shipping mid-October.[1]
Arlo Secure Early Warning System plans are separate. Features such as Threat Assessment, Event Captions and Arlo Summary need a plan.[1]

Arlo Essential Solar

Sources

[1]
MFRus.arlo.com / Arlo Debuts Essential Solar Security Camera Designed for Year-Round, Low-Maintenance Protection (Arlo, 29 Sep 2026)
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