# 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.

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/news/arlo-announces-essential-solar-security-camera
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Published | 2026-09-29 |
| Updated | 2026-10-20 |
| Author | Smart Home Canon |
| Tags | arlo, camera, solar |

## 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]

## Related pages

- [Arlo Essential Solar](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/arlo-essential-solar) (device)

## Sources

[^1]: Arlo Debuts Essential Solar Security Camera Designed for Year-Round, Low-Maintenance Protection (Arlo, 29 Sep 2026). https://us.arlo.com/blogs/news/arlo-debuts-essential-solar-security-camera-designed-for-year-round-low-maintenance-protection (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-20)