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Customer reviews for Arlo Essential Outdoor Security Camera HD (3rd Gen) w/Solar Panels, 4-Pack for
Arlo Essential Outdoor Security Camera HD (3rd Gen) w/Solar Panels, 4-Pack
4.2 out of 5 stars
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75 ratings66 reviews
  1. 5 stars61% (46)
  2. 4 stars20% (15)
  3. 3 stars5% (4)
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Apr 2, 2026
Chris
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Perfect clarity in picture and sound.

Needed to keep an eye out on an aging relative and these cameras have been perfect. The solar panels keep the batteries fresh and the picture is crystal clear as well as sound. Everyone feels safer and the relative feels watched over and cared for while they’re up and running.

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Jan 24, 2026
Teresa
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Cameras

I love it I needed this for a long time

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May 29, 2026
Ronald
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Solar best

I purchased this for my son but he made other arrangements but this was a good buy

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Feb 12, 2026
MICHAEL
3 out of 5 stars review

Good cameras, but right after the expiration of the manufacturer's warranty one quit working and will not charge. So, not very durable in my opinion.

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reply from Arlo Team

Hi Michael,<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your review. We would like to know more about the concerns you have shared above. Please reach out to our support team so they can further address your concerns and provide assistance by navigating to Settings &gt; Support within the Arlo app to explore the support options available to you. <br /><br />We appreciate your patience and understanding.<br /><br />Best regards,<br />Arlo Team

Jun 13, 2026
OhioGuy
2 out of 5 stars review

You'll need a subscription, end of story.

Everything is great until the "free" subscription runs out. Pretty much useless as a security system without the subscription. Only live feeds are available, you can't view recordings (no feed views without subscription). I wouldn't mind so much if the price wasn't astronomical, it's 17.99 per month for more than one camera, which is a total rip-off. I wish I had researched this more before purchasing.

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reply from Arlo Team

Hello <br /><br />Arlo cameras do have access to basic features such as live streaming and motion or audio notifications without an Arlo subscription. However, subscribing unlocks additional features, including 60-day Video History, Advanced Object Detection, Activity Zones, 24/7 Emergency Response, and more. We have many affordable plans available dependent on your specific needs.<br /><br />Best Regards,<br />Arlo Team

Apr 21, 2026
JAY
2 out of 5 stars review

Don't recommend

Bought this product because it had lots of promise. However it failed to deliver. Issues: *Must have subscription to record *There are no mounting brackets for the solar panels, so I guess you're supposed to just let them hang? Ended up buying separately. *Cameras would not connect. Took an 82 minute call to tech support to resolve. Had to reset all network connections in my phone (which is not a great solution). *Website says there is chat support, but there isn't.

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reply from Arlo Team

Hi Jay,<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your review. We are glad to hear our support team was able to resolve and help install your Arlo Cameras. If any additional assistance is needed, please reach out to our support team so they can further address your concerns and provide assistance by navigating to Settings &gt; Support within the Arlo app to explore the support options available to you. <br /><br />We appreciate your patience and understanding.<br /><br />Best regards,<br />Arlo Team

May 2, 2026
Shawn
1 out of 5 stars review

Absolute garbage. 1st one failed after 13 months and was out of warranty. Now I changed internet service provders and the cameras cannot switch tonthe new network. After 3 days of arguing with Arlo tech support we were able to prove it was their hardware and there reponse is "so sorry you are out of warranty." Definately pass of these devices.

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Feb 6, 2026
TROY
1 out of 5 stars review

Do not buy

Do not buy. Unlike previous Arlo cameras you must buy a subscription to record any of the videos. After 30 days you will have to buy to record events such as motion detection etc. it’s a minimum of $18 a moth billed annually. The is $216 days each payment

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Feb 13, 2026
MONICA
1 out of 5 stars review

Don’t waste your money!

Don’t waste your money! You have to purchase a monthly subscription in order to capture video. You can get a notification on movement but when you go to look at it, there’s no video. I’ve confirmed with the company, this is a premium feature. The cameras are useless without capturing video.

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reply from Arlo Team

Hello <br /><br />No, Arlo cameras do not require a subscription to access basic features such as live streaming and motion or audio notifications. However, subscribing unlocks additional features, including 60-day Video History, Advanced Object Detection, Activity Zones, 24/7 Emergency Response, and more.<br /><br />Best Regards,<br />Arlo Team

Mar 1, 2026
Daniel
1 out of 5 stars review

Only worked for 2 months

Awful, worked for 2 months then cameras quit charging. Do not buy.

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reply from Arlo Team

Hi Daniel<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your review. We like to learn more about the concerns you have shared above. Please reach out to our support team so they can further address your concerns and provide assistance by navigating to Settings &gt; Support within the Arlo app to explore the support options available to you. <br /><br />We appreciate your patience and understanding.<br /><br />Best regards,<br />Arlo Team