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Arlo Essential
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Arlo Essential

Cameras · Security

HomeKit onlyBridgeWi-Fi

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4.2 out of 5 from 5K+ ratings across stores

Video Recording Capability1080p Full HD
ColorBlack

From the Bing Shopping page for “Netgear Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera 1080P Vmc2030 B 100 Cns Black Sealed”.

In ReReHome

Snapshots, live view, and listen and talk.

And every other characteristic or Matter attribute it exposes.

Connectivity

How it reaches your home

  • Arlo proprietary Wi-Fi link → Arlo SmartHub/base station → Apple Home (HomeKit bridge)

Identifiers

ManufacturerArlo
Model / SKUVMC2020B
Model / SKUArlo Essential

Reported versions

VersionDateSource
Firmware 1.90.44homedevices.app

Compatibility notes

  • Arlo HomeKit FAQ lists Arlo Essential as HomeKit-compatible when connected to an Arlo SmartHub/base station. VMC2020 (non-spotlight Essential) is in the same Essential line; FAQ wording names Essential Spotlight/XL/Indoor.
  • Reported by HomeKit users in the HomeDevices community catalog (1 record, US); not on Apple's accessory page. It reaches Apple Home through its maker's bridge or hub.
  • Category from the HomeKit category reported by the record.