Review ID: 24138

Review Text: Essential Arlo experience with enhanced capacity. The Essential XL is a nice entry level wire-free camera for the Arlo ecosystem. For the price you get a wire-free, weather-resistant, 1080p security camera with an integrated spotlight. Like the Essential, the Essential XL also dropped the old Arlo requirement of needing to install a basestation and it can join your existing WiFi. This is great for homes where there is already adequate wireless lan coverage and you don't want to install another proprietary hub or basestation. With that said, the Essential XL can also join an Arlo basestation easily with the added benefit of having local storage of footage. The Essential cameras design are similar to previous Arlo camera's but notably missing the magnetic mount and an access door to remove the battery. Arlo transitioned to an integrated battery design in this model likely to save costs. Unfortunate, as batteries will eventually loose their efficiency and need replaced. Fortunately, the XL has an extended battery which can last up to an entire year on a single charge! Though I don't think the battery will stay charged for an entire year based on my used case (used 10% over 2 week period), but the enhanced battery is a great improvement. Where as you lose swappable batteries you gain a feature missing from the previous entry-level Arlo cameras, an integrated light. The light is similar to those found on the Arlo Pro/Ultra cameras, which provides decent illumination of the immediate area around the camera allowing "color night vision". There is also a built-in siren that can be triggered through automation or activated manually as well. The camera performed as well as my Arlo Pro 2/3 cameras, with image quality in between the two. Daytime performance is similar to the Pro 2 but nighttime clarity and color are improved thanks to the spotlight design shared with the Pro 3. Though the 1080p image isn't as detailed as the 2k Pro 3s, it is still clear enough to identify people and animals from over 15' away. Ultimately, the Essential XL is just that...the essential features of the Arlo experience with double the battery capacity and without the fluff.

Gold Attribute: {'Brand': 'arlo', 'Model Compatibility': 'arlo', 'Camera Connectivity': 'wireless', 'Image Sensor Type': 'cmos', 'Frequency Band': '2.4 ghz'}

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  1. Product Title: Arlo - Essential XL Spotlight Camera - Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera - White

    1. "Field Of View" : "130 degrees",
    2. "Night Vision" : "Yes",
    3. "Number Of Cameras Included" : "1",
    4. "Camera Power Source" : "Battery-powered, Solar powered",
    5. "Works With" : "Arlo, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit",
    6. "Voice Assistant Built-in" : "No",
    7. "Wireless Connectivity" : "Wi-Fi",
    8. "Maximum Operating Temperature" : "113 degrees fahrenheit",
    9. "Storage Type" : "Cloud",
    10. "Indoor Or Outdoor Use" : "Indoor and outdoor",
    11. "Minimum Operating Temperature" : "-4 degrees fahrenheit",
    12. "Audio Communication" : "2-way",
    13. "Product Name" : "Essential XL Spotlight Camera - Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Security Camera",
    14. "Brand" : "Arlo",
    15. "Model Number" : "VMC2032-100NAS",
    16. "Color" : "White",
    17. "Color Category" : "White",
    18. "Camera Resolution" : "1080",
    19. "Night Vision Distance" : "25 feet",
    20. "Day/Night Mode" : "Yes",
    21. "IP Camera" : "Yes",
    22. "Number of IR LEDs" : "2",
    23. "Image Sensor Type" : "CMOS",
    24. "Infrared Cut Off Filter" : "Yes",
    25. "Compatibility" : "Arlo, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, IFTTT",
    26. "Brand Compatibility" : "Arlo, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, IFTTT",
    27. "Model Compatibility" : "Arlo",
    28. "Operating System Compatibility" : "Android, Apple iOS",
    29. "Camera Connectivity" : "Wireless",
    30. "Frequency Band" : "2.4 GHz",
    31. "Streaming Video" : "Yes",
    32. "Records Audio" : "Yes",
    33. "Lighting Type" : "Spotlight, Motion activated",
    34. "3-Axis Adjustable" : "No",
    35. "Auto-On Detection" : "Motion",
    36. "Mount Type" : "Wall mount",
    37. "Product Height" : "3.047 inches",
    38. "Product Width" : "2.047 inches",
    39. "Product Depth" : "4.58 inches",
    40. "Product Weight" : "0.83 pounds",
    41. "Sensors" : "Motion sensor",
    42. "Cable(s) Included" : "Yes",
    43. "Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts" : "1 year",
    44. "Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor" : "1 year",
    45. "UPC" : "193108141840",