Arlo Debuts Essential Solar Security Camera Designed for Year-Round, Low-Maintenance Protection

Powerful protection with an Integrated Solar Panel and Category-Leading Battery that Deliver up to Six Months of Power Even Without Sunlight.

Arlo Technologies, a leading smart home security brand, today introduced the Essential Solar Security Camera, its first solar-powered camera designed for year-round, always-on security without frequent recharging. Featuring an integrated solar panel and category-leading battery capacity, the camera requires little maintenance as few as two hours of sunlight a day to stay powered, even lasting for up to six months without sunlight when fully charged1.

The Essential Solar Security Camera boasts an ultra-slim design for flexible DIY placement, and combines sharp, 2K video with the Arlo Secure Early Warning System, which uses AI-powered capabilities to help users quickly understand what’s happening around their home and take action when needed.

“Consumers want security cameras that can protect their property without the hassle of wires or dragging the ladder out for frequent charging,” said Matthew McRae, CEO of Arlo Technologies. “With the Essential Solar Security Camera, we combined an integrated solar panel and the category’s most powerful battery to address common convenience needs and deliver protection that doesn’t run out. Homeowners not only have greater installation flexibility, but with the Arlo Secure Early Warning System, they stay one-step-ahead of threats and can better understand the activity around their property, empowering faster decisions and action.”

Advanced Protection Every Season, Around the Clock
The Arlo Essential Solar Security Camera is designed to provide reliable, always-on security with features that make protecting the home easier:

• Reliable Power, Less Maintenance: An integrated 1.2W solar panel provides year-round power1 with as little as two hours of sunlight per day, while the category-leading 14,790mAh battery can provide up to six months of power without sunlight when fully charged1, ideal for maintaining protection through darker winter months.
• Faster Connectivity: Dual-band Wi-Fi automatically switches to the strongest available connection to help maintain a consistent connection and ensure important moments aren't missed.
• Detailed Visibility: 2K video at 24 frames per second captures smooth and sharp footage around the home, with a 130-degree field of view.
• Year-Round Durability: An IP65 weather-resistant design helps the camera withstand heat, cold, rain and snow.
• Convenient Communication: Two-way audio allows users to communicate with visitors, delivery drivers and others through the Arlo Secure app.
• Clearer Nighttime Coverage: Color Night Vision with an integrated white LED spotlight provides enhanced visibility after dark.
• Flexible Placement: An ultra-slim design and three mounting holes enable flexible DIY placement, making it easy to position the camera where there is optimal sun exposure, strong Wi-Fi connectivity, and a clear view of the area being protected.
• Added Deterrence: Users can remotely activate the built-in siren through the Arlo Secure app to help deter unwanted activity.
• Smart Home Integration: Works with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT, and Samsung SmartThings.

Smarter Protection with Arlo Secure Early Warning System
When paired with an Arlo Secure Early Warning System plan, the Essential Solar Security Camera combines always-on security with AI-powered intelligence and real-time alerts that help users stay one-step-ahead. Features such as Threat Assessment, Event Captions and Arlo Summary provide additional context around detected activity, helping users distinguish between everyday events and emergency situations that may require action. Three Arlo Secure Early Warning System plans are available Smart Aware, Smart Secure, and Ultra Secure making it easier for users to understand more, make faster decisions, and respond with confidence.

For more information on the full range of Arlo smart home security products and a comprehensive list of Arlo Secure Early Warning System plans and pricing, visit www.arlo.com.