Arlo Security Camera Buying Guide 2026

Arlo’s Flagship — 4K HDR with Colour Night Vision

The Arlo Ultra 2 is the top-tier wire-free camera with 4K HDR video, a 180° diagonal field of view, integrated spotlight for colour night vision, and 2-way audio with noise cancellation. Requires a Smart Hub (included with kits).

• 2-camera kit: VMS5240-200AUS — Ultra 2 Spotlight 4K 2-camera system with Smart Hub. Ideal starting point for homes and small properties.
• 3-camera kit: VMS5340-200AUS — our most popular Ultra 2 kit. Covers front, back and side of a typical home.
• 4-camera kit: VMS5440-100AUS — complete property coverage for larger homes and businesses.
• Add-on camera: VMC5040-200AUS — expand your existing Ultra 2 system with additional cameras (requires Smart Hub).
• Add-on (open box): VMC5040-OPENBOX — same Ultra 2 add-on camera at a reduced price. Inspected and verified by DeviceDeal.

Key features: 4K HDR, 180° FOV, colour night vision, integrated spotlight & siren, 2-way audio, wire-free with magnetic mount, weather-resistant (IP65), local storage via Smart Hub USB.

2K HDR with Dual-Band WiFi — No Hub Required

The Arlo Pro 5 delivers 2K HDR video with colour night vision, an integrated spotlight and 160° field of view. Its biggest advantage over Ultra 2? It connects directly to your WiFi (2.4GHz or 5GHz) — no Smart Hub needed.

• Pro 5 camera: VMC4060P-100AUS — 2K HDR wire-free camera with direct WiFi, SecureLink (optional hub for enhanced range), colour night vision and 2-way audio.
• Pro 5 (open box): VMC4060P-OpenBox — same Pro 5 camera at a reduced price. Inspected and verified.

Ultra 2 vs Pro 5: Choose Ultra 2 for 4K resolution and 180° FOV with the Smart Hub ecosystem. Choose Pro 5 for simpler setup (direct WiFi, no hub), 2K resolution and dual-band WiFi flexibility. Both have colour night vision, spotlights, 2-way audio and weather resistance.

Affordable 2K Security — No Hub Required

The Arlo Essential range brings 2K HDR video quality to an affordable price point. Direct WiFi connection, no hub required, and multi-pack options for whole-home coverage.

• 2-pack outdoor: VMC3250-100AUS — 2K outdoor wire-free cameras with integrated spotlight, colour night vision and 130° FOV. Our best-selling Essential bundle.
• 4-pack outdoor: VMC3450-100AUS — same features, four cameras. Best value for full property coverage on a budget.
• Indoor 2K: VMC3060-100AUS — compact indoor camera with 130° FOV, privacy shield, 2-way audio and night vision. Monitor pets, kids and home interiors.

Essential vs Pro 5: Essential cameras offer great value at 2K resolution with direct WiFi. Pro 5 adds dual-band WiFi (2.4 + 5GHz), wider FOV (160° vs 130°), SecureLink hub support and a built-in siren. For budget-conscious multi-camera setups, Essential is the smart choice.

Security Anywhere — No WiFi Needed

The Arlo Go 2 is the only Arlo camera with built-in 4G LTE connectivity. Pop in a nano SIM card and monitor remote locations that have no WiFi or power — farms, construction sites, sheds, caravans, holiday homes and rural properties.

• Go 2 camera: VML2030 — 1080p HDR with 4G LTE + WiFi dual-mode. Rechargeable battery, weather-resistant (IP65), GPS tracking, 2-way audio and siren. Our #1 selling Arlo product.
• Go 2 + Solar bundle: VML2030-VMA5600 — Go 2 camera bundled with the Ultra/Pro solar panel for continuous power without manual recharging. The ultimate set-and-forget remote monitoring solution.

Ideal for: Farms and rural properties, construction sites, holiday homes, boats and caravans, retail pop-ups, any location without reliable WiFi or mains power.

Security + Illumination in One

Arlo’s floodlight cameras combine powerful LED floodlights with HD security cameras for driveways, garages, backyards and commercial entrances.

• Wire-free floodlight: FB1001-100AUS — 2K HDR camera with 3000-lumen LED floodlight, motion-activated, wire-free installation. Pairs with Arlo Smart Hub for local storage.
• Wired floodlight: FLW2001-100AUS — 2K HDR wired floodlight camera with 3000-lumen LEDs. Replaces your existing outdoor light fixture — constant power, no battery to recharge. Direct WiFi connection.

Wire-free vs wired: Choose wire-free (FB1001-100AUS) for flexible placement without electrical work. Choose wired (FLW2001-100AUS) for permanent installations where you want constant power and never need to recharge.

See Who’s at the Door — From Anywhere

Arlo’s Video Doorbell provides a head-to-toe view of visitors in crisp 2K HDR, with smart alerts for people, packages, vehicles and animals. Answer the door from your phone, anywhere in the world.

• Video Doorbell 2K: AVD4001-100AUS — 2K HDR with 180° diagonal viewing angle, direct WiFi (no hub), wired or battery power options, pre-recorded quick replies and night vision.
• Doorbell bundle: AVD4001-AC2001 — Video Doorbell 2K bundled with chime for instant plug-and-play setup. Hear alerts throughout your home without relying on your phone.

Smart detection: With an Arlo Secure subscription, get intelligent alerts for people, packages, vehicles and animals — reducing false notifications from passing cars or moving trees.

Keep Your Cameras Charged — Automatically

Arlo’s solar panels and charging accessories eliminate the need to manually recharge batteries. Match the right panel to your camera for continuous, maintenance-free power.

Solar Panels

• Ultra/Pro Solar Panel: VMA5600-10000S — magnetic charging solar panel designed for Ultra 2, Ultra, Pro 5, Pro 4, Pro 3 and Go 2 cameras. Weather-resistant with adjustable mount. Our #2 best-selling Arlo accessory.
• Universal Solar Panel: VMA7600-10000S — compatible with the widest range of Arlo cameras (Ultra, Pro, Essential 2nd Gen, Go 2). Single panel works with almost any Arlo camera.
• Essential Solar Panel (USB-C): VMA6600-10000S — designed specifically for 2nd-generation Arlo Essential cameras with USB-C charging port.

Charging Cables & Power

• USB AC Adapter: VMA4800-Adapter — replacement USB power adapter for indoor charging of any Arlo camera battery.
• Indoor magnetic cable (90cm): VMA5000C-100AUS-90cm — short indoor magnetic charging cable for Ultra and Pro cameras. Convenient for quick top-ups.
• Indoor magnetic cable (90cm alt): VMA5000C-90CM — alternative listing for the 90cm indoor magnetic cable.
• Indoor magnetic cable: VMA5000C-100AUS — original indoor magnetic charging cable for Ultra and Pro cameras.
• Outdoor magnetic cable: VMA5600C-100AUS — weatherproof outdoor magnetic charging cable (7.6m). Run continuous power to your outdoor camera from a nearby power point.

Solar panel compatibility tip: For Ultra 2/Pro 5 cameras, use the VMA5600-10000S or VMA7600-10000S. For Essential (2nd Gen), use the VMA6600-10000S. For Go 2, use the VMA5600-10000S or the Go 2 + Solar bundle (VML2030-VMA5600).

Mount, Secure & Extend Your Arlo System

Get the right mount for your installation and enhance your Arlo system with the Smart Hub and Arlo Secure subscription.

Mounts

• Adjustable screw mount: VMA1000_Short — basic screw-in wall/ceiling mount for Arlo cameras. Simple, reliable and our most popular mount accessory.
• Anti-theft mount: VMA5100-10000S — tamper-resistant security mount for Ultra and Pro cameras. Ideal for commercial installations and public-facing areas.
• Magnetic wall mount (white): VMA5000-10000S — magnetic mount for Ultra and Pro cameras. Quick attach/detach for easy battery swaps and repositioning.
• Magnetic wall mount (black): VMA5001-10000S — same magnetic mount in black for darker surfaces and aesthetics.

Smart Hub & Subscriptions

• Smart Hub: VMB5000 — the central base station for Ultra 2 camera systems. Provides local USB storage, ethernet backhaul, and extended wireless range via dedicated RF link. Required for Ultra 2 cameras, optional for Pro 5.
• Arlo Secure Plus (12 months): ASC109912-000AUL — premium cloud subscription with 30-day cloud recording, AI-powered smart alerts (people, vehicles, packages, animals), e911 emergency response, 24/7 professional monitoring option and up to 5 cameras.

Do I need Arlo Secure? Without a subscription, Arlo cameras provide live streaming and motion alerts. Arlo Secure adds cloud recording history, intelligent object detection, activity zones and priority support. The Smart Hub also provides free local USB storage as an alternative to cloud recording.