Arlo
Arlo Essential
Cameras · Security
HomeKit onlyBridgeWi-Fi
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From store listings
| Video Recording Capability | 1080p Full HD |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
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
| Manufacturer | Arlo |
|---|---|
| Model / SKU | VMC2020B |
| Model / SKU | Arlo Essential |
Reported versions
| Version | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Firmware 1.90.44 | homedevices.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.
