Whether burglary protection for the home, monitoring pets or as a baby cam - surveillance cameras promise security and control around the clock. But which devices deliver sharp images, work reliably and are also affordable in the long term? Stiftung Warentest tested 22 surveillance cameras with prices ranging from 40 to 300 euros - 15 for outdoors and 7 for indoors.
Arlo Essential
2560 x 1440 Pixels10 pieces in stock at supplier
Colour2
Product details
Protect your home and your privacy with the 4-in-1 indoor camera. With the automatic lens cover, which completely covers the lens when the camera is deactivated, you can determine what the camera sees. In minutes, you can install a video system that streams live 2K video directly to your smartphone. The plug-in camera detects motion and alerts you in real time so you can respond immediately with 2-way audio or the integrated intrusion alarm.
Network camera type | Surveillance camera indoor |
Network interface | Wi-Fi |
Power supply | Electrical connection |
Lens type | Prime lens |
Type of memory | Cloud |
Advanced functions | Microphone, Motion sensor, Night vision function, Siren, Speakers, Two-way audio |
Smart home ecosystem | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, Samsung Smart Things |
Item number | 58250543 |
Manufacturer | Arlo |
Category | Network camera |
Manufacturer no. | VMC3060-100EUS |
Release date | 6.5.2025 |
Sales rank in Category Network camera | 630 of 6056 |
Colour | White |
Exact colour description | White |
Material group | Plastic |
Network camera type | Surveillance camera indoor |
Camera design | Compact camera |
Camera resolution | 4 Mpx |
Max. picture resolution | 2560 x 1440 Pixels |
Viewing angle (H) | 130° |
Viewing angle (V) | 90° |
Viewing angle (D) | 130° |
Lens type | Prime lens |
Digital zoom | 12 x |
Refresh rate | 30 FPS |
Advanced functions | Microphone, Motion sensor, Night vision function, Siren, Speakers, Two-way audio |
Remote access | App |
Protection type (IP code) | IP65 |
Memory card type | microSD |
Type of memory | Cloud |
Network interface | Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n |
Smart Home | Compatible |
Smart home ecosystem | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, Samsung Smart Things |
Compatibility | Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit |
Installation place | Table, Wall |
Application range | Home use |
Power supply | Electrical connection |
Country of origin | China |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Number of cameras | 1 x |
Scope of delivery | 1 x power supply, 1x quick start guide, 1x safety sticker, 1x wall bracket and screw set, Arlo Secure trial version included |
Height | 97 mm |
Length | 36 mm |
Width | 47 mm |
Weight | 95.40 g |
Length | 13.30 cm |
Width | 11.90 cm |
Height | 13.20 cm |
Weight | 407 g |
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Warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Network camera» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 26.Abus2.2 %
- 27.Enabot2.3 %
- 28.Arlo2.4 %
- 28.Synology2.4 %
- 30.Hombli2.6 %
Warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 19.Reolink4 days
- 19.Ubiquiti4 days
- 22.Arlo5 days
- 23.EZVIZ6 days
- 24.Synology7 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Network camera» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 10.Hama3 %
- 10.Philips Hue3 %
- 12.Arlo3.1 %
- 12.Axis3.1 %
- 12.Laxihub3.1 %

