Strong protection, equipped with an integrated solar panel and leading batteries in its class, it can provide power for up to six months even in the absence of sunlight.
Carlsbad, California, September 29, 2026 / PRNewswire / -- Arlo Technologies, Inc. (New York Stock Exchange ticker: ARLO) Today, we are launching Essential Solar Security Camera, our first solar-powered camera designed to provide continuous security protection throughout the year without the need for frequent charging. This product is equipped with an integrated solar panel and a leading battery capacity in its class, requiring very little maintenance – just about two hours of sunlight per day to maintain power; when fully charged, it can continue to be used for up to six months even in the absence of sunlight.
Essential Solar Security Camera is priced at $99.99 and features a super-thin design for flexible DIY installation, combined with clear 2K video and Arlo Secure Early Warning System. The latter utilizes the functions of AI drivers to help users quickly understand what is happening around their home and take action when necessary.
Arlo Technologies CEO Matthew McRae stated: "Consumers want security cameras to protect their property without having to worry about wiring or frequently climbing ladders to charge them. With Essential Solar Security Camera, we combine integrated solar panels with the most powerful batteries in this category to meet common convenience needs and provide protection that never runs out. Homeowners not only have greater installation flexibility but also, with the help of Arlo Secure Early Warning System, they can always be one step ahead of threats, better understand the activities around their property, and thus make decisions and take action more quickly."
Advanced protection throughout the four seasons, day and night.
Arlo Essential Solar Security Camera is designed to provide reliable and continuous online security, and it comes with a number of features that make home protection easier:
- Reliable power supply, reduced maintenance: The integrated 1.2W solar panel can provide annual power for one year with just about two hours of sunlight per day; the leading 14,790mAh battery in its class can provide up to six months of power even without sunlight after being fully charged, which helps to maintain protection during the winter when there is less sunlight.
- Faster connection: Dual-band Wi-Fi will automatically switch to the strongest current connection to help maintain a stable connection and ensure you don’t miss any important moments.
- Clearer image: 2K videos are recorded at 24 frames per second, capturing smooth and clear images of the surroundings of the home, with a field of view of 130 degrees.
- Durable throughout the year: The IP65 weather-resistant design helps the camera withstand high temperatures, extreme cold, rain, and snow.
- Convenient communication: Two-way audio allows users to communicate with visitors, delivery personnel, and others through the Arlo Secure application.
- Clearer night coverage: The color night vision feature with integrated white LED spotlights provides better visibility at night.
- Flexible installation: The ultra-thin design and three mounting holes support flexible DIY installation, making it easy to place the camera in the position with the best sunlight, Wi-Fi the strongest connection, and where the protected area can be clearly seen.
- Additional deterrence: Users can use Arlo Secure to remotely activate built-in alarms to help prevent unwanted activities.
- Smart Home Integration: Can be used in conjunction with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT, and Samsung SmartThings.
Gain smarter protection with Arlo Secure Early Warning System.
When used in conjunction with the Arlo Secure Early Warning System solution, Essential Solar Security Camera combines continuous online security with the intelligence and real-time alerts driven by AI to help users stay one step ahead at all times. Features such as Threat Assessment, Event Captions, and Arlo Summary provide additional contextual information about detected activities, assisting users in distinguishing between everyday events and emergency situations that may require action. Arlo Secure Early Warning System currently offers three solutions – Smart Aware, Smart Secure, and Ultra Secure – enabling users to obtain more information more easily, make decisions faster, and respond with greater confidence.
Pricing and Listing
Arlo Essential Solar Security Camera offers two colors: black and white. The recommended retail price is $99.99. Reservations are now open, and the cameras are expected to be shipped in mid-October.
For more information on the full range of Arlo smart home security products and the complete list of solutions and pricing for Arlo Secure Early Warning System, please visit www.arlo.com.
Regarding Arlo Technologies, Inc.
Arlo is an award-winning, industry-leading company that is transforming the way people protect their important belongings through advanced home, business, and personal security solutions. Arlo possesses deep expertise in analytics driven by AI and CV, cloud services, user experience, and product design, as well as innovative wireless and RF connectivity, enabling it to provide users with a seamless, intelligent, and easy-to-set up and use security experience. Arlo's cloud platform allows users to view, gain insights into, and effectively protect and connect with the most important people and things in real-time from any location with Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity. Arlo has recently launched several award-winning categories of connected devices, software, and services, including wireless smart Wi-Fi and LTE security cameras, video doorbells, floodlights, security systems, as well as subscription services Arlo Secure.
As an American company with a 12-year history of respecting customer privacy, Arlo has the same strong commitment to protecting user privacy as it does to safeguarding families and loved ones. Arlo is dedicated to implementing industry data protection standards designed to protect the confidentiality and control over users' personal information. Arlo provides enhanced control over user data, supports privacy legislation, ensures the security of user data, and places security at the core of its corporate culture.
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