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Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025)
Arlo · Cameras · Model VMC3081
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- Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025) lists Wired; Field Of View: 130° Diagonal; Home Assistant.
- Check voltage, power supply and installation requirements.
- Wired power does not establish wired network connectivity.
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- Recorded year
- 2025
- Recorded warranty
- 1 year
- Dimensions
- 68 x 52.5 x 98 mm
- Weight
- 118.3g
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Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025): Capabilities And Limitations
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What it offers
A Home Assistant integration is listed, providing an integration path to verify for the exact model. Check the exact integration and firmware. A catalog integration label does not establish local control, official support or available entities.
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What to consider
A microSD card slot is listed as unavailable; check the alternative storage routes.
View microSD card slot details →RTSP is listed as unsupported; do not assume an RTSP recorder can use this device.
View RTSP details →Matter is listed as unsupported; check another documented integration if Matter is essential to your setup.
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Questions About Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025)
Does Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025) have a microSD card slot?
No, according to the listed specifications. Check supported capacity, card inclusion and which recording or storage modes use the card.
View microSD card slot specifications →Does Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025) support RTSP?
No, according to the listed specifications. Verify firmware, stream settings and recorder compatibility; RTSP alone does not confirm every recording feature.
View RTSP specifications →Is wired power recorded for Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025)?
Yes, according to the listed specifications. Check voltage, power supply and installation requirements. Wired power does not establish wired network connectivity.
View Wired specifications →Does Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025) support continuous video history?
24 7 Video History is listed as “Subscription required”. The stated condition applies to this feature. Verify the power mode, storage destination and plan needed for continuous recording.
View 24 7 Video History specifications →What is the field of view of Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025)?
Field Of View: 130° Diagonal. Check whether the angle is diagonal, horizontal or vertical before comparing coverage.
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Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025) Specifications
Recorded catalog values. Expand notes for qualifications; unknown values are not treated as missing features.
0 of 54 fields matched to manufacturer documentation. Source checks apply only to the named model and stated scope. Other fields remain catalog data. How we verify specifications →
Storage3 fields
| Internal Storage | No |
|---|---|
| microSD card slot | No |
| Cloud | Subscription required |
Video15 fields
| Hd Video | Yes |
|---|---|
| 2k Video | Yes |
| 4k Video | No |
| Hdr | No |
| Black White Night Vision | Yes |
| Color Night Vision | Yes |
| 24 7 Live Streaming | Yes |
| 24 7 Video History | Subscription required |
| Video Event History | Subscription required |
| Offline Video Event History | No |
| Powerless Video Event History | No |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Field Of View | 130° Diagonal |
| Pan Tilt | Not applicable / unspecified |
| RTSP | No |
Power5 fields
| Wired | Yes |
|---|---|
| Power over Ethernet | No |
| Rechargeable Battery | No |
| Battery Life | Not applicable / unspecified |
| Solar Charging | No |
Alerts10 fields
| Motion | Yes |
|---|---|
| People | Subscription required |
| Animals | Subscription required |
| Vehicles | Subscription required |
| Familiar Faces | Subscription required |
| Packages | Subscription required |
| Glass Breaking Sound | No |
| Baby Crying Sound | No |
| Smoke Alarm Sound | No |
| Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound | No |
Connectivity4 fields
| 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi | Yes |
|---|---|
| 5 GHz Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet | No |
| 4g | No |
Features7 fields
| Light | Yes |
|---|---|
| Gps | No |
| Talk Listen | Yes |
| Customizable Motion Zones | Yes |
| Privacy Zone | Yes |
| Siren | Yes |
| Gestures Recognition | No |
Hub3 fields
| Zigbee coordinator | No |
|---|---|
| Thread border router | No |
| Matter bridge | No |
Included Accessories1 fields
| Micro Sdcard | No |
|---|
Integrations6 fields
| Google Home | Yes |
|---|---|
| Alexa | Yes |
| Apple Home | Arlo SmartHub requiredDetails & conditionsArlo lists this model as Apple Home compatible, but the camera has to be paired to an Arlo SmartHub or Base Station (VMB5000, VMB4540, VMB4500 or VMB4000): a camera connected straight to the router cannot be added to the Home app. |
| SmartThings | Yes |
| Home Assistant | Yes |
| Matter | No |
How this device compares
Arlo Essential 2K Wired (2025) vs Other Similar Models
Statistical context from 120 cameras in this catalog. These figures describe our recorded data, not independent measurements.
Recorded feature coverage
5 GHz Wi-Fi: 36 of 119 known answers are Yes
Connectivity: 30% among explicit Yes/No answers; 1 of 120 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.
Recorded feature coverage
SmartThings: 44 of 120 known answers are Yes
Integrations: 37% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 120 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.
Recorded feature coverage
2k Video: 81 of 120 known answers are Yes
Video: 68% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 120 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.
Brand representation in this directory
16 of 120 models are from Arlo
Counts cameras listed here, not sales or market share. Catalog inclusion does not imply a recommendation.
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