Arlo Essential Solar Security Camera Makes Solar-Powered Security Easy
Let the sun do the charging and stay secure all year long
Let the sun do the charging and stay secure all year long
For years, Arlo’s wireless security cameras have made setting up a home security network simple and seamless. And thanks to the Arlo Essential Solar Security Camera, it gets even easier. Read on to learn more about this innovative new product that can help you harness the sun’s energy for ‘round-the-clock protection.
Wireless security cameras offer incredible flexibility. Thanks to their built-in rechargeable batteries, you can install them anywhere on your property, whether that’s in the garage, next to the shed, overlooking the pool, or watching over your front yard. As long as your cameras can reach your home network’s Wi-Fi signal, you can get video security coverage.
The flexibility of these batteries comes at a cost: Eventually, they will need to be recharged. While many rechargeable batteries can last for several months on a single charge, battery management becomes another thing you need to juggle along with the rest of the household maintenance tasks you’re worrying about.
Enter the Arlo Essential Solar Security Camera: An all-in-one solution that combines Arlo’s tried and tested solar panel technology with its award-winning security cameras. No more bulky add-ons, no more cable management, and no more battery anxiety. Just seamless, comprehensive, long-lasting coverage from a brand you can trust.
Solar energy can power your security camera during the day, but what happens at night or under cloud cover?
That’s where Arlo’s signature rechargeable batteries come in. As the Arlo Essential Solar Security Camera draws the sun’s rays into the included solar panel, it stores excess energy into a long-lasting battery, allowing the camera to last up to six months when fully charged. It’ll help you get through the rainy season or long winter months with plenty of battery life to spare. It’s also perfect for managing a solar-powered security grid in cloudy areas, too.
On top of the convenient solar panel charger, the Arlo Essential Solar Security camera includes all of the features you’ve come to expect from Arlo. You’ll get:
Like our other products, the Arlo Essential Solar Security Camera is designed to work seamlessly with the Arlo Secure App. There, you’ll be able to customize your entire feed, from creating Smart Activity Zones to help you capture the most essential details, to our best-in-class Early Warning System that can alert you when it detects specific people or vehicles, fires, noises, and other events.
Upgrade to Arlo Smart Secure, and you’ll even get 24/7 Professional Monitoring and 24/7 Emergency Response. It’s the perfect around-the-clock security package to complement the around-the-clock coverage you’ll get from the Arlo Essential Solar Security Camera.
Every Arlo Essential Solar Security Camera comes with a free month of Arlo Smart Secure, so you can experience expert home security for yourself. Pick up an Arlo Essential Solar Security Camera today, and make battery anxiety a thing of the past.
The Arlo Essential Solar Security Camera will be available for sale on October 13, 2026. Pre-sale begins on September 29.
No. The Arlo Essential Solar Security Camera can send notifications when motion is detected and allow access to the live camera feed through the Arlo Secure App without a subscription. An Arlo Secure subscription is required for premium features like the 60-Day Video History, Early Warning System, and 24/7 Professional Monitoring.
The Arlo Essential Solar Security Camera has a 14,790 mAh battery, so you won’t need to take it down to recharge. You only need two hours of direct sunlight per day to power 50 10-second recordings, and a full charge lasts up to six months without sun.
Yep! The included battery can hold up to six months of power on a full charge. The battery may drain faster under sustained use or cold temperatures. If you need your cameras to last during extended periods without solar charging, consider switching to a power-saving mode to save battery life.
