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 (2-pack)
2560 x 1440 PixelsOnly 2 pieces in stock at supplier
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Protect your home and privacy with the 4-in-1 indoor camera. With the automatic lens cover that completely shields the lens when the camera is turned off, you can control what your camera sees. In just a few minutes, you can set up a video system that streams live 2K video directly to your smartphone. Alternatively, you can opt for a membership to store video clips in the cloud and access them anytime through the app. Our plug-in camera detects motion and alerts you in real-time, allowing you to respond immediately. Communicate with visitors through two-way audio or activate the built-in burglary alarm to deter intruders. Additionally, with a membership, you receive theft protection insurance. If your camera is stolen, we will replace it.
Network camera type | Indoor surveillance camera |
Lens type | Prime lens |
Advanced functions | Microphone, Motion sensor, Night vision function, Siren, Speakers, Two-way audio |
Type of memory | Cloud |
Network interface | Wi-Fi |
Smart home ecosystem | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, Samsung Smart Things |
Power supply | Electrical connection |
Item number | 40799172 |
Manufacturer | Arlo |
Category | Network camera |
Manufacturer No. | VMC3260-100EUS |
Release date | 12/4/2024 |
Colour | Black, White |
Exact colour description | Black, White |
Material group | Plastic |
Material | Plastic |
Network camera type | Indoor surveillance camera |
Set size | Camera set |
Camera design | Bullet camera |
Camera resolution | 4 Mpx |
Max. picture resolution | 2560 x 1440 Pixels |
Viewing angle (H) | 110° |
Viewing angle (V) | 60° |
Viewing angle (D) | 130° |
Lens type | Prime lens |
Focal length | 14 mm |
Digital zoom | 12x |
Refresh rate | 24 FPS |
Advanced functions | Microphone, Motion sensor, Night vision function, Siren, Speakers, Two-way audio |
Remote access | App |
Video file formats | mp4 |
Audio formats | mp4 |
Connection A | USB-C |
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 |
Communication standard | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, Samsung Smart Things |
Compatibility | Amazon Alexa, IFTTT |
Installation place | Wall |
Power supply | Electrical connection |
Country of origin | China |
CO₂ emissions | 79,41 kg |
Climate contribution | EUR 2,03 |
Number of cameras | 2x |
Scope of delivery | Power supply, Screw kit, Wall Mount |
Height | 97 mm |
Length | 36 mm |
Width | 47 mm |
Weight | 190.80 g |
Product Safety |
Length | 15.40 cm |
Width | 13 cm |
Height | 13.60 cm |
Weight | 692 g |
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Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Network camera» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 20.Nedis1,8 %
- 24.Arenti2 %
- 25.Arlo2,1 %
- 25.Reolink2,1 %
- 27.Enabot2,4 %
Statutory 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: Galaxus- 18.Ring3 days
- 18.Ubiquiti3 days
- 22.Arlo4 days
- 22.Hikvision4 days
- 22.Netatmo4 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Network camera» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 17.Ring3,5 %
- 20.Amazon3,6 %
- 21.Arlo3,7 %
- 22.Reolink3,8 %
- 23.Imou3,9 %

