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White rectangular outdoor network camera with rounded edges

ARLO

ARLO VMC3080-100NAS network camera

SKU CH-GK7Y-RRNSF MPN VMC3080-100NAS

Wireless outdoor camera captures 2K video with colour night vision and motion alerts over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

  • Connection methodWireless
  • Type of cameraOutdoor Camera
  • Mounting optionsOutdoor
  • Wireless bands2.4 GHz
  • Product typeOutdoor
  • Product colorWhite
  • 2K resolution captures crisp outdoor detail
  • 4 GHz wireless connects without cables
  • Colour night vision shows full-colour images after dark
  • Motion detection sends instant alerts to your phone
  • White outdoor housing blends with home exteriors

Arlo Essentials 3 2K Outdoor Camera

The Arlo Essentials 3 2K Outdoor Camera is a wireless IP camera designed for exterior home monitoring. It connects via 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and records in 2K resolution. The unit is sold as a single white camera intended for outdoor mounting. Homeowners seeking a straightforward, wire-free security device will find it matches that need.

Thermals noise and power

The camera operates on battery power and communicates wirelessly, so it produces no fan noise and draws no mains current during normal use. Motion detection triggers recording and alerts only when activity is sensed, limiting energy consumption. There are no moving parts or active cooling components to generate heat or sound.

Build quality and mounting

The white housing is rated for outdoor installation and attaches with a standard mounting bracket. A single 2.4 GHz radio handles the network link, so placement must remain within range of the router. The integrated spotlight enables colour night vision, while the wire-free design means no cable routing or weatherproofing of connections is required.

How it compares

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Price $72.99
Cheaper than about 74% of the 1,080 comparable items (median $158.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameArlo
Model nameVMC3080-100NAS
Part numberVMC3080-100NAS
Product typeOutdoor
Product colorWhite
Audio & video
Type of cameraOutdoor Camera
IP cameraYes
Connectivity
Connection methodWireless
Wireless connectivityYes
Wireless bands2.4 GHz
Size & build
Mounting optionsOutdoor
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size254 × 254 × 102 mm

Questions about this item

How do I mount the VMC3080-100NAS outdoors and which step do people skip?

Use the included hardware to secure the base to a solid surface, then attach the camera; the step most often skipped is checking that the 2.4 GHz signal reaches the chosen spot before final tightening.

What part of the Arlo Essentials 3 will need replacement first?

The rechargeable battery pack inside the camera will degrade after repeated charge cycles and is the first component likely to need swapping.

What limit appears first during continuous recording on this model?

Battery runtime is the first constraint; extended 2K capture with Color Night Vision and motion alerts active drains the pack faster than the wireless link or storage fills.

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