What stands out
- 2K HDR
- Dual-band Wi-Fi
- Integrated battery
Arlo · Australian profile
Essential Security Camera (3rd Gen)
A simple current-generation Arlo battery camera that connects directly to dual-band Wi-Fi.
Our opinion · sourced factsArlo Australia direct, SKU VMC3080-100AUSChecked 2026-09-26
- Type
- Outdoor camera
- Hardware
- $149
- Power
- Battery
- Storage
- Cloud
Outdoor camera2K HDROur opinion
The new hardware is straightforward and locally supported, but exact local-storage compatibility was not published clearly enough to score.
Watch-outs
- No verified local recording path
- Cloud history needs Arlo Secure after trial
- Event recording only
Manufacturer-sourced facts
The important details, grouped properly.
Scan the buying, installation, recording and smart-home facts without digging through a specification wall.
Buying snapshot
- Product type
- Outdoor camera
- Product family
- Essential
- Australian channel
- Arlo Australia direct, SKU VMC3080-100AUS
- Typical hardware price
- $149 AUD
- Price tier
- Entry
- Checked
- 2026-09-26
Device & installation
- Resolution
- 2K HDR
- Power
- Battery
- Weather use
- Weather-resistant; confirm mounting limits
- Hub
- No hub
- Doorbell wiring
- Not applicable
Recording & storage
- Storage
- Cloud
- Subscription
- Required for recordings
- Plan detail
- A 30-day Arlo Secure trial is included; a paid plan is required to retain cloud recording history and premium AI features
- Continuous recording
- No - motion/event recording
- Internet outage
- Live remote access and new cloud recordings depend on internet connectivity.
Detection & smart home
Detection
MotionPerson · planVehicle · planPet · plan
Platforms
Google HomeAmazon Alexa
- Detection zones
- Supported
- Two-way talk
- Yes
- Built-in siren
- Yes
Australian price & purchase layer
Price and availability
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Point-in-time planning figure, not a live retailer quote.
A 30-day Arlo Secure trial is included; a paid plan is required to retain cloud recording history and premium AI features
Before buying
Confirm the exact Australian SKU, included storage hardware, current plan price, transformer or power requirements, warranty and supported integrations. A camera’s presence does not guarantee prevention, identification or complete coverage.
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Last checked
- Specifications last checked
- 26 September 2026
- Price last checked
- 26 September 2026
- Australian availability last checked
- 26 September 2026
Sources used
What changed
- Australian launch: Arlo Australia's current $149 Essential camera is now compared with 2K HDR, dual-band Wi-Fi and an integrated battery; local-storage compatibility remains unknown and unscored.