Available now for pre-order and slated to ship in July, the Arlo Essential Remove non-product link is the first of Arlo’s battery-operated outdoor cams that connects directly to Wi-Fi networks. The ...

Quick answer: While the manufacturer recommends using a base station with all of its products, Arlo's Essential line does not need a base station to operate. All users need is a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network.

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