Arlo Ultra 2 4K Add-on Security Camera (VMC5040-200AUS)

VMC5040-200AUS: Arlo Ultra 2 is a wire-free 4K add-on security camera for expanding a compatible Arlo setup. It is listed with colour night vision, two-way audio and battery power, but the feature details also say a base station is required for free local storage.

At a glance

Add-on camera for indoor or outdoor security and pet monitoring.
Listing claims 4K video, HDR colour night vision and two-way audio.
Wire-free battery operation is intended to allow flexible placement.
Motion alerts are listed. Smarter notifications for people, vehicles, packages and animals are described as requiring an Arlo Secure plan.

Price

$194.00Save 49%

Reference price: ~~$379.00~~

Price checked: 13 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Battery-powered wireless installation avoids a permanent power cable at the camera location.
The listed 4K resolution and colour night vision are useful features for monitoring detail in varied lighting.
The stated use cases include indoor security, outdoor security and pet monitoring.

Technical specifications

14 specifications

Identity
Brand	Arlo
Model	Arlo Ultra 2 4K Add on Camera

Display and video
Resolution claimed in title and details	4k
Video format listed	MP4
Night vision	Night Color

Camera optics
Sensor technology	CMOS

Connectivity and controls
Wireless connection listed	Wi-Fi
Control methods listed	Voice
Alert type listed	Motion Only

Power and battery
Power configuration	Battery Powered

Dimensions and installation
Mounting types listed	Wall Mount
Form factor	Bullet
Dimensions listed	8.9 x 5.2 x 7.8 centimetres

Materials and protection
Water resistance listed	Water Resistant

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

Listing details conflict or remain unconfirmed: the title claims six-month battery life, while the detail fields provide no battery-life figure, and the special-feature field says HD Resolution despite the 4K title and video-resolution field. The product is described as an add-on and the feature text says a base station is required for free local storage. Check compatibility and storage needs for your setup before purchase. The smarter alert categories are stated to require an Arlo Secure plan.

What’s in the box

Included

Camera
Battery
Magnetic charge cable
Magnetic mount
Wall mount screw kit
Power adapter

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Existing Arlo users who want to add a battery-powered camera to a compatible security setup.
Buyers seeking a wire-free camera for indoor or outdoor monitoring, including pets.

Less suited to

Buyers looking for a standalone camera with confirmed local storage and no base-station requirement.
Buyers who need a verified battery-runtime estimate before choosing a camera.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.1 / 5 · 35 ratings

5 stars62%62%
4 stars13%13%
3 stars13%13%
2 stars3%3%
1 star9%9%

Aggregate customer ratings are more positive than negative overall, but they are based on a modest sample and include ratings across the scale. They do not identify why customers rated the camera as they did, so they cannot confirm the claimed 4K image quality, colour night vision or battery runtime.

Frequently asked questions

Does this listing describe a standalone camera?

No. It identifies the camera as an add-on, and the feature text says an Arlo SmartHub base station is required for free local storage. Confirm compatibility with your existing setup.

Is the camera's battery life confirmed as six months?

The title claims six-month battery life, but the supplied detail fields do not give a battery-runtime figure. Treat that duration as a listing claim rather than a confirmed runtime.

Are smarter alerts included without a plan?

The listing says notifications for people, vehicles, packages and animals require an Arlo Secure plan.