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Is the Arlo Essential 3 (VMC2073, VMC3073) still getting security updates?

The manufacturer guarantees security updates for the Arlo Essential 3 (VMC2073, VMC3073) until 31 December 2028 or later.

The date after which a device gets no more security fixes is also called its end of life (EOL) or end of support.

Supported

Security updates guaranteed until

31 December 2028 or later

780 days left on 12 November 2026

Device
Arlo Essential 3 (VMC2073, VMC3073) (camera)
Basis
Minimum guaranteed by the manufacturer: updates may continue after this date.
As written
Defined support period for the product: At least until December 31st, 2028
Source
UK Declaration of Conformity / Statement of Compliance – UK PSTI 2023 (Doc ID 204-50184-01) (UK statement)

What to do. Keep automatic updates on, or check for new firmware every few months. Nothing else to do for now.

Support timeline

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Security updates per hardware version, to scale. The bar ends on the manufacturer's date; a faded end means "or later".

Questions

Is the Arlo Essential 3 (VMC2073, VMC3073) still getting security updates?

The manufacturer guarantees security updates for the Arlo Essential 3 (VMC2073, VMC3073) until 31 December 2028 or later.

What does end of life mean for the Arlo Essential 3 (VMC2073, VMC3073)?

After its end of life, the Arlo Essential 3 (VMC2073, VMC3073) receives no more security fixes from Arlo. It keeps working, but any vulnerability found later stays open, which makes it an easy target once attackers know about it.

Where does this date come from?

From the manufacturer: UK Declaration of Conformity / Statement of Compliance – UK PSTI 2023 (Doc ID 204-50184-01). Each date is shown exactly as published.

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