Arlo
$89.98
$129.99
Extremely high camera quality (2K) and strong compatibility with Alexa and Google Home. Subscription required for video recordings.
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Wireless Installation Possible: Yes
This doorbell can be installed completely wirelessly, but it can also be hardwired to supply constant power to the battery.
Requires Drilling: Recommended
If you're using the doorbell wirelessly, you can potentially avoid drilling by using third party 3M strips to mount the doorbell, but doing so is not recommended by the manufacturer. Nest itself does not offer approved no-drill mounts.
Video Recording Storage: Cloud Storage
The only option for storing video recordings is on the cloud, which requires a subscription.
Overhead View Capability: No
This doorbell does not have overhead view capabilities.
Pre-Recording: No
This doorbell doesn't have a pre-recording feature.
Camera Resolution: 2k
This doorbell streams and records video in 2K resolution.
Needs Recharging: Maybe
If used wirelessly, this doorbell will need to be periodically recharged. If hardwired, it will be recharged via electrical power but may still need recharging occasionally if the trickle charge is not sufficient.
Chimes With Smart Speaker: Yes
Arlo doorbells can notify you from an Amazon Echo speaker if someone rings the bell, but it will not work on Google Home speakers — Google Home does not support this feature for third-party devices.
Integrates With Wired Chime: Yes
This doorbell may be compatible with your existing chime when hardwired.
Person Detection: Yes
With an Arlo Secure subscription, this doorbell can tell the difference between people and other types of motion and send notifications accordingly.
Has Paired Chime Device Options: Yes
If you don't want to use a smart speaker or wired chime, this doorbell can be paired with the Arlo chime 2 (sold separately).
Comes With Chime Device: No
This doorbell does not come bundled with a chime device
Removable Battery: No
In order to recharge this doorbell, you must take it off the mounting bracket and charge it indoors — there is no removable battery.
Native Mobile App: Arlo Secure
The Arlo app will provide the best experience when managing Arlo doorbells.
Package Detection: Yes
With an Arlo Secure subscription, this doorbell can tell if a package has been left at your door and will notify you.
Amazon Alexa Compatibility: Partial
Arlo doorbells can be linked to Alexa, allowing you to use Alexa voice commands and stream doorbell video to Amazon devices. You may not have access to all the features you would on an Amazon (Ring or Blink) doorbell.
Amazon Alexa Voice Compatibility: Yes
You can use Alexa voice commands to control your Arlo doorbell.
Google Home Compatibility: Partial
Arlo doorbells can be linked to Google Home, allowing you to use Google Assistant voice commands and stream doorbell video to Google devices. You may not have access to all the features you would on a Google (Nest) doorbell, including the ability to have the doorbell chime on a Google Home speaker as Google does not support this feature for third-party devices.
Head-to-Toe Video: Yes
This doorbell records head-to-toe video in a 1:1 aspect ratio.
Google Assistant Voice Compatibility: Yes
You can use Google Assistant voice commands to control your Arlo doorbell.
Facial Recognition: No
This doorbell cannot recognize faces.
Apple HomeKit Compatibility: None
The Arlo doorbell is not compatible with Apple Homekit.
Animal Detection: Yes
With an Arlo Secure subscription, this doorbell can tell the difference between animals and other types of motion and send notifications accordingly.
Vehicle Detection: Yes
With an Arlo Secure subscription, this doorbell can tell the difference between vehicles and other types of motion and send notifications accordingly.
Apple Siri Voice Compatibility: No
The Arlo doorbell is not compatible with Siri.
Color Night Vision: No
This doorbell does not have color night vision — videos in low-light conditions will be in black and white.
Samsung SmartThings Compatibility: None
This doorbell is not compatible with Samsung SmartThings.
Dual Band Wi-Fi: No
This product is only compatible with 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks.
Continuous Recording: No
This doorbell doesn't support continuous recording.
Uses Bridge Device: No
There is no bridge device involved with managing this product — Arlo doorbells are not compatible with Arlo SmartHubs and Arlo Base Stations.
Built-In Siren: Yes
This doorbell has a security siren to deter intruders.
Motion-Activated Nightlight: No
This doorbell does not have a nightlight.
Quick Replies: Yes
Arlo quick replies are pre-recorded audio messages that you can trigger if you can't come to the door.
Power Over Ethernet (PoE): No
This doorbell doesn't support power over ethernet (PoE).
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