Arlo Essential Video Doorbell - HD Video, 180° View, Night Vision, 2 Way Audio, Direct to Wi-Fi No Hub Needed, Wire Free or Wired, White - AVD2001

I can’t say enough about how well our Arlo products have performed for us. Our Google Nest doorbell quit after 2 years and I chose to replace it with Arlo doorbell and chime. The package arrived a day early. Installation and set up were very easy. There really aren’t any written directions because everything is done through easy to follow step by step instructions. I did have a question about the hardware and the pamphlet referred me to their support. It was a little difficult finding the answer I needed on the site but I did find the answer I needed. I saw in another review that people could not scan the QR code on the Arlo chime (purchased separately) and it is tiny. I took a photo of it, cropped it, airdropped it to my iPad and from there the chime picked it up easily. So far I love all of the features and the picture is great. Some people don’t like the optional support and cloud storage but I have it and it is well worth the price. Buy it. You will not regret it.

I recently purchased the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell, and it has exceeded my expectations! Video Quality: The HD video is crystal clear, day or night. I can see visitors at my door with excellent detail, and the wide-angle lens captures the entire porch area. Installation & Setup: Setup was quick and easy. The instructions are straightforward, and the doorbell paired with my Wi-Fi without any issues. Features & Functionality: Motion alerts, two-way audio, and app notifications work flawlessly. I love being able to communicate with visitors even when I’m not home. Durability & Design: The doorbell is sleek, weather-resistant, and built to last. It looks great on my front porch while providing reliable performance. Final Thoughts: If you want a high-quality, easy-to-install, and reliable video doorbell, the Arlo Essential is an excellent choice. Highly recommended for home security and peace of mind!

I got this because I needed a battery powered doorbell cam. When it works, it's great, but the performance is so inconsistent that I'm looking into replacement options after 18 months of ownership. Pros: When it actually works, the live view audio and video are pretty clear Battery life is great Cons: Doesn't stay connected to wifi. I have a very strong wireless signal that reaches well beyond the front of my house. I prioritized the Arlo as the #1 device on my 2.4ghz network, and yet it is still constantly saying that it is disconnected from wifi. I have to remove the battery to power it off and on and get it to reconnect. I have never had this kind of issue with any other devices on my network, including cameras of another brand. Motion Detection Clip Recording Sucks. Very inconsistent. It will send a motion alert, but not actually record the portion that shows the main action. Example: I'll get a "Person" alert, but the recorded clip doesn't begin until they are walking away and are nearly already out of frame. Same with vehicles. It might catch the tail end of one driving away. Subscription Plan. They don't make this very clear at purchase, but if you want to actually get various alert types or have the ability to view and record clips, you have to subscribe to their monthly service, which of course, is not free. Generally Unreliable. In the time that I've had this doorbell, I have only had a seamless experience when someone presses the button, twice. Meaning, someone rings the bell, the app rings on the phone, I can actually connect and see/hear/talk to them. Most of the time, I try to answer and the app just gets stuck trying to connect to the doorbell. I have an iphone and I regularly check to make sure that I'm using the latest version of the Arlo app. My Echo Show is also rarely able to connect to it for a live view/conversation. The App Sucks. It seems like there is always something wrong with it. They'll fix one thing in an update, but break something else in the process. It shows pending notifications for days old alerts and won't clear them. Slow and unreliable to connect to the doorbell itself. Live view of the doorbell rarely works and says that the doorbell isn't connected to wifi even though it is still sending me motion clips and alert notifications. I really wanted to like this camera, but it has caused more hassle and frustration than it's worth. I will absolutely never buy another Arlo product and I would not recommend this camera to anyone.

We have subscribed to the Arlo system for about three years and have been very pleased with it. I wanted a doorbell for the front door because staying primarily in the back of the house, we never know when someone approaches the front door. It was fairly easy to install, taking about 30 minutes. We did have a problem with the visitor hearing the voice at the other end (the home owner), but realized that you have to speak loudly and have your mouth close to the microphone on whichever device you are using. (The cameras have never worked with two-way talking). Our front porch is very close to the main road in our town. I was afraid that the doorbell would be triggered by the cars constantly going by, making the doorbell useless, but it doesn't see the cars, except on occasion. It does, however, pick up people walking the sidewalk in and out of town. It is much more responsive than our Arlo camera on the porch (pointed toward the front door, but includes the sidewalk). I think with the doorbell covering our porch, I will re-locate the porch camera to a much more useful location. We haven't had it long enough to reply about the battery life, which does seem to be a problem with the doorbell. I know the camera batterie life is really nice, lasting about 3 months. Most of ours have a constant power supply, but a couple have to have battery replacements. I will update when we have replaced/recharged the battery a few times. If you already have the Arlo system, I highly recommend the doorbell. We are planning on adding one to our side door and un-attached garage for the future.

Great product

Can connect to google home or Alexa and say someone is at the door but doesn’t ring inside needs a chime (bought separately) still love it though since it’s wired free ! Needs a subscription to enjoy fully videos (but free 3 months trial with purchase)

Don't bother unless you enjoy hours of frustrating glitchy tech issues.....

It only lasted 5 months

My vehicle was stolen last night. Arlo was set up in prime viewing position, yet it constantly fails to continuously detect motion. It is so sporadic that it will detect a person crossing the street and next day decide it does not want to. Arlo is a horrible product and they have really cheaped on their designs. I could have caught the person who stole my car, as there was no reason the doorbell could not catch that. Arlo fail’s continuously. Get the other brands that are more reliable and also cheaper on the monthly subscription fees. Arlo, you’re a beginner in this field and you have a lot of catching up to do. Good luck cause you’re way behind.

Cette sonnette sans fil fonctionne très bien d'autant plus qu'il est maintenant possible d'acheter une batterie de rechange à part. Il faut toutefois lui adjoindre un carillon aussi vendu à part. Seule ombre au tableau, j'aurais aimé que le site de Arlo nous avise que le "Chime 1" ne fonctionne qu'en ajoutant une base "Smart Hub" qui se détaille dans les 500$. Si on veut s'en passer on doit acheter le carillon "Chime 2" qui lui fonctionne directement avec le "Video Doorbell Wire-Free."