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 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 bought this because I already have several Arlo cameras around my house, and it has been a great addition. Video quality is good, detection is reliable, and it does a nice job recognizing when someone is at the door. It even detects packages and notifies me, which has saved deliveries from sitting out in the rain. Battery life has been solid, and when it does need charging, it is easy to remove and recharge. The doorbell notifications go to both my phone and my wife’s phone without issue. One important note is to make sure you buy the correct version. This one is battery operated. I originally bought the hardwired version and only realized after removing my old doorbell that I did not have the proper wiring. Overall, very pleased with the performance and reliability.

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.

Este timbre inteligente Arlo Essential me encantó. La calidad de video es espectacular: se ve claro incluso de noche, y el ángulo de 180° permite ver absolutamente todo lo que ocurre frente a la puerta. La comunicación de dos vías funciona muy bien; las personas me escuchan claro y yo también a ellas.Me gustó mucho que no necesita hub, se conecta directo al Wi-Fi y la instalación fue rapidísima. Además, se puede usar con o sin cable, lo cual es súper práctico. Las notificaciones llegan rápido y la app es fácil de usar.Se siente seguro, moderno y muy confiable. Para vigilar la entrada de la casa sin complicaciones, este timbre es perfecto. ¡Totalmente recomendado!

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.....

Relatively easy to set up out of the box, and to date (2 weeks) has worked very well. I opted to pay for the Arlo monthly plan which includes object and movement recognition. The night vision is especially good quality - amazing! I have not yet tried talking to anyone at the door, I really use the system to screen visitors, so that I avoid talking to un-wanted solicitors. There is a cool feature where you can use pre-recorded messages to people at the door, but I have not bothered to try it. The video quality for the paid service is very clear. I recommend this product for anyone looking for an easy to use and flexible doorbell camera / talking doorbell.

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.