Arlo 2K video doorbell

If you want more than a doorbell chime, this Arlo setup adds a live camera view, two-way audio and motion alerts. The included Chime 2 also provides audible alerts indoors.

If you prioritise seeing who is at the door, 2K video and a 180-degree field of view are the draw. If you prefer a simpler doorbell focused only on an audible ring, many of these monitoring features may be more than you need.

A practical use is checking the app when motion is detected, then speaking to a visitor or delivery person through the doorbell without opening the door. The listing also names person and package detection, with a Secure plan included for one month.

Getting the most from it

Connect the doorbell to your existing 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network and use the Arlo app for live video and motion notifications. Night vision supports viewing in low light, while the built-in spotlight can help illuminate the camera’s view. Two-way audio lets you listen and respond remotely, there is also remote siren activation.

The included Chime 2 gives you an audible alert as well as phone notifications, which is useful if you are home but not watching your screen. The listing describes the doorbell as wired or wire-free and IP65 weather-resistant, but it does not specify which power arrangement is included in this particular package. Given its design, that detail matters when planning installation.

Why it’s worth it

This is aimed at buyers who want a doorbell to do some home-monitoring work, rather than simply announce a visitor. A wide field of view, live streaming, night vision and two-way talk bring several checks together in one device. It can also be connected with Google Assistant and amazon Alexa, while IFTTT automations are described for compatible devices and routines.

The main catch is that the listing ties video storage, activity zones, animated notification previews and AI object detection to an Arlo Secure plan. The package includes one month of Secure, but the description does not establish what access continues after that period. The doorbell can still send motion notifications and offer live video through the app, but buyers who want ongoing saved clips should account for the plan requirement.

Key features

• 2K video, a 180-degree field of view and night vision
• Two-way audio, motion notifications and remote siren activation
• Included Chime 2 for audible alerts
• IP65 weather resistance and a built-in camera spotlight
• 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and IFTTT support are described
• One month of Arlo Secure included, some recording and detection features require a Secure plan

The stated privacy approach includes personal information controls and data encryption. That may matter if you are weighing a connected doorbell against a basic chime, though the product details do not explain specific settings or how long data is retained without a plan.

When to choose it

It suits you if you want to check the entrance remotely, talk to visitors and receive both app and Chime 2 alerts. It is also a more useful fit than a basic doorbell when seeing activity at the door after dark matters.

It won't be worthwhile if you only need a simple audible ring, or if your priority is continued video recording without a subscription. The 2.4GHz network requirement is another practical constraint: a setup relying only on a different Wi-Fi band would not meet the stated connection requirement. Choose it for the added visibility and interaction, not on the assumption that every detection and recording feature remains available after the included Secure period.