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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 3091 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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87%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers praise the Essential Wi-Fi Smart Video Doorbell's excellent video quality and ease of use, along with its relatively straightforward installation process. Positive feedback also highlights the motion detection and night vision capabilities. However, some users experienced issues with the product's reliability and Wi-Fi connectivity.

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  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Nothing but issues

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We have had nothing but issues with this doorbell. It overheats, it lags in video, and now it does not even connect. After speaking with customer support, they advised that we update our app. We did. It worked for a few months and again, it went out.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not worth it

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Probably get a Eufy one. The subscription and installation is not worth it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good quality for price.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good quality for the price. Does everything I need it to do. Wish it was thinner and less obvious on the wall but that’s just my opinion.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    BEWARE will fail and customer service is a joke

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased 6 Arlo cameras. One doorbell, 2 Ultras, one pro 2, one pro 3 and a pro 3 spotlight. I have had nothing but problems with Arlo products. My car was broken into 8 feet from one of my ultra cameras. And the image was unusable by the police. All the cameras take turns failing constantly. I have 1gig fiber optic internet that is very stable. The doorbell stopped working altogether in 6 months. Customer service is a joke and you have to pay to send their faulty product back. BEWARE is all I can say

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Arlo Team
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      Hi Dave347st,

      Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear about the incident and would like to help check the setup and settings of your Arlo system to make them work as expected. Please send us an email at askarlo@arlo.com detailing your concern, including your email address linked to your Arlo account, your contact number and a screenshot of your Best Buy review.

      We look forward to hearing from you.

      Regards,
      Arlo Team
      ^RM arlo_us

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bad product

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The product simply does not work as advertised. After the first month I could not speak to the person outside using the bell. Now its just a camera which happens to have a bell. Even that it does not do a good job of. Surprise is that Arlo support does not do anything to fix the issue other than just closing the support case. For a person who has invested heavily in Arlo/Netgear products, I think its high time shed the products and look for more reliable solutions.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Arlo Team
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      Hi JonMoonWalker,

      We like to work with you to address the concern you shared. Please send us an e-mail at askarlo@arlo.com by including a screenshot of this review, your case number, email address associated with your Arlo account and your phone number so that our team can follow up with you. We appreciate your understanding.

      Best Regards,
      Arlo Team arlo_us

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don't waste your money

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Disconnects from my hub on its own every couple of months, its a pain to reconnect. Online support for it is non-existing, good luck trying to get an arlo rep. I exchanged the original one i purchased thinking it was just a faulty door bell, turns out its a faulty product. When the door bell actually works its but what the point of having something that like clock work disconnects. If someone steals packages off my porch this if no good if it happens when this thing disconnects.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Arlo Team
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      Hi JavierV,

      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We would appreciate the opportunity to work with you to address the concerns you shared above. Please send us an e-mail at askarlo@arlo.com include a screenshot of your review for our reference, email address associated with your Arlo account and your phone number so that our team may follow up with you directly.

      We appreciate your support and patience.

      Thank you,
      Arlo Team
      ^KN arlo_us

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera at a great price

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this doorbell camera. I just wish it had audible alerts similar to what vivints doorbell camera does. Love the package activity zone notifications. Was pretty easy to install.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Hello, I am watching

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I needed to monitor the front of our house. I currently have Arlo so I added a door bell cam. This is great to see who is at the front door. I can also talk to them. GREAT product!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good features, slow

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like the various detections the doorbell provides, but the time it takes to receive an alert is a little too slow

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Wont connect

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased this to replace another of the same model but white that stopped working out of the blue lights will light up and everything but wont connect to my internet. Bought the black one and it wont connect either. Customer support don’t have a clue of what to do besides telling me to call my internet provider.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Reliability

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Doorbell

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    After two days from installation stop working. I’m did 5 times factory reset and now working good.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Arlo Team
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      Hi Mark,

      Thanks for sharing your review. For further assistance in addressing the concerns you have shared above, please navigate to Settings > Support in the Arlo App for service options available to you.

      We appreciate your patience and understanding.

      Best regards,
      Arlo Team arlo_us

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for our family

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This has been a good device for our family. The only con is the night time clarity. Although it may be operator error.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Video cannot be shared

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Don't buy this product! You'll not be able to view the video for the doorbell without a subscription to Arlo. Even with a subscription, whoever you share with, be it spouse or kids or whoever, they will never be able to view the video for the doorbell. Go with another product and vendor!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good camera

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall really enjoy this doorbell, but having issues getting it connected for notifications to my phone

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Great camera, but it doesn’t work with chimes

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We bought it because we have an Arlo system. I hired two different electricians, burned up a new recommended sized sized transformer and a new wired doorbell chime. Still can’t get the chimes and camera to both work. The installation directions don’t tell the whole truth. We found thousands of people had the same problem. Had to go to help page and all they recommended was an unwired Arlo chime that doesn’t work either.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Arlo Doorbell

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am holding off my opinion till I have had this doorbell for at least a month. the first one we had died after 2 weeks

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Arlo - Terrible Customer Support

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Attempted to install and ran into issues. Called the 800 number only to find out they've discontinued phone support and redirected to online support. Online support is only available if you sign up for the subscription service, which I couldn't do because of the installation issue. Sent an email and it took 6 days for a response, which only asked more questions. Returned item and purchased a Google Nest which installed easily.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Arlo Team
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      Hi FrustratedConsumer,

      We like to work with you to address the concern you shared. Please send us an e-mail at askarlo@arlo.com by including a screenshot of this review, your case number, the email address associated with your Arlo account, and your phone number so that our team can follow up with you. We appreciate your understanding.

      Best regards,
      Arlo Team arlo_us

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Waste of money and plastic

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This device routinely misses people delivering things to my front door, neighbors walking up the driveway, etc. I've made every possible adjustment to the "smart" notification range, to no avail. Also go through phases of it alerting me to EVERY vehicle that drives by, regardless of settings, while failing to detect the mailman on my porch.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Arlo Team
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      Hello BethInOhio,

      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Our team would appreciate the opportunity to work with you to ensure your Arlo Essential Wired Video Doorbell is configured to meet your expectations. Please navigate to Settings > Support within the Arlo app for service options available to you.

      Regards,
      Arlo Team arlo_us

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    No complaints about it, helpful since I receive a lot of packages. My Geek Squad person installed it, so I didn't have any problems or issues with installation.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice addition to my five cameras

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product got a good deal on it my installers Javier and Katie from the Stockton store did a fantastic job quick and efficient couldn't be more pleased.

    I would recommend this to a friend