Skip to contentGo to Product Search
Gift Ideas
Main Content

Customer Ratings & Reviews

Clearance
$67.99
Save $82
Comp. Value: $149.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 1501 reviews

Rating Filter

Rating by feature

  • Video Quality

    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

  • Mobile App

    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

  • Sound Quality

    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

Pros mentioned filter

Cons mentioned filter

86%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are pleased with the video quality, ease of use, and battery life of the Essential Wi-Fi Smart Video Doorbell. Many also found installation straightforward and motion detection reliable, with positive feedback on night vision capabilities. However, some users experienced connectivity issues and noted occasional delays in response time. A few comments also mentioned the size of the wireless version and some difficulties with the app.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
Page 50 Showing 981-1,000 of 1,501 reviews
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    doorbell

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

    works great has clear picture and easy to install.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Doorbell

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

    Love the clarity and picture quality. Great doorbell

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good, but big

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

    The build quality is "ok". They're a little clunky and quite large. Most battery powered doorbells are on the larger side but this is noticeably large.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Arlo Team
      Posted .

      Hi Andre,

      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Your feedback will be shared with the appropriate team for review.

      Regards,
      Arlo Team arlo_us

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very good, but could be better

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

    Wonderful product, but slightly "buggy". Works about 90% of the time. Sometimes the delay is so bad that the recording only captures the object's departure from the camera view instead of the object approaching.

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

    Very good, but not quite excellent

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

    Very good product, but slightly "buggy". Works about 90% of the time. Sometimes the delay is so bad that the recording only captures the object's departure from the camera view instead of the object approaching.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Doesnt record soon enouoh

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

    Have to subscribe in order to use most of the features like going back to see activity history.

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

      Hi

      Thanks for sharing your review. We like to learn more about the concerns you have shared above. Please reach out to our support team so they can further address your concerns and provide assistance by navigating to Settings > Support within the Arlo app to explore the support options available to you.

      We appreciate your patience and understanding.

      Best regards,
      Arlo Team arlo_us

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not so great if you have 5G

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

    Don't buy if you have a 5G other than that it works just well with a 2.4 but if you move they're worthless because you can't use them any longer in the support with the company will not help you

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

    Good idea for a home.

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

    Nice idea for a battery model. The instructions are not very clear on how to mount it to the outside stucco wall.

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

      Hi,

      Thanks for your review. Please reach out to the Arlo Community for suggestions on how to install on to an outside stucco wall. Please navigate to Settings > Support within the Arlo app to explore the Community options available to you.

      We appreciate your patience and understanding.

      Best regards,
      Arlo Team arlo_us

  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    The worst!!!

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

    Do not buy this doorbell. It just spend 4 hours on the changer and it's still not fully charged. Then I had to re-sync it to my WiFi and each time I had to put in the password. Then you have to use a pin to sync the doorbell to the system but the button only works sometimes (I was able to get it to work 3 times out of seven (meaning I had to input my password 7 times)) with repeated pushing the pin in. Neither of those three times could my doorbell be "found" (there were side by side on the table). So right now I have nothing. When the unit was working it took over two minutes to ring the chime I bought. The chine was plugged in less the two feet away from the doorbell. I never was able to check the speaker because by the time it registered on my phone the visitor was long gone. I know I should have brough a NEST.

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

      Hi Jonathan,

      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, 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 5 out of 5 stars

    Futuristic Doorbell

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

    This doorbell was a neat upgrade to my home! I do know of other brands out there that may be better than this one, but I already have the Arlo camera setup & figured I may as well stick with the brand. App is a little wonky sometimes, but gets the job done.

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

    Doorbell

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

    To be honest when I got this doorbell I was a little skeptical about it but the nurses and stuff and it was actually really easy call he is really good and every time someone comes up the door when I press the doorbell it records everything and it’s perfect so if I love you I love you too

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

    Best doorbell with easy setup

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

    Doorbell is great for those who don't have wires installed and need a battery powered solution. Integration with Home Assistant could be better but there are enough 3rd party support for it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Person detection could be better.

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

    It’s easy to use, set up with your other Arlo devices, and install. It’s not always taking video of everything walking past the door, even missing the mail person, so doesn’t quite produce everything I would have expected. It does satisfy my need of having a doorbell, but not so much on the recording of people coming and going from the house, it’s hit or miss from time to time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Arlo Team
      Posted .

      Hi Epinohio,

      Thanks for your review. If your camera is not recording people and missing the mail man, refer to this article to learn how to troubleshoot: https://kb.arlo.com/994085. For further assistance, please navigate to Settings > Support in the Arlo App for service options available to you.

      We appreciate your support.

      Best regards,
      Arlo Team arlo_us

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Arlo

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

    Just as good as the others on The market . Both brands ring and this one miss some movement at night . Over all still good better than nothing this one is more sleek that’s why i like it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don’t waste your money

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

    Won’t stay online and even Geek Squad couldn’t resolve the problem

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

    Great security system and Easy installation

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

    If you don’t have a security camera installed at your home this is a good doorbell/ camera. Is wireless and the best thing is that the app that you have to download Is easy to use.Also the resolution of cam is great day or night .

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

    Great doorcam

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

    Purchased this Arlo doorbell camera about a month ago. It is money well spent. A great sense of security and i have not been disappointed with Arlo. I recommend.

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

    Arlo Camera

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

    Worse camera ever. Only worked for about 4 months and oit of no where it stopped working on me

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good when it works.

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

    Worked great for a week then went offline. Tried to reconnect but unsuccessful. I’ll try again later after researching a little more.

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

      Hello Rlee,

      We appreciate your time in writing your feedback about your Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free camera experience. To help you check the problem with your camera going offline, please contact Arlo Support Team at https://www.arlo.com/en-us/support/contact.aspx.

      We look forward to hearing from you.

      Regards,
      Arlo Team
      ^RM arlo_us

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It’s ok!

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

    It records and you have the option to install it at an angle that captures your best view. On play back it tends to freeze play which I hate. But when someone rings your doorbell it does notify you on your phone and you can talk to the person as well as see them on the camera. I would not recommend Arlo. I bought because I’ve already invested in the internal and external cameras and wanted to be consistent with the doorbell.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend