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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 1501 reviews

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  • 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

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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.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Response time

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Low quality video with extreme delay.

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

    We have had Arlo now for 2 years and aside from being a deterrent, its functionality is poor. I am shocked to see so many 5 star reviews. Activity zones and sensitivity settings don't work: We've tried adding activity zones, but they simply don't work. We adjusted the sensitivity... even at the lowest setting, everything is picked up. Unfortunately, what that means is every car that passes is a notification, every wind gust is a notification. We live in a neighborhood (not on a Main Street) and it still translates to 200-300 notifications a day. It is so hard to screen anything of importance. While it is all stored and we will have a record, it would be nice if we could actually set activity zones. Unacceptable DELAY time: When someone rings the doorbell, it rings to our phones. Answering is at least a 10 second delay. Speaking to the camera is an additional 5-7 second delay. Basically it is not practical or useful to try to communicate at all. Even worse, if you were viewing the camera and someone pushes the doorbell, it cuts the video feed and results in a 20+ second delay before I can view the camera again. Result, YOU CAN'T SEE WHO IS AT THE DOOR while they are at the door. Video quality: Blurry at best! While you can generally see the person's face who walks up to the door, you cannot even make out a business logo on their shirt. Additionally, we have had cars pull into our driveway (often to turn around), and you cannot see the license plate. If you do not know cars well, you will not be able to tell the make and model. Overall the video is low quality. In case someone is wondering, our house is setup with a very new mesh WIFI with Gig speed, so it is not a connectivity issue. This doorbell for reference is less than 10 feet away from the primary router.

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

      Hi,

      Thanks for sharing your detailed review. If too many notifications are being received, please read the following article to help troubleshoot: https://kb.arlo.com/1178858. You can also disable different type of UI notifications. For more information on how to remove all other motion and prevent wind gust notifications, please read this article for details: https://kb.arlo.com/000056585.

      To improve picture quality on your Arlo cameras, read here: https://kb.arlo.com/1179147. For further assistance on any other issues mentioned above, please navigate to Settings > Support in the Arlo App for service options available to you.

      Thank you for your patience and understanding.

      Best regards,
      Arlo Team arlo_us

  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Impressive

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

    Awesome video. Easy to install. I am very impressed w this product

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation ease

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best bang for buck!!!

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

    Easy wireless set up, very responsive unit with clear quality streaming, love it!!!

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

    Just what I needed !

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

    excellent response time, great clarity, and field of vision is awesome.

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

    Buyer Beware

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

    Do not buy this! These are not the same as the old free subscription-less Arlo you used to love. You CANNOT view recordings on this without a pricey monthly Subscription.. BUYER BEWARE!!!!!!! Plus it picks up every car driving by and every leaf falling. You get alerts 24/7 but have no way of seeing why the camera went off unless you PAY FOR A SUBSCRIPTION. Arlo is over.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great doorbell

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

    So fsr so good! Doorbell works perfectly with great videos.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation ease

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    ARLO DOORBELL

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

    So far so good! Just installed. Easy installation and Wi-Fi hook up.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Exactly what I wanted!!!

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

    Customizable high performance security device perfect for non-tech person!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Video Camera!!

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

    This is that best video doorbell especially for those apartment living!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to install

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

    was easy to install and set up. Does what I need.

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

    Easy to install and setup, does what I want it to,

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

    Easy to install and setup, does what I want it to, thanks!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Amazing quality and great range area for coverage.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Could’ve saved the money…

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

    Purchased in October 2021. This doorbell is absolute garbage. It never stays connected and it’s constantly saying to charge the battery. Even when the battery is fully charged (as in charging all night), 2 days later it’s telling me that the battery needs charged. We’ve tried multiple times to reach out to Arlo and getting through to someone is impossible. Save yourself the money and buy a Ring.

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

      Hi kklosowski,

      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 4 out of 5 stars

    Pretty decent

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

    So far we like it. It does sometimes miss deliveries and sensativity is up. Also don't like the fact we have to add a chime if we want the traditional doorbell ring.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Super clunky compared to Ring

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

    Tried the Arlo based on some online reviews. The UI is hectic and a little confusing at first, compared to the ring app. The Arlo looks nice and has cool lights, but fals short compared to the ring video doorbell. I’ll switch to a wired ring dooebell and I’d strongly suggest the ring products to anyone else.

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

      Hi,

      Thanks for sharing your review and experience with Arlo. We like to learn more about the app 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 5 out of 5 stars

    Does it’s job!

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

    Super comparable to the ring doorbell. Reasonable subscription prices and brings so much peace of mind to my home when it comes to security. The nice difference between Arlo and ring is the choice of doorbell sounds! Love it so far

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

    Mrs

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

    We installed this doorbell on November 4, 2023, & it would not hook up to the internet. We were told that it should be returned. Went to Best Buy to return. They said they had a 15-day return policy. Arlo will not help either so I am out that money & have to purchase another one.

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

      Hello Bern,

      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We recommend trying the troubleshooting steps detailed here to help you with your Arlo Doorbell: https://kb.arlo.com/000062328

      For further assistance, 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 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product!

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

    I bough this wired free version of the door bell because I initially bought the wired one and I had to change my transformer to have it to work. But this wire free was the solution to our need!

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

    Arlp doorbell

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

    2345 The doorbell was what I was looking for because there is not an easy way to have a wired one in our home. It has a good video arrea and I like the pre-recorded responses.

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

    It will not connect to my Internet

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

    I have T-Mobile 5g home Internet and unfortunately it doesn't connect to the network. I was very excited about this yhis camera but it has turn into a very stressful unpleasant experience. Will be returning it for a ring version

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

      Hi Natly

      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