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#3 in Wired Doorbell CamerasBest Value

Arlo Essential Wired Video Doorbell

Name: Arlo Essential Wired Video Doorbell
Brand: Arlo
Rating: 9 (1 reviews)

Arlo

$79.00 – $99.00

Wide-angle wired doorbell with a 180-degree diagonal field of view showing head-to-toe video of visitors. Features HDR video, direct-to-WiFi connectivity, and compatibility with Alexa, Google, and Apple HomeKit.

9.0

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #3 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.9

User Sentiment

9.0

Value Score

8.2

Complaint Risk

8.9

Freshness

7.9

Community

9.0

Availability

8.7

Pros

180-degree head-to-toe view
180-degree head-to-toe view
Works with all major smart home platforms
Works with all major smart home platforms
HDR video quality
HDR video quality

Cons

Base cloud plan limited to 30-day history
Base cloud plan limited to 30-day history
WiFi-only with no local storage option
WiFi-only with no local storage option

Don't buy this if…

The 180-degree square video ratio may appear distorted on some smart displays and requires the Arlo app for best viewing.
The 180-degree square video ratio may appear distorted on some smart displays and requires the Arlo app for best viewing.