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#3 in Video DoorbellsBest Wire-Free Option

Arlo Essential Wireless

Name: Arlo Essential Wireless
Brand: Arlo
Rating: 8.3 (1 reviews)

Arlo

$99.00 – $149.00

100% wire-free 1080p doorbell with built-in siren, color night vision, and 180-degree field of view. No hub required. Built-in rechargeable battery.

8.3

Good

Consensus

Our Analysis

The Arlo Essential is the best fully wireless doorbell — no hub, no wiring, and a 180-degree view catches wide-angle threats. The built-in siren is a unique deterrent feature.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.2

User Sentiment

8.4

Value Score

8.5

Complaint Risk

8.0

Freshness

8.0

Community

7.8

Availability

9.0

Pros

Completely wire-free — installs anywhere, no electrician
180-degree wide field of view
Built-in siren for active deterrence

Cons

Battery life is 3-6 months with frequent alerts
Arlo Secure subscription needed for extended history ($3/mo)

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High-traffic locations may see shorter battery life — plan for monthly charging cycles

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