Get the best of both worlds with the Arlo Essential (2nd Gen) Video Doorbell—a doorbell and security camera in one, so you can monitor your home and greet guests with ease. This smart device features 2K HDR resolution, optimised viewing angle, and night vision, so you can see clearly who is at your door at all times. It also features two-way audio, allowing you to communicate with visitors. Meanwhile, it has a motion detection feature and built-in siren so that you can be alerted to any suspicious activity and deter potential intruders.
Key Features
- Security in the Palms of Your Hand: The Arlo Essential (2nd Gen) Video Doorbell is a great choice for anyone looking for a smart doorbell that also doubles as a security camera. It features high-defined video resolutions, an innovative communication system, motion detection, advanced night vision, and a built-in siren.
- See in HD: The Arlo Essential Doorbell features 2K HDR video resolution, which means you can see the smallest details in your videos, even when you zoom in up to 12x. This makes it perfect for identifying people, vehicles, and packages from a distance.
- Motion Detection: Get instant notifications through the Arlo Secure App* when this smart video doorbell detects movements, thanks to its motion detection feature. You can also watch live stream video of your front porch from your smartphone or tablet, even when you're not home.
- Built-in Communication System: Never miss a visitor again! This Arlo Essential device is designed with two-way audio, allowing you to see and speak to your visitors. It prompts a video call through your device whenever the doorbell is pressed. You can also opt to respond with a pre-recorded quick reply message for added convenience. Plus, it can also accept voice messages from your visitors.
- See Even at Night: Thanks to its night vision feature, you can easily see who is at your door even in total darkness.
- Get the Full Picture: This wireless Essential Video Doorbell provides an optimised viewing angle for your front door. This means you can see a person from head to toe, or a package on the ground, without having to move the camera.
- Integrated Siren: Easily ward off uninvited visitors around your premise by triggering your siren automatically. You can also activate the siren manually from the Arlo Secure App* to startle or deter unwanted guests.
- Quiet Mode: It has a silent mode feature that allows you to temporarily disable incoming calls, Arlo Chime melodies, and traditional chime rings. This can be helpful if you don't want to be disturbed.
- Flexible Setup: The Arlo Essential Doorbell offers multiple powering options for your convenience. You can install it using rechargeable batteries or hardwire it to your existing doorbell wiring for continuous power**.
- Durable Build: It boasts a weather-resistant design that can easily stand up against heat, cold, rain, or sun. Now you can monitor your front door without worries.
- Smart Home: This innovative video doorbell works with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, IFTTT, and more so that you can easily automate your home and control your doorbell with your voice or through your smart home devices.
- Seamless Connections: Enjoy a simple setup, as this Arlo Essential (2nd Gen) Video Doorbell connects directly to your home’s Wi-Fi.
*Download required.
**For continuous power, you will need existing wiring for a doorbell with a voltage between 8V AC to 24V AC.
Arlo Essential (2nd Gen) 2K Wireless Video Doorbell - White/Black (AVD4001-100AUS) is rated
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Rated 5 out of
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jojianji from
Outstanding Security with Crystal Clear Clarity!
Absolutely love the Arlo Video Doorbell 2K! The image quality is fantastic—crystal clear and vibrant, making it easy to see who's at the door. The two-way audio feature works seamlessly, allowing for quick chats without needing to open the door. I also appreciate the customizable motion zones, which help minimize false alerts.
Installation was straightforward, and the design is sleek, fitting nicely with my home’s aesthetics. The app is user-friendly, providing instant notifications and easy access to video history.
Overall, I feel much more secure with the Arlo Video Doorbell 2K. Highly recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their home security!
Date published: 2024-10-15
Rated 3 out of
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Rick S from
Works - but not the best Arlo product
I bought this a month or so back, already have other Arlo cameras.
Main issue I have with this product is you cannot disable it like the other camera's, which means if you have work going in line of site (painters in my case) it generates a huge number of notifications. Only option is to remove until work completed for the day. Arlo community site suggests create a custom mode, but that just creates another problem
Other issue is it seems to consume battery quickly compared to cameras (due to the above I guess) and slower to recharge compared to Arlo cameras.
Disappointing !
Date published: 2025-07-08
Rated 4 out of
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Brian from
Works well in conjunction with a chime
I would have liked to make this a wired device but actual circumstances lead me to using it as an unwired variety. So having to make the settings to the lowest energy consumption reduces the amount of features thus avoiding ultra regular recharging. Not using the subscription service also further reduces functionality. Living in a bit of a messy suburb has lead to people attacking the doorbell for whatever reason was in their peturbed minds. So it can easily come off the mounting when enough force is applied. However all these things considered it is a functioning video doorbell.
Date published: 2025-05-05
Rated 5 out of
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KaySea from
Better than expected
I bought this a month ago now, and honestly I had my doubts. Not so much in the product, but I'm not technically inclined. But I figured I'd give it a go. The charging and set up was easier than I thought they'd be. The app is truly user friendly. I must say that I'm sure I'm not using all the product features, but it gives me a great view of my yard, the sound and picture quality are great and I'm very pleased with its doorbell function. So, for the technophobes out there who can operate basic apps - if I can work it out, I'm sure you can too!
Date published: 2025-08-03
Rated 3 out of
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KevGme from
solid but sensitive and vulnerable
bought to replace existing Blink doorbell. I have 4 pros also. As usual it is a solid unit with excellent features, like the cameras. Problem is it is too sensitive, even at its lowest sensitivity setting, for a device that points at the street - it catches every car, all day, and the battery runs low too fast. Also, the release function used to take it off its bracket is too easy for anyone to do - its just a standard sim pin. considering the cost of replacement, I think you should consider a more secure design. too easy to steal.
Date published: 2025-08-04
Rated 5 out of
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AdrianS88 from
It does everything you’d want!
Bought the 2K doorbell a month ago. Have loved it ever since. Packed full of features you’d want including clear video both day and night, timely and detailed alerts and the ability to speak to people who ring the doorbell. Battery hasn’t needed a recharge yet and it’s in a busy block of units where it gets a lot of use so that’s been a surprising bonus. It’s been great for parcel delivery as well. Great value so highly recommend if you were thinking of converting from a traditional doorbell to a video doorbell
Date published: 2025-08-03
Rated 3 out of
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DSP Tas from
Needs work
I am happy with the sensitivity of the cam and the general quality. But, and it is one big but, the material at the lower front section is made of a plastic that scratches very easily. Even just with your fingernail. For a door bell that is terrible. It is not a cheap item and you would not expect it to scratch do badly. Makes it look crappy on your front door. Forget about any help from Arlo about it. Look up other online complaints about the same issue.
Date published: 2025-02-02
Rated 5 out of
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Nitin from
Front door Video bell -Arlo
Wire free video doorbell with easy set-up on the home wi-fi network. Was pleasantly surprised to get such good features in this small package. The movement detection and categorisation ( Person, Animal, Package,etc) is excellent. 2-way communication possible through the doorbell even when we are miles away thru internet. 2K video quality is clear even in the night mode. Overall happy with our purchase.
Date published: 2025-05-05
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