topic Re: Is Arlo Chime necessary? Can I use the Base Station to produce sound? in Arlo Audio Doorbell

Is Arlo Chime necessary? Can I use the Base Station to produce sound?

JTDUB — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 20:29:11 GMT

Hi, I have the Arlo system with 3 cameras and 1 base station. I am thinking of purchasing the door bell; however, is puchasing the plug-in chime necessary? Or can I use the base statio to chime? I figured I would be able to since it produces a sound (siren).

Thanks,

Joseph

Re: Is Arlo Chime necessary? Can I use the Base Station to produce sound?

jguerdat — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 20:29:23 GMT

No, the doorbell will not activate the base's siren. You can use either a pre-existing chime (wired) or the chime.

Re: Is Arlo Chime necessary? Can I use the Base Station to produce sound?

skingspan — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 21:16:51 GMT

You can use and Alexa dot or show device as a chime. Some on this forum have had issues getting alexa set up though. I have alexa set up as a chime and I find that it is not loud enough to hear everywhere in the house so I bought the chime as well which is much louder and can be heard throughout my house.