topic Re: Arlo AVD4001 HomeKit and Base Station support? in Arlo Video Doorbell 2nd Gen

Arlo AVD4001 HomeKit and Base Station support?

jasonadam — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:12:11 GMT

When will this be able to support homkit? I have a base station and I feel like I made a mistake going with Arlo.

Re: Arlo AVD4001 HomeKit and Base Station support?

JamesC — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 20:55:47 GMT

While we are still planning to release firmware to allow HomeKit and Base Station support, I do not have a date at this time for when this firmware will be made available. Stay tuned here on the community and arlo.com for announcements.

JamesC

Re: Arlo AVD4001 HomeKit and Base Station support?

rdmusr — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 21:22:25 GMT

Is there any update on the timing for HomeKit support with the Video Doorbell 2K (AVD4001)?

I previously had the Essential Video Doorbell Wired (AVD1001) which stopped working, so I purchased the AVD4001. I didn't even think to look for HomeKit support, which seems commonplace. Frustrated to say the least.

Re: Arlo AVD4001 HomeKit and Base Station support?

Jt11 — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:14:53 GMT

Me too. What on earth is the point of releasing a new product that literally doesn't work with your own base station?

Are you telling the truth about supporting your base station with the new doorbell Arlo, or are you telling little porkie pies?

Re: Arlo AVD4001 HomeKit and Base Station support?

CareyFam4 — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 18:50:08 GMT

Arlo is THE most difficult home system I've had. I used Google Nest before moving and have had SimpliSafe and Ring before. They all worked much better and were much more user-friendly than Arlo. We especially loved Google Nest. The previous homeowner already had the system and left it behind. At first we thought they were being super nice and now we question if it was because they hated it too.

Re: Arlo AVD4001 HomeKit and Base Station support?

sdalext70 — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 20:03:59 GMT

Hello - Is there any update to adding HomeKit integration to the Arlo AVD4001? Ever since the product was launched there was a "promise" to add this doorbell to base stations and yet here we are.... still no solution.

Re: Arlo AVD4001 HomeKit and Base Station support?

mustardsauce — Sat, 05 Oct 2024 09:15:39 GMT

Why is this so difficult to release a product that works with your own base station and Apple Homekit? So frustrating.

Re: Arlo AVD4001 HomeKit and Base Station support?

StephenB — Sat, 05 Oct 2024 14:44:02 GMT

@JamesC announced on another thread that the feature is in system test. So it should be rolled out soon.

Re: Arlo AVD4001 HomeKit and Base Station support?

sdalext70 — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 21:43:58 GMT

Awesome. Thanks!

Re: Arlo AVD4001 HomeKit and Base Station support?

mustardsauce — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 07:34:30 GMT

Thank you! Do you have a link to that thread?

Re: Arlo AVD4001 HomeKit and Base Station support?

Retired_Member — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 01:06:29 GMT

Hello - any update to this? I see that the app was updated (iOS Arlo app v5.0.5) to have doorbell cameras compatible with some base stations but there’s no mention of HomeKit.

Re: Arlo AVD4001 HomeKit and Base Station support?

sdalext70 — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:54:23 GMT

James - I recently added my doorbell camera (2nd gen) to my smart hub, however, my doorbell still doesn’t show up in HomeKit. What am I missing?

Re: Arlo AVD4001 HomeKit and Base Station support?

JamesC — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:06:42 GMT

Apple Home support is not yet available for AVD4001. We will post an announcement once this is available.

JamesC

Re: Arlo AVD4001 HomeKit and Base Station support?

sdalext70 — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 21:12:00 GMT

Sounds good. Thank you!

Re: Arlo AVD4001 HomeKit and Base Station support?

Jethro68aus — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 20:56:23 GMT

Just following up as well.
I thought doorbell to homekit did not work if doorbell was connected to wifi

Went to the trouble.of a complete reset of everything and Connected the doorbell directly to the base station

After reading this thread, I am keen as well to see when the update will be available

Re: Arlo AVD4001 HomeKit and Base Station support?

rdmusr — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:13:34 GMT

Any update on progress toward releasing a firmware update to support HomeKit?

Re: Arlo AVD4001 HomeKit and Base Station support?

sk_aus — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 07:19:57 GMT

Homekit is working now!! I just bought a Video Doorbell 2k and installed it today - paired it with an Arlo Base Hub that I already use for other cameras. As I chose the pair with Base Hub option instead of wifi, it initially connected via wifi to do a firmware update after which the Arlo app asked me to reset the doorbell and reinstall with the Arlo Base Hub option. Once done, I went to Apple Home App and I am able to see the doorbell there 🙂

Re: Arlo AVD4001 HomeKit and Base Station support?

mustardsauce — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 07:27:40 GMT

Excellent news! Thank you sk_aus. Good timing as it's on sale this week! Much appreciated.

Re: Arlo AVD4001 HomeKit and Base Station support?

Danielito — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 01:07:13 GMT

Can confirm! Had the 4001 installed for a couple of months and it just popped up on my Apple Home.

Re: Arlo AVD4001 HomeKit and Base Station support?

Omvrion — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 11:46:47 GMT

mine just started appearing in HomeKit from the hub yesterday