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Arlo Video Doorbell Instructions

Aussie_In_AZ — Sat, 26 Oct 2019 13:49:00 GMT

G'day all,

I am looking at buying the new Arlo Video Doorbell. I can't find much information about it. The Arlo website is kind of useless.

I have the Arlo Pro 2 base station (VMB4000 I believe). Does it connect through this hub? Are there any online manufacturer installation instructions that I can view before I purchase the product?

Cheers in advance

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell Instructions

JamesC — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 16:07:34 GMT

The Arlo Video Doorbell isn't yet available for purchase. There will be FAQs available that answer all of your questions very soon. Stay tuned for these to become available.

JamesC

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell Instructions

thompsonck — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 19:24:13 GMT

Is the Video Doorbell available for purchase? Also, does it connect to the Base station if i want to save my videos? When the Arlo Smart plan 3 month free trial expires, will it still save my videos from from the Video doorbell?

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell Instructions

Traithnin — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 17:14:38 GMT

I'd like to know that too, will the doorbell be able to use the same 7 day recording as the cameras or is it paid subscription or live view only. If it needs a paid subscription then it's far less interesting.

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell Instructions

JamesC — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 19:21:23 GMT

The Arlo Video Doorbell comes with a 3 months free trial of Arlo Smart, which enables users to store their videos in the cloud for up to 30 days. After the included 3-month trial of Arlo Smart, users can continue storing their videos in the cloud with a paid subscription, which they can view from anywhere through the Arlo App.

JamesC

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell Instructions

Traithnin — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 21:12:16 GMT

Shame when the cameras come with 7 days recording without subscription. If the doorbell came with the same it would be on my shopping list (subject to price). As it is, I'll carry on considering the Ring Pro.

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell Instructions

Chris_Breezy — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:59:42 GMT

My current doorbell location is perpendicular to my door, is the angled mount slanted enough to provide adequate coverage?

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell Instructions

Aussie_In_AZ — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 01:16:49 GMT

Thanks JamesC but that didn't quite answer my question. Are you telling me that the new video doorbell will NOT connect to the Arlo Pro 2 Base station?

Cheers

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell Instructions

Ceophoto — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 23:09:31 GMT

Is there 7 day video available, and what about the hub.....simple answers please

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell Instructions

JamesC — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 19:44:54 GMT

Ceophoto,

This is answered above.

"The Arlo Video Doorbell comes with a 3 months free trial of Arlo Smart, which enables users to store their videos in the cloud for up to 30 days. After the included 3-month trial of Arlo Smart, users can continue storing their videos in the cloud with a paid subscription, which they can view from anywhere through the Arlo App."

The Arlo Video Doorbell will still send notifications and ring without a subscription, but no content will be stored in the cloud and no Arlo Smart features will be available. More information on this will be made available closer to launch.

JamesC

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell Instructions

Ceophoto — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 18:20:05 GMT

James, You did not answer the question. Is 7 day storage available on the device? A simple ‘Yes it is’ or Not it isn’t’ is all I want for an answer. I am not interested in a device with a subscription video service. So please answer the questions asked without trying to market services I may not need. The soon to be available Netatmo video doorbell comes with an onboard microSD card that you can transfer video from card to PC. This is what the competition is doing.... Aussie_in_AZ, might be time to consider other options if they do not give a straight answer.

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell Instructions

JamesC — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 19:44:40 GMT

Ceophoto,

Without an Arlo Smart subscription. No content from the Arlo Video Doorbell will be stored in the cloud, as stated above.

JamesC

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell Instructions

Ceophoto — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 20:59:51 GMT

Forget the cloud. Is there local storage.

A) Yes there is local storage
B) No there is not any local storage

Which is it? A or B

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell Instructions

JamesC — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 22:00:42 GMT

Ceophoto,

At this time, Arlo VIdeo Doorbell does not support local storage. Recorded content is stored only on the cloud with an Arlo Smart Subscription.

JamesC

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell Instructions

Aussie_In_AZ — Sat, 16 Nov 2019 13:06:48 GMT

JamesC

So, it does NOT connect to the Arlo Pro 2 base station then?

Aussie

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell Instructions

cameraz — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 03:07:38 GMT

I don't know about you guys, but if the Arlo Video Doorbell does not integrate with my existing Arlo cameras, and use the same Arlo phone app, there is no compelling reason for me to buy one. it will have the same features as plenty of less expensive units currently on the market.

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell Instructions

Traithnin — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 06:44:55 GMT

Yes I agree. I visited a friend recently who has the ring pro, and was impressed but having Arlo 'pro 2' cameras already I was very interested read about the Arlo video doorbell because having an add on to the existing system, with the same facility to review the past 7 days would be a no brainer. However as it is there is no compelling reason to make the Arlo doorbell first choice over others.

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell Instructions

StephenB — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 12:55:27 GMT

@cameraz wrote:

I don't know about you guys, but if the Arlo Video Doorbell does not integrate with my existing Arlo cameras, and use the same Arlo phone app, there is no compelling reason for me to buy one.

I agree with that point, but I would like to add that Arlo hasn't said that it won't be integrated with the existing cameras or app. Just that there is no option for free cloud storage.

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell Instructions

Aussie_In_AZ — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 14:27:17 GMT

And as you can see by the questions NOT answered above, they are very reluctant to say that it DOES.

Why so much secrecy? The website shows a BUY NOW button so why not give some straight answers?

Aussie

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell Instructions

StephenB — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 14:27:50 GMT

@Aussie_In_AZ wrote:

The website shows a BUY NOW button ...

I agree there should be more information published for it, since it is now available for purchase.