topic Re: Arlo Video Doorbell and HomeKit integration in Arlo Video Doorbell

Arlo Video Doorbell and HomeKit integration

maniac180 — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 02:25:40 GMT

Does the Arlo video doorbell integrate with HomeKit? A lot of the Arlo line does but I can't find anywhere that states the video doorbell does.

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell and HomeKit integration

JamesC — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 17:17:21 GMT

maniac180,

It’s a goal of Arlo’s to make as many cameras compatible with these integrations as we can but we don’t have an announcement to make regarding Video Doorbell compatibility at this time.

JamesC

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell and HomeKit integration

maniac180 — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 17:53:45 GMT

Thanks JamesC! So currently, you can only view the video doorbell via the Arlo app or by logging in to your account online?

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell and HomeKit integration

JamesC — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 18:00:18 GMT

maniac180,

That's correct.

JamesC

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell and HomeKit integration

Wsherman11 — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 05:16:04 GMT

Ok we get it. Scripted answer over and over. You just cut and paste it over and over each time the question comes up?

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell and HomeKit integration

dscoti — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 21:21:53 GMT

They just added HomeKit to Arlo Pro 3 base VMB4540 and cameras. Finally!

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell and HomeKit integration

DaveM8686 — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 02:54:25 GMT

Any reason why this is being excluded? I was going to get this doorbell, but all this is doing instead is pushing me to get a Netatmo or Eufy instead.

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell and HomeKit integration

I-spy — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 04:33:45 GMT

I am also interested to see Arlo release homekit support for the doorbell. Could you at least share with us whether this is planned?

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell and HomeKit integration

Jeffreyys — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 10:59:03 GMT

Smart home purveyor Arlo has announced the new Arlo Video Doorbell with a wide vertical field of view —but unfortunately no HomeKit integration. The new video doorbell camera is here to take on the likes of Ring and August. ... When pressed on HomeKit support, Arlo says they have no announcement to make at this time.

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell and HomeKit integration

JGP7229 — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 21:30:19 GMT

this is crazy to think a company would create a "new" product without Homekit support. I have 6 pro 2 cameras, an old Arlo Q, a Baby Arlo, pay for the yearly subscription and just purchased the new Video Doorbell. My thinking was how would it not be Homekit compatible... well I was wrong. The old argument with the wireless cameras was that they were wireless well the doorbell is hardwired in. Can anyone explain the reasoning that the new video doorbell is HomeKit compatible?

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell and HomeKit integration

JDobber — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:32:41 GMT

I think this has to do with their subscription model for this device. If they integrate with Homekit, we would have access to features that would otherwise be unavailable without their subscription.

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell and HomeKit integration

DaveM8686 — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 22:18:18 GMT

Only for HomeKit Secure Video. They can at least have the livestream happening through HomeKit, like they do with almost all their other cameras.

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell and HomeKit integration

sphinrichs — Sun, 17 May 2020 22:11:51 GMT

I went with the Arlo Video Doorbell to have a consistent experience with my video needs. When will the doorbell be ready for HomeKit? I will be very hard for me to recommend Arlo if they do not have consistent experiences across all all platforms.

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell and HomeKit integration

SJohannsen — Sat, 13 Jun 2020 19:28:55 GMT

Just installed the Video Doorbell and like others, was surprised to find it wasn’t supported on HomeKit. Wouldn’t have changed the purchase decision, already have 5 cameras, so the doorbell was going to be it. My Ring has been causing too many false notifications. All the cameras work on HomeKit, so expecting the video doorbell to doesn’t seem far fetched. Let’s try to get some consistency on the products, so I can recommend them without a list of caveats.

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell and HomeKit integration

moorekev — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 02:25:11 GMT

Especially since iOS 14 has facial recognition with the HomeKit. The only camera feasible for this is the video doorbell.

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell and HomeKit integration

Bradys88 — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 20:44:10 GMT

Any updates on this, Arlo? I’ve spent a lot of money on your camera systems and it disappoints me that tight integration with Apple HomeKit is still not active with the video doorbell. Additionally, we need Arlo to start supporting HomeKit secure video to allow us as consumers the ability to choose our own recording options. The new iOS 14 and updated HomeKit items are really exciting. I would be deeply disappointed to have to return all my equipment and buy into another manufacturer.

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell and HomeKit integration

SylvainD — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 05:26:11 GMT

I just bought the Arlo Video Doorbell. I am indeed very surprised about the lack of Homekit support.
Arlo can you answer if this support is planned or not?
If not, I will have to send back and go for other solution.
Thanks for your answer.

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell and HomeKit integration

JamesC — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 16:14:40 GMT

SylvainD,

It’s a goal of Arlo’s to make as many cameras compatible with these integrations as we can but we don’t have an announcement to make regarding Video Doorbell compatibility at this time.

JamesC

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell and HomeKit integration

SylvainD — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 16:53:02 GMT

Ok, thanks for your answer. Then I have to send back my Arlo system.

Re: Arlo Video Doorbell and HomeKit integration

Bradys88 — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 12:20:55 GMT

Now that is has been 7 months and life has moved forward. Can I get more than the standard blah answer from Arlo on when we can get HomeKit support for a rather pricey doorbell? Don’t tell me ‘it’s the goal to....’ when it seems as though it wouldn’t take much to apply similar logic used in all the other cameras utilizing HomeKit and apply it here.