Arlo Doorbell 2nd Gen lookback

[Bmr143]

just upgraded to the 2nd Gen doorbell. I have it wired. I previously had the regular doorbell wired only. Does this new one not have the 3 second lookback? And it appears the motion detection range isn’t as good? 

[StephenB]

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@Bmr143 wrote:

just upgraded to the 2nd Gen doorbell. I have it wired.Does this new one not have the 3 second lookback? 

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It doesn't actually run on the low-voltage AC power, it just trickle-charges the battery inside.  So I don't think it has the lookback feature (which for other cameras requires AC power).

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@Bmr143 wrote:

And it appears the motion detection range isn’t as good? 

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Correct.  10 feet (compared to about 15).

FWIW, more sensitive motion detection can get in the way with the doorbells, since the cameras cannot be aimed.

[Reajoh]

I just “upgraded “ to gen 2 doorbell.  Range is horrible.  My gen 1 would at least record cars in driveway and passing house.   Gen 2 needs a firmware update to fix this fault.