Arlo Video Doorbell and HomeKit integration

[marko988]

Hi, I found this thread from 1 year ago https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Video-Doorbell/Arlo-Video-Doorbell-and-HomeKit-integration/m-p/18... where I found out that the wired doorbell was updated and become compatible with homekit.

I was wondering if there's a timeline for the wire-free model AVD2001. Are you planning to release a firmware that'll add homekit integration?

[JamesC]

While this integration is still planned, I don't have a date available yet for release. As soon as I know more, i'll provide more information. Stay tuned for updates.

JamesC

[JamesC]

marko988,

I do not have a timeline available for when this integration will take place. Keep an eye on arlo.com and here on the community for details and announcements on new partner integrations.

JamesC

[StephenB]

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@Craigwise wrote:

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/arlo-essential-wi-fi-wire-free-video-doorbell-black/15496954

Under technical specs 

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Should be fixed of course, but it is not Arlo's website - it is Best Buy's.

[mylegfeelsfunny]

I’m infatuated screwed. I have 2 smart hubs, and 2 wireless doorbells, bought because it said you need these to support HomeKit and this thread confirmed it was coming. This is over a thousand dollars.

Since Arlo won’t support it, I’m just going to post frequently here so that future customers know to stay away.

if you plan on using homekit:

Do not buy Arlos wireless doorbells. Don’t buy any Arlo cameras. They do not support HomeKit without an addition $150 Smarthub. 

[Fresh1138]

DOES ANYBODY KNOW WHEN WILL I BE ABLE TO USE MY WIRELESS DOORBELL ON  THE APPLE HOMEKIT APP?? 

[mylegfeelsfunny]

Officially 2023 with promised support by 2022. Do not buy this doorbell if you expect to use it with HomeKit 

[marko988]

I wonder if it will at least added Matter support, so it could be added to Homekit as well

[Blaggy]

If I convert my Arlo Essential Doorbell Wire-Free to wired, will it work with HomeKit?  

[StephenB]

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@Blaggy wrote:

If I convert my Arlo Essential Doorbell Wire-Free to wired, will it work with HomeKit?  

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Hardwiring your Wire-Free doorbell won't help.

[kenhawkins]

Now that I have gone mostly all in moving security and cameras all into one world powered by HomeKit I find that the hinge pin piece, a wireless ring will not work with HomeKit even if I wire the thing. Talk about a gut punch! Glad I bought all this within this month. Seriously rethinking this very substantial purchase trend and leaving Alro for good. Every time I think they are doing better the fail at the simplest of tasks.

[YSR50]

Matter does not support cameras yet

[Slpresto]

Any updates on HomeKit integration with the wireless doorbell? Also looking forward to the security system integration as Arlo stated that is planned too. Hopefully not as long as the doorbell is taking. Thanks

[ZabDevin]

Not that I am aware of. I still cannot view my doorbell in HomeKit. 

[Nehptis]

Arlo Service Dept, we need an update on the status of this.