Arlo 2K Video Doorbell Now on Sale at Lowest Price
A good video doorbell should do two things well: show you who’s at your door and make it easy to interact with them. The Arlo 2K Video Doorbell (2nd Generation) does both. Originally priced at $129.99, it is now $59.99, the lowest price ever, according to price trackers .
It’s a major downfall for a doorbell that PCMag named an Editor’s Choice and Best Video Doorbell of 2024 . With crisp 2K resolution (1944 x 1944 pixels), a 180-degree viewing angle and 12x digital zoom, this doorbell lets you see everything from the courier’s face to the package at their feet. You can either connect it to an 8-24V transformer for continuous charging, or use it wirelessly with a built-in battery that lasts up to four months on a single charge via USB.
Recording starts when motion is detected or the doorbell button is pressed. When this happens, instead of just sending push notifications, this doorbell rings your phone, which you can answer or reject like a regular call. If you pick up the phone, you’ll get a live video feed of a two-way conversation (or you can play a pre-recorded message if you’re not in the mood to chat). This PCMag review notes that daytime video has crisp detail and vibrant colors, and night vision is clear in black and white up to 25 feet away. However, it doesn’t support color night vision—if you need that feature, the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus ($149.99) may be a better alternative.
Plus, there’s no local storage, which means if you need access to recorded clips, you’ll need an Arlo Secure subscription . Plans start at $7.99 per month for a single camera (or $17.99 per month for unlimited cameras), which gives you 60 days of cloud storage, smart alerts, and object detection. And if you need 24/7 emergency assistance, you’ll need to subscribe to the Premium Plan, which costs $24.99 per month. You can control the Arlo 2K Video Doorbell using the Arlo Secure app, including accessing live streams, using two-way audio/mute, setting motion detection settings, enabling various modes, activating voicemail or the built-in siren, and more.