Really happy overall. As it came with a Lenovo hub as part of the pre-order, you'd assume it would automatically show the video stream when the doorbell is pressed, but no, only an announcement. You then need to ask it to show the doorbell video, which takes quite a few seconds for it to load. But otherwise, really happy with setup and ongoing use.

Two screws and its installed. The security footage is clear. To recharge the battery is very simply popping off the camera with a key. Love how theres this safety feature so no one could just rip the camera off the wall. Adds to your existing Arlo software easily. Has its own alarm feature.

Great product, easy to setup and install

Very disappointed with the Arlo Wire-Free Doorbell which is very expensive in Australia. There is a delay in the responsiveness of the device which is annoying and I think considering the cost of the device the monthly fee after the first three months is a rip-off. The resolution of the camera has to be dropped if you want it to display on a Google Home device.

It was recommended over the other brand rain. It promised a lot and the front door bell and back door camera delivered for about a week, then stopped and lost the WiFi connection. They wouldn't reconnect and would not reconnect following the web site instructions. THERE IS NO SUPPORT. The website Support is useless, the Support Community leads nowhere and there is no online support to leave a message to get help. Their Arlo door bell and cameras do mot work. I will need to return all the Arlo products to the Good Guys for replacement or refund or replacement for one's that work or another brand. Jeremy

I have a few Arlo cameras already so I was prepared to operate this the same as my others - and then I found it only connects directly to a WiFi router, not the Arlo base station. It is a great device, able to be shared like all the others, but because relies on that 2.4g WiFi connection, has a lot more chance for interrupted service.

The Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free is a rather chunky battery-powered unit – but it's powerful, easy to configure and shoots high-resolution video to make it easier to see what's going on. This model doesn't require a base station and is the first product we've seen from Arlo not to support one at all, which may put off some people who have invested in one for the security cameras. Even so, if you're looking for a quality alternative to the big names, then this is a great product.

Excellent image quality; Calls your phone for incoming doorbell presses; Sends notifications via Amazon Echo speakers;

Chunky; Terse automated replies; Can't answer calls from a smart speaker;

Dead easy to install; Clear and intuitive app; Super-wide field of view; Video doorbells are the future;

Image quality isn’t great; Motion alerts aren’t context-smart; No activity zones without a subscription;

Arlo's first venture into doorbells with the Audio Doorbell never really captured the spirit of what people want from a connected device. Fortunately, the Video Doorbell Wire-Free offers a lot more, rivalling and bettering competitors in a number of areas.

Great video quality; Useful ring mechanism; Good battery life; Easy to setup; Compelling wider Arlo system; Wi-Fi or hub connection;

Needs a subscription to get all features; Bulky build; No desktop app;