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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 Video Doorbell 2K (2nd Gen) does both. Originally priced at $129.99, it’s now $59.99, its lowest price ever, according to price trackers.
That’s a serious drop for a doorbell that PCMag named Editor’s Choice and Best Video Doorbell of the Year 2024. With a crisp 2K resolution (1,944 x 1,944 pixels), a 180-degree field of view, and 12x digital zoom, this doorbell lets you see everything from a delivery driver’s face to the package at their feet. You can either hardwire it to an 8-24V transformer for continuous trickle charging or use it wirelessly with its built-in battery that lasts up to four months per charge via USB.
It starts recording when motion is detected or when the doorbell button is pressed. When that happens, instead of just sending push notifications, this doorbell calls your phone which you can answer or decline like a regular call. If you pick up, you’ll get a live video feed with two-way talk (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 sharp details and vibrant colors, while night vision is clear in black-and-white up to 25 feet away. That said, it does not support color night vision—if you need that feature, the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus ($149.99) might be a better alternative.
Also, there’s no local storage, meaning if you want access to recorded clips, you’ll need an Arlo Secure subscription. Plans start at $7.99/month for a single camera (or $17.99/month for unlimited cameras), giving you 60 days of cloud storage, smart alerts, and object detection. And, if you require 24/7 emergency response, you’ll need to subscribe to the $24.99/month Premium plan. You can manage and control the Arlo Video Doorbell 2K using the Arlo Secure app, including accessing live streams, using two-way/muting audio, adjusting motion detection settings, enabling different modes, activating voicemail or the inbuilt siren, and more.
