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Arlo
Arlo Essential Video Doorbell
HACS componentCloud required
- Wi-Fi
Verified July 2026
A capable doorbell let down by its HA story: there's no official Arlo integration in HA core any more, so you're relying on the community-maintained aarlo HACS integration (still actively updated, which is reassuring). It's cloud-only with no local streaming, and Arlo Secure is effectively mandatory for recorded video — budget for the subscription on top of the hardware price.
Specs
- power
- battery (wireless, WiFi-direct) or wired variant available
- storage
- cloud only, no SmartHub or local storage on this SKU
- streaming
- cloud-only, no local RTSP/ONVIF
- resolution
- 1080p HD
- subscription
- Arlo Secure required for recording/alerts, roughly £7.99/month single-camera tier
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