Tech Now: Arlo Essential Wire-Free Video Doorbell

Arlo Europe today announces the launch of its Arlo Essential Wire-Free Video Doorbell featuring a unique viewing angle and built-in siren to help protect from the outside in.

With 74% of burglaries taking place through the front door and the number of parcel thefts increasing by a quarter year on year, there is a growing need to increase security at this vulnerable area of a property. The Arlo Essential Video Doorbell gives homeowners the power to secure their front door and help keep their property protected whether they are at home or away – all in a 100% wire-free design.

 

See more of what’s at your door

Like Arlo’s award-winning wired video doorbell the new wire-free version uses a unique 1:1 aspect viewing angle and a super wide 180-degree field of view so users can see a person from head to toe or a package on the ground – ensuring they have the complete picture of who is at the door. Clear 1080p video with HDR and crisp night vision allows homeowners to make the distinction between friend and foe even in the dark, giving them the confidence to open the door.

 

The fastest way to answer the door 

Arlo Essential Wire-Free Video Doorbell is the only video doorbell that directly calls your mobile directly when pressed, so you can find out who is at your door, faster. Simply swipe to answer. Like Arlo’s outdoor security cameras, users receive an alert when the doorbell detects motion and can launch the live video feed to find out exactly what triggered it. The video doorbell allows users to hear and speak to visitors at the front door straight from a smartphone, through the built-in speaker and microphone, allowing you to respond – even if you can’t get to the door. For the occasions you’re unable to respond directly, users can have visitors leave a voicemail to be listened to at a later date. The Arlo Essential Video Doorbell works with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and SmartThings so you can connect it to your existing smart products to announce when the bell is pressed for added convenience.

 

Front door safety, powered by Arlo

Users can rest easy knowing their front door is being watched over. The Essential Video Doorbell not only allows users to stay connected to their home but lets them take action to protect it. The only  doorbell featuring a built-in deterrent siren that can be set to trigger automatically when motion is detected or set-off remotely using your smartphone the siren helps ward off unwelcome visitors. Weather resistant and certified to withstand the heat, cold, rain or sun, the Essential Wire-Free Video Doorbell is easy to install yourself using the removable, rechargeable battery or homeowners can choose to have it wired into the mains by a professional for continuous power – with no transformer needed.

 

More than just a camera

Arlo is more than just a camera. Users can protected their home with Arlo’s AI SMART security platform powered by their new Essential Video Doorbell. The SMART subscription service unlocks additional powers of visual security, advanced detection and rapid response to deliver greater peace of mind. With a 3-month trial included with every doorbell users can experience the enhanced protection of Arlo SMART Security before choosing to join for as little as 30p a day. The features and benefits include:

 

Visual Security

  • 30-day video cloud storage – look back at and share videos with law enforcement if needed
  • Custom activity zones – focus your doorbell on key areas within its field of view so you’re alerted to the most important information
  • CVR – Add continuous video recording to your SMART plan to create a CCTV style video doorbell

Advanced detection & verification

  • People, animal and vehicle detection – select the things that are important for you to be alerted to
  • Package detection – receive alerts specifically when your doorbell detects a package, so you never miss a delivery
  • Listen for fire – set your camera to alert you if it detects the sound of your fire alarm and you’re not home

Incident Response 

  • Locked screen response – take action without having to unlock your phone for a faster response
  • Siren Alert – trigger the built-in siren to deter intruders your doorbell detects
  • Call a friend – set an emergency contact within the app so you can quickly call for help

Peace of Mind 

  • Two factor authentication – Keep your doorbell secure with two-stage login process
  • Theft replacement  – if you’re doorbell is stolen have it replaced if you’re on a paid SMART plan

 

With an RRP of £179, the Arlo Essential Wire-Free Video Doorbell is available for pre-sale from 4thJanuary and widely available from 2nd February on Amazon, and other authorised Arlo resellers. 

 

For more information on the full range of Arlo Smart Home products and services, visit www.arlo.com/eu.

 

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