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If you wanted to add smart doorbell to your home environment, now may be the time to do this: Arlo 2K (2nd generation) and Chime 2 video intercom the kit dropped to $88.26 on Amazon.
It's a pretty good deal for a doorbell and camera combo that's been praised by reviewers—PCMag named it the best best video intercom of 2024. It's a smart wireless setup that delivers clear 2K video without a base station, making installation easy. You can install it on your front door, porch or gate in minutes. It runs on a rechargeable battery that lasts up to four months, or you can connect it to your existing doorbell system for continuous charging.
When someone presses the doorbell button, your phone rings like a bell rather than sending a silent push notification, making it difficult to miss visitors or deliveries. And the built-in 2K camera captures a wide 180-degree field of view, giving you a head-to-toe view of everyone outside. Motion detection works even if no one presses a button, and the app lets you talk to visitors or play pre-recorded messages if you're busy. Daytime video appears clear, with balanced contrast and detail, and black-and-white night vision is good for detecting people or packages at night, it notes. PCMag Review.
bunch also includes Arlo Chime 2, which plugs into any wall outlet and acts as an indoor alarm system. You'll receive audio notifications whenever the doorbell rings or motion is detected, and you can even adjust the ringer sound, volume, or turn it off completely if you prefer app notifications only. Chime 2 also has a built-in 80 decibel siren for added deterrence. Arlo doesn't lock down core features with a paywall—you'll get access to live video for free, but if you want to store clips or get smarter alerts, you'll need Subscribe to Arlo Securities (from $7.99 per month). This opens up cloud recording capabilities for up to 60 days, as well as object detection for people, packages and vehicles. Additionally, while it's compatible with Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and IFTTT, it lacks Apple HomeKit support.
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