Arlo Doorbell 2K (2nd Gen), AVD4001

Pros

• Field of view & framing ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.8
  A very wide 180 degree field of view gives a broad, almost square view of the doorway so you can see head to toe visitors and much of the porch at a glance.
• Phone call integration ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.7
• Installation & Mounting ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.5
  Owners generally find the Arlo 2K doorbell easy to mount and set up, especially in battery form, with straightforward instructions that get it working reliably in short order.
• Power Options & Compatibility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.5
• Controls & indicators ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Design aesthetics ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Weather & temperature tolerance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Notifications ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.4
• Motion detection performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.3
• App, software & firmware ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.3
  Arlo’s app offers a comprehensive yet friendly interface with a customizable home screen and helpful walkthroughs that make it easy for newcomers to manage their security system and doorbell.
• Object & person detection ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.3
• Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
• IFTTT / automation flexibility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
• System completeness ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
• Recommendation for new buyers ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.2
• Smart-home integration (Alexa, Google, Siri, HomeKit, Matter, Thread) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.2
  The doorbell integrates smoothly with Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT, and Arlo’s own security system, making it easy to see the feed, trigger routines, and tie it into a broader smart home, though it still lacks Apple HomeKit and SmartThings support.
• Audio ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.1
  Two way audio is clear and strong enough for brief conversations and remote deterrence, even if it still sounds a bit less natural than the very best doorbells.
• Reliability (general) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.0
  Testing describes the doorbell as a generally solid performer with dependable alerts and integrations once installed, though some reviewers mention occasional app freezes or cloud clips that fail to load until it is restarted.
• Complete kit in box ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.0
• Quick-reply / pre-recorded message usefulness ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
• Security ecosystem integration ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
• Video resolution & detail ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8 reviews 3.9
  The doorbell’s 2K sensor captures sharp, detailed clips that make visitors and porch activity easy to recognize, offering noticeably more detail than typical 1080p models.
• Battery & Charging ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.9
• Price & value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.9
• Siren loudness (if built-in) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.8
  A built in siren can be triggered from the app or automations to add an audible deterrent at the front door, complementing the camera and two way talk for discouraging unwanted visitors.
• Zones & activity areas ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.8
• Low-light & Night vision ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 3.7
  Infrared night mode provides clear black and white coverage of a typical porch, though clips can look somewhat dim and fine details soften in very low light scenes.