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Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell
Arlo · Doorbells · Model AVD2001
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- Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell lists Wired: Optional; Field Of View: 180° Diagonal; Home Assistant.
- Check voltage, power supply and installation requirements.
- Wired power does not establish wired network connectivity.
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- Recorded year
- 2022
- Recorded warranty
- 1 year
- Dimensions
- 47 x 143 x 37 mm
- Weight
- 249g
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Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell: Capabilities And Limitations
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What it offers
A Home Assistant integration is listed, providing an integration path to verify for the exact model. Check the exact integration and firmware. A catalog integration label does not establish local control, official support or available entities.
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What to consider
RTSP is listed as unsupported; do not assume an RTSP recorder can use this device.
View RTSP details →A microSD card slot is listed as unavailable; check the alternative storage routes.
View microSD card slot details →Matter is listed as unsupported; check another documented integration if Matter is essential to your setup.
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Questions About Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell
Is wired power recorded for Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell?
Wired: Optional. Check voltage, power supply and installation requirements. Wired power does not establish wired network connectivity.
View Wired specifications →Does Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell support RTSP?
No, according to the listed specifications. Verify firmware, stream settings and recorder compatibility; RTSP alone does not confirm every recording feature.
View RTSP specifications →Does Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell have a microSD card slot?
No, according to the listed specifications. Check supported capacity, card inclusion and which recording or storage modes use the card.
View microSD card slot specifications →What is the field of view of Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell?
Field Of View: 180° Diagonal. Check whether the angle is diagonal, horizontal or vertical before comparing coverage.
View Field Of View specifications →What is the cloud-storage requirement of Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell?
Cloud is listed as “Subscription required”. The stated condition applies to this feature. Check current plan fees, retention and supported recording modes before budgeting; the catalog does not establish present subscription terms.
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Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell Specifications
Recorded catalog values. Expand notes for qualifications; unknown values are not treated as missing features.
0 of 47 fields matched to manufacturer documentation. Source checks apply only to the named model and stated scope. Other fields remain catalog data. How we verify specifications →
Power3 fields
| Wired | Optional |
|---|---|
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes |
| Battery Life | Not recorded |
Video14 fields
| Hd Video | YesDetails & conditionsMax Video Resolution: 1536x1536 |
|---|---|
| 2k Video | No |
| Hdr | No |
| Black White Night Vision | YesDetails & conditionsNight Vision, high powered Infrared LEDs (850nm) with IR Cut FIlter |
| Color Night Vision | No |
| 24 7 Live Streaming | Yes |
| 24 7 Video History | Subscription required |
| Video Event History | Subscription required |
| Offline Video Event History | No |
| Powerless Video Event History | Subscription required |
| Field Of View | 180° Diagonal |
| Privacy Zone | Yes |
| Web Rtc | Yes |
| RTSP | No |
Alerts6 fields
| Motion | Yes |
|---|---|
| People | Subscription required |
| Packages | Subscription required |
| Animals | Subscription required |
| Vehicles | Subscription required |
| Familiar Faces | No |
Connectivity3 fields
| 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi | Yes |
|---|---|
| 5 GHz Wi-Fi | No |
| Ethernet | No |
Features5 fields
| Outdoor Custom Ringtone | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Indoor Custom Ringtone | Not recorded |
| Voice Changing | No |
| Automatic Replies | No |
| Automations | Not recorded |
Hub3 fields
| Zigbee coordinator | No |
|---|---|
| Thread border router | No |
| Matter bridge | No |
Included Accessories1 fields
| Chime | Sold separately |
|---|
Integrations6 fields
| Google Home | Yes |
|---|---|
| Alexa | Yes |
| Apple Home | Arlo SmartHub requiredDetails & conditionsArlo lists this model as Apple Home compatible, but the camera has to be paired to an Arlo SmartHub or Base Station (VMB5000, VMB4540, VMB4500 or VMB4000): a camera connected straight to the router cannot be added to the Home app. |
| SmartThings | Yes |
| Home Assistant | Yes |
| Matter | No |
Motion Detection3 fields
| Customizable Motion Zones | Subscription required |
|---|---|
| Angle Of Detection | Not recorded |
| Range Of Detection | 3 m |
Storage3 fields
| Internal Storage | No |
|---|---|
| microSD card slot | No |
| Cloud | Subscription required |
How this device compares
Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell vs Other Similar Models
Statistical context from 43 doorbells in this catalog. These figures describe our recorded data, not independent measurements.
Recorded feature coverage
SmartThings: 11 of 43 known answers are Yes
Integrations: 26% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 43 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.
Recorded feature coverage
Rechargeable Battery: 26 of 43 known answers are Yes
Power: 60% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 43 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.
Recorded feature coverage
Google Home: 26 of 42 known answers are Yes
Integrations: 62% among explicit Yes/No answers; 1 of 43 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.
Brand representation in this directory
3 of 43 models are from Arlo
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