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Oh, look, Arlos has a camera now.

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Arlo did the obvious thing and put a camera in his doorbell, something the Creator of security cameras somehow failed to do last year. The new Arlo Video Doorbell differentiates itself with a field of view that is both high and wide (aka, square), in order to show you faces as well as packages dropped in front of the door.

Carlos closed later entry into the video doorbells, however, is Packed with modern features. For example, it starts streaming video to your phone via wifi as soon as the doorbell is pressed. You then have the option to send pre-recorded messages like leave a package at the door or Ill be there in addition to starting a two-way audio conversation.

Arlo allows you to send quick pre-recorded messages.

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There’s also a built-in siren that will tigger automatically when someone tries to pull the doorbell off the wall. It can also sound remotely to warn of suspected bullies and huuugee. Otherwise, you get a maximum video resolution of 1536 x 1536 with HDR, night vision, 12x digital zoom, and motion detection (with activity zones) alerts and recordings.

The Arlo Video Doorbell is designed for wired electrical installations only and connects to existing mechanical or digital chimes. Yes its user install, but its not as idiot-proof as a rechargeable doorbell like August Oving or ring Video Doorbell 2.

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Arlo Video Doorbell is available for pre-order now for $ 149.99, and comes with a free trial of the company’s 30-day recording history service. After three months, it will cost you a minimum of $ 2.99 each month to continue.