Arlo Video Doorbell vs Ring Pro - Comparing Video & Audio Quality and Features

[@delishiousdishesbyyolanda6301]

This has to be the best product review ever!! Thank you for being thorough

[@LifeHackster]

Wow, thank you!

[@debrabruce9514]

This review was AMAZING!! Thanks so much for all your time in making it and how detailed it was!!

[@zislec]

Now that’s what I call a great review/ comparison. 👏🏾😌

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you. I appreciate it.

[@ttamcc.4674]

Amen

[@JamesSmith-Jtz]

Dropped like on the comment simply because I agree with you bro but also since you’re a J Dilla fan as well. 🤙🏾

[@deplorablechump8758]

A few minutes in the video I am already impressed with your review. Good job!

[@juancarlosducca2782]

Thank you very much for your review, just bought the Arlo at Costco, it has a 40 dollars discount. I wasn't sure how good it is compared with the ring. Your review was excellent. Thanks.

[@lseward21]

Thank you SO much for making a video that an unknowledgeable person like me can understand. I LOVED your real- life tests. They were very informative!

[@JR007x]

The best doorbell camera review yet, thank you!

[@LifeHackster]

You are welcome.

[@thekrispytater]

Great review man. Getting a system for my home and can’t decide one vs the other. Still seems each has their pros/cons, but it definitely helped with decision making!!

[@Family1st8689]

Which one did u end up going wit?

[@Family1st8689]

I ended up getting Arlo but regret it...hate having to go return everything such a headache. I noticed it's very important when the motion detects when their walking towards the camera. Every sec counts don't like that I get a notification when their already in front of my door not when their walking towards my house. The Arlo flood camera same problem only turns on when I'm about 5 feet away from camera. I have controlled all the zones I wanted to be alerted seems to work well during the day not at night. Best buy recommendations was Arlo cause 4k camera but 4k couldn't read my license plate number such a headache....smh

[@annieparks7455]

Best review I have ever seen. I've just moved and I'm still deciding on which one to purchase but if anyone bought anyone of these I'd be happy. Both are really 👍🏽good.

[@jonaleon3382]

I had Ring for the last 2 years I recently bought the Arlo Floodlight! and I’m impressed with the quality of their cameras and audio, This video helped to ti dump my Ring doorbell I’m switching for Arlo

[@jeanjacque1577]

I'm in the same boat I have the ring doorbell and just order 2 arlo floodlights but not sure if I will switch to arlo doorbell. I don't like that wire protruding out the bottom

[@jonaleon3382]

@@jeanjacque1577 that is probably the only downside of the Arlo doorbell, but over all I like the quality of sound and image

[@Taunora]

Great job. I love how you don’t go on and on with nonsense dribble. I was undecided on which to get I’m glad you were here to help me.

[@dennisjanda5081]

Thanks, I've had the Ring 2 for a couple of years and still works great..It's a new industry that will keep evolving..Can't wait for what's next..Enjoy 2020 !!

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you.

[@13961oak]

don't buy this crap. i'm putting my ring back

[@Thatonemexican001]

Ooohhhh yes....yes....I’m enjoying 2020 so far! Lol

[@ameliaamelia4798]

My ring died at exactly 2 yr mark and they wouldnt replace. It also has a long processing delay on playback

[@srmc14]

Excellent side by side comparison of Arlo & Ring features.

[@ladydye9881]

Came here because I already purchased Arlo Wireless Doorbell but was having second thoughts about my purchase, and was debating canceling for the Ring instead. I think I’ll stay with the Arlo especially since I already have the Arlo Spotlight, which is a good point you made, to stay with that ecosystem, so I don’t have to deal with a whole new app. Thank you for clearing this up for me, I feel much better!

[@LifeHackster]

You are welcome.

[@stairs021]

nice, i am deciding on the 2. the arlo seems to have a slight delay in detection and connectivity. thanks for the video

[@johngueli6293]

Best side by side review of these products. Outstanding. Thank you

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you. I appreciate it.

[@ronbrooks6547]

Nice Video as always. I went with Arlo Doorbell, I was sold with better HD and wider view angle and siren.

[@LFiers]

Same here. Great choice I think! My trial just ran out literally 4 minutes ago so I'm gonna now subscribe. And yeah, the siren was a huge selling point to me for sure.

[@capetamendoza7473]

You really did a great job comparing these 2 doorbells now i can decide which one im gonna get thank you🤙

[@blackbeauty8685]

Which one did you get?

[@malish095]

What did you ending up getting?

[@cokes2008]

Wow what a great review ; very thorough. I was undecided with these two doorbells but you have made me making a decision easier. Cheers

[@marlonabreu4188]

Excellent comparison review, very clear and to the relevant subjects

[@pedrof24]

Thank you for the comparison, very well made!

[@jackronald3591]

Thanks for the perfect review and covering all the details!

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you.

[@stevewalsh5479]

Nice job on the review. Thank you for putting this together - it was very helpful!

[@Patmajorr]

Thanks man for the awesome review!! Sold me on the arlo 😃

[@lelet62]

Always had issues with the Ring Pro being a bit slow when you open up the App. The Arlo seems to have a better audio. Comparison is very detailed. Thank you!

[@RL-nur6se]

Happy new year. Thanks for another great review.

[@LifeHackster]

Happy new year to you too..thank you.

[@Maceofblades]

Thank you for the information about the two different cameras. I'm pretty torn on which one to get but it has helped a bunch :).

[@ttamcc.4674]

Great review man glad I choose the Arlos

[@mrs.a3899]

Great job! Thank you for the detailed comparison!

[@cavinger9694]

Excellent and thorough review 👏 👌

[@gregbrower4778]

Excellent review, all the info I needed.

[@phyllischilds2879]

Great comparison. Thank you for the detailed review.

[@PanikAtTheCisco]

I've had my Arlo for about 1.5 years now and based off this review it would seem like Arlo is slightly better in some areas. I have noticed though, that the motion detection from more than about 10ft away is terrible. Sometimes it works and sometimes it does not, I would definitely like to see Arlo improve on this because at about 35-45ft away, where one of my vehicles is parked. It almost never picks up motion.

[@annettejoseph4127]

The motion detection range is adjustable up to 16.4 feet on the wired version and 9.8 feet on the wireless or battery version. I think the Ring doorbells can do considerably more in the range department. I just researched it. The motion detection on the Ring is adjustable between 5 - 30 feet.

[@dcballer37]

I installed my wireless Arlo doorbell and it’s video and mic quality is very good and the app is easy to use but the only problem I have is that when it detects a person walking to your door it’s delayed so once you open it they are already at your door and it takes a couple seconds for the app to open to see who it is. But the quality and the way it can detect animals, packages, people, and vehicles is a nice feature

[@dogazz3000yahoo]

I had the same problem You can set the zone where it can see them walking up to it

[@IvyLeagueRedneck]

i have had both ring and arlo. i currently still have both the ring spotlight cam and arlo spotlight cam on my garage. the picture is better on the arlo especially at night. the problem is the delay with arlo. this review is correct. i find several seconds difference between the two and the ring is much faster. it doesn't seem like much but in real time, real life, its annoying enough for me to be switching back to ring. The arlo notification delay is what has driven me to start watching these reviews to see if it was just mine. It is disappointing because I do prefer the picture, battery life and design of the arlo over the ring. But that delay may be a deal breaker.

[@DaveEllingsworth-lb5ts]

Honestly this video was a really good, I’m going to go with arlo, my neighbor has it and I like that it can specify between packages people or animals

[@CC-um3lf]

Wonderful and very thorough review! Very useful indeed. Thanks.

[@adamv3353]

Amazing review!🎉

[@stanza77]

Mr. Hackster, please consider doing a comparison/review of cheap small brand lesser known video door bells.

[@shantanudas]

Lovely, super detailed, good comparison video!

[@iAmEdwinHamilton]

Bruh! Thanks for an actual comparison!

[@leossr]

Nice job . Very technical and exactly what a buyer needs to know.

[@subtropictime6212]

Very much appreciated, so informative. You're awesome.

[@leonardaccardo7960]

Excellent demo and review.

[@erick11nov]

Congratulations excellent review buddy thanks a lot

[@LifeHackster]

No problem 👍

[@MaryinFlorida2]

Thank you for such a detailed comparison/review! You helped me with my decision!

[@PH-dm8hw]

Thank you for your helpful information. Good presentation and explanations.

[@thachad098]

Thank you for all the reviews that you are doing, its helping people like me to make informed purchasing decisions. What would you suggest for a battery powered video doorbell thats compatible with google home hub. It doesnt have to automatically show up like the nest, but the very least I could ask google to show me whose on the door. Thank you!

[@LifeHackster]

Eufy battery video doorbell works good with google hub..

[@MJAPlumbingandHVAC]

Love the arlo. Ive had it for 2-3 years. Great doorbell.

[@davidtrongnguyen]

Great and informative review! Thank you for the quality, honesty, and well put together video! Much appreciated!

[@jacobh7800]

Great review, thanks. I think I was being swayed to the Arlo, but not being alexa compatible is pushing me to the Ring.

[@flexflexflexx]

My neighbour has a sell doorbell and it’s the worst thing I’ve ever seen

[@airforcelogistics3301]

Great comparison. Thank you.

[@LifeHackster]

You are welcome.

[@doorbs]

Fantastic review, still can’t decide which to go for, I’ve just bought 4 alto ultra cameras so was thinking the arlo yo keep it on the same eco system however I want whichever is best, if you were buying one which would you buy?

[@npaultre7101]

Excellent. You helped me confirm my decision. Thank you so much!!

[@bigboom8021]

Which is?

[@KornieMe7006]

I have a long front yard, where my mailbox is 30 feet from my door. I have the original Ring Pro since it records motion from that distance, the Ring Pro 2 did not do that. Would the Arlo doorbell cover the distance?

[@HairyKnees1]

Thank you for this detailed comparison. I have a Ring camera at my front door and I’ve been disappointed with the three second delay in recording from when it senses motion. The recordings are sometimes the mailman suddenly there putting things in my mailbox, but if he didn’t have much, the video is just him walking away. So would it even record a quick moving package thief? I’m trying to find a security camera for my front door with good audio and visual quality and rapid response of recording after sensing motion. Also withstanding cold would be good. -5 F is not unusual and it gets much colder than that where I live.

[@DrMoitraMoitra]

Great video, I wish you would comment on the battery life or wired status.

[@LifeHackster]

These are wired..no batteries

[@richardlayton5232]

Nice review. very informative. I'm a current Ring pro plus subscriber but my Ring Pro 2 has been problematic since I got it 2 years ago. Very slow to open video and connection problems. Replaced the camera and even change my ISP. Also I cant get a live feed after the button is pushed. The whole camera has been replaced once as well and the part that install in the doorbell. This is why I'm considering the Arlo. I don't have any other Ring cameras anymore, just the alarm which I plan to keep. Have you experienced any issues with connection delay over LTE, especially after the button is pushed? Thanks

[@lollymanna]

Get eero mesh wifi And rapid ring app

[@KlearChristal]

@UCwM7-isDYyhYB6GXlvYwjGw The ring app is a piece of shit and so is ring fast app

[@patyskitchen7601]

This is a really good video! Thanks!!

[@cynthiaincolorado3373]

Great video!

[@danielmoralessr.6899]

How is the video and audio if the doorbell is on the side of the wall instead of in front of the door?

[@emanueltorres6715]

Can there be a new comparison with both of the new versions? Arlo Essential 2K Doorbell and Ring Pro 2. Can’t find any information if the 2K Arlo does 24/7 continuous recording wired.

[@JasonH6978]

Great review!

[@TheGridMedia]

Excellent review.

[@ProjectTouge]

Very high quality video. 🍻

[@RobertEsping]

Would love to see a comparative test with the EZVIZ doorbell DB1, with the other best doorbell. Think they're getting a tough competitor.

[@LifeHackster]

I will need to test the DB1...

[@sticks29pgm29]

Nice video, very informative. I have the blink 5 camera system, and not happy with them. In less then two years 3 cameras have died. The two that still work, one is inside and the other is the most exposed camera to the weather elements. Looking for a new system.

[@jamesbaker9935]

My door frame is only 2 1/8" wide. Which one of these would fit widthwise and which one of these would ring your existing mechanical chime in the house?

[@olehhulak]

Nice high quality video. Which camera did you use for recording yourself?

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks..Sony A6400

[@clellbritt3434]

I got 2 Ring cameras in Dec 2018 (Floodlight and the doorbell Pro 2) and love them. I wonder how Arlo does integrating with Smartthings? With my Ring cams I can use the motion sensor in ST to trigger routines.

[@LifeHackster]

I’m not sure with Arlo and smart things..

[@OfficiallyTonyGianni]

I was wondering the same.. I have smart things too

[@mohamedfawzy5453]

@@OfficiallyTonyGianni Arlo doorbell shall be compatible with Samsung Smart Things now, correct?

[@OfficiallyTonyGianni]

@@mohamedfawzy5453 I don’t know.. I decided against arlo. I went with Blink Wireless and Blink mini. Off Amazon They are compatibility. Excellently video and audio quality

[@evelynarancio6389]

Awesome review. Arlo it is.

[@praveshprasher9301]

I am replacing Ring doorbell pro with Arlo essential wire-free. Just wondering if Arlo can communicate with Ring chime. Thanks in advance

[@LifeHackster]

No, it will only work with same brand.

[@praveshprasher9301]

@@LifeHackster Thank you

[@leahlambert5737]

I have arlo doorbell and I love so far

[@Koksieboy]

Thanks for your great review videos. Do you have any review video for HomeKit Video Door bells such as the Netatmo Smart Video Door bell?

[@LifeHackster]

Not at this time. I have a feeling Arlo with integrate it with their video doorbell soon.

[@ArdnthatN00b]

To be honest with this review, I wasn't expecting a close tie(Especially because they're the same people that made the Arlo Pro 2 and the Arlo Pro.), But they did it, In both price and quality.

[@DigitalIP]

Until I recently got some actual camera's I used Alfred Home Security as I have a few Android phones that I no longer use so I used that for a while as it was only $5 a month for the "Pro" type version. Actually worked pretty well. Have you tried any such apps?

[@jessicawilliams6063]

Great video! Thank you!

[@Zionist_Eternal]

Thank you. Well done.

[@edwinx9793]

Is your Arlo Pro always in black and white when the porch lights are on (time 5:06), or was this just a fluke and during the recording of this video? I want to know if I will have the same problem if I buy it. What is the wattage rating of the porch light by the door bell and is it LED or incandescent? Thanks!

[@LifeHackster]

Yes, its light sensor didn't trigger color mode. My porch light is LED 75 watts equivalent at that time.

[@robertdelraso2614]

Hey Vince - what do you think is the best Camera doorbell for 2020? I'm interested in buying one. I like to know what the one you like and can you briefly explain to me why you think its the best. Thanks Vince. Hope to hear from you soon. Have a great day!

[@LifeHackster]

As to Video doorbells..Ring pro, Nest Hello, Arlo or the eufy Doorbell are good choices.

[@robertdelraso2614]

Hello Vince - hey I got the Ring Pro Doorbell - I did have to replace my home's doorbell transformer on my AC box - it was 10V 5W - I replaced it with a 24V 40W - also doorbell camera. I also have the Amazon Echo plus and Echo Show 10" screen - after doing the configuration on my Alexa application - everything is working great! Vince I hope you and your family are doing well. Keep up the good work on your 2020 You Tube videos. Man I just love the way you make these videos. Plus they have been very helpful for me - so thanks Vince!

[@hismusicnme]

Is this a review of former Arlo and/or Amazon product? The Alexa site says that the doorbell product they offer IS compatible with devises such as Alexa Echo.

[@mlurie9]

Very thorough, thank you

[@mrlonghair13]

That was a great review! Thanks for this

[@gotmullets]

Just actually ordered an arlo doorbell.. this model has alexia compatibility.. I will let ya know how it works. :)

[@jesusbotello6881]

So how is it ? I’m thinking of getting one

[@gotmullets]

@@jesusbotello6881 honestly I have had a skybell door bell and I like this one..it has more features.. and can recognize whether it's a package person animal or vehicle.. arlo does have a small subscription fee..but its like 4.95 a month or something.. so not bad... clear picture and video as far as I can see.. night vision works nice.. has 2 way sound.. its worth buying in my opinion.

[@jesusbotello6881]

@@gotmullets Okay thank you for replying back

[@tamanimania]

I have a Ring doorbell pro but it has never worked properly: it stops showing the notifications sometimes during the late morning and it resumes working for a couple of hours in the afternoon. The events however continue being recorded. Often I have to reset my cell phone, or reset the app on my cell phone to "awake" the notifications. I had the Geek Squad come over to assess the problem. They found no problem with the Ring doorbell itself (they gave me a new one in hope it would fix the problem, it did not work). I do not have problems with my wi-fi (other devices in the house work great). The Geek people and the Ring doorbell people think the problem is with my Galaxy A50, but no one is sure about it. What do you think? Is there a phone that work better than others? Could it be the phone carrier? I have T-Mobile, but I am not impressed: often my calls drop...

[@RJGlenview]

Nice job. You seem truly legit doing that review. I liked it enough to want to purchase a couple of the ring pros in the color and style that you reviewed. Can you tell me the model and/or where I can purchase 2 of them? Thanks Much! RJ

[@CompCrasher86]

Don’t forget to revisit the eufy doorbell!

[@LifeHackster]

I will..pretty soon..

[@dilloncherian]

excellent review

[@macster1457]

how come you're not testing the cooling off period anymore?

[@LifeHackster]

Not on this video but both of them have notification cool off of less than a minute..

[@razorcool5011]

You’re the best KZbinr out of all KZbinrs

[@lisasmidmore-crowley4491]

Well done you covered it well I now would like to know what I require as I have now moved to a town house and I need just 1 camera at the front and one at the back as given the wideness view I shouldn't need more but I will need a miniature but I think that I won't need a base stati okn but 2 solar chargers how this works with all three etc .

[@Yinyang1277]

Lol the Arlo has WAY better video and audio camera quality. I’m glad we got ours!

[@johnnybalanay1052]

Do you know when the arlo door bell will be able to communicate with the arlo base?

[@LifeHackster]

I’m not sure if they are going to integrate it..

[@nakluamark]

I see the Eufy battery version now released do you have a unit coming for a test

[@LifeHackster]

They will be sending me a unit to be reviewed.

[@nakluamark]

@@LifeHackster got email today from Eufy European market won't get release for 1 possibly 2 months while US will receive this weekend seems a little strange considering Europe are the main market for battery powered doorbells

[@nakluamark]

@@LifeHackster pre buffered recoding has gone on the battery version , why would they do that 😟

[@ram64man]

Can you use the ring pro with a nas for recording your video feed and just have a basic plan

[@LifeHackster]

No. You are stuck with their cloud recording.

[@ram64man]

LifeHackster thanks for the info

[@edwardgreenjr167]

Curious about the new August video doorbell. I heard there were software/firmware issues with it last year, but it's since been updated, but not many people are doing reviews on it post update.

[@ramonmartinez4856]

My arlo video doorbell works with my echo show. At first it did not work called Amazon for technical help and they got it working for me in minutes

[@LifeHackster]

I need to check it out.. Right now, it is not showing up..

[@ramonmartinez4856]

@@LifeHackster if you go to Amazon web site and pull up arlo video doorbell it will tell you it's Alexa compatible. That's the only reason why I made the purchase. Love your videos big fan.

[@matthewaleung]

missing something: we never saw you actually buzz someone in remotely. can both of these doorbells do this?

[@artledovsky6295]

Thank you!

[@rayleonard1994]

Utilizing the Arlo wired is simple. The only problem I've discovered is that Arlo goes offline if my electricity goes off for even a little period of time. I then have to reset it manually. The doorbell is worthless if I'm away.

[@daver47]

@LifeHackster - I'm a big fan and love all your smart product review & comparison videos. I'm in the market for a high resolution (more than 1080p) outdoor wireless camera with free (or reasonable $) cloud storage (pre & post triggered activity) that would integrate with my Smartthings ecosystem. Any suggestions? Any upcoming release i should look out for in 2020? TIA.

[@LifeHackster]

The only wireless camera right now that records more than 1080p are the Arlos...but I’m really hoping other camera companies will be introducing 2K and 4k wireless cameras soon.