Arlos latest video doorbell ditches the wire

Arlo has announced a new wire-free video doorbell that runs on rechargeable batteries, which should make it much easier for most people to install. The Arlo Essential Wire-Free Video Doorbell is available to preorder now for $199.99, and Arlo says it should start shipping “this holiday season.”

Aside from its new rechargeable battery, the new doorbell has very similar specs to last year’s Arlo Video Doorbell. You still get a camera with a 180-degree field of view and a 1:1 aspect ratio, it still supports HDR and night vision, and it still comes with support for video calls, two-way audio conversations, and the ability to send pre-recorded messages. You also still have the option of hardwiring the new battery-powered doorbell and having...

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