Arlo · Video doorbell
Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd Gen)
Square-view Arlo doorbell; recordings need Arlo Secure.
Shopping in United States · USD. Local prices and listings only; confirm stock and the exact variant at the store.
Without a plan, the Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd Gen) has this recording option: No cloud history. Local recording only through an Arlo SmartHub or Base Station, or a microSD card in Arlo Go 2. A paid Arlo Secure plan adds cloud video history; the cheapest cloud tier costs $9.99 a month. It lists at $79.99, so three years costs about $440. Power: rechargeable battery.
Specs
| Resolution | 1944 × 1944 px (2K HDR (square)) |
|---|---|
| Horizontal field of view | Not published |
| Night vision | Color with spotlight, 25 ft |
| Power | Rechargeable battery |
| Local storage | hub |
| Base station | Not required |
| Works with | Not published |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4 GHz only |
Manufacturer specs, not our own tests. Checked 2026-09-15. Source (specs)
Subscription: what's free and what isn't
Without a plan Arlo keeps live view, push notifications and two-way audio but no cloud video history. Local recording needs an Arlo SmartHub or Base Station (USB drive or microSD); Arlo Go 2 takes a microSD card.
Free, no plan
- ✓ live view
- ✓ motion alerts
- ✓ two-way talk
Needs a paid plan
- • any recorded video
- • cloud video history
- • person detection
- • package detection
| Arlo Secure plan | Devices | USD / month |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Aware, 1 camera | 1 | $9.99 |
| Smart Aware, unlimited cameras | Unlimited | $19.99 |
| Smart Secure | Unlimited | $29.99 |
| Ultra Secure | Unlimited | $49.99 |
Plan prices: us.arlo.com, checked 2026-10-28.
3-year cost for one Video Doorbell 2K (2nd Gen)
$79.99 hardware + 36 × $9.99 (Smart Aware, 1 camera) = $440
Good to know
- Arlo publishes only a diagonal field of view (180°), so we don't auto-place it.
Will it cover your yard?
Arlo doesn't publish the horizontal field of view or resolution we need, so the planner can't place this model automatically. We'd rather leave it out than guess.
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