arlo AVD2001 Essential Video Doorbell Wire Free User Manual

arlo AVD2001 Essential Video Doorbell Wire Free

Specifications

• Model: Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free (AVD2001)
• Power Source: Battery powered, can be hardwired
• Resolution: 1536×1536 HD
• Viewing Angle: 180-degree diagonal field of view
• Upload Bandwidth Speed: Minimum of 2 Mbps
• Hardwiring Voltage: 8-24V AC

Product Usage Instructions

• Yes, the doorbell operates on battery power but can also be hardwired for continuous trickle charging.
• Yes, the doorbell is battery-powered and does not require existing wiring.
• You will receive the doorbell, mounting accessories, and optional wire extensions.
• Install it about 48 inches off the ground for optimal motion detection and video capture.No, the battery must always be inserted for operation even when hardwired.
• Yes, you can hardwire it to replace your existing doorbell and trickle-charge the battery. The doorbell requires 8-24V AC for ringing the chime and tricklecharging.
• The doorbell records and outputs video in 1536×1536 HD resolution. The lens provides a 180-degree diagonal field of view.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the minimum upload bandwidth speed required?
• A high-speed Internet connection with a minimum of 2 Mbps upload is needed for the doorbell.
• How do I hardwire my Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free?
• You can find detailed instructions on hardwiring in the provided link.
• How should I position my Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free?
• Visit the link for guidance on the optimal placement of your doorbell.
• What are the minimum requirements for installing and using my Arlo system?
• For more details on system requirements, refer to the provided link.

This FAQ applies to the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free (AVD2001).

Installation

• Is the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free battery-powered?
• Yes. The doorbell always operates on battery power. You can also hardwire the doorbell to your existing doorbell chime for continuous trickle charging of the battery. When your doorbell is hardwired, it still uses battery power.
• For more information, visit:
• How do I hardwire my Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free?
• Can I install the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free if I don’t have an existing wired doorbell?
• Yes. The doorbell is battery-powered, and it does not require a connection to any existing doorbell wiring.

What comes with the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free?

• When you purchase an Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free, you receive the doorbell, a mounting plate, an angled mounting plate, a release pin, a wall mount screw kit, and optional wire extensions.
• Where should I install my Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free?
• Install your Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free about 48 in (120 cm) off the ground.
• The doorbell should be placed so that it has the fullest view of the area leading up to the front entry. This provides the best opportunity to capture motion detection events and video clips that include a person approaching the door.
• For more information, visit: How should I position my Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free?
• Can I use my Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free without the battery?
• No. The battery must always be inserted in the doorbell to operate, even if you hardwire the doorbell to existing doorbell wiring.
• When you hardwire the doorbell, you connect it to continuous trickle charging. This means that the battery is used while the doorbell is active, and the battery is gradually charged while the doorbell is inactive.
• What is the minimum upload bandwidth speed required for the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free?
• You must have a high-speed Internet connection that can sustain a minimum of 2 Mbps upload per Video Doorbell.
• For more information, visit: What are the minimum requirements for installing and using my Arlo system?

Hardwiring

• Can I hardwire the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free?
• Yes. You can use the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free to replace your existing doorbell and to continuously trickle charge your camera’s battery.
• For more information, visit: How do I hardwire my Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free?
• What voltage is required to hardwire the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free?
• The doorbell requires a voltage between 8-24V AC to ring your chime and trickle charge your doorbell.
• For more information, visit: How do I hardwire my Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free?

Image quality

• What video resolution does the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free output?
• The Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free records and outputs video in 1536×1536 HD resolution.
• How wide is the viewing angle on the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free?
• The lens has a 180-degree diagonal field of view. This enables you to see a package on the ground or a person from head to toe.
• Does the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free have a zoom-in capability?
• Yes. The Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free supports 12x digital zoom-in with the Arloapp.
• Does the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free have night vision?
• Yes. The Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free uses infrared night vision to see visitors when it’s dark.

Features

• What are the benefits of the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free?
• The Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free is designed for flexible installation and to capture the blind spots that other video doorbells miss.
• The 1:1 aspect ratio means that you can see a package on the ground and a visitor from head to toe. The doorbell also offers features such as high-definition video quality, a 180-degree viewing angle, and full-duplex two-way audio.
• Does the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free have an integrated siren?
• Yes. The built-in siren can be activated manually within the Arlo app, or you can set the siren to automatically ring when motion is detected to deter unwanted visitors.
• Does the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free have an integrated microphone?
• Yes. The doorbell comes with a single, high-sensitivity microphone that allows you to speak with a visitor in crystal clear audio.
• Does the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free have full-duplex audio?
• Yes. With full-duplex audio, you can talk and listen at the same time, enabling you to have a full 2-way conversation with the person at your door.
• Is there a reset button on the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free?
• Yes. There is a pin-hole button on the back of the doorbell.
• For more information, visit:
• How do I reset my Arlo Video Doorbell?
• Does the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free come with a secure mount?
• Yes. The doorbell securely locks into the provided mounting plate. Once the doorbell is locked into place, it can’t be removed without using the release pin or a similar object.
• What is the difference between the wire-free and wired versions of the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell?
• There are two versions of the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell, a wired and a wire-free configuration:
• Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free (AVD2001). Use solely with battery power or hardwire to trickle charge your doorbell. Hardwiring your doorbell also allows you to ring an existing doorbell chime.
  • Maximum streaming capability: 1536x1536p Full HD
  • Installation: Wire-free or wired (to an existing 8V AC – 24V AC chime) with a removable and rechargeable battery
  • Aspect ratio and field of view: 1:1 and 180-degree diagonal
  • Direct-to-WiFi Connection: Yes Updated 03/27/24
  • SmartHub or Base Station compatibility1: Yes; VMB4000, VMB4500, VMB4540, VMB500
• Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wired (AVD1001). Connect to your existing doorbell wiring. Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wired requires a voltage between 16-24V AC to work.
  • Maximum streaming capability: 1536x1536p Full HD
  • Installation: Wired configuration only
  • Aspect ratio and field of view: 1:1 and 180-degree diagonal
  • Direct-to-WiFi Connection: Yes
  • SmartHub or Base Station compatibility1: Yes; VMB4000, VMB4500,VMB4540, VMB5000

1 Sold separately

Accessories and Compatibility

• Does the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free require a SmartHub or Base Station?
• No, an Arlo SmartHub or Base Station is optional and sold separately. You can use an existing WiFi router to connect the doorbell directly to a 2.4GHz WiFi network. If you want to connect your doorbell to a SmartHub or Base Station, you can connect it to a
• VMB5000, VMB4540, VMB4500, or VMB4000 SmartHub or Base Station.
• Do I need to purchase other Arlo devices to use the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free?
• No. The Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free can operate as a standalone product.
• Does the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free offer different mounting options?
• Yes. The doorbell includes a flat mounting plate and an angled mounting plate that you can use to adjust the doorbell camera’s viewing angle.

Arlo Secure App and Subscription

• Do I need the Arlo Secure App to use the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free?
• Yes. You must use the Arlo app to set up your doorbell, adjust settings, arm or disarm, and access cloud recordings.
• Does Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free include an Arlo Secure trial?
• Yes. The Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free with a 30-day trial of Arlo Secure.
• For more information, visit:
• What is Arlo Secure and how can I benefit from it?
• What Arlo subscription plans and cloud recording options are available? (United States)
• Can I leave a voicemail message on the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free?
• Yes. If you don’t answer the video call within 20 seconds after a doorbell press, the visitor is prompted to leave a voicemail. This also happens when you decline a doorbell call. You must have an Arlo Secure plan to access voicemail recordings from the Arlo library.

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