Connected camera maker Arlo announces the Video Doorbell-- a smart entry solution the company claims has an "industry-leading" vertical field-of-view providing customers with a larger picture of the front entry.
The extra-wide 180-degree diagonal field-of-view of the Video Doorbell captures images in a square aspect ratio, allowing users to fully view packages on the ground or visitors from head to two. Image quality clocks at HD, while two-way audio allows user to simultaneously see and speak to visitors. The camera connects to existing mechanical or digital chimes for simple installation and continuous power, and comes inside a weather-resistant casing.
The check video feeds users get a companion app with features such as direct-to-mobile video calls and personalised alerts in case the camera detects packages, people, vehicles or animals. Users can respond to calls by either answering directly via two-way audio or with pre-recorded quick-reply messages.
“We engineered the Arlo Video Doorbell with an array of advanced alert and picture quality features to help homeowners identify and engage with visitors even before they knock,” the company says. “To ensure a visitor is never missed, we went above and beyond industry standards to create an innovative solution that delivers a fuller vertical field-of-view so users can see more from their front door, from head to toe.”
The Arlo Video Doorbell is available now.