Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) vs Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell

The Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) wins overall on connectivity, local storage, alert variety, motion zone customization, voice changing and automatic replies. The Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell answers with the lower price and a wider 180 degree field of view.

Storage and how much sits behind a subscription. The Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) records 24/7 to a microSD card with no subscription required. The Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell has no local storage, and after its trial period, viewing or recording anything at all requires an Arlo Secure plan.

Only the Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired). It records to a microSD card of up to 512 GB at no cost. The Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell has no local storage option, so live view and recording both require an Arlo Secure subscription once the trial ends.

Both offer a path to Apple Home. The Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) supports HomeKit Secure Video natively. The Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell is listed as Apple Home compatible, but only when paired to a separate Arlo SmartHub or Base Station rather than connected straight to the router.

Buyers who want free local recording, more customizable alerts and motion zones, and would rather not depend on a subscription for basic functions like live view.

Buyers who want the lower upfront price and an extra-wide 180 degree view, and who are prepared to pay for an Arlo Secure subscription to keep using the doorbell after the trial.