Winner
Updated October 2026
Data from the official Arlo and Eufy sites.
2026 verdict
Whoever stands on the porch fills a 180-degree view on the Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell, and that is the doorbell this sheet prefers.
It leads on price, on reviews, on SmartThings plus a conditional Apple Home path, and on person, package, animal and vehicle alerts. The Eufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack) keeps history on a microSD card at 2K, including 24/7, and adds automatic replies, with Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant. Pick the Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell if you already pay for Arlo. Pick the Eufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack) if the clip has to live on a card.
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| Feature | Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell | Eufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1 | 3.8 | Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant | Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant | Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell |
| Storage | Cloud | MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud | Eufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack) |
| Alerts | Motion, People, Packages, Animals, Vehicles | Motion, People | Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell |
| Automatic Replies | NO | YES | Eufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack) |
| No Subscription Required | NO | YES | Eufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack) |
| Price | $129.99 | $129.99 | Tie |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi | Tie |
| Voice Changing | NO | NO | Tie |
What the differences mean
What still works after the trial
The Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell lists cloud storage, 24/7 history, event history and even powerless event history as subscription required. There is no microSD slot and no internal storage. The write-up says that after the trial you cannot view or record without an Arlo Secure plan. The Eufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack) lists a microSD slot, 24/7 history, event history and offline events without that subscription mark, and cloud is an extra subscription if you want it.
How wide the porch looks
The Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell lists a 180-degree diagonal field of view at HD, not 2K, with black and white night vision and no color night vision. Detection range is 3 m. The Eufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack) lists 2K and black and white night vision, also with no color night vision. Its field of view and its detection range are not documented, so the 180-degree figure is not a win against a hidden number. It is simply the only angle this pair publishes.
Which alerts are listed
The Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell lists people, packages, animals and vehicles, all subscription required, and motion zones that also need the plan. It has no automatic replies. The Eufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack) lists people and motion only, not packages, animals or vehicles, and it does list automatic replies. Zones are not documented for the Eufy. If the plan is already paid, the Arlo sheet names more kinds of traffic. If it is not, those rows do not turn on.
Apps, including Apple Home
The Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell lists Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant, and Apple Home only with an Arlo SmartHub. The Eufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack) lists Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant, not SmartThings and not Apple Home. Both are 2.4 GHz only, with wiring optional and a rechargeable battery. Battery life is not published for either. The Arlo weighs 249 g. The Eufy weight is not published. The chime is sold separately on both.
Which one to buy if
- you already pay for Arlo and want the widest listed view
The Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell lists a 180-degree diagonal view and package, animal and vehicle alerts, and it joins an Arlo account without its own hub unless you want Apple Home.
- you want 2K history on a memory card, not a plan that gates live view
The Eufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack) records to microSD, including 24/7 history. The Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell has no local storage, and its history rows are subscription required.
- your system is SmartThings, or Apple Home through an Arlo hub
SmartThings is listed on the Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell, and Apple Home is listed if you add an Arlo SmartHub. Neither is listed on the Eufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack).
- you want a pre-recorded reply and Google Home without an Arlo plan
The Eufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack) lists automatic replies, Google Home and local recording. The Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell has no automatic replies, and its saved video needs a subscription.
Winner
$129.99
- + Rating: 4.1
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant
- + Alerts: Motion, People, Packages, Animals, Vehicles
- - Storage: Cloud vs MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud
- - Automatic Replies: NO vs YES
$129.99
- + Storage: MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud
- + Automatic Replies: YES
- + No Subscription Required: YES
- - Rating: 3.8 vs 4.1
- - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant
What owners say
Owners of the Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell like the picture, the voice and a 180-degree view, and they say setup is a direct Wi-Fi join with no hub, on battery or wires. The complaint that dominates is the plan: after the trial, live view and recordings both disappear unless you pay for Arlo Secure, which longtime owners contrast with older cameras that included a free window. Eufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack) owners bought the opposite deal. They record to microSD or a HomeBase and treat the missing monthly fee as the feature. They call 2K clear, then say the battery can want a recharge around every month, alerts can lag, and the chime is sold separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell or Eufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack)?
The Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell on this sheet. It is the more affordable and better reviewed, with a 180-degree view and a longer alert list, plus SmartThings. Choose the Eufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack) if you refuse a plan for live history, because it records 2K to microSD, including 24/7.
What is the biggest difference between the Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell and the Eufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack)?
Storage. The Eufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack) has a microSD slot and lists 24/7 history locally. The Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell has no local storage, and live history, event history and the smart alerts are subscription required. The Arlo's counter is the 180-degree view and alerts for packages, animals and vehicles.
Do the Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell and the Eufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack) work with Apple Home?
The Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell lists Apple Home only when an Arlo SmartHub is added. The Eufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack) does not list Apple Home. Both list Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant. Only the Arlo lists SmartThings. Neither lists Matter, and both are 2.4 GHz only.
Which doorbell has the wider view, the Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell or the Eufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack)?
The only published angle is the Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell at 180 degrees diagonal, at HD rather than 2K, with a 3 m detection range. Field of view and detection range are not documented for the Eufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack), which does list 2K. Neither has color night vision.
Who should buy the Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell?
Homes already on Arlo Secure who want a wire-free or wired HD doorbell with a 180-degree view, package and vehicle alerts, and SmartThings, and who accept that history stays behind the plan.
Who should buy the Eufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack)?
Buyers who want 2K on a microSD card, 24/7 history without a plan, Google Home and automatic replies, on battery or optional doorbell wires.
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