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Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell vs Eufy Video Doorbell S220

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Updated August 2026
Data from Amazon and official Arlo and Eufy sites.
2026 verdict
The Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell carries the win against the Eufy Video Doorbell S220 on smart home reach, with SmartThings support and documented Home Assistant support on top of Alexa and Google Home.
Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell
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Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell
$56.00
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It also reaches Apple Home through an Arlo SmartHub, covers a 180 degree diagonal view and connects straight to Wi-Fi with no hub, but after the trial it needs Arlo Secure to record, and its smart alerts and motion zones sit behind the same plan. The Eufy Video Doorbell S220 records 2K locally with no subscription, includes custom motion zones and is rated for 6 months per charge, though it needs a Eufy HomeBase to work. Both run on battery or wiring and work with Alexa and Google Home. Choose the Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell if you pay for Arlo Secure or need SmartThings, and the Eufy Video Doorbell S220 to own your footage.
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FeatureArlo Essential Wireless Video DoorbellEufy Video Doorbell S220Winner
Price$56.00$79.99Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell
Rating4.34.4Eufy Video Doorbell S220
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantGoogle Home, AlexaArlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell
AlertsMotion, People, Packages, Animals, VehiclesMotion, PeopleArlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell
Customizable Motion ZonesSubscription requiredYESEufy Video Doorbell S220
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFiTie
StorageCloudCloudTie
Voice ChangingNONOTie

What the differences mean

Subscription

The Eufy Video Doorbell S220 records locally through a Eufy HomeBase with no plan. The Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell has no local storage, and its owners report that live view and recording both stop after the trial without Arlo Secure.

Hub

The Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell connects straight to Wi-Fi with no hub. The Eufy Video Doorbell S220 is an add-on that needs a Eufy HomeBase, an extra purchase if you do not already own one.

Platforms

Both work with Alexa and Google Home. The Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell adds SmartThings, Home Assistant and Apple Home through an Arlo SmartHub; for the Eufy Video Doorbell S220, Home Assistant support is not documented.

Video and motion zones

The Eufy Video Doorbell S220 records in 2K and includes custom motion zones. The Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell records HD across 180 degrees, and its motion zones require Arlo Secure.

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What owners say

Owners of both doorbells praise a clear picture day and night and an easy install on battery or wiring. Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell owners single out the 180 degree view, reliable motion alerts and a doorbell that joins their Arlo cameras; their main complaint is that without Arlo Secure they cannot view or record anything after the trial, followed by reports of Arlo disabling older devices through updates and of refurbished or scratched units. Eufy Video Doorbell S220 owners single out local recording with no fees, units still working like new after five years and person detection with very few false alerts. They complain that it needs a HomeBase, that two-way audio lags, that it occasionally misses an event or drops offline and that the snooze button needs two presses.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Arlo vs Eufy doorbell: which is better, Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell or Eufy Video Doorbell S220?

The Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell wins on platform support and needs no hub, but only makes sense with Arlo Secure. The Eufy Video Doorbell S220 is the better buy for subscription-free 2K recording, especially if you already own a Eufy HomeBase.

What is the biggest difference between the Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell and the Eufy Video Doorbell S220?

The Eufy Video Doorbell S220 records locally for free through a HomeBase, while the Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell depends on a paid Arlo Secure plan for recording and smart alerts.

Does the Eufy Video Doorbell S220 need a HomeBase?

Yes, the Eufy Video Doorbell S220 is the add-on model and works through a Eufy HomeBase. The Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell connects directly to Wi-Fi.

Can both run on battery?

Yes. The Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell and the Eufy Video Doorbell S220 both run on a rechargeable battery or on doorbell wiring. The S220 is rated for 6 months per charge; the Arlo's battery life is not published.

Who should buy the Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell?

Arlo Secure subscribers and SmartThings or Home Assistant homes that want a hub-free battery doorbell with a 180 degree view.

Who should buy the Eufy Video Doorbell S220?

Eufy HomeBase owners and anyone who wants long-lasting 2K doorbell video recorded locally with no subscription.

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