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Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell vs EZVIZ EP4

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Updated August 2026
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2026 verdict
A 180-degree square view and broader alerts take this wireless pairing: Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell is the overall video doorbell winner on price, integrations, alerts and customizable motion zones against the EZVIZ EP4.
Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell
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Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell
$56.00
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It adds Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant and HomeKit (with an Arlo SmartHub), plus person and package alerts. The EZVIZ EP4 still wins on a 2-year warranty and storage, writing events to a microSD card up to 512 GB around a 5.5-inch indoor screen. Pick the Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell for a conventional 1080p doorbell with motion zones and HomeKit via a hub; pick the EZVIZ EP4 for a peephole screen and local cards without a plan.
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FeatureArlo Essential Wireless Video DoorbellEZVIZ EP4Winner
Price$56.00€199.00Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell
Warranty1 year2 yearsEZVIZ EP4
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantArlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell
StorageCloudMicroSD Card Slot, CloudEZVIZ EP4
AlertsMotion, People, Packages, Animals, VehiclesMotion, People, Familiar FacesArlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell
Customizable Motion ZonesSubscription requiredNOArlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell
Rating4.34.3Tie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFiTie
EZVIZ

EZVIZ EP4

€199.00
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  • + Warranty: 2 years
  • + Storage: MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud
  • - Price: €199.00 vs $56.00
  • - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell or EZVIZ EP4?

Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell is better overall on price, integrations, alerts and customizable motion zones. The EZVIZ EP4 wins on a 2-year warranty and local microSD storage, and it is the peephole model with a 5.5-inch indoor screen.

What is the biggest difference between the Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell and the EZVIZ EP4?

The Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell is a conventional 1080p doorbell with a 180-degree square view and motion zones. The EZVIZ EP4 replaces a peephole, records to microSD and has no motion zones.

Does either support Apple HomeKit?

The Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell lists HomeKit when paired through an Arlo SmartHub. The EZVIZ EP4 has no HomeKit.

Who should buy the Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell?

Buy the Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell if you want a conventional wireless doorbell with a 180-degree view, package alerts, motion zones and HomeKit via an Arlo SmartHub.

Who should buy the EZVIZ EP4?

Buy the EZVIZ EP4 if you need a peephole install, a 5.5-inch indoor screen, on-device face recognition, a 2-year warranty and local microSD storage with no hub.

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