Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd gen) vs Ring Video Doorbell Wired

The Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd gen) wins overall with wider integrations (adding Google Home), true 2K video, and a broader set of people, package, vehicle and animal alerts. The Ring Video Doorbell Wired is the better choice if you want the more affordable, higher-rated pick with free customizable motion zones and color night vision.

Integrations and hardware. The Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd gen) shoots 2K, runs on battery or wire, and adds Google Home to the integrations both share, while the Ring Video Doorbell Wired is the cheaper, top-rated, wired-only option.

Only the Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd gen), which supports Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant and IFTTT. The Ring Video Doorbell Wired works with Alexa, Home Assistant and IFTTT but not Google Home, so Google households should favor the Arlo.

No. Neither the Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd gen) nor the Ring Video Doorbell Wired offers local storage, so saved recordings and person/package alerts require a plan (Arlo Secure or Ring Protect). Both keep live view and basic alerts without one.

Buyers who want the sharpest 2K image, battery-or-wired install, Google Home and Home Assistant support, and person, package, vehicle and animal detection, and who accept an Arlo Secure plan. It is the more capable, better-connected doorbell of the two.

First-time Ring buyers with existing doorbell wiring who want a top-rated, affordable doorbell with color night vision, free customizable motion zones, easy Alexa and Echo integration and a polished app, and who are fine paying for Ring Protect. You will want a separate chime to hear it indoors.