The best position for your Arlo Video Doorbell varies by household, outdoor environment, and applicable wiring needs.

Positioning Guidelines

Your Arlo Video Doorbell should be placed so that it has the fullest view of the area leading up to the front entry. This provides the best opportunity to capture motion detection events and video clips that include a person approaching the door. You can use the included angled mounting bracket to optimize the angle of your Arlo Video Doorbell. For more information, visit: How do I use the Angled Bracket that came with my Arlo Video Doorbell?

When mounting Arlo Video Doorbell:

• Place the doorbell about 48 in (120 cm) above the ground.
• Make sure that nearby walls and other objects do not obstruct the view of your doorbell.
• The lower half of the camera’s field of view is the motion-sensitive part of the image. The doorbell begins recording when it detects motion in this area.

Hardwiring

The Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wired (AVD1001) must be hardwired to your exisiting doorbell wiring. For more information, visit: How do I install my Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wired?

To hardwire the Arlo Video Doorbell (2nd Generation, AVD3001 and AVD4001), visit: How do I install, hardwire, and mount my Arlo Video Doorbell using my existing doorbell or chime (2nd Generation)?

To hardwire the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free (AVD2001), visit: How do I hardwire my Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free?

Wi-Fi Connectivity Best Practices

When placing your Arlo Video Doorbell:

• Make sure your Arlo Video Doorbell is within the range of your Wi-Fi router.
• Your Wi-Fi router range is reduced by each wall, ceiling, or other major obstruction between the Wi-Fi router and your camera.
• Make sure your doorbell is at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from your Wi-Fi router and at least 6.5 feet (2 meters) away from other Arlo devices.
• Make sure that your home Wi-Fi and mobile device meet Arlo’s minimum requirements.
  • For more information, visit: What are the minimum requirements for installing and using my Arlo System?

The following materials reduce Wi-Fi signal strength:

• Unusually thick walls and ceilings
• Brick
• Concrete
• Stone
• Ceramic
• Glass, especially mirrors
• Metal
• Large quantities of water, such as the water in a fish tank or water heater