How do I connect my Arlo Video Doorbell to an Arlo Chime?

Last updated: 08.01.2025

Arlo Chimes are a useful wire-free solution if you do not already have an existing mechanical or digital chime to connect to your Arlo Video Doorbell.

Note: If you want to use an existing chime instead of an Arlo Chime, the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free, Arlo Video Doorbell HD (2nd Generation), and Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd Generation) must be hardwired. For more information, visit:

To connect your Arlo Video Doorbell to an Arlo Chime, you need the following:

To connect your Arlo Essential Video Doorbell to an Arlo Chime:

For the Arlo Secure App experience with Feed:

  1. Launch the Arlo Secure App.
  2. Tap Devices.
  3. Select your Arlo Video Doorbell.
  4. Tap
  5. Scroll to the bottom of the Device Settings screen, and tap Add Chime.
  6. Follow the in-app instructions to connect your Arlo Chime.

For the Arlo Secure App experience with Library:

  1. Launch the Arlo Secure App.
  2. Tap Settings.
  3. Tap My Devices.
  4. Select your Arlo Video Doorbell.
  5. Scroll to the bottom of the Device Settings screen, and tap Add Chime.
  6. Follow the in-app instructions to connect your Arlo Chime.
    Note: When your Arlo Chime is connected to your Arlo Video Doorbell, the chime appears under Paired Devices on the Device Settings screen.