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:

• How do I hardwire my Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free?
• How do I install, mount, and hardwire my Arlo Video Doorbell (2nd Generation)?

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

• The Arlo Secure App.
• A wired or wire-free Arlo Essential Video Doorbell, an Arlo Video Doorbell HD (2nd Generation), or an Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd Generation).
  Note: If you have a wired Arlo Essential Video Doorbell, it must be connected to the same Arlo SmartHub or Arlo Base Station as the Arlo Chime in order to pair them together.
  For more information on how to install Arlo Video Doorbells, visit:
  • How do I install my Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wired directly to a Wi-Fi router?
  • How do I install my Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free?
  • How do I install, hardwire, and mount my Arlo Video Doorbell using my existing doorbell or chime (2nd Generation)?
• An Arlo Chime or Arlo Chime 2 on the same location as the Arlo Video Doorbell.
  Note: The original Arlo Chime requires an Arlo SmartHub or Arlo Base Station.
  For more information on how to install your Arlo Chime, visit: How do I install my Arlo Chime or Chime 2?

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.