Arlo Video Doorbell
Review date: 11/02/2020
If you're one of those people who run and hide in the closet when a stranger knocks on your door, this video doorbell (or any video doorbell, really) is for you! Check the HD video with night vision and 180 degree viewing angle to see if there's a crazy guy with a hatchet at your front door. If there is, use the two-way audio to let him know you've called the cops. Get a phone alert when the motion sensor trips as he creeps around again. Then blast the built-in siren on the doorbell from your phone to scare hatchet guy away for good. Just one real-world scenario of how things could go down if you own the Arlo Video Doorbell.
What could happen if something goes wrong
We kinda love Arlo for a few reasons. First off, on International Privacy Day in 2019 they proudly proclaimed they will not share or sell or monetize their users' data in any way. It was a bit of dig at Ring--who was in the midst of dealing with a number of public privacy concerns. We'll take some trolling of Ring to get great user privacy protections from Arlo. Another thing we kinda love about Arlo is they hid a secret discount code for their products in their privacy policy. It literally pays to read their privacy policy! All in all, these security cams seem pretty good to us. They do use AI that has advanced object detection meaning it can detect people, packages, animals, vehicles, and alarms. Probably nothing could go wrong there, but if it did happen to mix up detecting a police officer for your dog, that could get a little awkward.
Privacy
Can it snoop on me?
Camera
Device: Yes
App: Yes
Microphone
Device: Yes
App: Yes
Tracks Location
Device: Yes
App: Yes
What is required to sign up?
Yes
Phone
Yes
Third party account
No
What data does it collect?
Personal
Name, email, phone number, address
Biometric
Social
How does it use this data?
How can you control your data?
What is the company’s known track record for protecting users’ data?
No known incidents in the last 2 years.
Can this product be used offline?
User friendly privacy information?
Links to privacy information
Security
Does this product meet our Minimum Security Standards?
Encryption
Strong password
2-step verification will be required for all logins by the end of 2020.
Security updates
Manages vulnerabilities
Arlo has a bug bounty program, which means that anyone who finds a security issue and discloses it responsibly may get paid. https://bugcrowd.com/arlo
Privacy policy
Artificial Intelligence
Does the product use AI?
Does the AI use your personal data to make decisions about you?
Does the company allow users to see how the AI works?
Arlo has advanced object detection: It can detect people, packages, animals, vehicles, and alarms.
