Video Doorbell Comparison · UK 2026
Arlo 2K Doorbell vs Aqara Video Doorbell G4

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Arlo 2K Doorbell and the Aqara Video Doorbell G4 are video doorbells. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. Arlo specs come from our Arlo review, checked against Arlo’s own pages; Aqara specs come from our Aqara review, checked against Aqara’s own pages.

Quick verdict

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Arlo 2K Doorbell

Pick it for: Sharper 2K picture (the G4: 1080p) · Hardwire option trickle-charges its battery (the G4 uses AA alkaline batteries, not a rechargeable pack)

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Aqara Video Doorbell G4

Pick it for: Free 7-day cloud storage (the Arlo: cloud needs Arlo Secure) · microSD recording in the chime repeater (the Arlo: local storage needs an optional SmartHub) · HomeKit Secure Video (the Arlo: not supported yet)

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Quick comparison

Spec Arlo 2K Doorbell Aqara Video Doorbell G4
Resolution 2K 1080p, 162° view
Power Battery or hardwired Six AA batteries, or wired 12-24V AC / 8-24V DC
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only 2.4GHz only
Weather rating Weather-resistant (no model-specific IP rating) IPX3
Storage Cloud (Arlo Secure); local via an optional SmartHub microSD up to 512GB in the chime repeater, plus free 7-day cloud
Smart home Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT Aqara Home, Apple Home (HomeKit Secure Video), Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT
Apple HomeKit Not supported yet Yes ✅ (HomeKit Secure Video)
Chime Optional Chime 2 Chime repeater included
Arlo 2K Doorbell

Pros

  • Sharper 2K picture
  • Hardwire option trickle-charges the battery
  • Pairs with a Chime 2

Cons

  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Battery cannot be removed
Aqara Video Doorbell G4

Pros

  • Free 7-day cloud storage
  • Battery or wired power, with batteries as backup
  • microSD recording in the chime repeater
  • HomeKit Secure Video

Cons

  • 1080p rather than 2K
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Uses AA alkaline batteries rather than a rechargeable pack
  • 24/7 recording only when wired

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Arlo 2K Doorbell

  • Sharper 2K picture (the G4: 1080p)
  • Hardwire option trickle-charges its battery (the G4 uses AA alkaline batteries, not a rechargeable pack)
Why choose the Aqara Video Doorbell G4

  • Free 7-day cloud storage (the Arlo: cloud needs Arlo Secure)
  • microSD recording in the chime repeater (the Arlo: local storage needs an optional SmartHub)
  • HomeKit Secure Video (the Arlo: not supported yet)

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