If you’re looking to protect your home with a video doorbell, I can’t recommend it enough. My own video doorbell is the one purchase I’ll never regret making, as it helps deter would-be porch pirates by sending motion alerts to my phone. Fortunately for you, if you’ve chosen to secure your house with one, Amazon’s selling the Arlo Essential for just $67.99, which is 66 percent off of the original price. Not only does this smart device offer 1080p video, but it also offers a night vision mode and two way audio.
The Arlo Essential is easy to set up and has a wide field of view (180 degrees), which is good for when you need to cover a larger area like a driveway. This camera is also weather resistant, so it’s designed to handle rain or shine. You will even receive a video call on your phone when someone’s at the door, which allows you to respond quickly if need be. And, if you really need it, you can even set up a siren as a way to scare off would-be intruders.
Author: Ashley Biancuzzo, Associate Editor, PCWorld
Ashley Biancuzzo manages all laptop and Chromebook coverage for PCWorld. She's been covering consumer tech since 2016, and her work has appeared on USA Today, Reviewed, Polygon, Kotaku, StarWars.com, and Nerdist. In her spare time, she enjoys playing video games, reading science fiction, and hanging out with her rescue greyhound.