Arlo Battery-Powered HD Doorbell Has Direct-to-Mobile Calling

Arlo introduced a wire-free, battery-powered video doorbell, it said Monday. The Arlo Essential has HD video resolution, two-way audio and offers personalized alerts that allow users to respond to guests or take action, it said. Users can set up calls to go directly to a mobile device. The Wi-Fi doorbell can be powered by its rechargeable battery or hardwired, Arlo said. The $199 camera was optimized for front doors with a 1:1 aspect ratio, allowing owners to see a person from head to toe “or a package on the ground.”