As the leading Marco Island video doorbell installation company, here at Gulf Coast Installs, we install a few different brands of video doorbell quite frequently. Today, we want to compare two of our more popular installations, the Ring and the Arlo.
Marco Island Video Doorbell Installation Company Compares Ring & Arlo
There are a variety of video doorbell options out there to choose from. Two of the options that we install quite frequently in Marco Island are the Arlo and the Ring. Each of these doorbell options has the pros and cons so let’s take a look at each one so that you can decide which one is right for you.
Ring Video Doorbell Vs. Arlo Video Doorbell
Similarities
There are a number of similarities between these two video doorbell systems, these include:
- Both systems are wireless
- Neither system requires long-term contracts
- Both systems offer indoor/outdoor cameras
- Both systems allow for some type of home automation (although Ring offers full home automation and Arlo does not)
Differences
There are some differences between these two video doorbell systems as well. These differences include:
- Ring doorbell can be coordinated with ADT systems
- Ring offers full home automation where Arlo does not
- Arlo can be coordinated with Smart Things hub to enable partial home automation
- Ring offers window and door sensors and environmental sensors
- Arlo doorbell offers 1000 hours of storage on the cloud in its larger monthly subscription package
Applications
Both the Ring and the Arlo offer video doorbells, but they also have the option of extending your system to include video cameras and other equipment.
Ring offers full home automation and includes door and window sensors, entry sensors, motion sensors, environmental hazard detectors, indoor and outdoor cameras, and light controls.
Arlo is more of a camera-based system and offers indoor and outdoor cameras including a baby monitoring system.
Ease of Use
Perhaps the most important aspect of any new technology for our clients is how easy it is to use. While the Arlo and the Ring are both relatively easy to use, the Ring comes out on top overall.
Pricing
When it comes to pricing, the Arlo costs more upfront, starting at $159.99 and the Ring starts at just $99.99. In addition to this upfront cost, however, you also need to pay for video storage. The Arlo offers 7 days of cloud storage for free where Ring storage starts at $3 per month.
Equipment Quality
The Ring comes out on top once again when it comes to the quality of the equipment, although it’s a VERY close race. Overall, though, the Ring just offers more features, better technology, and more variety in equipment than the Arlo system. That isn’t to say that Arlo isn’t a good quality system, it’s just that if you’re concerned with how easy the system is to use, the Ring may be a better choice for you.
Guarantee
The Ring doorbell offers a 30-day guarantee on their system, however, the Arlo does not offer any type of guarantee on their system.
Monitoring Options
Both Ring and Arlo offer optional 24/7 monitoring services for their systems as well as 9-1-1 services which allow you to call 9-1-1 out to your home with the touch of a button.
Smart Home Compatibility
If you currently have Alexa devices in your home, then you should know that both the Arlo and the Ring doorbell are compatible with Alexa.
Smartphone Apps
Both the Arlo and the Ring offer smartphone apps for iOS and Android. Both apps are relatively easy to use across all platforms, but the Arlo app is just a little bit easier to navigate than the Ring app.
Installation
Both the Ring and Arlo systems are fairly easy to install for someone with a little installation experience. Our technicians can get them set up quickly but properly so that you can have peace of mind that your system is correctly installed. Our technicians will also walk you through how to use your new system so that after installation you don’t have to spend days trying to figure out how it works.
Looking For a Marco Island Video Doorbell Installation Company?
If you’re looking for a Marco Island video doorbell installation company, Gulf Coast Installs can help! For a decade, our company has been serving the installation needs of Marco Island and the surrounding areas and we’d be more than happy to help you with any of your installation needs too! Just give us a call today at (239)-682-1077 to get started!
