The best Black Friday Arlo deals 2021: video doorbells and security cameras

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Black Friday is over, but the deals on Arlo video doorbells and security cameras are still rolling in. It's the ideal time to invest in a new home security system, or expand your existing setup.

Arlo itself is offering a handful of deals on its websites in the US and the UK. In the US we're already seeing up to $300 off Arlo security cameras, lights, and video doorbells. It's also offering $50 off your next order if you spend $250 in the sale (you'll be emailed a voucher code after placing your order), which could be tempting if you're planning a full home security setup.

Arlo's Black Friday sale in the UK offers 50% off the Arlo Pro 3 camera, or 30% off the Arlo Ultra 2 for a limited time. If you're looking for something else, Amazon has cut the price of several Arlo cameras and doorbells for Black Friday, including the Arlo Essential Doorbell Camera, which is down to just £94.99. 

Can't see what you want? We're scouring the web for great Arlo deals throughout the whole Black Friday weekend, so bookmark this page and come back soon to see what's new.

Black Friday Arlo sales (US): quick links

Arlo doorbells (US)

Arlo Audio Doorbell:$79.99$29.70 at AmazonSave $50.29 -

Arlo Audio Doorbell: $79.99 $29.70 at Amazon
Save $50.29 - This is one of the cheapest smart doorbells we've seen in this year's Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales. With 63% off, it's an exceptional deal, and there's next-day delivery available for Prime subscribers.

Arlo security systems (US)

Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight Camera Pack:$549.99$399.99 at AmazonSave $150

Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight Camera Pack: $549.99 $399.99 at Amazon
Save $150 Amazon has the best price for this set of three Arlo security cameras, and we've never seen them this cheap before, even on Amazon Prime Day. They're wireless so you can mount them wherever you like, with 2k video and two-way audio.

Arlo Pro 3 Spotlight Camera:$198.99$99.99 at Amazon
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Arlo Pro 3 Spotlight Camera: $198.99 $99.99 at Amazon
Save $99 - Want to expand your Arlo security setup? This camera connects to your existing base station or SmartHub, giving you 2K footage, color night vision, and two-way audio. It's almost half price for Black Friday, and comes with three months of Arlo Smart Service.

Arlo Pro 3 Wire-Free Security 2 Camera System:$299.99$229.99 at AmazonSave $70 -

Arlo Pro 3 Wire-Free Security 2 Camera System: $299.99 $229.99 at Amazon
Save $70 - This renewed Arlo security camera setup is a good way to save a little extra cash on Black Friday. The cameras are wire-free so you can stick up anywhere you like, indoors or out, and have an integrated spotlight.

Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera:$129.99$99.99 at AmazonSave $30 -

Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera: $129.99 $99.99 at Amazon
Save $30 - This affordable little fully wireless camera is great value for Black Friday, and offers color night vision, two-way audio, and direct Wi-Fi connectivity. You can install it wherever you like, indoors or out, and it even works as a smart baby monitor.

Black Friday Arlo sales (UK): quick links

Arlo doorbells (UK)

Arlo Essential Doorbell Camera:£179.99£94.99 at AmazonSave £85 -

Arlo Essential Doorbell Camera: £179.99 £94.99 at Amazon
Save £85 - This wireless video doorbell is back to its lowest ever price at Amazon. It rarely dips below £100, so this is an impressive deal for Black Friday (and you even get a 90-day trial of Arlo Secure Plan).

Arlo security systems (UK)

Arlo Pro 3 Outdoor Floodlight:£259.99£109 at AmazonSave £150.99 -

Arlo Pro 3 Outdoor Floodlight: £259.99 £109 at Amazon
Save £150.99 - This floodlight usually hovers around the £200 mark, and is now back to its lowest ever price ahead of Black Friday. It's wireless, so you can mount it anywhere you like, and has color night vision, a 180-degree camera, a siren, and two-way audio.

Arlo Pro3 Wireless Outdoor Home Security Camera System (4 camera kit): £899.99 £399.99 at Amazon
Save £417 -

Arlo Pro3 Wireless Outdoor Home Security Camera System (4 camera kit): £899.99 £399.99 at Amazon
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Three cameras not enough to cover the acres of your land? There's a huge 46% saving on this four-camera kit from Arlo, with the Pro3 set offering 2K HDR recording, colour night vision and 6-month worth of battery per charge.

Arlo Ultra2 Wireless 4K CCTV Camera System: £314.99£224.99 at Amazon
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Arlo Ultra2 Wireless 4K CCTV Camera System: £314.99 £224.99 at Amazon
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The Arlo Ultra2 is a premium outdoor security camera that offers 4K recordings, night vision and 6 month batter life per charge. Note though that while you get a 90-day free trial of Arlo's cloud-based video service, Arlo Secure, after that point you'll have to pay for a subscription to the service.

Arlo Essential Spotlight Outdoor Security Camera: £129.99£88.49 at Amazon
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Arlo Essential Spotlight Outdoor Security Camera: £129.99 £88.49 at Amazon
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On a tighter budget? The Arlo Essential offers a spotlight for improved night-time recordings, and captures video at a 1080p resolution, with 2-way audio and a 6-month battery per charge. It also has a 3-month trial for the Arlo Secure cloud back-up for your videos.

Black Friday Arlo deals: our predictions

When will Black Friday Arlo deals start in 2021?

Now! Black Friday has passed, but the deals are continuing throughout the weekend and into Cyber Monday, so if you're looking for a cheap deal on an Arlo security camera or video doorbell, this is the perfect time to grab one. Many retailers started dropping their prices a few days in advance of Black Friday itself, and discounts are likely to continue throughout the weekend and into Cyber Monday. After then, prices are likely to rise again rapidly, so if you see an Arlo device that you like, don't wait around.

Where can you find Arlo deals on Black Friday?

Amazon often leads the way when it comes to Arlo deals, but it's certainly not the only retailer that's likely to have some great Black Friday offers. If you have a specific model in mind though, take note of where else it's stocked ahead of Black Friday. Best Buy and Home Depot also run some great promotions every Black Friday, and we'll be keeping you posted on all the main discounts when they drop.

Which Arlo devices will be discounted for Black Friday?

We're expecting a wide range of indoor and outdoor Arlo cameras to be discounted over the Black Friday and Cyber Monday period, along with video doorbells and floodlights. All the big electronics retailers stock Arlo devices, so it's possible that we could see some price wars on Black Friday itself as stores compete to undercut one another.

We also expect to see some good Black Friday bundle deals, which cut a big chunk off regular prices. Many of Arlo's cameras and doorbells are compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, so it's quite likely that we'll see offers where smart speakers are bundled together with a smart security device at a significant discount.

The best Arlo devices to look for on Black Friday

Arlo Video Doorbell on white background

(Image credit: Arlo)
The best video doorbell you can buy

Specifications

Resolution: 1536 x 1536
Footage recording: Unlimited video for up to 30 days with subscription
Audio: two-way
Power: Mains

Reasons to buy

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Good video quality 
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Slim and stylish design
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Alexa, Google Assistant, HomeKit

Reasons to avoid

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Limited without subscription
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Mains-powered only

In our opinion, Arlo’s first video doorbell is the best available on the market right now. If you already have other Arlo devices, then it's a no-brainer; if not, then it should still be top of the list of considerations. 

Slim and stylish, it displays super-detailed footage. Thanks to the camera’s 180-degree field of view and 1:1 aspect ratio, you can view the full length of the person at your door, including any packages on the ground by their feet. It's one of a handful of doorbell cameras that integrates with Alexa, Google Assistant, and HomeKit too.

Arlo Ultra 2 two-camera kit on a white background

(Image credit: Arlo)
The best home security camera that records in 4K

Specifications

Resolution: up to 4K (3840x21600)
Footage recording: 30 days with subscription, local storage available
Audio : HD two-way

Reasons to buy

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Detailed color footage
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Alexa, Google Assistant, HomeKit
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Smart features reduce false alerts

Reasons to avoid

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Most expensive on the market
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App can't play locally stored video

Looking for a home security camera that ensures tiny details are visible in the footage it records, even if the camera's field of view is taking in a large area. The Arlo Ultra 2, which records in 4K offers just this, and is great for mounting high-up on your property, for example looking over your driveway, ensuring you can still read a car number plate on the drive.

The Arlo Essential Indoor Camera on a white background

(Image credit: Arlo)
The best indoor home security camera for privacy

Specifications

Resolution: Up to 1080p HD
Footage recording: Up to 30 days with subscription
Audio: Two-way

Reasons to buy

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Clear, detailed video
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Privacy shutter
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Alexa and Google Assistant

Reasons to avoid

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No HomeKit support
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Relatively expensive

Privacy is a huge concern for many when it comes to choosing a home security cameras. If the thought of the camera in your home watching your every move is too much to bear, the Arlo Essential Indoor Camera will be right up your street. 

On test, we found the camera recorded clear full HD footage during the day and at night, although you will need to subscribe to Arlo Secure, which costs $2.99 / £2.49 / AU$4.49 per month, if you want to review footage after it’s been recorded. On top of that. it works with Alexa and Google Assistant.

Cat Ellis

Cat is the editor of TechRadar's sister site Advnture. She’s a UK Athletics qualified run leader, and in her spare time enjoys nothing more than lacing up her shoes and hitting the roads and trails (the muddier, the better)