Overview
Arlo Chime 2 — Wi-Fi chime and alert speaker for Arlo doorbells and cameras.
On Arlo Home Security, this device is a supervised Z-Wave peripheral — status appears under device status in the Arlo app, and faults can block arming depending on mode settings.
At a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Role | Indoor chime / alert speaker |
| Network | Wi-Fi to router |
What This Device Does Well
Provides reliable status reporting and user-facing alerts through the Arlo app when installed and enrolled correctly.
Before You Service or Replace One
- Generation — Gen 1 vs Gen 2 vs 3rd gen — battery type and reset steps differ.
- Hub online — hub must show connected in app before diagnosing sensor.
- Range — distant devices may need Range Extender, not a new sensor.
- Tamper — cover fully closed before declaring hardware fault.
- Monitoring mode — Practice/disarmed modes affect whether alarms dispatch.
Official Sources
- Arlo product page
- https://kb.arlo.com/search?query=arlo-chime-2
- https://www.arlo.com/en-us/arlo-chime-2
- https://www.arlo.com/en-us/products/arlo-chime-2
Use official kb.arlo.com support articles for reset procedures, battery types, LED patterns, and regional availability — Arlo updates app flows frequently.
Compatible Peripherals
This page lists what this product works with in the Arlo ecosystem — not generic third-party alarm panels unless explicitly stated in kb.arlo.com support.
Host compatibility
| Host / ecosystem | How it connects |
|---|---|
| Arlo doorbells and cameras | Chime pairing in app |
Not compatible / common mistakes
Using Arlo Home Security Z-Wave devices without a Arlo Home Security hub or SmartHub hub.
Replacement guidance
- Match generation and SKU on the product label before ordering.
- After replacement, remove old device from app and add new hardware — Z-Wave IDs do not transfer.
- Document device name and placement in app for end-user support.
- For monitored accounts, run test mode per Arlo Secure instructions after swap.
Source: Arlo Chime 2 setup guide (Arlo official documentation).