Arlo
Arlo offers 4 products on RevWix across Electronics & Tech, with an average ethics score of 68.8/10 and recurring certifications including None, LEED Certified.
Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across Arlo's product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Labor55.5/10
- Environment55.5/10
- Sourcing54.5/10
- Transparency52.3/10
- Animal Welfare33.8/10
Categories covered
Where Arlo shows up across our directory.
- Electronics & Tech4
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across Arlo's products.
- ✓Wide field of view
- ✓Square 1:1 viewing angle shows packages on the ground and full-body visitors
- ✓Manufacturer maintains formalized ESG reporting and e-waste take-back programs
- ✓Fast installation with wire-free rechargeable battery mounting
- ✓Clear 2K video
- ✓Easy setup
Sustainability commitments
"Arlo operates documented product take-back and recycling initiatives for legacy hardware, adheres to the Responsible Business Alliance code of conduct for supply chain monitoring, and publishes annual corporate sustainability and conflict minerals disclosures."
"The Arlo doorbell is designed for energy efficiency and has a 2-year battery life (wireless). It uses removable, rechargeable batteries."
"Arlo's product packaging is recyclable, and their devices support energy-efficient modes."
Arlo scores & reviews
Product scorecard
| # | Product | Ethics | Shopper rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Video Doorbell 2K (2nd Gen) | 72 | 4.1(1,864) | $49.99 |
| 2 | Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd Gen) with local storage | 70 | 4.4(1,141) | $69.99 |
| 3 | Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera | 68 | 4.5(21) | $149.99 |
| 4 | Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd Gen) | 65 | 4.0(727) | $28.50 |
Products from Arlo
The Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd Gen) is a battery video doorbell built for renters and homeowners wanting crisp wire-free porch security. Delivering a 1:1 square aspect ratio with 2K HDR imagery and integrated two-way audio, it pairs with Arlo's corporate recycling initiatives and reduced-plastic packaging to lessen consumer electronics waste as of 2026.
The Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd Gen) is a high-resolution, wireless or wired smart doorbell designed for notifications, two-way audio, and local 16GB storage with a built-in chime. Ideal for homeowners seeking enhanced security features.
The Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera is a wired HD security camera with built-in spotlight, motion detection, two-way audio, and easy installation for DIY homeowners seeking discretion and remote monitoring.
Arlo's 2K Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) detects motion and packages recordings locally, ensuring your data remains private. Suited for eco-conscious homeowners seeking locally-stored security.
How to read Arlo's ethics scores
Each Arlo product on this page carries a 0–100 score built from four checkable inputs: active third-party certifications, disclosed ingredients or materials, published supply-chain information, and the brand's watchdog record. Nothing here is based on Arlo's own marketing language.
The spread matters as much as the top score. If Arlo's highest and lowest products sit far apart, verification is being applied to some lines and not others — common when a company certifies a flagship range and leaves the rest undocumented. A narrow spread, even at a moderate average, usually signals a consistent policy.
Scores can move without any editorial change, because certification status is re-checked as pages refresh. A lapsed certificate, a new audit or a recall notice will all show up in the product's certification and notes sections.
Questions worth asking before buying Arlo
Start with ownership: a parent company's testing or sourcing policy can change what a claim on the packaging actually covers. Then check scope — a certification often applies to one fibre, facility or ingredient rather than the whole product.
Finally, compare within the category rather than against Arlo's own range. A mid-scoring product can still be the strongest verified option at its price, and a high-scoring one can be beaten by a cheaper certified alternative.
What each score input covers
| Input | What we check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Active listings in public registers, with scope and expiry | Only externally audited claims can be revoked |
| Ingredients & materials | Full disclosure, hazard flags, recycled or organic content | Comparable without trusting brand narrative |
| Transparency | Named suppliers, factories or audit summaries | Shows whether claims survive scrutiny |
| Record | Recalls, regulator rulings and greenwashing findings | Best short-term signal of quality control |
Buying Arlo with confidence
- Verify the mark, not the adjectiveSearch the certifier's register for the exact product line.
- Check the parent companyOwnership changes what cruelty-free or organic claims cover.
- Compare in-categoryThe same score means different things across categories.
- Read open notes firstAn unresolved recall outweighs a few score points.
Frequently asked
Is Arlo an ethical brand?+
Arlo's standing here is the average of its scored products, built only from verifiable inputs: active certifications, disclosed ingredients or materials, published supply-chain data and its recall or regulator record. Where a claim cannot be checked in a public register, it earns nothing.
Is Arlo certified by third parties?+
Any certification we could confirm appears on the individual product cards above. Marks shown are matched to the certifier's own register; self-declared logos and internal awards are not counted.
Why do Arlo products have different scores?+
Scores are per product, not per brand. Differences usually come from certification scope, ingredient or material disclosure, and packaging — a certified flagship can sit far above an undocumented line from the same company.
Are there better alternatives to Arlo?+
Compare within the category rather than the brand: category rankings list the highest-scoring verified options at each price level, so you can see whether a cheaper certified alternative beats the Arlo product you were considering.