You can see the instructions for this connection using this instruction link
The Apple HomePod and Netgear Arlo Video Doorbell can communicate with each other using a bridge. This bridge is necessary because there is no shared connection between the two devices.
With the Netgear Arlo Pro Smart Hub, The Netgear Arlo Video Doorbell's Wi-Fi can connect to the bridge, and the bridge can connect to the Wi-Fi connection of the Netgear Arlo Video Doorbell. The Netgear Arlo Pro Smart Hub also has Apple HomeKit compatibility, ensuring the connection can be made.
Netgear Arlo Pro Smart Hub
Primary Bridge
Another compatiblity is to use the connections between the third party Samsung SmartThings Hub 3rd Generation with the Netgear Arlo Video Doorbell. This method can use the bridge to connect to the Wi-Fi connection of the Netgear Arlo Video Doorbell. The Samsung SmartThings Hub 3rd Generation also has Apple HomeKit compatibility, allowing all of the devices to communicate to each other.
Samsung SmartThings Hub 3rd Generation
Third Party Bridge
Interface Compatibility
Apple HomePod |
Netgear Arlo Pro Smart Hub * Bridge required |
Netgear Arlo Video Doorbell |
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Amazon Alexa | No | Yes | Yes |
Apple HomeKit | Yes | Yes | No |
Google Assistant | No | Yes | Yes |
Connection Compatibility
Apple HomePod |
Netgear Arlo Pro Smart Hub * Bridge required |
Netgear Arlo Video Doorbell |
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Amazon Sidewalk | No | No | No |
Bluetooth | Yes | No | No |
Clear Connect | No | No | No |
Thread | No | No | No |
Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Z-Wave | No | Yes | No |
Zigbee | No | No | No |