Compatibility between Apple HomePod and Netgear Arlo Video Doorbell

Compatibility Check:



Great news! This hub and accessory combination is compatible, however it requires an additional bridge device
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.





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.




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Interfaces | Connections

Interface Compatibility



Apple HomePod



Netgear Arlo Pro Smart Hub

* Bridge required


Netgear Arlo Video Doorbell

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

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