# Contact-Free Connected Doorbells The Arlo Touchless Video Doorbell was Announced at CES 2021 By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-01-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arlo-touchless-video-doorbell References: [homecrux](https://www.homecrux.com/arlo-touchless-video-doorbell/149295/) & [arlo](https://www.arlo.com/en-us/about/press-releases/2021/arlo-earns-two-2021-ces-innovation-award-honoree-distinctions-highlighted-by-recognition-for-the-arlo-essential-indoor-camera-with-built-in-privacy-shield.aspx) The Arlo Touchless Video Doorbell was announced by the brand at CES 2021 in response to the ongoing pandemic where consumers and brands alike continue to seek out ways to make everyday products more suited for life in the new normal. The doorbell is expected to feature a proximity sensor that will detect when a visitor comes to the home and will prompt them with a chime when they reach the door. This will let them know that their presence has been detected and that the homeowner has been alerted with a notification without the need for any button to be pressed. The Arlo Touchless Video Doorbell is enhanced with a 180-degree field-of-view functionality that will let users see the visitor head-to-toe or even check if a package has been left at the doorstep. Image Credit: Homecrux ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Contact-free Doorbells:** The trend of contact-free technology will continue to infiltrate everyday products as consumers seek out safer interactions during the pandemic. - **Proximity Sensors:** The integration of proximity sensors in consumer goods will become more widespread providing a more seamless user experience. - **Enhanced Security Features:** As people continue to prioritize safety in their homes, the incorporation of smart security features will be a growing trend in the industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smart Home Technology:** The smart home industry will continue to innovate and create innovative products that cater to consumers' needs during the new normal. - **Home Security Systems:** Contact-free doorbells and the integration of smart security features will continue to disrupt the traditional home security industry. - **Consumer Electronics:** The incorporation of proximity sensors in everyday products, such as doorbells, will become more commonplace in the consumer electronics industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Cost Smart Home Doorbells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-blink-video-doorbell.md) - [Smart Home Doorbell Chimes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arlo-chime-2.md) - [AI-Powered Touchscreen Doorbell Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchscreen-doorbell.md) - [Battery-Powered Motion-Detecting Doorbells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-doorbell-pro.md) - [Smart Doorbell Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqara-g410.md) - [Solar-Powered Smart Home Doorbells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anyfree-hello-doorbell.md) - [Smart Video Doorbells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tapo-dl130.md) - [Heat Detection Doorbells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-wireless-video-doorbell.md) - [Dual-Lens Video Doorbells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lindo-dualcam-video-doorbell-2k.md)