Summary of the article:
– Why won’t my Arlo cameras sync to the base station?
Make sure that the camera you are trying to sync is no more than three feet away from the base station during the sync process.
– Does the Arlo camera connect to WiFi or the base station?
When you first set up your Arlo camera, you have the option to connect the camera directly to your WiFi router or to an Arlo SmartHub or base station.
– Does the Arlo base station need to be connected to the router?
Each base station must be connected to your router using an Ethernet cable. Note: You can also connect an Arlo or Arlo Pro base station to a WiFi extender if the extender has an available Ethernet port.
– How do I reconnect my Arlo camera?
If your camera is offline after you switched to a new router or made changes to your Internet network, press and release the Sync button on the Arlo SmartHub or base station.
– How do I get Arlo to recognize my device?
Launch the Arlo app on Android or iOS. Tap Settings > Profile > Login Settings > Two-Step Verification. Tap the switch next to Enable. Select Push Notification and/or SMS Text Message as your verification method.
– Why isn’t my Arlo camera detecting?
If your Arlo camera is not detecting motion: Make sure your camera is positioned properly. Make sure your camera is online and has enough battery charge. Ensure you are not aiming your Arlo camera to look through glass, windows, or other transparent objects.
– Does Arlo use WiFi or Bluetooth?
Your Arlo Security Light connects to your Arlo Bridge using Bluetooth technology. Your Arlo Bridge uses 2.4 GHz WiFi to connect to your router to access your Arlo account in the cloud.
– How do I know if my Arlo base station is connected?
The LEDs on multi-LED base stations are on the bottom of the front face. The middle LED is the Internet connectivity LED. If the Internet LED is solid green ( ), the base station is connected to the Internet. If the Internet LED is amber ( ), there is a problem with the Internet connection.
Questions and answers:
– Why won’t my Arlo cameras sync to the base station?
Make sure that the camera you are trying to sync is no more than three feet away from the base station during the sync process. The sync process does not work if the camera is too far away from the base station when you press and release the Sync button.
– Does the Arlo camera connect to WiFi or the base station?
When you first set up your Arlo camera, you have the option to connect the camera directly to your WiFi router or to an Arlo SmartHub or base station. You can use the Arlo app to connect directly to your WiFi router.
– Does the Arlo base station need to be connected to the router?
Each base station must be connected to your router using an Ethernet cable. Note: You can also connect an Arlo or Arlo Pro base station to a WiFi extender if the extender has an available Ethernet port.
– How do I reconnect my Arlo camera?
If your camera is offline after you switched to a new router or made changes to your Internet network, press and release the Sync button on the Arlo SmartHub or base station. The Internet LED blinks for 10 seconds, then your Arlo camera resumes normal operation.
– How do I get Arlo to recognize my device?
Launch the Arlo app on Android or iOS. Tap Settings > Profile > Login Settings > Two-Step Verification. Tap the switch next to Enable. Select Push Notification and/or SMS Text Message as your verification method.
– Why isn’t my Arlo camera detecting?
If your Arlo camera is not detecting motion: Make sure your camera is positioned properly. Make sure your camera is online and has enough battery charge. Ensure you are not aiming your Arlo camera to look through glass, windows, or other transparent objects.
– Does Arlo use WiFi or Bluetooth?
Your Arlo Security Light connects to your Arlo Bridge using Bluetooth technology. Your Arlo Bridge uses 2.4 GHz WiFi to connect to your router to access your Arlo account in the cloud.
– How do I know if my Arlo base station is connected?
The LEDs on multi-LED base stations are on the bottom of the front face. The middle LED is the Internet connectivity LED. If the Internet LED is solid green ( ), the base station is connected to the Internet. If the Internet LED is amber ( ), there is a problem with the Internet connection.
Why won t my Arlo cameras sync to base station
Make sure that the camera you are trying to sync is no more than three feet away from the base station during the sync process. The sync process does not work if the camera is too far away from the base station when you press and release the Sync button.
Does Arlo camera connect to WiFi or base station
When you first set up your Arlo camera, you have the option to connect the camera directly to your WiFi router or to an Arlo SmartHub or base station. You can use the Arlo app to connect directly to your WiFi router.
Does Arlo base station need to be connected to router
Each base station must be connected to your router using an Ethernet cable. Note: You can also connect an Arlo or Arlo Pro base station to a WiFi extender if the extender has an available Ethernet port.
How do I reconnect my Arlo camera
If your camera is offline after you switched to a new router or made changes to your Internet network, press and release the Sync button on the Arlo SmartHub or base station. The Internet LED blinks for 10 seconds, then your Arlo camera resumes normal operation.
How do I get Arlo to recognize my device
Launch the Arlo app on Android or iOS. Tap Settings > Profile > Login Settings > Two-Step Verification. Tap the switch next to Enable. Select Push Notification and/or SMS Text Message as your verification method.
Why isn t my Arlo camera detecting
If your Arlo camera is not detecting motion: Make sure your camera is positioned properly. Make sure your camera is online and has enough battery charge. Ensure you are not aiming your Arlo camera to look through glass, windows, or other transparent objects.
Does Arlo use WiFi or Bluetooth
Your Arlo Security Light connects to your Arlo Bridge using Bluetooth technology. Your Arlo Bridge uses 2.4 GHz WiFi to connect to your router to access your Arlo account in the cloud.
How do I know if my Arlo base station is connected
The LEDs on multi-LED base stations are on the bottom of the front face. The middle LED is the Internet connectivity LED. If the Internet LED is solid green ( ), the base station is connected to the Internet. If the Internet LED is amber ( ), there is a problem with the Internet connection.
Can Arlo work without base station
An Arlo SmartHub or base station is optional. You can connect your Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera directly to your home router. This requires a high-speed 2.4GHz WiFi network.
Do Arlo cameras work if base station is off
No, you're cameras need the base station to work. If you shut your base station down and not the cameras your camera batteries will die extremely fast due to them looking for the base.
How do I manually pair my Arlo device
To manually sync Arlo Ultra or Pro 3:Release the Arlo camera from the camera housing.Pull the camera out of the camera housing.Press the Sync button underneath your camera.Wait for your Arlo camera and SmartHub to sync.Check your Arlo camera's live stream in the Arlo app to verify that the camera was synced.
How do I reset my Arlo camera and resync
To factory reset your camera if it is offline:
Press and hold the Sync button for about 15 seconds, until the camera LED begins blinking Blue, then release the button. For Essential Wire-Free: Press and hold the Sync button for about 15 seconds, until the camera LED begins blinking Blue, then release the button.
Why is my Arlo device not connecting
Verify that you are in range of your mobile network.
For portable Arlo products like Go series cameras, make sure there is an activated SIM card inserted into the camera. Also ensure the camera is in range of your mobile network.
How do I reset my Arlo camera
Tap Device Settings > Remove Device. This requires the camera to be online and to have battery power. To factory reset your Arlo wire-free camera: Press and hold the sync button on the the camera for about 15 seconds, until the camera LED begins blinking amber, then let go.
Why does Arlo need a base station
The primary benefit of using an optional base station with an Essential camera or doorbell is the ability to save audio and video locally. While all Arlo video recordings can be stored in the cloud, you can use a base station to store your recorded video as a second location.
Do all Arlo cameras work with all base stations
The Arlo base stations are compatible with Arlo Pro 2, Pro, Wire-Free, and Audio Doorbell. Compatible with: Arlo Pro 2, Pro, Wire-Free, and Audio Doorbell. Additional specifications: See page 8 of the Data Sheet.
How far can Arlo be from base station
You can place your camera a maximum of 300 feet (90 meters) from the base station. The maximum line-of-sight range of 300 feet is reduced by each wall, ceiling, or other major obstruction between the camera and base station.
What is the purpose of the Arlo base station
Description. The Arlo base station securely connects Arlo, Pro & Pro 2 wire-free cameras to the internet via your home router, while providing long range connectivity and the best battery life for your cameras. Features include USB backup, smart siren and rolling 7 days of free cloud recordings plus upgrade options.
What happens if I reset my Arlo base station
Performing a factory reset returns your Arlo SmartHub or Arlo base station values to the default settings. It also removes the serial number from your Arlo account.
Where is the reset button on Arlo camera
To reset your Arlo Go camera while it is not connected to the cloud:Press and release the sync button on the top of the camera. You hear a click.Hold the camera about 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 cm) in front of this QR code until you hear a chime: Your Arlo Go camera is reset to factory default settings.
What happens if I reset my Arlo camera
Factory resetting your Arlo wire-free camera returns it to default settings and removes the camera from your account. This means that you must follow the Arlo Secure App setup process to use your camera after a factory reset.
Where is the reset button on Arlo go
To reset your Arlo Go camera while it is not connected to the cloud:Press and release the sync button on the top of the camera. You hear a click.Hold the camera about 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 cm) in front of this QR code until you hear a chime: Your Arlo Go camera is reset to factory default settings.
Is it better to connect Arlo to WiFi or hub
Arlo recommends using the hub if you have one (for one thing, you need it to access local storage), but it's not required.
Can you mix Arlo cameras and base station
Arlo Wire-Free and Arlo Pro cameras and base stations are completely compatible with one another.
How many Arlo cameras can you have on a base station
On the Arlo app for iOS or Android, you can stream simultaneously from a maximum of five Arlo cameras that are connected to a single SmartHub or base station. To start streaming a sixth camera, you must pause one of the active streams.
