Table of Contents
- 1. Set Up Your System
- How Arlo Works
- Get the Arlo App
- Connect Your Base Station to the Internet
- Arlo Base Station LEDs
- Get an Account
- Insert Batteries Into Your Cameras
- Sync Your Cameras With the Base Station
- Arlo Camera LED
- Firmware Updates
- Add a Camera From Another Arlo Account
- Place or Mount Your Cameras
- Choose a Good Spot for Your Camera
- Position Your Camera to Optimize Its Field of View
- Position Mode
- 2. View Your Content
- 3. Personalize Your System
- 4. Modes, Rules, and Smart Alerts
- 5. Settings
- 6. Manage Your Subscription Plan
- 7. Arlo Connect
- 8. Use SmartThings With Arlo Cameras
- 9. FAQs and Troubleshooting
- 10. Battery Warnings and Safety
NETGEAR Arlo User Manual
Displayed below is the user manual for Arlo by NETGEAR which is a product in the Security Cameras category. This manual has pages.
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May 2018
Arlo Technologies, Inc.
2200 Faraday Ave. Suite 150
Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA 202-11380-14
Arlo
HD Security Camera System
User Manual
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Support
For product updates and web support, visit http://www.arlo.com/en-us/support/.
Trademarks
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purposes only.
Compliance
For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit
http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/.
For regulatory compliance information, visit
http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/.
See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
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Contents
1. Set Up Your System 6
How Arlo Works .......................................................................................................................................................................................6
Get the Arlo App .................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Connect Your Base Station to the Internet ....................................................................................... 7
Arlo Base Station LEDs ..............................................................................................................................................................8
Get an Account ........................................................................................................................................................................................8
Insert Batteries Into Your Cameras ...................................................................................................................9
Sync Your Cameras With the Base Station ....................................................................................... 10
Arlo Camera LED ................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Firmware Updates .........................................................................................................................................................................12
Add a Camera From Another Arlo Account .......................................................................................12
Place or Mount Your Cameras .................................................................................................................................. 13
Choose a Good Spot for Your Camera .......................................................................................................13
Position Your Camera to Optimize Its Field of View 14
Position Mode .........................................................................................................................................................................................16
2. View Your Content 17
View the Devices Page ...........................................................................................................................................................17
View Camera Feeds ......................................................................................................................................................................18
Pan and Zoom Video ....................................................................................................................................................................18
Record Clips From Live Video .....................................................................................................................................19
Take a Snapshot From Live Video .......................................................................................................................19
Control the Camera Feed Image ..........................................................................................................................20
Cloud Recording ................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
View Recordings and Snapshots .......................................................................................................................... 22
Share and Manage Library Recordings ....................................................................................................24
Optimize Video Quality ............................................................................................................................................................26
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3. Personalize Your System 28
Name Your Cameras .................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Profile Settings ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Grant Access to Friends ......................................................................................................................................................30
4. Modes, Rules, and Smart Alerts 33
Modes ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................33
Rules ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 34
Select a Mode ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Change Motion Sensitivity ...............................................................................................................................................35
Manage Alerts ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 36
Set Up Geofencing .........................................................................................................................................................................37
Geofencing With Multiple Mobile Devices ...........................................................................................39
Geofencing Accuracy ...............................................................................................................................................................40
Geofencing First In, Last Out ...................................................................................................................................... 40
Schedule Your Camera Rules ......................................................................................................................................41
Add a Mode ..................................................................................................................................................................................................42
5. Settings 44
Turn the Arlo App Fingerprint ID Login On and O 44
Change the Time Zone ............................................................................................................................................................ 44
Video Settings ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 45
Base Station Settings .............................................................................................................................................................. 46
View Device Information ..................................................................................................................................................... 49
Turn an Arlo Camera On and O ...........................................................................................................................49
Remove a Camera From Your Account ...................................................................................................... 50
6. Manage Your Subscription Plan 51
Subscription Plans .........................................................................................................................................................................51
Upgrade to a Paid Subscription Plan ............................................................................................................51
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7. Arlo Connect 52
Use Arlo With IFTTT ......................................................................................................................................................................52
Use Arlo Cameras With SmartThings ............................................................................................................52
8. Use SmartThings With Arlo Cameras 53
Prepare Arlo to Work With SmartThings ................................................................................................ 53
Integrate Your Arlo Cameras With the SmartThings App 54
Adjust the Motion Sensitivity Level ................................................................................................................55
Adjust Push Notifications .................................................................................................................................................. 56
9. FAQs and Troubleshooting 57
Battery FAQs ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 57
Manage Bandwidth for Streaming ...................................................................................................................58
Reduce the Number of Notifications ...........................................................................................................58
Can’t See Video Streams in a Browser ......................................................................................................59
Not Receiving Push Notifications .......................................................................................................................60
Verify That the Arlo Base Station Is Online ...................................................................................... 62
Base Station Is Oine ............................................................................................................................................................. 63
Signal Strength .................................................................................................................................................................................... 64
Reset the Arlo Base Station to Factory Settings 65
10. Battery Warnings and Safety 67
Counterfeit and Inferior-Quality Battery Warning 67
Rechargeable Battery Warning ............................................................................................................................. 67
Safe Battery Handling and Usage ..................................................................................................................... 68
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How Arlo Works
Your camera works wire-free, powered by the battery. When your Arlo camera
detects motion, it uses a WiFi link to the Arlo base station to stream video to your
Arlo account in the cloud.
The appearance of the Arlo base station varies, as shown in the following
illustrations.
Get the Arlo App
For the best experience, download the Arlo app by scanning this QR code or
searching for Arlo in the app store.
Note: If you already use the Arlo app, make
sure that you are using the latest version.
To find out if an update is available, go to
the app store and search for Arlo.
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Connect Your Base Station to the Internet
The base station connects to your home network and allows you to view your
camera streams from anywhere.
¾To connect your base station to the Internet:
1. Connect the base station to your router using an Ethernet cable.
2. Connect the AC adapter to the base station.
3. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet.
4. If your base station includes an On-O button on the back, press the button.
SYNC
Ethernet DC
Reset
SYNC
Reset
Ethernet DC
SYNC
Ethernet DC
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The Power LED and Internet LED light green in about two minutes.
Your base station is set up.
Arlo Base Station LEDs
See the following list of explanations for green, amber, and blinking LEDs:
Get an Account
¾To set up an Arlo account:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
If you are using a mobile device that supports a Touch ID® fingerprint identity
sensor, you are prompted to enable Touch ID or skip.
2. To use Touch ID, tap Enable Touch ID.
SYNC
Ethernet
Reset
DC
Green
The base station
is powered on.
Blinking green
A firmware update
is in progress. DO
NOT TURN OFF THE
BASE STATION OR
CAMERAS.
O
The base station
is powered o.
Green
The base station
is connected to
the Internet.
Blinking green
The base station is
sending data over
the Internet.
Amber
The base station is
connected to the
router but did not
get an Internet
connection.
O
The base station is
not connected to
your router.
Green
Cameras are
connected to the
base station.
Blinking green
The base station
is attempting
to sync with a
camera.
Blinking amber
A camera is too
far from the base
station. Signal
strength is weak.
O
No cameras are
detected.
Amber
The base station
is booting.
Power Internet Camera
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If you tap Skip, you can turn on the Arlo app fingerprint ID login later. See Turn
the Arlo App Fingerprint ID Login On and O on page 44.
3. Tap or click New to Arlo?.
4. Select Arlo (Wire-Free).
The app discovers your device.
5. Select your base station’s serial number from the menu.
6. Complete the required fields for account setup.
7. Tap or click Continue.
8. Select a subscription plan.
Note: For more information, see Subscription Plans on page 51.
Insert Batteries Into Your Cameras
We recommend that you use the batteries supplied by NETGEAR, or high-quality
batteries from other established, well-known manufacturers such as Panasonic®,
Energizer®, or Duracell®, with your Arlo cameras.
¾To insert batteries into your cameras:
1. Slide and hold the latch on the bottom of the camera.
2. Slide the battery door back and lift it to open the battery compartment.
3. Insert two batteries near the back of the camera. Pay careful attention to the
orientation of the batteries when you insert them.
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4. Insert two batteries near the compartment hinge. Pay careful attention to the
orientation of the batteries when you insert them.
5. Close the battery door.
For more information, see Safe Battery Handling and Usage on page 68.
Sync Your Cameras With the Base Station
¾To sync your cameras:
1. Bring the camera within 1 to 3 feet (30 to 100 centimeters) of the base station.
2. Press the Sync button on the base station for about two seconds and then
release the button.
3. Wait for the sync status LED on the base station to light green.
SYNC
Ethernet
Reset
DC
SYNC
Ethernet
Reset
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4. Press the Sync button on top of the camera for about two seconds and then
release the button.
A blue LED on the camera blinks slowly when the sync process starts. The blue
LED blinks rapidly to confirm sync.
After the camera syncs, the Power LED on the base station might start blinking.
This indicates that the camera’s firmware is updating. For information about
firmware updates, see Arlo Camera Firmware Updates on page 12.
5. Repeat for each camera.
Arlo Camera LED
The LED on the camera lights when the camera is
powered on. The LED changes color and blinks depending
on the battery charge and to indicate the status of
activities such as syncing the camera and updating the
camera firmware.
See the following table for explanations for the LED.
Camera
LED
Color and Action Meaning
Solid blue The camera is powered on.
Fast blinking blue for 10
seconds
The camera synced to the base station.
Solid amber The camera is booting.
Blinking amber once per
minute
The battery charge is low (15% or less).
Fast blinking amber The camera failed to sync to the base station.
Blinking blue and amber A firmware update is in progress. DO NOT TURN OFF THE
CAMERA.
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Firmware Updates
A firmware update might start after you sync a camera to the base station. If a
firmware update is in progress, the LED on the camera blinks alternating blue and
amber. After this, the LED is o for one to two minutes while the camera installs
the firmware. This update happens automatically.
Important: Do not open the battery door while an Arlo camera is updating and
installing firmware.
After the camera firmware update completes, the camera syncs to the base
station again and the LED blinks blue rapidly.
Add a Camera From Another Arlo Account
¾To add a camera from another Arlo account:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Log in to the old Arlo account.
3. Tap or click Settings > My Devices.
A list of devices including the base station and cameras displays.
4. Tap or click the camera.
The settings for the camera display.
5. Scroll down and tap or click Remove Device.
The camera is removed from your account.
6. Log out of the Arlo app.
7. Sync the camera to the base station.
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Place or Mount Your Cameras
You can place your camera on a shelf or other
flat surface, or you can mount it on the wall.
Note: Use the Arlo app in Position mode to help aim
the camera. See Position Mode on page 16.
¾To mount your camera on the wall:
1. Fasten the mounting screw into the
wall, and hang the magnetic mount from the
screw.
2. If you’re mounting the camera on drywall, be
sure to use the plastic drywall anchors that
are provided.
Note: You can also use double-sided tape instead
of screws.
Choose a Good Spot for Your Camera
Place your Arlo camera in a location with a clear, unblocked field of view and with a
good WiFi signal to the base station.
It’s important to keep distance in mind when placing your Arlo cameras:
• Maximum. 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. The
following materials reduce signal strength the most:
• Unusually thick walls and ceilings
• Brick
• Concrete
• Stone
• Ceramic
• Glass, especially mirrors
• Metal
• Large quantities of water, such as the water in a fish tank or water heater
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Note: Check the Camera LED on the base station. If it’s blinking amber, the base station
detects a low data rate, a sign that a camera is too far from the base station.
• Minimum. Place your Arlo cameras at 10 feet (300 centimeters) away from the
base station, and allow at least 6½ feet (2 meters) between cameras. Follow
these guidelines to prevent WiFi signals between the devices from interfering
with each other.
Position Your Camera to Optimize Its Field of View
Your Arlo camera has a 110-degree field of view. In the following images, the green
areas show your camera’s field of view, both horizontally and vertically.
When positioning your Arlo camera, keep these tips in mind:
• Keep active locations in the camera’s field of view. Your Arlo camera
provides a 110-degree viewing angle. Position your camera so that the space
that you want to monitor is within the camera’s field of view.
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• Aim with the cloud. Use Arlo’s Position mode to send video to the cloud as
quickly as possible. This allows you to aim the camera while watching the video
feed on your Arlo smartphone app to make near-real-time adjustments to the
camera’s position. Go to your camera’s Settings page to turn on Position mode.
After the camera is in place, you can turn o Position mode, or wait for it to
automatically turn o after five minutes. For more information, see Position
Mode on page 16.
• Elevate your camera. Mount your Arlo motion detection camera at least 7
feet (2 meters) above the floor or the ground and aim it slightly downward for
the best sensor performance.
• Make sure that side-to-side trac crosses Arlo’s field of view. Arlo’s
motion sensor is much more sensitive to side-to-side movement across its field
of view than to movement directly toward or away from the camera. The best
area for motion detection is 5 to 20 feet (1.5 to 6 meters) from the camera
position.
You can use the Motion Detection Test to verify if motion can be detected in
a camera’s current placement. The camera’s LED blinks amber when motion is
detected. Go to your camera’s Settings page to turn on the Motion Detection
Test.
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Position Mode
Position mode is available only when the camera is not streaming, recording motion,
or in a motion detection mode.
¾To place your camera in Position mode:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
If you are using a mobile device that supports a Touch ID fingerprint identity
sensor, you are prompted to enable Touch ID or skip.
2. Tap the gear icon for the camera feed on your mobile device.
The Settings page displays.
3. Tap or click Position Mode.
Note: If Position Mode is grayed out and you cannot tap it, the camera might be in
Armed mode or another motion detection mode. To stop motion detection, tap Mode,
and then select Disarmed for the camera.
The camera starts streaming video.
In Position mode, the camera streams video as fast as possible, without
buering, so that you can aim the camera while watching on a smartphone and
make near-real-time adjustments. This means that you might see lower-quality
video while the camera is in Position mode.
4. Adjust the camera position as needed.
5. If you selected the Disarmed mode for the camera and now you want the
camera to detect motion again, tap Mode and select the desired mode.
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2. View Your Content
Videos recorded by your camera are stored in a library. You can view your recordings,
mark them as favorites, and search using the filter.
View the Devices Page
When you launch the Arlo app, the Devices page displays.
Live Feed
Icon
Tap or click Live to display Camera Icon Display is based on the mode and
camera setup
Pause. Motion detection is on.
Record video manually. WiFi signal.
Snapshot. Battery.
Brightness.
Full screen.
Camera name
Camera feed
Camera icons
Select devices
New recordings
Snapshot and
video library
Detection
modes
Settings
View Your Content
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View Camera Feeds
You can view your camera feeds at any time.
¾To view camera feeds:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays. The icons above each camera feed depend on the
rules in the currently selected mode and how the camera is connected. For
information about these icons, see View the Devices Page on page 17.
2. To view a live feed, tap or click Live on the camera feed image.
A row of live feed icons displays below the live stream image for the camera.
3. To stop viewing the live feed, tap or click the Pause icon.
Pan and Zoom Video
You can pan and zoom to focus in on the high-def details of any live or recorded
video. Just pinch and drag any image as you do with photos on your smartphone.
¾To pan and zoom video:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap or click Library.
The calendar displays on the top of the page.
3. Tap or click any live video or prerecorded video from your Arlo library.
4. To pan and zoom using a mobile device, do the following:
• To zoom in and out of the video, use the pinch gesture.
• To move around the zoomed-in frame, touch and drag.
5. To pan and zoom using a computer, do the following:
• To zoom in and out, click the Zoom icon.
• To move around in the frame, use your mouse button.
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Record Clips From Live Video
¾To record clips from live video:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap or click Live in the camera feed image.
The camera feed icons display at the bottom of the camera feed image.
3. Tap or click Record Video .
This icon turns red to indicate that you are recording the live feed.
4. To stop recording, tap or click Record Video .
The recording is saved in your library.
Take a Snapshot From Live Video
¾To take a snapshot from live video:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap or click Live in the camera feed image.
The camera feed icons display at the bottom of the camera feed image.
3. Tap or click Snapshot .
The snapshot is saved in your library.
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Control the Camera Feed Image
If you use more than one camera, you can change the order in which the camera feeds
are displayed on the Devices page. You can also zoom, invert, or rotate the camera
feed image.
Change the Camera Order
¾To change the camera order on the Devices page:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap or click Settings.
The Settings page displays.
3. Under SYSTEM, tap or click Device Order.
A list of devices displays in the order that they display on the Devices page.
4. If you are using a smartphone or tablet, tap Edit at the top of the page.
A list of devices displays.
5. Tap and hold or right-click a camera and drag it to the correct position on the
list.
6. Tap or click Done.
Your settings are saved.
Zoom a Camera Image
¾To zoom a camera image:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
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2. Tap the gear icon for the camera feed on your mobile device, and then tap
Video Settings.
If you are using a computer, select Settings > My Devices, and then click the
camera.
The video settings display.
3. Tap or click Zoom .
4. Resize and position the image box as necessary.
5. Tap or click Zoom .
Your settings are saved.
Invert a Camera Feed
You can invert the video feed image.
¾To rotate the video display:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap the gear icon for the camera feed on your mobile device, and then tap
Video Settings.
If you are using a computer, select Settings > My Devices, and then click the
camera.
The camera video settings display.
3. Tap or click Rotate Image.
The camera feed image is inverted.
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Cloud Recording
With cloud recording, everything that the Arlo cameras record is sent to the cloud
for secure storage in your library. Cloud recording is included in free and paid plans.
Arlo cameras record when they detect motion or sound. Recordings are encrypted
with the user name and password that you create. No one else can access your
recordings.
You can access your recordings from your mobile device or from a Windows-based
or Mac computer. You can download recordings from the cloud and save them to
your mobile device or computer for long-term storage.
View Recordings and Snapshots
Your camera stores recordings and snapshots in the library. You can use the filter
and the calender to find and view specific recordings.
Use the Library
You can use the library to find and view recordings based on the date.
¾To use the library:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap or click Library.
3. If it is more than one month since you started recording, use the arrows on
either side of the month to select a month to view.
A green circle indicates the selected day. A green dot indicates each day on
which a video clip was recorded.
4. Tap or click a highlighted date.
Recordings from that date display below the calendar.
Use the Filter
You can use the filter to find and view recordings based on criteria that you select.
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¾To use the filter to view your library:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap or click Library.
The Library page displays.
3. Tap or click the Filter icon in the upper left corner of the page.
The Filter page displays.
4. Tap or click the filtering criteria that you want to use.
5. To remove filtering, tap or click Reset.
6. Tap or click Done.
The Filter icon becomes solid green to show that you are using filtering.
Recordings that match your filter selections display. Dates with recordings are
highlighted in dark green.
Turn O the Filter
The Filter icon on the Library page is solid green when you are using filtering.
When filtering is used, only the recordings in your library that match your filter
criteria display. You can turn o filtering.
¾To turn o filtering for your library:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap or click Library.
The Library page displays.
3. Tap or click the Filter icon in the upper left corner of the page.
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The Filter page displays.
4. Tap or click Reset at the bottom of the page.
Filtering is turned o. The Filter icon becomes an outline to show that
filtering is not in use.
Share and Manage Library Recordings
Download Recordings
¾To download clips from the library:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
You can also enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap or click Library.
The Library page displays.
3. Tap or click a snapshot or video.
4. Tap or click .
5. Tap or click OK to confirm.
The file you selected is downloaded.
Make a Recording a Favorite
¾To make a recording a favorite:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
You can also enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap or click Library.
The Library page displays.
3. Tap or click a snapshot or video.
4. Tap or click .
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The recording is a favorite.
Share Recordings
¾To share recordings:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
You can also enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap or click Library.
The Library page displays.
3. Tap or click a snapshot or video.
4. Tap or click .
5. Share the file.
Donate Recordings for Research
You can donate video or snapshot files to NETGEAR Arlo to use for research and
development of Arlo products.
¾To donate recordings:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
You can also enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap or click Library.
The Library page displays.
3. Tap or click a snapshot or video.
4. Tap or click .
5. Tap or click OK to confirm.
The file is sent to NETGEAR Arlo.
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Delete Recordings
¾To delete recordings:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
You can also enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap or click Library.
The Library page displays.
3. Tap or click a snapshot or video.
4. Tap or click .
5. Tap or click OK to confirm.
The file is deleted.
Optimize Video Quality
¾To improve picture quality for all Arlo cameras:
1. Make sure that your cameras are within range of the base station.
The maximum possible range is 300 feet, but obstructions such as thick walls
decrease the range. For best results, make sure that your cameras show three
or four bars of signal strength in the area where you intend to install them.
When signal strength is at one or two bars, cameras might go out of range
intermittently due to fluctuations in the environment, and video quality suers.
2. Minimize the number of networks, WiFi devices, and transmitted frequencies
near your base station and cameras.
To prevent signal interference, place your cameras at least 10 feet (3 meters)
from the base station, and allow at least 6½ feet (2 meters) between
cameras. Do not place your base station or cameras near cordless telephones,
microwaves, or WiFi-enabled devices.
3. Change the Power Management setting to Best Video.
For more information about video settings, see Video Settings on page 46.
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Note: If bandwidth is limited on your WiFi network, selecting Best Video does not
necessarily improve video quality. Selecting Best Video also reduces battery life for
wire-free cameras.
4. Make sure that your Internet connection has an upload speed of at least
1 Mbps.
To test your upload speed, visit this Google search link on a computer that is
connected to your WiFi network and select RUN SPEED TEST:
https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=upload+speed+test.
Even if your upload speed is at least 1 Mpbs, simultaneous uploads might
degrade the quality of your Arlo video stream. To improve your connection, avoid
uploading other data while you are streaming video. This includes uploading
torrent files as well as uploading videos or pictures to remote web sites such as
Flickr or YouTube or remote backup sites and cloud drives such as Dropbox or
iCloud.
5. If your router supports Quality of Service (QoS) or trac shaping, make sure
that your router settings are optimized for streaming video.
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3. Personalize Your System
You can customize settings such as the camera name to make your Arlo Wire-Free
system easier to manage. You can grant access to friends and set up cloud recording.
Name Your Cameras
You can easily customize your cameras by renaming them.
¾To rename your camera:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap the gear icon for the camera feed on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, select Settings > My Devices.
A list of devices including the base station and cameras displays.
3. Tap or click the camera.
The camera settings display.
4. In the Name field, delete the current name and enter a new name that reminds
you of the camera’s location, such as Garage or Front Door.
Camera names are limited to 32 characters.
5. Tap or click Save.
Your settings are saved.
Profile Settings
When you use New Setup, the email address and password that you enter are
saved as your profile. You can change the password and the user name. When you
launch the Arlo app, you are automatically logged in, but you can turn Auto Login
o and on.
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Change Your Password and User Name
¾To change your password and user name:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap or click Settings.
The Settings page displays.
3. Under Account, tap or click Profile.
The Profile page displays.
4. If you are using a smartphone, tap Edit at the top of the page.
The Profile page displays.
5. Type the new entries in the password and name fields.
6. Tap or click Done.
Your settings are saved.
Turn Auto Login On or O for a Smartphone
When Auto Login is turned on, launching the Arlo app on your smartphone
automatically logs you in with the email address and password that you used the
last time you logged in.
¾To turn Auto Login on your smartphone on or o:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap or click Settings.
The Settings page displays.
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3. Under Account, tap or click Profile.
The Profile page displays.
4. Tap Auto Login.
Auto Login toggles on and o.
Grant Access to Friends
You can add friends to your Arlo account. Friends can view live streams from your
cameras; record video clips; view, share, mark as favorite, and delete clips from
your library; and take snapshots. Friends are granted limited access to some of the
settings and features of your Arlo account. You can select which cameras friends
can see and what administrative rights are available to them.
Friends who are granted access rights can do the following:
• Play and pause video footage
• Record video footage
• Mute the speaker
• Enter full-screen view
• View live footage
• Zoom and drag video footage
• Control brightness
• Access and change modes
• View motion detection statuses
• Manually record
• Take snapshots
• Mark as a favorite, share, download, and delete video footage
• Use a camera’s microphone
Friends without access rights can do the following:
• Play and view library content
• View live footage
• Zoom and drag video footage
• Control brightness
• Enter full-screen view
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Add a Friend
¾To add a friend to your Arlo account:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap or click Settings.
The Settings page displays.
3. Under Account, tap or click Grant Access.
The Friends page displays.
4. Tap or click Add or the + symbol.
5. Enter the first name, last name, and email address of the person that you want
to add as a friend.
6. Tap or click the cameras that you want the friend to be able to access.
7. Tap or click Send Invite.
An email is sent inviting the friend to create an Arlo account. This friend’s name
is displayed with the status Pending. When a friend accepts your invitation, the
status changes to Accepted.
Edit a Friend’s Access Privileges
¾To edit a friend’s access privileges:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap or click Settings.
The Settings page displays.
3. Under Account, tap or click Grant Access.
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A list of your friends displays with the status of their accounts.
4. Tap or click the friend, and tap or click Edit .
The Edit page displays.
5. Tap or click cameras to select or deselect them.
6. Tap or click Allow Access Rights.
Selecting Allow Access Rights allows this friend to change your account and
camera settings.
7. Tap or click Done.
Your settings are saved.
Delete a Friend
¾To delete a friend’s privileges:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap or click Settings.
3. Under Account, tap or click Grant Access.
A list of your friends displays with the status of their accounts.
4. Select the friend, and tap or click Edit .
The Edit page displays.
5. Tap or click Delete Friend.
6. Tap or click Yes.
The friend is deleted.
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4. Modes, Rules, and Smart Alerts
Modes and rules let you tell your Arlo system what to do in dierent situations. For
example, you can set your Arlo system to record a 30-second video when the motion
sensor is activated on a specific camera and alert you by email.
Modes
Modes let you tell your Arlo cameras to respond dierently at dierent times.
For example, you probably don’t want to receive an alert about motion in the
living room while you’re doing yoga in the living room. You might want to turn on
a dierent mode when you’re away on vacation than when you’re just out at the
store for an hour. Arlo modes give you complete control over how your cameras
respond to motion or sound.
You can create your own modes, but Arlo Wire-Free comes with the following
modes:
Armed. Detection is on for this camera.
Disarmed. Detection is o for this camera.
Schedule. Manage detection based on a schedule.
Geofencing. You can use geofencing to arm, disarm, or resume a schedule
mode when you arrive at or leave a given location based on your mobile
device.
You can customize the Armed and Schedule modes and you can add new modes.
You might want to create a mode in which some motion sensors and cameras are
active but others are not. For example, when you are sleeping, you might want your
exterior cameras to be active, but your interior cameras to be inactive.
Note: You can create dierent modes for the same camera, but the camera can use only
one mode at a time.
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Rules
Each mode consists of one or more rules that provide detailed instructions for
your Arlo system. For each mode, you can set the following options:
• Trigger device. The trigger device is the camera that detects motion.
• Trigger. Triggers can be motion detection on Arlo cameras. You can adjust the
camera’s sensitivity to motion to minimize false alarms.
• Devices. Motion detection on one camera can trigger another camera to
record video or take a snapshot. For example, you might want your back yard
camera or your driveway camera to trigger your door camera to start recording
video.
• Action. Each device that responds to motion can record video, take a snapshot,
or do nothing. You can adjust the length of the video recording from a minimum
of 10 seconds to a maximum of two minutes.
• Notifications. When a trigger is detected, Arlo can send you push notifications,
email alerts, or both. You can also choose to send email alerts to friends, family
members, pet sitters, or anyone who might need to respond when a camera is
triggered.
The Arlo mobile and web apps guide you through the process of setting up your
Arlo system and telling it what you want it to do, but the Arlo knowledge base also
oers detailed instructions to help you get the most out of your Arlo Smart Home
Security System.
Select a Mode
You can turn modes on and o manually or set modes to activate according to a
schedule. Use the following method when you are not using a schedule to control a
mode or when you want to override an existing schedule. You must use at least one
mode. The camera is always in a mode, even if that mode is set to do nothing.
Use the Arlo App Menus to Select a Mode
¾To select a mode for a camera:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
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2. Tap or click Mode.
3. If a list of devices displays, tap or click the camera to select it.
The Mode page displays.
4. Tap or click a mode to activate it.
The mode that you selected turns on immediately. The mode stays active until
you change it.
When you view the Devices page, the icons that display at the top of the camera
feed are based on the currently selected mode.
Use the 3D Touch Shortcut to Select a Mode
If you are using a mobile device that supports the 3D Touch feature, you can use
3D Touch to quickly select a mode.
¾To use 3D Touch to select a mode for a camera:
1. Tap and hold the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
A menu displays listing the default mode selections: Armed, Disarmed,
Scheduled, and Geofencing.
2. Tap a mode in the menu to activate the mode.
The Mode page displays with the activated mode selected. The mode stays
active until you change it.
When you view the Devices page, the icons that display at the top of the camera
feed are based on the currently selected mode.
Change Motion Sensitivity
You can easily change the sensitivity level for cameras.
¾To change the sensitivity level for a camera:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap or click Mode.
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3. If a list of devices displays, tap or click the camera to select it.
The Mode page displays.
4. Tap or click Edit next to the mode.
The Edit page displays.
5. Under RULES, tap or click Edit next to the rule that you want to edit.
The Edit Rule page displays.
6. Under If the following, tap or click Edit next to Motion is detected.
The Motion detection settings page displays.
7. Move the slider to adjust the sensitivity level for motion detection for this
camera.
If you used a mobile device to specify the settings, your settings are saved.
8. If you used a browser to specify the settings, click Save.
Your settings are saved.
Manage Alerts
Arlo can push notifications to your smartphone, send you email alerts, or do both. To
receive Arlo notifications on your phone, you must get the Arlo app.
Note: If you log out of the Arlo app on your smartphone or mobile device, you stop
receiving push notifications.
¾To change the alert settings for a camera:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap or click Mode.
3. If a list of devices displays, tap or click the camera to select it.
The Mode page displays.
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4. Tap or click Edit next to Armed or your custom mode.
The Edit Rule page displays.
5. Under If the following, specify the motion detection settings.
6. Under Then do the following, specify the settings for Arlo to respond to motion
detection by recording video.
The selections are Record video or Do nothing.
7. Under Alert, tap or click Push Notification to turn alerts on and o for your
mobile device.
8. For email notifications, make sure that the Email Alerts check box is selected.
9. To specify an email address, tap or click Edit next to Email Alerts and enter
the email address.
10. Tap or click the Done button.
Your settings are saved.
Set Up Geofencing
A geofence is a virtual fence that helps to discover when something or someone
enters or exits a predefined zone. You can use Arlo geofencing to arm, disarm, or
resume schedule modes when your mobile device is in zone or out of zone.
To set up geofencing, you must use your mobile device and you must allow the Arlo
app to use your location.
Configure Your Mobile Device
¾To configure your mobile device for more accurate geofencing:
1. Enable GPS or location services so that Arlo can locate your device.
2. Enable WiFi.
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Set Up Geofencing for the First Time and Set Up Modes
¾To set up geofencing for the first time and set up modes:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap Mode.
3. If a list of devices displays, tap or click the camera to select it.
A list of modes displays.
4. Tap Geofencing.
The Arlo Would Like to Use your Location prompt displays.
5. Tap Allow.
Geofencing works only if Arlo can locate your mobile device. The Location
Address page displays.
6. To change the address, tap the Address field, type the address for your
location and then tap Next.
The geofence radius displays as Medium.
7. To change your radius setting, tap the Radius icon, select a radius size, and tap
Next.
Radius size options are Small, Medium, and Large (approximately 300 feet, 820
feet, and 1,640 feet (150 meters, 250 meters, and 500 meters) respectively.
8. Enter a name for your location and tap Next.
The Away Mode page displays a list of available modes. The away mode is the
detection mode used by the camera when you are away from the location that
you specified.
9. Select an away mode and tap Next.
Note: When your mobile device is out of zone, the Arlo device defaults to the away
mode. Most people select Armed or Custom mode while they are away.
10. Select a home mode and tap Next.
Note: When your mobile device is in zone, the Arlo device defaults to the home mode.
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Most people select Disarmed or Custom mode while they are home.
If you use more than one enabled mobile device, you might be asked to select an
Arlo device to connect it to.
11. Tap the preferred mobile device and tap Next.
12. Tap Save.
Your settings are saved.
Geofencing With Multiple Mobile Devices
If you want multiple mobile devices to participate in your Arlo geofencing, make
sure that the required conditions are met, and then follow the steps to enable or
disable geofencing for the devices.
Make sure that these conditions are met:
• Your Arlo devices are online.
• Your geofencing feature is enabled.
• Your friend’s mobile device is added to your account.
For more information about adding devices, see Enable or Disable Geofencing
for Friends’ Mobile Devices.
• (Required when your friend wants to participate in geofencing) Your friend is
logged in to the Arlo App on a mobile device.
• (Required when your friend wants to participate in geofencing) The GPS or
location service on your friend’s mobile device is enabled.
Enable or Disable Geofencing for Friends’ Mobile Devices
¾To enable or disable geofencing for your friends’ mobile devices:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap Mode.
3. If a list of devices displays, tap the camera to select it.
A list of modes displays.
4. Tap the Geofencing edit icon.
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The Geofencing editing page displays.
5. Tap Enabled Devices.
The Enabled Device page displays a list of geofencing-enabled mobile devices.
6. Tap the mobile devices for which you want to enable geofencing.
A check mark appears next to the device name when geofencing is enabled.
Note: The device location displays as either In Zone or Out of Zone.
7. To disable geofencing, tap the mobile device again.
The check mark disappears when geofencing disabled.
For more information, see Set Up Geofencing on page 37.
Geofencing Accuracy
For accuracy, geofencing uses a combination of GPS, cellular data, and WiFi data.
• In urban environments, where the cell towers and WiFi routers are more dense,
geofencing accuracy can reach 100–200 meters.
Note: If you live in a skyscraper, geofencing might not work reliably due to GPS
inaccuracies. Using the Large radius setting might help.
• In more rural areas, where cell towers and WiFi routers are sparse, geofencing
accuracy can reach several hundred meters.
To improve geofencing accuracy, maker sure that your mobile device meets these
conditions:
• WiFi is turned on.
• GPS or location services are turned on.
Geofencing First In, Last Out
Arlo cameras use the first in, last out principal within the geofencing feature.
First in, last out allows you to come and go without worrying about arming and
disarming your Arlo cameras. For example, if your roommate leaves the house
before you, your Arlo cameras remain disarmed because you are still in the house
or geofence. After you leave the house and both devices are outside the geofence,
your Arlo cameras are armed.
For more information about managing multiple devices, see Geofencing With
Multipe Mobile Devices on page 39.
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Schedule Your Camera Rules
You can set a schedule to activate and deactivate cameras automatically. Schedules
recur weekly. For example, the schedule for Tuesday is repeated every Tuesday as
long as the schedule is turned on. Arlo is preconfigured with the following schedule:
• Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All motion sensors are on.
• All other times. All motion sensors are o.
Add a Schedule
¾To add a schedule for a camera:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap or click Mode.
3. If a list of devices displays, tap or click the camera to select it.
A list of modes displays.
4. Tap or click Schedule .
5. Tap or click Edit next to Schedule.
6. Tap or click + Add.
The Add Schedule page displays.
7. Set the days and times and then tap or click Save.
The schedule is saved.
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Edit a Schedule
¾To edit a schedule for a camera:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap or click Mode.
3. If a list of devices displays, tap or click the camera to select it.
A list of modes displays.
4. Tap or click Schedule .
5. Tap or click Edit next to Schedule.
The Schedule page displays.
6. Tap or click the schedule.
The Edit Schedule page displays.
7. Change the start and stop times and tap or click Save.
The schedule is saved.
Add a Mode
You can add new modes to tell your camera what to do in certain situations. For
example, you can set your camera to record videos when the motion sensor is
activated and to alert you with an email message.
You can use the rules you create within modes and schedules to customize your
camera. You can create one rule for each mode.
¾To add a mode for a camera:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
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2. Tap or click Mode.
3. If a list of devices displays, tap or click the camera to select it.
A list of modes displays.
4. Tap or click Add a Mode.
The New Mode page displays.
5. Enter a name for the mode and tap or click Next.
The Trigger Device page displays.
6. Select the camera.
7. Tap or click When motion is detected and then tap or click Next.
The Motion Settings page displays.
8. Select the sensitivity of the motion sensor.
You can use the default setting or adjust the sensitivity level with the slider.
Raising the percentage increases the number of videos that Arlo captures.
Lowering the percentage decreases the number of videos that Arlo captures.
9. Click or Tap Next.
The Motion Settings page displays.
10. When prompted, specify what you want the camera to do when motion is
detected and tap or click Next.
You can select Record video or Do nothing.
11. When prompted, specify if you want to be notified with alerts when motion is
detected.
If you are using a computer web browser, you can also specify the recording
time setting.
12. Tap or click Next.
The Summary page displays.
13. Review your settings and tap or click Save.
Your settings are saved.
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You can customize Arlo settings.
Turn the Arlo App Fingerprint ID Login On and O
The Arlo app supports Touch ID fingerprint identity sensors. If you are using a
mobile device with this feature, you can turn the Arlo app Touch ID login on and o.
¾To turn the Arlo app Touch ID login on and o:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap Settings.
The Settings page displays.
3. Tap Profile.
The Profile page displays.
4. Tap Log in with Touch ID.
Tapping this button turns Log in with Touch ID on and o.
Change the Time Zone
¾To change the time zone:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap or click Settings > My Devices.
A list of devices including the base station and cameras displays.
3. Tap or click the base station.
The base station settings page displays.
4. Tap or click Time Zone.
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The Time Zone page displays.
5. Tap or click a time zone.
6. Tap or click Done.
If you are using a mobile device, your settings are saved.
7. If you are using a computer, click Save.
Your settings are saved.
Video Settings
Change the Video Quality and Battery Usage
You can set the Arlo Wire-Free video resolution as Best Video, Optimized,
and Best Battery Life. Using the Best Battery Life setting reduces the WiFi
bandwidth that is required.
¾To change the video quality and battery usage:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap the gear icon for the camera feed on your mobile device, and then tap
Video Settings.
If you are using a computer, select Settings > My Devices, and then select the
camera.
The camera video settings display.
3. Tap or click to select Best Video, Optimized, or Best Battery Life.
4. Tap or click Done.
If you are using a mobile device, your settings are saved.
5. If you are using a computer, click Save.
Your settings are saved.
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Turn Night Vision On and O
When night vision is enabled, the camera automatically turns on infrared (IR) LEDs
to record in low light conditions. We recommend that you turn o night vision if the
Arlo camera is facing reflective surfaces, such as windows.
¾To turn night vision on and o:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap the gear icon for the camera feed on your mobile device, and then tap
Video Settings.
If you are using a computer, select Settings > My Devices, and then click the
camera.
The camera video settings display.
3. Tap or click Night Vision to turn night vision o and on.
Base Station Settings
You can view or change base station settings.
Change the Base Station Name
When you set up your Arlo system, you entered a name for the base station. You
can change this name.
¾To change the base station name:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap or click Settings > My Devices.
A list of devices including the base station and cameras displays.
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3. Tap or click the base station.
The base station settings page displays.
4. Tap or click Name.
5. Enter a new name for the base station.
The new name is displayed in the Arlo app.
Adjust the Base Station Flicker Setting
The combination of certain artificial light sources and the camera shutter speed
might result in flickering in recorded video. The default setting for the base station
is Auto, but you can change the flicker adjustment.
¾To select the base station flicker adjustment:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap or click Settings > My Devices.
A list of devices including the base station and cameras displays.
3. Tap or click the base station.
The base station settings page displays.
4. Tap or click Flicker Adjustment.
The Flicker Adjustment page displays.
5. Tap or click a setting.
6. Tap or click Save.
Your settings are saved.
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Restart the Base Station
¾To restart the base station:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap or click Settings > My Devices.
A list of devices including the base station and cameras displays.
3. Tap or click the base station.
The base station settings page displays.
4. Tap or click Restart.
The base station restarts.
Remove the Base Station From Your Account
¾To remove the base station from your account:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap or click Settings > My Devices.
A list of devices including the base station and cameras displays.
3. Tap or click the base station.
The base station settings page displays.
4. Tap or click Remove Device.
The base station is removed from your Arlo account. The base station does not
display when you use the Arlo app.
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View Device Information
¾To view device information:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap or click Settings > My Devices.
A list of devices including the base station and cameras displays.
3. Tap or click the device.
The settings display.
4. Scroll down to the Version heading and view the firmware version, hardware
version, and serial number.
Turn an Arlo Camera On and O
¾To turn the Arlo camera on and o:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap the gear icon for the camera feed on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, select Settings > My Devices, and then click the
camera.
The camera settings display.
3. Tap or click Camera On/O.
Tapping or clicking this button turns the camera on and o.
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Remove a Camera From Your Account
¾To remove a camera from your account:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
2. Tap the gear icon for the camera feed on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, select Settings > My Devices, and then click the
camera.
The camera settings display.
3. Scroll down and tap or click Remove Device.
The camera is removed from your account and its settings are deleted.
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6. Manage Your Subscription Plan
Every Arlo camera includes free Basic service that oers basic features and
functionality. When activating your camera, you select your service plan.
Subscription Plans
Upgrading to a paid service level gives you the ability to increase the uses of your
camera to suit your specific needs. Depending on your service level, you can add
cameras or cloud storage and enable Arlo Smart features. For information about
service plans, visit http://bit.ly/1AQGR9k.
Upgrade to a Paid Subscription Plan
¾To select a paid subscription plan:
1. On your mobile device or computer, launch a browser and enter
arlo.netgear.com.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap or click Settings.
The Settings page displays.
3. Under Account, tap or click Subscription.
The Subscription page displays.
4. Tap or click Upgrade Now.
The Subscription Plan page displays retail and business options.
5. Tap or click SELECT under the plan.
6. Follow the onscreen instructions to change your subscription.
After your payment is processed, your service level information is updated on
the Subscription page.
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7. Arlo Connect
Arlo Connect is a simple way to integrate Arlo devices into other smart home
platforms using standard and secure cloud integration.
Use Arlo With IFTTT
You can use the Arlo app with IFTTT (If This Then That), a free cloud-based service
that connects smart home devices and applications.
To add Arlo to your IFTTT app, visit ifttt.com/arlo.
To learn more about Arlo and IFTTT, visit arlo.com/community.
Use Arlo Cameras With SmartThings
You can integrate your Arlo cameras into the SmartThings app so that all your
smart devices work together. For example, if your Arlo camera detects motion,
SmartThings can tell your Aeon Labs Siren to trigger your alarm. For more
information, see Chapter 8. Use SmartThings With Arlo Cameras on page 53.
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With Samsung SmartThings, you can integrate your Arlo cameras into the SmartThings
app so that all your smart devices can work together. For example, if your Arlo camera
detects motion, SmartThings tells your Aeon Labs Siren to trigger your alarm.
After you integrate your Arlo cameras into the SmartThings app, you must use the
SmartThings app to configure your modes and rules. If you try to edit your modes and
rules in the Arlo app, you will disarm the SmartThings mode. You can continue to use
the Arlo app to view the library.
Note: Aer syncing your Arlo cameras with the SmartThings app, a SmartThings mode
displays in your Arlo app. Your Arlo system must remain in the SmartThings mode for your
system to work correctly with the SmartThings app. All mode configuration must be done
in the SmartThings app. If you choose to no longer use the SmartThings app, delete the
SmartThings mode in your Arlo app, and delete the Arlo cameras from the things menu in
the SmartThings mobile app.
Prepare Arlo to Work With SmartThings
Use Arlo Camera Names That Are Easy to Recognize
Before integrating your cameras with the SmartThings app, make sure that the names
of your cameras are easy to understand. If you choose not to rename your cameras,
the camera’s serial number becomes the camera’s name in the SmartThings app.
For information about how to change the camera names, see Name Your Cameras on
page 28.
Arlo camera feed
integrated into the
SmartThings app
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Disarm Your Cameras
When you integrate your Arlo cameras with SmartThings, a new SmartThings mode is
created in the Arlo app. Because SmartThings manages your Arlo cameras, they must
be in Disarmed mode before you can begin the integration setup. You cannot use
Schedule mode or Geofencing mode at the same time as SmartThings mode. You must
also disable any IFTTT recipes that change the Arlo system mode.
¾To disarm your cameras:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap or click Mode.
3. If a list of devices displays, tap or click the camera to select it.
The Mode page displays.
4. Tap Disarmed.
5. Exit the Arlo app.
Integrate Your Arlo Cameras With the SmartThings
App
To integrate your Arlo cameras into the SmartThings app:
1. Make sure that your cameras are disarmed in the Arlo app.
See Disarm Your Cameras on page 54.
2. Launch the SmartThings mobile app.
3. If you do not have a SmartThings account, visit https://support.smartthings.com/
hc/en-us/articles/205380634-Setting-up-an-account-the-Hub-and-Things to
create an account.
4. Log in to your SmartThings app.
5. Tap Marketplace > Things > Safety and Security.
6. Tap Cameras > Netgear Arlo.
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7. Tap Arlo (connect).
8. Tap Connect to Arlo.
9. Enter your Arlo login credentials
10. On the bottom of the page, accept the Privacy Policy.
11. Tap Done at the upper-right corner.
12. Tap Connect to Arlo Cameras and select the cameras that you want to sync
with the SmartThings app.
13. Tap Done > Next > Done.
14. Tap My Home > Things.
15. To change your camera’s settings, tap the settings icon.
Note: Repeat this step for each camera that you synced with your SmartThings app.
Your Arlo cameras are in the SmartThings mode in your Arlo app.
For more information about integrating your Arlo cameras into the SmartThings app,
visit
https://support.smartthings.com/hc/en-us/articles/209529506-Netgear-Arlo-Wire-
Free-Camera.
Adjust the Motion Sensitivity Level
When you integrate Arlo into the SmartThings app, the motion sensitivity for each
camera is set to a default of 80. If your camera works more eectively at a dierent
setting, you can use the Arlo app to change it.
¾To adjust the motion sensitivity level:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap or click Mode.
3. If a list of devices displays, tap or click the camera to select it.
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The Mode page displays.
4. If you are not sure what motion sensitivity level you are using, tap or click Edit
next to Armed mode.
The Edit Rule page displays.
5. Tap or click Edit next to the rule that you want to edit.
6. Under If the following, tap or click Edit next to Motion is detected.
The Motion detection settings page displays.
7. Note the motion sensitivity setting, but do not select Armed mode.
8. Return to the Mode page.
9. Tap or click Edit next to SmartThings mode.
The Edit Rule page displays.
10. Tap or click Edit next to the rule that you want to edit.
11. Under If the following, tap or click Edit next to Motion is detected.
The Motion detection settings page displays.
12. Set the motion sensitivity level to match the setting that you viewed in Step 7.
Adjust Push Notifications
When you integrate Arlo with SmartThings, the Arlo app sends push notifications to
the SmartThings app. Then the SmartThings app sends you notifications about Arlo
and your other smart things. If you still receive push notifications from Arlo, on your
smartphone, use your smartphone settings to turn o the Arlo notifications. Email
notifications are not needed.
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9. FAQs and Troubleshooting
Battery FAQs
What do the battery bars indicate?
The battery bars indicate battery capacity:
• 3 bars. 61–100 percent
• 2 bars. 17–60 percent
• 1 bar. 1–16 percent
• 0 bars. 0% percent
What do I need to know about using Arlo cameras in cold weather?
Cold temperatures can aect any battery’s capacity, due to the chemistry
of batteries. This means that if you install your Arlo camera outside in cold
temperatures, you might notice a shorter battery life for the camera, or a faster
than expected drop in the displayed battery capacity.
Why does one Arlo camera battery drain faster than another Arlo camera
battery?
Your Arlo camera is flexible and you can use it in a wide range of environments.
Your environment might include elements that aect battery life. Some of the
places that you might place your Arlo camera use more battery power than others.
Note the following examples:
Arlo cameras work well in the dark. They use infrared sensors to monitor motion in
the dark. These use more battery power than cameras monitoring motion in a well-
lit room.
Arlo cameras work well when they are as far away as 300 feet from the base
station. Cameras positioned farther away from the base station use more battery
power than cameras positioned close to the base station.
Arlo cameras let you choose the quality level of the videos that they record.
Cameras set to high-quality video recording use more battery power than cameras
set to low-quality video recording.
Will my WiFi environment aect my Arlo camera battery?
Yes. If you are in a noisy WiFi environment, your Arlo camera battery might drain
faster. Use a WiFi analyzer to test the WiFi noise in your environment.
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What is the battery life for NETGEAR Arlo cameras?
The NETGEAR Arlo camera battery life is four to six months with normal usage and
can be extended for optimal usage if you use key settings and follow certain tips.
The cameras oer the best battery life when set up to record when they detect
motion.
How can I extend the NETGEAR Arlo camera’s battery life?
To extend your NETGEAR Arlo camera’s battery life, follow these tips:
• Be sure that you are running the latest version of firmware on your Arlo base
station. For more information about updating your firmware, visit What do I
need to know about Arlo camera firmware updates?
• Check your NETGEAR Arlo camera’s power management settings. To extend
your battery life, select the Best Battery Life setting. This setting trades
video quality for improved battery life. For best video quality, select the Best
Video setting. This setting reduces battery life but provides the highest quality
images. To balance the battery life and video quality, select the Optimized
setting. To access your power management settings, log in to your Arlo account,
select Settings > Camera Settings, and select a camera.
• Normal usage is defined as four minutes of viewing or recording per day with
the Arlo camera in the Optimized setting.
• Depending on your specific usage, you might see dierent results. Also note
that a NETGEAR Arlo camera’s distance from the base station can aect its
battery life.
Manage Bandwidth for Streaming
The bandwidth used by cameras depends on the camera settings as follows:
• Best Video. 700–750 kilobits per second (kbps)
• Optimized. 450–550 kbps
• Best Battery Life. 300 kbps
For information about setting the resolution for your camera, see Video Settings
on page 45 .
Reduce the Number of Notifications
Arlo sends notifications according to the rules in the mode that is currently active.
To reduce unwanted notifications, you might need to adjust the position of one
or more cameras, reduce motion sensitivity, change your notification settings, or
create a custom mode.
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¾To reduce the number of unwanted notifications that you receive:
1. Position your camera so that it does not pick up the motion that is triggering
the camera to notify you.
For example, if Arlo is notifying you about cars passing in the street, aim your
camera so that the street is outside the camera’s field of view. For more
information about camera positioning, see How Arlo Works on page 6.
2. If you are unable to position your camera so that the field of view includes only
motion that you care about, reduce your camera’s motion sensitivity instead.
You must reduce your camera’s motion sensitivity in the rules for each mode in
which you receive unwanted notifications. For more information about finding
the right motion sensitivity setting, see Change Motion Sensitivity on page 35.
3. If you like the number of videos that Arlo is recording, but you want to receive
fewer notifications, either edit the notification settings in your modes and
rules or create a dierent custom mode for when you want recordings without
notifications.
For example, you can create a mode that records but does not send
notifications so that you can watch pet videos in your Arlo library without
getting notified every time your pet moves or makes noise.
Can’t See Video Streams in a Browser
¾To troubleshoot problems with the video stream:
1. If you can’t see your video streams from a web browser, but you can see them
on your mobile device, make sure that your browser isn’t blocking the plug-in
and that you are using the latest version of Adobe Flash.
For help with Adobe Flash Player, visit https://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player.html.
2. Make sure that ports 443 and 80 are open on your router.
Arlo uses these ports for streaming. Some antivirus applications, particularly
those with firewalls, block these ports, so temporarily disabling your antivirus
or moving Arlo to the firewall’s DMZ might help. For more information about
opening ports, see your router’s documentation. For more information about
your antivirus application, see your antivirus documentation.
3. Minimize the number of networks, WiFi devices, and transmitted frequencies
near your base station and cameras.
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Place your cameras at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the base station, and allow
at least 6½ feet (2 meters) between cameras. Avoid placing your base station
or cameras near cordless phones, microwaves, or WiFi-enabled devices. Follow
these guidelines to prevent signal interference between your Arlo devices and
other WiFi devices.
4. Make sure that your Wire-Free camera is no farther than 300 feet (90 meters)
from the base station.
The 300-foot line-of-sight range is reduced by each metal object, thick wall,
or other obstruction between a camera and the base station. For best results,
make sure that your cameras show three or four bars of signal strength in
the area where you intend to install them. The cameras can work when signal
strength is at one or two bars, but they might go out of range intermittently
due to fluctuations in the environment, and the batteries deplete faster when
cameras are trying to reconnect.
5. Change or recharge the batteries on any cameras that are operating on
battery power to make sure that the battery level is no less than two bars.
A low battery can cause the camera to stream intermittently.
Not Receiving Push Notifications
You must be logged in to the Arlo app to receive Arlo alerts on your smartphone or
mobile device. Arlo registers your device for push notification when you log in. If
you used the logout option instead of simply exiting the app, you must log back in
to the app. You receive Arlo alerts even if your device is sleeping.
Make sure that other applications on your mobile device, such as Shutapp or Doze,
are not suppressing push notifications. Make sure that your mobile device is not in
Do Not Disturb mode.
If you followed procedures in the following sections and are still not getting Arlo
alerts, contact NETGEAR support.
Check the Rules Settings for Armed Modes
Check the rules in your modes. Make sure that Push Notification is enabled in the
Armed mode or in a custom mode if you created one.
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¾To check push notification for the Armed mode setting:
1. Tap the Arlo icon on your mobile device.
If you are using a computer, enter arlo.netgear.com in the address bar of a
browser.
The Devices page displays.
2. Tap or click the Mode button.
A list of modes displays.
3. Tap or click the Edit icon next to Armed.
The Edit Rule page displays.
4. Under Alert, make sure that the Push Notification check box is selected.
5. If you made changes, tap or click Save.
Your settings are saved.
Check the Arlo App Settings on an iOS Device
Make sure that you allow the Arlo app to receive push notifications. The Arlo app
push notifications can be disabled on iOS and Android devices.
¾To allow Arlo push notifications on iOS devices:
1. Tap the Settings icon for your iOS device.
2. Tap Notifications > Arlo.
The Arlo notification settings display.
3. Make sure that Allow Notification is selected.
4. If you made changes, tap Save.
Your settings are saved.
Check the Arlo App Settings on an Android Device
¾To allow Arlo push notifications on Android devices:
1. Tap the Settings icon for your Android device.
2. Tap Application Manager > Arlo.
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The Arlo notification settings display.
3. Make sure that the Show Notifications setting is selected.
4. If you made changes, tap Save.
Your settings are saved.
If You Said No to Push Notifications at Installation
When you install the Arlo app for the first time, to receive alerts, you must
select Allow when asked if you want Arlo to send you push notifications. For
iOS apps, after you respond to this alert, it is not presented again unless the
device is restored or the app is uninstalled for at least a day.
If you said no on an iOS device, uninstall the app, wait for a day, and then
reinstall it, and allow notifications. If you do not want to wait a day before you
reinstall the app, you can use the system clock on your device to simulate a day.
Set the system clock forward a day or more, turn your device o, and then turn
the device back on. After you reinstall the app, return the system clock to the
correct setting.
Verify That the Arlo Base Station Is Online
To determine whether your base station is online, check the Internet LED on the
front of the base station:
• If the Internet LED is solid green, the base station is connected to the Internet.
• If the Internet LED is amber, the base station is not connected to the Internet.
If you are not at the same location as your Arlo base station, log in to your Arlo
account and check the following:
• If you can review the video feed from each of your Arlo cameras, your base
station is connected to the Internet.
• If you see an error message (such as “Base Station Oine” or something similar)
instead of video feed, your base station is not connected to the Internet.
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Base Station Is Oine
If you are not sure whether the base station is oine, see Verify That the Arlo
Base Station Is Online on page 62.
¾To troubleshoot the base station Internet connection:
1. Check the Ethernet cable.
Make sure that it’s securely connected to the back of your base station and
to your router. Also make sure that you’re using the Ethernet cable that came
with your system.
2. Check the power adapter.
Make sure that the power adapter is securely connected to the back of your
base station and securely plugged into an outlet.
3. Try to connect to the Internet from another device that is connected directly
to your router.
Be sure to try an Ethernet-connected device, not a device that is connected
using WiFi (you can turn WiFi o on the device to make sure that the device is
connecting through the Ethernet cable). Make sure that you can browse the
Internet from this device by doing the following:
• If you cannot browse the Internet from this device, you must restore your
router’s connection to the Internet.
• If you can browse the Internet from this device, continue troubleshooting.
4. Power cycle your base station.
Unplug the power adapter from the outlet, wait one minute, and reconnect
the power adapter to the outlet. The base station takes one to two minutes
to start. When the Power LED and Internet LED light solid green, your base
station is connected to the Internet. If the Internet LED is amber, continue
troubleshooting.
5. Check your router’s DHCP settings and client list.
Make sure that DHCP is enabled and that the router’s DCHP client list supplied
an IP address to the base station. (If it did, the base station appears in the client
list.) For more information, see your router documentation.
6. If you were previously able to connect your base station to the Internet but
now cannot connect, check the router’s security settings and firmware to make
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sure that no changes were made since the last time it successfully connected.
You might want to temporarily lower the security settings on the router
or temporarily place the base station in the DMZ to rule out any firewall
restrictions. If you make these changes, power cycle your base station as
described in Step 4.
7. Check to make sure that ports 443 and 80 are open on your router.
Note: If you do not manage your Internet environment, contact your IT
department for assistance with any firewall or router configurations. The Arlo
base station cannot connect through most proxy servers. Check with your
IT team and Internet service provider (ISP) about ways to bypass any proxy
servers. Ask your IT team to make sure that ports 443 and 80 are open.
8. Perform a factory reset on your base station.
For more information, see Reset the Arlo Base Station to Factory Settings on
page 65.
If you are still unable to get your base station to connect, visit support.arlo.com
and submit a support case describing the steps you took and provide the following
information:
• Base station serial number
• User name (email address used to register Arlo account)
• Internet service provider (ISP) name
• Internet connection type (DSL, cable, and so on) and speed (Arlo requires at
least 1 Mbps upstream)
• Internet router model
• List of other devices connected directly to your router
• The last time and place that your base station successfully connected to the
Internet
Signal Strength
If an Arlo camera’s signal to the base station is weak, recording delays might occur
when motion is detected.
To test whether the camera signal is strong enough, check the Camera LED on the
base station. If it’s blinking amber, the base station detects a low data rate, which
means that a camera is too far from the base station.
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Follow these tips to increase signal strength:
• Position your base station so that it is central to all of your cameras.
• Position 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 large obstruction between the camera and base station. The following
materials reduce signal strength the most:
• Unusually thick walls and ceilings
• Brick
• Concrete
• Stone
• Ceramic
• Glass, especially mirrors
• Metal
• Large quantities of water, such as the water in a fish tank or water heater
• Mount your cameras away from devices such as cordless phone bases, baby
monitors, and microwave ovens.
• Do not place your Arlo system near multiple WiFi routers. Other WiFi-enabled
devices can interfere with Arlo’s wireless signal.
Reset the Arlo Base Station to Factory Settings
Performing a factory reset returns your base station values to the default
settings. It also removes the serial number from your Arlo account.
¾To perform a factory reset on your base station:
1. Use a pen or a straightened paper clip to press and hold the Reset button on
the back of the base station for about 10 seconds.
When the base station reset completes, the LEDs on the front of the base
station blink amber. When the LEDs stop blinking amber, your base station
reboots. The base station is removed from your Arlo account.
2. When the Power and Internet LEDs both light solid green, tap the Arlo icon on
your mobile device and log in to your Arlo account.
If you are using a computer, enter netgear.com in the address bar of a browser.
3. Tap or click New to Arlo?.
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10. Battery Warnings and Safety
Counterfeit and Inferior-Quality Battery Warning
Do not use counterfeit and/or inferior-quality lithium batteries. Such batteries can
develop internal shorts and may pose a fire or burn hazard.
Avoid purchasing batteries from online auction and other marketplace websites, as
these are known sources of counterfeit and/or inferior-quality batteries.
The use of counterfeit and/or inferior-quality batteries could greatly reduce runtime
and output performance, damage your Arlo cameras, and constitute a safety hazard.
Counterfeit and/or inferior-quality batteries that cause damage to your Arlo camera
may void the warranty.
Counterfeit and inferior-quality batteries lack built-in fault and heat protection,
which superior quality batteries contain for added safety.
For these reasons, NETGEAR recommends that you use the batteries supplied by
NETGEAR with your Arlo cameras, or high-quality batteries from other, established,
well-known manufacturers such as Panasonic®, Energizer®, or Duracell®.
Arlo performance claims are based on the use of batteries that initially ship
with Arlo cameras.
Rechargeable Battery Warning
Arlo cameras have been designed for use with primary, non-rechargeable batteries.
For the best possible Arlo experience, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND using the
non-rechargeable batteries supplied with your Arlo cameras, or non-rechargeable
high-quality batteries from other, established, well-known manufacturers such as
Panasonic®, Energizer®, or Duracell®.
Because many rechargeable batteries on the market are counterfeits or of inferior
quality, WE STRONGLY DISCOURAGE the use of any rechargeable batteries with
your Arlo cameras, as they may pose a fire or burn hazard. They may also damage your
camera.
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TO THE EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY APPLICABLE LAW, NETGEAR DISCLAIMS ALL
LIABILITY WHATSOEVER RELATED TO THE USAGE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
IN Arlo cameraS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, FIRE, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY,
BODILY INJURY, AND/OR DEATH. A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY THAT CAUSES
DAMAGE TO THE Arlo camera MAY RENDER THE NETGEAR WARRANTY NULL
AND VOID. YOU ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USAGE OF
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES IN Arlo cameraS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION,
FIRE, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, BODILY INJURY, AND/OR DEATH.
Safe Battery Handling and Usage
Batteries can EXPLODE, CATCH FIRE, and/or CAUSE BURNS if disassembled, punctured,
cut, crushed, short-circuited, incinerated, recharged (disposable cells), or exposed to
water, fire, or high temperatures. To ensure optimal safety and performance:
• Use only batteries that contain built-in fault and heat protection.
• DO NOT use counterfeit or inferior-quality batteries in Arlo cameras. Use only the
batteries supplied by NETGEAR, or high-quality batteries from, established, well-
known manufacturers, such as Panasonic®, Energizer®, or Duracell®.
• DO NOT use rechargeable batteries.
• DO NOT place loose batteries in a pocket, purse, or other receptacle containing
metal objects.
• DO NOT store batteries with hazardous or combustible material; store in a cool,
dry, ventilated area.
• While your Arlo camera is weatherproof and safe to use outside, DO NOT allow the
batteries or battery compartment to get wet prior to or during installation.
• ALWAYS keep batteries away from children.
• REPLACE ALL batteries at the same time with batteries of the same type
purchased at the same time from the same manufacturer and DO NOT load
batteries backwards. MAKE SURE the battery compartment is empty and free of
any loose debris before inserting batteries. Follow the directions in the quick start
guide and/or written on the Arlo camera.
• Follow local guidelines to dispose of used batteries.
To the extent permissible by applicable law, failure to follow these warnings
and/or directions could result in damage to your Arlo cameras that will not be
covered by NETGEAR’s warranty.