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What's Included Base station Base station AC power adapter Ethernet cable Arlo Pro 2 Wire-Free Camera Rechargeable battery Camera AC power adapter Camera power adapter cable Magnetic wall mounts Mounting screws 3
What's Included Base station Base station AC power adapter Ethernet cable Arlo Pro 2 Wire-Free Camera Rechargeable battery Camera AC power adapter Camera power adapter cable Magnetic wall mounts Mounting screws 3
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If you are using a computer, visit https://my.arlo.com/#/login. b. Follow the onscreen instructions. 8 If you already set up an Arlo account, log in, and click or tap Add Device. b. 4 Get an Account ¾¾ To create a new Arlo account: a. Launch the Arlo app from your smartphone, tap the New to an existing Arlo account: a. button, and select Arlo Wire-Free. Follow the onscreen instructions. ¾¾ To add an Arlo Pro 2 camera to Arlo?
If you are using a computer, visit https://my.arlo.com/#/login. b. Follow the onscreen instructions. 8 If you already set up an Arlo account, log in, and click or tap Add Device. b. 4 Get an Account ¾¾ To create a new Arlo account: a. Launch the Arlo app from your smartphone, tap the New to an existing Arlo account: a. button, and select Arlo Wire-Free. Follow the onscreen instructions. ¾¾ To add an Arlo Pro 2 camera to Arlo?
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6 Select a Good Spot for Your Camera Place your Arlo Pro 2 camera in a location with a clear, unblocked field of view and with a good signal to the base station. Note: Your wireless range varies depending on environmental factors, including physical obstructions, construction materials, and wireless interference. 12
6 Select a Good Spot for Your Camera Place your Arlo Pro 2 camera in a location with a clear, unblocked field of view and with a good signal to the base station. Note: Your wireless range varies depending on environmental factors, including physical obstructions, construction materials, and wireless interference. 12
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b. c. d. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. If you are using the camera outside, bring it leaves the factory. ¾¾ To recharge the battery: a. Connect the other end of the adapter cable to the camera power adapter. The camera LED lights solid blue when the camera battery is fully charged when it inside while charging the battery. Place the camera indoors. Connect the power adapter cable to the camera. Note: You must use an Arlo Pro 2 power adapter and cable to charge the battery. 8 Charge Your Arlo Battery The Arlo battery is fully charged. 14
b. c. d. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. If you are using the camera outside, bring it leaves the factory. ¾¾ To recharge the battery: a. Connect the other end of the adapter cable to the camera power adapter. The camera LED lights solid blue when the camera battery is fully charged when it inside while charging the battery. Place the camera indoors. Connect the power adapter cable to the camera. Note: You must use an Arlo Pro 2 power adapter and cable to charge the battery. 8 Charge Your Arlo Battery The Arlo battery is fully charged. 14
Rechargeable Battery Quick Start Guide
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Congratulations! Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. The camera LED lights solid blue when the camera battery is set up and ready to go. To view useful tutorial videos, find troubleshooting tips, or get support, visit support.arlo.com. 6 7 Your Arlo Pro camera is fully charged. You're Done! Note: You must use an Arlo Pro power adapter and cable to the camera. 4. Connect the other end of the adapter cable to charge the battery. 3.
Congratulations! Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. The camera LED lights solid blue when the camera battery is set up and ready to go. To view useful tutorial videos, find troubleshooting tips, or get support, visit support.arlo.com. 6 7 Your Arlo Pro camera is fully charged. You're Done! Note: You must use an Arlo Pro power adapter and cable to the camera. 4. Connect the other end of the adapter cable to charge the battery. 3.
Charging Station Quick Start Guide
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Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. Note: You must use the Arlo Charging Station adapter and cable or the Arlo Pro camera power adapter and cable when you use the charging station. 4 Charge the Batteries 1.
Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. Note: You must use the Arlo Charging Station adapter and cable or the Arlo Pro camera power adapter and cable when you use the charging station. 4 Charge the Batteries 1.
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... battery...7 Charge your camera battery...7 Connect your base Station to the Internet...8 Get the Arlo app...8 Use the Arlo app for installation and setup...9 Place or mount your cameras...9 Find a good spot for your camera...10 Optimize your Arlo Pro 2 camera's field of view...10 Use camera positioning mode...11 Test motion detection...12... live video...17 Talk and Listen...17 Customize your camera to detect motion...12 Tips for optimal WiFi performance...12 Base station LED guide...13 Arlo Pro 2 camera LED guide...14 Firmware Updates...14 2.
... battery...7 Charge your camera battery...7 Connect your base Station to the Internet...8 Get the Arlo app...8 Use the Arlo app for installation and setup...9 Place or mount your cameras...9 Find a good spot for your camera...10 Optimize your Arlo Pro 2 camera's field of view...10 Use camera positioning mode...11 Test motion detection...12... live video...17 Talk and Listen...17 Customize your camera to detect motion...12 Tips for optimal WiFi performance...12 Base station LED guide...13 Arlo Pro 2 camera LED guide...14 Firmware Updates...14 2.
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... Base station Is offline...55 Signal strength...57 Reset the Arlo base station to the Apple Home app...47 Use Arlo with IFTTT...48 Use Arlo with Alexa and the Arlo Alexa skill...48 8. FAQs and Troubleshooting 49 Battery FAQs...49 Manage bandwidth for the Arlo Pro Charging Station...60 5 Continuous Video Recording 45 View the...
... Base station Is offline...55 Signal strength...57 Reset the Arlo base station to the Apple Home app...47 Use Arlo with IFTTT...48 Use Arlo with Alexa and the Arlo Alexa skill...48 8. FAQs and Troubleshooting 49 Battery FAQs...49 Manage bandwidth for the Arlo Pro Charging Station...60 5 Continuous Video Recording 45 View the...
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... • For AC power indoor use, connect the AC power adapter to install your camera outdoors, use your Arlo account in the camera unlocks more features. Get Started Meet Arlo Pro 2 You can use to create a custom security system that meets your individual needs: • Before you use... your camera wirelessly, we recommend that you want to an indoor electrical outlet. • If you can use the Arlo Pro 2 outdoor power adapter (sold ...
... • For AC power indoor use, connect the AC power adapter to install your camera outdoors, use your Arlo account in the camera unlocks more features. Get Started Meet Arlo Pro 2 You can use to create a custom security system that meets your individual needs: • Before you use... your camera wirelessly, we recommend that you want to an indoor electrical outlet. • If you can use the Arlo Pro 2 outdoor power adapter (sold ...
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If the camera is fully charged, the camera LED lights solid blue. Note: You can buy spare Arlo Pro 2 rechargeable batteries and charge them in the Arlo Charging Station (sold separately). 7 Close the battery door. When the battery is outside, bring it inside to open the...compartment. 3. Gently pull back the battery door to charge the battery. 2. Insert the battery. 5. For more information, see Safety rules for Arlo Pro rechargeable batteries on page 59. Connect the camera cable to the power adapter. 3. Charge your camera battery 1. Align the battery contacts. 4. Connect...
If the camera is fully charged, the camera LED lights solid blue. Note: You can buy spare Arlo Pro 2 rechargeable batteries and charge them in the Arlo Charging Station (sold separately). 7 Close the battery door. When the battery is outside, bring it inside to open the...compartment. 3. Gently pull back the battery door to charge the battery. 2. Insert the battery. 5. For more information, see Safety rules for Arlo Pro rechargeable batteries on page 59. Connect the camera cable to the power adapter. 3. Charge your camera battery 1. Align the battery contacts. 4. Connect...
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... on drywall, use the same account to your account. 3. Create your Arlo devices. 2. Connect the Arlo base station to the Internet and add it with a good signal to manage all your Arlo account. Add each Arlo Pro 2 camera and sync it to install and set up your camera on the...your cameras, and more. Choose a location with a clear, unblocked field of the browser. Hang the mount from the screw. 3. Place your Arlo base station and Arlo Pro 2 camera. After installation, you can access it in place. 9 If you through setup in this order: 1. The magnets in the camera ...
... on drywall, use the same account to your account. 3. Create your Arlo devices. 2. Connect the Arlo base station to the Internet and add it with a good signal to manage all your Arlo account. Add each Arlo Pro 2 camera and sync it to install and set up your camera on the...your cameras, and more. Choose a location with a clear, unblocked field of the browser. Hang the mount from the screw. 3. Place your Arlo base station and Arlo Pro 2 camera. After installation, you can access it in place. 9 If you through setup in this order: 1. The magnets in the camera ...
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Get Started Find a good spot for your camera When positioning your Arlo Pro 2 camera, keep these tips in mind: • Place your camera so that the area you want to monitor is within the camera's field of view. ... 20 feet (1.5 to 6 meters) from the camera. Optimize your Arlo Pro 2's field of view, both horizontally and vertically. 10 Your Arlo Pro 2 camera has a 130-degree viewing angle. In the following images, the green areas show your Arlo Pro 2 camera's field of view The field of view. Arlo's motion sensor is the area in which the camera...
Get Started Find a good spot for your camera When positioning your Arlo Pro 2 camera, keep these tips in mind: • Place your camera so that the area you want to monitor is within the camera's field of view. ... 20 feet (1.5 to 6 meters) from the camera. Optimize your Arlo Pro 2's field of view, both horizontally and vertically. 10 Your Arlo Pro 2 camera has a 130-degree viewing angle. In the following images, the green areas show your Arlo Pro 2 camera's field of view The field of view. Arlo's motion sensor is the area in which the camera...
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...camera, that object can reflect infrared (IR) light back into the camera lens and cause glare or hazy video, especially at night. Open the Arlo app. 2. Note: In camera positioning mode, the camera streams video as fast as possible, without buffering, so that you 're positioning the camera...-quality video while you can aim the camera while watching on a smartphone and make near real-time adjustments. Get Started When positioning your Arlo Pro 2 camera, keep the following images show positioning errors that can cause glare and foggy night vision: Use camera positioning mode Position mode is...
...camera, that object can reflect infrared (IR) light back into the camera lens and cause glare or hazy video, especially at night. Open the Arlo app. 2. Note: In camera positioning mode, the camera streams video as fast as possible, without buffering, so that you 're positioning the camera...-quality video while you can aim the camera while watching on a smartphone and make near real-time adjustments. Get Started When positioning your Arlo Pro 2 camera, keep the following images show positioning errors that can cause glare and foggy night vision: Use camera positioning mode Position mode is...
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... WiFi router. 12 Modes, Rules, and Smart Alerts on page 34. See Motion detection activity zones on page 22. To reduce WiFi interference, place your Arlo Pro 2 cameras 10 feet (3 meters) away from the base station and allow at least 6 feet (1.8 meters) away from the base station. Place the base... each mode and you want the camera to do this test, the camera LED blinks amber when motion is reduced by selecting a mode. Place your Arlo Pro 2 camera in front of 300 feet is detected. 6. During this , see 3. You can customize each camera. 1. You can also select which activity ...
... WiFi router. 12 Modes, Rules, and Smart Alerts on page 34. See Motion detection activity zones on page 22. To reduce WiFi interference, place your Arlo Pro 2 cameras 10 feet (3 meters) away from the base station and allow at least 6 feet (1.8 meters) away from the base station. Place the base... each mode and you want the camera to do this test, the camera LED blinks amber when motion is reduced by selecting a mode. Place your Arlo Pro 2 camera in front of 300 feet is detected. 6. During this , see 3. You can customize each camera. 1. You can also select which activity ...
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... update is in progress. A firmware update is updated. After you add the base station to your Arlo account, the Arlo Pro 2 system checks for firmware updates on the camera blinks alternating blue and amber. Get Started Arlo Pro 2 camera LED guide The LED on the camera lights when the camera is powered on the battery...
... update is in progress. A firmware update is updated. After you add the base station to your Arlo account, the Arlo Pro 2 system checks for firmware updates on the camera blinks alternating blue and amber. Get Started Arlo Pro 2 camera LED guide The LED on the camera lights when the camera is powered on the battery...
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...• To zoom in and out, click the Zoom icon. • To move around in the frame, use your Arlo Pro 2 camera. 2. Open the Arlo app. 2. Look Back video When plugged in, your Arlo Ultra camera records continuously, but discards the video after three seconds if no motion is using a motion-detection mode such... before any live feed, tap Stop . View Your Content View camera feeds You can pan and zoom to focus in on your smartphone. 1. Open the Arlo app. 2. Tap Library. 3. Tap any motion happens; Note: To pan and zoom using a mobile device: • To zoom in and out of any ...
...• To zoom in and out, click the Zoom icon. • To move around in the frame, use your Arlo Pro 2 camera. 2. Open the Arlo app. 2. Look Back video When plugged in, your Arlo Ultra camera records continuously, but discards the video after three seconds if no motion is using a motion-detection mode such... before any live feed, tap Stop . View Your Content View camera feeds You can pan and zoom to focus in on your smartphone. 1. Open the Arlo app. 2. Tap Library. 3. Tap any motion happens; Note: To pan and zoom using a mobile device: • To zoom in and out of any ...
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.... 2. View Your Content You can use the library to find and view recordings based on the date. 1. View recordings and snapshots Your Arlo Pro 2 camera stores recordings and snapshots in the upper-left corner of the page. 19 Use the library You can access your recordings from your mobile ...
.... 2. View Your Content You can use the library to find and view recordings based on the date. 1. View recordings and snapshots Your Arlo Pro 2 camera stores recordings and snapshots in the upper-left corner of the page. 19 Use the library You can access your recordings from your mobile ...
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... You might want to a schedule. 1. Schedule. Manage detection based on vacation than when you control over how your exterior cameras to be active, but Arlo Pro 2 comes with the following modes: Armed. Select a mode You can create different modes for an hour. For example, you might want your cameras respond... to turn on a different mode when you're away on a schedule. Modes, Rules, and Smart Alerts Modes and rules let you tell your Arlo system what to arm, disarm, or resume a schedule mode when you can create your own modes, but your mobile device. You can add new...
... You might want to a schedule. 1. Schedule. Manage detection based on vacation than when you control over how your exterior cameras to be active, but Arlo Pro 2 comes with the following modes: Armed. Select a mode You can create different modes for an hour. For example, you might want your cameras respond... to turn on a different mode when you're away on a schedule. Modes, Rules, and Smart Alerts Modes and rules let you tell your Arlo system what to arm, disarm, or resume a schedule mode when you can create your own modes, but your mobile device. You can add new...
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...a trigger is detected in the backyard. The trigger device is the camera that display at the front door, but not when it is detected, Arlo can add one or more rules to the same base station. You can adjust the motion and sound sensitivity to the mode. 5. This lets...also send email alerts to friends, family members, pet sitters, or anyone who might want to a mode for each Arlo Pro 2 camera that you change the motion sensitivity level for each Arlo Pro 2 Camera takes when motion or sound is on the currently selected mode: Motion. You decide what action each rule...
...a trigger is detected in the backyard. The trigger device is the camera that display at the front door, but not when it is detected, Arlo can add one or more rules to the same base station. You can adjust the motion and sound sensitivity to the mode. 5. This lets...also send email alerts to friends, family members, pet sitters, or anyone who might want to a mode for each Arlo Pro 2 camera that you change the motion sensitivity level for each Arlo Pro 2 Camera takes when motion or sound is on the currently selected mode: Motion. You decide what action each rule...