User's Manual

3Get Started
Arlo Essential Indoor Camera
User Manual
Check the LED
The LED on the camera lights when the camera is powered on. The LED changes color and
blinks to indicate the status of activities such as pairing the camera and updating the camera
rmware.
• Solid amber. The camera is booting (starting up).
• Slow blinking amber. The camera is powered on and is ready for setup.
• Fast blinking amber. The camera is not connected to a WiFi network yet.
• Slow blinking blue. The camera is in the process of pairing to a WiFi network.
• Fast blinking blue. The camera paired with a WiFi network.
• Solid blue. The camera is powered on and is connected to the internet.
• Solid purple. The camera is connected to a WiFi network, but is not connected to the
internet.
• Blinking purple. The camera is too far away from the router or the WiFi signal is weak.
• Alternating blue and amber. A rmware update is in process.
Wall mount your camera
Your camera comes with a mount and a screw kit.
1. Place the mount and secure it with screws.
If you’re mounting the camera on drywall, use the drywall anchors we provide.
2. Attach the camera to the mount.
3. Tilt and swivel to adjust the camera angle.
Test motion detection
You can use the motion detection test to nd the right motion sensitivity setting for your
camera.
1. Open the Arlo app.
2. Tap Settings > My Devices.
3. Select your camera.
4. Tap Device Utilities > Motion Detection Test.
5. Move in front of the camera.
DRAFT