User's Manual

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Essential Camera
WiFi Setup and Connections
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User Manual
Connect your iOS (Apple) device to a 2.4 GHz network
1. Unlock your device and tap Settings .
2. Tap Wi-Fi, near the top of the list of Settings options.
3. Turn on WiFi by tapping the switch next to Wi-Fi at the top.
Note: WiFi is activated when the switch is green.
4. Select a 2.4 GHz WiFi network.
This is commonly indicated by a 2, 2.4, or 2G at the end of the network name.
5. If prompted, enter the password for the network.
When you’re connected to the WiFi network, a blue check mark appears to the left of the
network name.
Connect your Android device to a 2.4 GHz network
1. Unlock your device and tap Settings .
2. Tap Network & Internet > Wi-Fi .
3. Turn on WiFi by tapping Use WiFi at the top.
4. Select a 2.4 GHz WiFi network.
This is commonly indicated by a 2, 2.4, or 2G at the end of the network name.
5. If prompted, enter the password for the network.
When you’re connected to the WiFi network, the word Connected appears under the
network name.
Move your camera’s WiFi connection to a
SmartHub or base station
You can change your camera’s WiFi connection from your router to an Arlo SmartHub
VMB5000 or VMB4540, or an Arlo base station VMB4500 or VMB4000. When your camera is
connected to an Arlo SmartHub or base station, you can use the camera to trigger an Arlo
Chime or other cameras.
To add a SmartHub or base station and connect your camera:
1. Open the Arlo app.
2. Add the SmartHub or base station to the same Arlo account that your camera was
originally connected to.