User Manual

62Modes, Rules, and Alerts
Essential Video Doorbell Wired
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7. To disable geofencing, tap the mobile device again.
The check mark disappears when geofencing is disabled.
For more information, see Set up Arlo Geofencing on page 58.
Custom modes
You can add modes in addition to the modes that come with the Arlo app and give the new
modes custom names, such as Vacation. You can create one rule for each mode.
You can create multiple rules within the same mode so that each camera performs dierent
actions and sends dierent alerts. You can also use Schedule mode to activate modes
automatically at dierent times of the day or week. (See Schedule your rules on page 58.)
Add a mode
1. Open the Arlo app.
2. Tap Mode.
3. Tap the doorbell.
4. Tap Add a Mode.
5. Enter the mode name and tap Next.
6. Select the trigger device and tap Next.
This is the doorbell that detects motion.
7. Enter the trigger device settings for the When motion is detected section and then tap
Next.
8. Use the slider to set the motion sensitivity for the trigger device and tap Next.
Higher motion sensitivity settings usually trigger your camera to capture videos more
frequently.
9. Select an action device and tap Next.
This is the Arlo device that performs an action when the trigger device detects motion
or sound. You can select the same Arlo device you’re using as a trigger or a dierent Arlo
device.
10. Select an action and tap Next.
You can select Record video,or Do nothing.
If you’re using a computer web browser, you can also specify the recording time setting.