User Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1. Get to Know Your Doorbell
- 2. Get Started
- 3. WiFi Setup and Connections
- WiFi connection options for your doorbell
- Tips for optimal WiFi performance
- Connect your mobile device to a 2.4 GHz WiFi network during setup
- Connect an optional Arlo SmartHub
- Connect an optional Arlo Base Station with Siren
- Move your doorbell’s WiFi connection to a SmartHub or base station
- Move your doorbell’s WiFi connection to a direct router connection
- 4. Optional Arlo Chime 2
- 5. Use Your Doorbell
- 6. View and Record Videos
- 7. Change Your Settings
- Two-step verification
- Use face or fingerprint authentication
- Customize your profile
- Change your Arlo password
- Reset a forgotten password
- Grant access to friends
- Change the time zone
- Doorbell settings
- Adjust the flicker setting
- Optional SmartHub and Base Station settings
- View device information
- Remove a device from your account
- Restart the doorbell from the Arlo app
- 8. Modes, Rules, and Alerts
- Arm or disarm all your Arlo devices
- Modes
- Select a mode
- Mute Notifications
- Rules for modes
- Trigger a Chime 2 when the doorbell is pressed
- Change motion sensitivity
- Automatically stop recording when motion stops
- Add a rule with a base station siren trigger
- Manage alerts
- Schedule when your doorbell camera is armed
- Set up Arlo Geofencing
- Geofencing with multiple mobile devices
- Use your doorbell to trigger a camera to record
- 9. SmartHub SD Card Local Storage
- 10. SmartHub or Base Station USB Local Storage
- 11. Arlo Connect
- 12. Troubleshooting
- The doorbell doesn’t scan the QR code in the Arlo app during setup
- Arlo doesn’t discover your doorbell during setup
- Use Bypass mode for the Power Kit
- Traditional chime doesn’t ring when I press the doorbell
- Doorbell LED doesn’t light
- Power interruption notification
- Remove the doorbell from its mount
- Reset the doorbell
- Can’t see video streams in a browser
- Not receiving push notifications
- Troubleshoot Arlo Geofencing
- Scan the QR code during Chime 2 setup
- Arlo doesn’t discover Chime 2 during setup
- Chime 2 doesn’t ring when the doorbell is pressed
- Reset your Arlo Chime 2
- Verify that an optional SmartHub or base station is online
- The SmartHub or base station is offline
- Reset a SmartHub to factory settings
- Reset a Base Station to factory settings
8Get to Know Your Doorbell
Essential Video Doorbell Wired
User Manual
Optional Arlo SmartHub or Base Station
You can connect your wired Arlo Essential Video Doorbell directly to your home router’s 2.4
GHz WiFi network, or you can connect your doorbell to an Arlo SmartHub or Base Station with
siren. Your doorbell is compatible with any of the models described in this section.
Arlo SmartHub
The Arlo SmartHubs oer the best Arlo experience and are compatible with all Arlo wire-free
cameras, except Arlo Go.
Base Station with Siren
The Base Stations with Sirens are compatible with all Arlo wire free cameras except Arlo Go
and they’re also compatible with the Arlo Audio Doorbell.
Do more with Arlo
You can add these options, which are sold separately:
• Arlo Chime 2. The Arlo Chime 2 lets you receive instant alerts from your Arlo doorbell and
cameras. For more information, see Chapter 4. Optional Arlo Chime 2 on page 25.
• Add more Arlo cameras and devices. Cover more areas in and around your home by
adding cameras, security lights, and more.
• Upgrade your Arlo subscription. For more information,visit What are the available Arlo
subscription plans and how much cloud recording is available?.
SmartHub VMB4540
SmartHub VMB5000
Base station with siren VMB4500
Base station with siren VMB4000