Quick Start Guide 1
Welcome Thank you for choosing Arlo. Getting started is easy.
What’s Included Base station Base station power adapter 100% wireless camera(s) Ethernet cable Magnetic wall mounts Mounting screws Lithium 123 batteries (number of batteries varies with number of cameras) 3
1 Get the App For the best experience, download the Arlo app for your smartphone by scanning the QR code below or searching for “Arlo” in the app store. http://www.netgear.
2 Connect Your Base Station to the Internet Connect the base station to your router using an Ethernet cable. Connect the AC adapter to your base station and plug it in.
Turn the base station on by pressing the On-Off button. The power LED and Internet LED on the front of the base station turn green in about two minutes. (If this doesn’t happen, visit http://support.arlo.com for troubleshooting tips.
3 Get an Account Launch the app from your smartphone and click the New System Setup button. Follow the on-screen instructions. Or from a computer, visit https://arlo.netgear.com/ and follow the on-screen instructions.
4 Set Up and Sync Your Cameras Insert batteries • Unlock the battery compartment by sliding and holding the latch. • Slide the battery door back and lift it to open the compartment. • Insert the batteries as shown and close the battery door.
Sync your cameras with the base station Bring the camera within one to three feet (30 to 100 centimeters) of the base station.
Sync your cameras with the base station (cont’d) Press the Sync button on the side of the base station. Press the Sync button on top of the camera. Wait for the sync status LED to blink green. Cameras must be synced one at a time.
A blue LED on the camera blinks rapidly to confirm sync. The camera LED on the base station turns solid green after the camera is synced. The camera is ready for viewing. Note: The LED blinks amber if the sync is not successful. You must repeat the sync process. Note: If the sync procedure is not completed within 60 seconds, press the Sync button on the base station and try again. Repeat these steps for each camera.
5 Place or Mount Your Cameras Locate a spot for your camera You can place your camera on a shelf or other flat surface, or you can mount it to the wall. Tip: Use the Arlo app in Position mode (found in Camera Settings) to help aim the camera.
To mount your camera to the wall: Fasten the mounting screw into the wall, and hang the magnetic mount from the screw. If you’re mounting the camera to drywall, be sure to use the drywall plastic anchors that are provided. Tip: You can also use double-sided tape instead of screws.
You’re Done! Congratulations! Your Arlo System is set up and ready to go. To view useful tutorial videos, find troubleshooting tips, or get support, visit http://support.arlo.com or call (US only) 1-888-NETGEAR.
Base Station LED Guide Power Internet Camera Green The base station is powered on. Green The base station is connected to the Internet. Green Cameras are connected to the base station. Blinking green A firmware update is in progress. DO NOT TURN OFF BASE STATION OR CAMERAS. Blinking green The base station is sending data over the Internet. Blinking green The base station is attempting to sync with a camera. Amber The base station is booting up.
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