Position Your Cameras - NETGEAR Arlo User Manual

Position Your Cameras

Arlo's position mode allows you to see what your camera sees. Using Position mode,
you can make sure that your Arlo camera is positioned to monitor the precise area
that you want. For more information, see
It's important to keep distance in mind when placing your Arlo cameras:
• Maximum. You can place your Arlo camera a maximum of 300 feet (90 meters)
from the base station. In indoor installations, the range might be less if metal
objects or thick walls and ceilings are between a camera and the base station.
Note:
Check the Camera LED on the base station; if it's blinking amber, the base station
detects a low data rate, a sign that a camera is too far from the base station.
• Minimum. Place your Arlo cameras at least 10 feet from the base station, and
allow at least 6 ½ feet (2 meters) between cameras. Follow these guidelines to
prevent WiFi signals between the devices from interfering with each other.
When positioning your Arlo camera, keep these tips in mind:
• Keep active locations in the camera's field of view. Your Arlo camera has
a 130‑degree viewing angle. Position your camera so that the space that you
want to monitor is within the camera's field of view.
• Aim with the cloud. Use Arlo's Position mode to send video to the cloud as
quickly as possible. This allows you to aim the camera while watching the video
Position Mode
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