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  • Page 1 DRAFT Essential Indoor Camera User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Get the Arlo app ........................... 6 Do more with Arlo ..........................7 Get Started Use the Arlo app for installation and setup ..................8 Find a good location for your camera ..................... 8 Plug in your camera indoors ......................9 Check the LED ............................
  • Page 3 Video Settings ............................. 45 Adjust the audio settings ........................46 Adjust the flicker setting ........................46 Turn the Essential Indoor Camera on and off ................46 Restart the camera from the Arlo app ................... 47 View device information ........................47 Remove a device from your account .....................
  • Page 4 WiFi signal interference ........................52 Reset the camera to its factory settings ..................54 Arlo Connect Use Arlo with Amazon Alexa ......................55 Add your camera to the Google Assistant app ................56 Use Arlo with IFTTT ........................... 57 Contents...

  • Page 5: Get To Know Your Camera

    Protect your home while away, without compromising your privacy when at home. Your Arlo Essential Indoor Camera captures 1080p video and offers a way to reassure your privacy with an automated privacy shield, controllable through the Arlo app. Receive motion alerts and use 2-way Audio to hear and speak to visitors.

  • Page 6: Get The Arlo App

    DRAFT Arlo Essential Indoor Camera Get the Arlo app Download the Arlo app. The Arlo app lets you create an Arlo account in the cloud and set up and manage all your Arlo devices. Note: If you already use the Arlo app, make sure that you’re using the latest version.

  • Page 7: Do More With Arlo

    Arlo Essential Indoor Camera Do more with Arlo • 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 •...

  • Page 8: Get Started

    DRAFT 2. Get Started Protect your home while away without comprising your privacy when at home. Arlo Essential Indoor Camera captures 1080p video and offers a way to reassure your privacy with an automated privacy shield, controllable through the Arlo App. Receive motion alerts and use 2-way audio to hear and speak to visitors.

  • Page 9: Plug In Your Camera Indoors

    Plug in your camera indoors Your Essential Indoor Camera is a wired product powered by a USB cable and a 5V 2A power adapter. A micro USB cable and power adapter came in the box with your camera. The cable and power adapter are for indoor use only.

  • Page 10: Wall Mount Your Camera

    Alternating blue and amber. A firmware update is in progress. Wall mount your camera You can place your Essential Indoor Camera on a flat surface or you can mount it on a wall. Your camera comes with a mount and a screw kit.

  • Page 11: Test Motion Detection

    8. Plug in the camera. 9. Tilt and swivel to adjust the camera angle. Note: To unmount your Essential Indoor Camera, slide the camera up until you hear an audible click, then pull the camera away from the wall plate. Test motion detection You can use the motion detection test to find the right motion sensitivity setting for your camera.
  • Page 12 DRAFT Arlo Essential Indoor Camera 6. Move the slider to adjust the motion sensitivity level as needed. This motion sensitivity setting is used during the motion detection test. It is not automatically applied to the camera rules used by modes to arm your camera. When you are satisfied with a particular motion sensitivity level in the test, note the setting so that you can add it to your rules.

  • Page 13: Wifi Setup And Connections

    DRAFT 3. WiFi Setup and Connections When you install and set up your camera, the Arlo app guides you through the process of connecting the camera to your router’s 2.4 GHz WiFi network or to an optional Arlo SmartHub or base station.

  • Page 14: Connect Your Mobile Device To A 2.4 Ghz Wifi Network During Setup

    If you have a mesh WiFi network, it uses only one WiFi network name for both WiFi bands. The camera finds and connects to the 2.4 GHz WiFi band. As long as you connect your phone to the same mesh network, Arlo can discover the camera. WiFi Setup and Connections...

  • Page 15: Move Your Camera's Wifi Connection To A Smarthub Or Base Station

    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. If you’re using an Arlo Smart trial associated with this account, doing this keeps the Arlo Smart trial active.

  • Page 16: Move Your Camera's Wifi Connection To A Direct Router Connection

    DRAFT Arlo Essential Indoor Camera 3. Follow the Arlo app instructions to set up your SmartHub or base station and connect it to the Internet. 4. Tap Settings > My Devices. 5. Select your camera. 6. Scroll down and tap Remove Device.

  • Page 17: Use Your Essential Indoor Camera

    DRAFT 4. Use Your Essential Indoor Camera When you open the Arlo app, the Devices page displays your camera feeds. Tap to turn the siren on and off manually Tap Play to stream the camera feed Tap to view device settings...

  • Page 18: The Privacy Shield

    This provides an extra layer of security to protect your privacy. Close the Privacy Shield The Arlo app lets you open and close the Privacy Shield by using modes, or by turning the camera on and off. Do not use your fingers to physically open and close the Privacy Shield.

  • Page 19: View Your Camera Feeds

    USB storage device that’s inserted in a SmartHub or base station. • Turn off your Essential Indoor Camera. Turning off your camera in the Arlo app disarms it and closes its Privacy Shield. Tap Menu or the Device Settings icon below the camera feed and turn your camera off.

  • Page 20: Record Clips From Live Video

    If you use more than one camera, you can change the order in which the camera feeds display on the Devices page. You can also zoom or rotate the camera feed image 180 degrees. Use Your Essential Indoor Camera User Manual...

  • Page 21: Motion Detection Activity Zones

    If you’re using an Android device, tap the slider to OFF and then rotate the image. Motion detection activity zones You can designate zones within the camera view where you want the camera to detect and record motion. An Arlo Smart subscription is required. Add an activity zone 1. Open the Arlo app.
  • Page 22 5. Tap a zone to select it. 6. Delete the device. On an iOS device, slide the motion detection zone to the left and tap Delete. On an Android device, slide the motion detection zone to the left. Use Your Essential Indoor Camera User Manual...

  • Page 23: 2-Way Audio

    1. Open the Arlo app. 2. Tap the camera feed image. 3. Tap the microphone icon . 4. The first time you use 2-Way Audio, allow Arlo to use your phone’s microphone. 5. Tap the microphone button. 2-Way Audio is activated.

  • Page 24: View Recordings And Snapshots

    Arlo account in the cloud and stored in your library. Recordings are encrypted with your user name and password. You can access your recordings from the Arlo app on your mobile device or by using a web browser to visit https://my.arlo.com/#/login. You can download recordings from the cloud and save them.
  • Page 25 3. Tap a recording. 4. Tap Share. 5. Share the file. Donate recordings for research You can donate video or snapshot files to Arlo to use for research and development of Arlo products. 1. Open the Arlo app. 2. Tap Library.
  • Page 26 DRAFT Arlo Essential Indoor Camera Delete recordings 1. Open the Arlo app. 2. Tap Library. 3. Tap a recording. 4. Tap Delete. 5. Tap OK to confirm. Use Your Essential Indoor Camera User Manual...

  • Page 27: Modes, Rules, And Alerts

    DRAFT 5. Modes, Rules, and Alerts You can arm or disarm your Arlo cameras and devices, and you can set up a schedule to automatically arm each device. When your camera is armed, it detects motion. Modes and rules let you tell your Arlo system what to do automatically in different situations. For example, you can set your Arlo system to record a video when it detects motion and send you an email alert.

  • Page 28: Arm Or Disarm All Devices

    Rules for modes Each mode uses one or more rules to control your Arlo system. You can set these options. • Trigger device. The trigger device is the camera that detects motion. You can adjust the motion sensitivity to minimize false alarms.

  • Page 29: Change Motion Sensitivity

    You can edit a rule to change the motion sensitivity level for your cameras. 1. Open the Arlo app. 2. Tap Mode. 3. Select your camera or your optional Arlo SmartHub or base station, if you use one. A list of modes displays. 4. Tap Edit next to the mode.

  • Page 30: Add A Rule With An Optional Base Station Siren Trigger

    This rule isn’t active until you activate the mode to which you added the siren trigger. Add a custom mode You can create 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 different actions and sends different alerts.

  • Page 31: Arm Only Outdoor Cameras Connected To An Optional Smarthub Or Base Station

    Your Essential Indoor Camera doesn’t require an Arlo SmartHub or base station. If you use an optional SmartHub or base station with your Arlo cameras, you can add a mode to arm only your outdoor cameras and disarm your indoor cameras. This is useful if you want Arlo to monitor outside activity, but you don’t want to record yourself while you’re indoors.

  • Page 32: Manage Alerts

    Arlo notifications on your phone, you must install the Arlo app on your phone. Note: If you log out of the Arlo app on your smartphone or mobile device, you will stop receiving push notifications. 1. Open the Arlo app.

  • Page 33: Mute Notifications

    This is great for a party when you don’t need to be notified of friends in your backyard. You can mute notifications from the Arlo app. If you use Arlo Smart, you can also activate Mute Notifications directly from push notifications.

  • Page 34: Set Up Arlo Geofencing

    Geofencing is a virtual fence around a location called a zone. You can use Arlo Geofencing to arm, disarm, or resume schedule modes when your mobile device is in zone or out of zone. To set up geofencing, you must use your mobile device and allow the Arlo app to use your location.
  • Page 35 1. Enable GPS or location services so that Arlo can locate your device. 2. Enable WiFi. 3. Download the Arlo app and log in on each mobile device that you plan to enable for geofencing. For Arlo Geofencing to work on your device, you must adjust the settings on your Android or...

  • Page 36: Geofencing With Multiple Mobile Devices

    Your camera uses this mode when your mobile device is within the radius of your camera’s location. Most people select Disarmed while they’re home. If you use more than one enabled mobile device, you might be asked to select an Arlo device to connect it to.
  • Page 37 • (Required when your friend wants to participate in geofencing.) Your friend is logged in to the Arlo app on his or her mobile device and the GPS or location service is enabled on your friend’s mobile device. Enable or disable geofencing for friends’ mobile devices 1.

  • Page 38: Change Your Settings

    DRAFT 6. Change Your Settings Once you set up your Arlo account, you can access it by using the Arlo app on a smartphone or tablet, or from a computer using a web browser. If you’re using a computer, enter https:// my.arlo.com/#/login...

  • Page 39: Use Face Or Fingerprint Authentication

    4. Tap the switch next to Enable. 5. Select your verification method. Note: Your Arlo account email is an automatic back-up option. 6. Follow the instructions in the app to complete your two-step verification setup. Add a phone number or device to two-step verification 1.

  • Page 40: Customize Your Profile

    5. Slide the toggle Face ID to the right (on) or left (off). Customize your profile You can enter your name, add a profile photo and home address, and opt-in or opt-out of Arlo news and support updates. Add a profile picture 1.

  • Page 41: Change Your Arlo Password

    6. Upload your preferred profile picture. 7. Tap Save at the bottom of the page. Edit profile settings You can enter your name, add a profile photo and home address, and opt-in or opt-out of Arlo news and support updates. 1. Open the Arlo app.

  • Page 42: Grant Access To Friends

    Your password is reset. Grant access to friends You can add friends to your Arlo account. Friends can view live streams from your cameras; record video clips; view, share, mark as favorite, and delete clips from your library; and take snapshots.
  • Page 43 Selecting Allow Access Rights allows this friend to change your account and camera settings. 8. Tap Send Invite. An email message is sent inviting your friend to create an Arlo account. This friend’s name is displayed with the status Pending. When the friend accepts your invitation, the status changes to Accepted.

  • Page 44: Change The Time Zone

    DRAFT Arlo Essential Indoor Camera 6. Tap Yes. Change the time zone 1. Open the Arlo app. 2. Tap Settings > My Devices. 3. Tap the camera. 4. Tap Time Zone. 5. Tap a time zone. If you’re using a mobile device, your settings are saved.

  • Page 45: Video Settings

    Video Quality. Tap or click to change the camera’s resolution to 1080p, 720p, or 480p. Higher video quality uses more of your internet bandwidth. For the best experience with your Essential Indoor Camera, we recommend a minimum upload speed of 2 Mbps per camera.

  • Page 46: Adjust The Audio Settings

    Turn the Essential Indoor Camera on and off Once you power on your Essential Indoor Camera and set it up, you can leave it on for normal use. The Arlo app includes modes such as Armed and Disarmed that let you control when your camera is armed and recording video, or is disarmed with its Privacy Shield closed.

  • Page 47: Restart The Camera From The Arlo App

    Note: If you paired your camera to an optional SmartHub or base station, you can use the Arlo app to restart the SmartHub or base station, but not the camera. 1. Open the Arlo app. 2. Tap Settings > My Devices.

  • Page 48: Optional Smarthub And Base Station Settings

    Arlo Essential Indoor Camera Optional SmartHub and Base Station settings You can pair your camera to an optional Arlo SmartHub model VMB5000 or VMB4540 or Base Station with Siren model VMB4500 or VMB4000. The Arlo app lets you specify SmartHub or base station settings.
  • Page 49 DRAFT Arlo Essential Indoor Camera Base station siren button The Base Station with Siren model VMB4000 has a button located on the top. WARNING: The loudest siren setting, which is the default for the siren, is more than 100 decibels. Do not test the siren while people or pets are close to the base station.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    7. Troubleshooting Scan a QR code during setup During setup, the camera must scan a QR code from the Arlo app when you’re adding the camera to your 2.4 GHz WiFi network. If your camera doesn’t emit a chime sound after scanning the QR code, then the QR code wasn’t successfully scanned.

  • Page 51: Arlo Doesn't Discover Your Camera During Setup

    Arlo Essential Indoor Camera Arlo doesn’t discover your camera during setup If you’re trying to set up and connect your Arlo camera directly to your WiFi router—without an Arlo SmartHub or base station—and Arlo doesn’t discover your camera, here are some things to check to identify and correct the problem.

  • Page 52: Can't See Video Streams In A Browser

    We recommend that you place your camera at least 1 to 3 feet (30 to 100 centimeters) from your router or Arlo SmartHub or base station if you use one. Allow at least 6½ feet (2 meters) between each camera to prevent WiFi signals between the devices from interfering with each other.
  • Page 53 Not receiving push notifications You must be logged in to the Arlo app to receive Arlo alerts on your smartphone or mobile device. Arlo registers your device for push notification when you log in. If you used the logout option instead of simply exiting the app, you must log back in to the app.

  • Page 54: Reset The Camera To Its Factory Settings

    If you said no to push notifications at installation When you install the Arlo app for the first time, to receive alerts, you must select Allow when asked if you want Arlo to send you push notifications. For iOS apps, after you respond to this alert, it isn’t presented again unless the device is restored to factory settings or the app is...

  • Page 55: Arlo Connect

    Tell Amazon Alexa, “Alexa, enable Arlo skill” to receive instructions in your Alexa app to link your Arlo account with your Alexa account. In the Alexa app, search for the Arlo Skill and select Enable Skill to link your Arlo account •...

  • Page 56: Add Your Camera To The Google Assistant App

    Set up Alexa to notify you when the camera detects motion You can use either of these methods: • In the Smart Home section of the Alexa app, turn on Announcements for your Arlo camera. • Create an Alexa Routine from the Alexa app main menu.

  • Page 57: Use Arlo With Ifttt

    For more information, see Google Assistant Help: Control smart home devices. Use Arlo with IFTTT You can use the Arlo app with IFTTT (If This Then That), a free cloud-based service that connects smart home devices and applications. To add Arlo to your IFTTT app, visit ifttt.com/arlo.
  • Page 58 PN 202-50025-02 Trademarks © Arlo Technologies, Inc. Arlo, Arlo logo, and Every Angle Covered are trademarks of Arlo Technologies, Inc. Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.
  • Page 59 DRAFT Arlo Essential Indoor Camera • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 60 DRAFT Arlo Essential Indoor Camera Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un...

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