Page 1

Quick Start Guide
1
 
Page 2

What’s Included
Welcome
Thank you for choosing Arlo. 
Getting started is easy.
Base station
Base station 
power adapter
* Quantity varies with number of cameras
Ethernet cable Wall mount* Mounting screws 
Arlo Wire-Free 
camera
Lithium CR 123 batteries*
and anchors*
32
 
Page 3

1
Get the App
2
Connect Your Base Station to the Internet
For the best experience, download the Arlo app for your smartphone by scanning this QR code or 
searching for Arlo in the app store. 
arlo.netgear.com
a. Connect the base station to your router using the Ethernet cable that is included.
Reset
SYNC
DC
Ethernet
54
 
Page 4

b. Connect the AC adapter to your base station and plug it in.
  The Power LED and Internet LED on the back of the base station light green in about two  
  minutes.
3
Get an Account
 ¾ To create a new Arlo account:
a. Launch the Arlo app from your smartphone, tap the 
New to Arlo? button, and select Arlo Wire-Free. 
If you are using a computer, visit arlo.netgear.com.
Reset
SYNC
DC
Ethernet
Reset
DC
SYNC
Ethernet
b. Follow the onscreen instructions.
 ¾ To add an Arlo camera to an existing Arlo account:
a. If you already set up an Arlo account, log in, and click or 
tap Add Device.
(If this doesn’t happen, visit 
arlo.com/support/ for troubleshooting tips.)
b. Follow the onscreen instructions.
76
 
Page 5

4
Insert Batteries Into Your Cameras
5
Sync Your Cameras With the Base Station
a. Unlock the battery 
  compartment by 
  sliding and holding the 
  latch.
b. Slide the battery door 
  back and lift it to 
  open the compartment.
c. Insert two batteries 
  near the back of the 
  camera.
d. Insert two batteries 
  near the 
  compartment hinge.
e. Close the 
  battery door.
Note: Cameras must be synced one at a time. 
a. Bring the camera within 1 to 3 feet (30 to 100 centimeters) of the base station.
Reset
SYNC
Ethernet
DC
98
 
Page 6

b. Press the Sync button on the back of 
  the base station for about two seconds.  
  Release the button. 
d. Press the Sync button on top of the 
  camera for about two seconds. Release 
  the button.
A blue LED on the camera blinks slowly 
when the sync process starts. The blue 
LED blinks rapidly to confirm sync. 
Syncing more than one camera? 
Go to page 9 and repeat steps 5a 
through 5d for each camera.
c. Wait for the Sync Status LED to blink 
  green.
Reset
DC
SYNC
Ethernet
The camera is ready for viewing. 
Note:  If the LED blinks amber quickly, the sync is not 
successful. You must repeat the sync process.
1110
 
Page 7

6
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 plastic drywall anchors 
that are provided.
Tip:  You can also use double-sided tape instead 
of screws.
1312
 
Page 8

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 arlo.com/support/. 
Base Station LED Guide
Power Internet Camera
Green
The base station 
is powered on.
Blinking green 
A firmware update 
Reset
DC
SYNC
Ethernet
is in progress. DO 
NOT TURN OFF 
BASE STATION OR 
CAMERAS.
Amber
The base station 
is booting.
O
The base station 
is powered o.
Green
The base station 
is connected to 
the Internet.
Blinking green 
The base station is 
sending data over 
the Internet.
Amber
The base station is 
connected to the 
router but did not 
establish an Internet 
connection.
O
The base station is 
not connected to 
your router.
Green
Cameras are 
connected to the 
base station.
Blinking green 
The base station is 
attempting to sync 
with a camera.
Blinking amber
A camera is too 
far from the base 
station. Signal 
strength is weak.
Amber
The base station is 
not assigned to an 
Arlo account.
O
No cameras are 
detected.
1514
 
Page 9

©NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, and Arlo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. 
Compliance
For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit 
http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/.
For regulatory compliance information, visit 
http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/.
350 East Plumeria Drive 
San Jose, CA 95134, USA
February 2018
16
NETGEAR INTL LTD 
Building 3, University Technology Centre  
Curraheen Road, Cork, Ireland
 
Page 10

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 
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. 
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy 
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications.  However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation.  If this equipment does cause 
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by 
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the 
interference by one of the following measures: 
-  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 
-  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 
-  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. 
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party 
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this 
equipment. 
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other 
antenna or transmitter. 
 
Page 11

Radiation Exposure Statement: 
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an 
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with 
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. 
Industry Canada statement: 
This device complies with ISED’s licence-exempt RSSs. 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. 
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’ ISED applicables aux appareils radio 
exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) le 
dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit 
accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un 
fonctionnement indésirable.  
Radiation Exposure Statement: 
This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an 
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with 
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. 
Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations: 
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements ISED 
établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et 
utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et 
votre corps.