What do the LEDs on my Arlo SmartHub or Base Station mean?

Last updated: 08.01.2025

To determine the status of your Arlo SmartHub or Arlo Base Station, refer to the LED(s).

Single-LED SmartHubs

The Arlo SmartHub or Base Station blinks once when it is first powered on.

Solid Blue. Connected to the Internet.

Slow Blinking Blue.

  • Ready to sync and pair with a camera.
  • Connecting with a camera.

Fast Blinking Blue. The SmartHub or Base Station with Siren has successfully paired with a camera.

Solid Amber. An error has occurred or something is wrong with the connection.

Slow Blinking Amber. The camera connection can’t be found, is out of range, or some other connection error has occurred.

Alternating Blue-Amber.

  • A firmware update is in progress.
  • A reset is in progress.

Off. The SmartHub or Base Station with Siren is not connected to power.

Multi-LED Base Stations

Power

Green. The Base Station is powered on.

Blinking Green. A firmware update is in progress. DO NOT TURN OFF THE BASE STATION OR CAMERAS.

Amber. The Base Station is booting up.

Off. The Base Station is powered off.

Internet

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 connecting to the router but does not have an Internet connection.

Off. The Base Station is not connected to a router.

Camera

Green. Cameras are connected to the Base Station.

Blinking Green. The Base Station is attempting to sync with a camera.

Amber.

  • A camera is too far from the Base Station.
  • Signal strength is weak.

Off. No cameras detected.