What is the field of view on Arlo cameras and how do I change it?

Last updated: 08.01.2025

Arlo camera field of view (FOV), sometimes called angle of view, is the measurement of the viewing area that the camera can capture. It is measured in degrees. A wider field of view means that a camera has fewer blind spots and captures more detail.

The field of view for Arlo Cameras and Arlo Video Doorbells is as follows:

Arlo Cameras and Video Doorbells

Diagonal Field of View

(In Degrees)

Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wired

Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free

Arlo Video Doorbell (2nd Generation)

180

Arlo Ultra and Ultra 2

180

Arlo Pro 3, Pro 4, and Pro 5S

160

Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera

160

Arlo Essential Wire-Free Cameras

Arlo Essential Outdoor Cameras (2nd Generation)

130

Arlo Essential Indoor Camera

Arlo Essential Indoor Camera (2nd Generation)

130

Arlo Go 2

130

Arlo Pro 2

130

Arlo Pro

110

Arlo Go

110

Arlo Baby

110

Arlo Q and Q Plus

130

Arlo Wire-Free

110

To change the field of view for your Arlo camera:

Note: Adjustable field of view is available on Arlo Baby, Arlo Ultra, Arlo Ultra 2, Arlo Pro 3, Arlo Pro 4, Arlo Pro 5S, Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera, and Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera.

For the Arlo Secure App experience with Feed:

  1. Launch the Arlo Secure App.
  2. Tap Devices.
  3. Select your Arlo camera.
  4. Tap Gear
  5. Tap Video Settings.
  6. Tap Field of View.
  7. Select the preferred field of view.

For the Arlo Secure App experience with Library:

  1. Launch the Arlo Secure App.
  2. Tap Settings.
  3. Tap My Devices.
  4. Select your Arlo camera.
  5. Tap Video Settings.
  6. Tap Video Mode or Field of View.
  7. Select the preferred field of view.