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:
- Launch the Arlo Secure App.
- Tap Devices.
- Select your Arlo camera.
- Tap
- Tap Video Settings.
- Tap Field of View.
- Select the preferred field of view.
For the Arlo Secure App experience with Library:
- Launch the Arlo Secure App.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap My Devices.
- Select your Arlo camera.
- Tap Video Settings.
- Tap Video Mode or Field of View.
- Select the preferred field of view.