How do I enable the Arlo camera spotlight?

Last updated: 08.01.2025

Some Arlo cameras are equipped with a built-in spotlight. If your Arlo camera is Armed and in low light, the spotlight can be set to automatically turn on when motion is detected. You can also activate the spotlight manually from a live stream.

To enable the Arlo camera spotlight:

  1. Launch the Arlo Secure App.
  2. Tap Devices.
  3. Tap
  4. Tap Light Settings.
  5. Tap the Spotlight switch.
    Note: Night Vision will default to black and white when the Spotlight is turned off.
  6. Move the Brightness slider left or right to customize how bright your light will be when you manually turn it on.
  7. Tap Behavior and select Constant or Flash.

To activate the spotlight from a live stream:

  1. Launch the Arlo Secure App.
  2. Tap Devices.
  3. Tap on the Arlo camera device card.
  4. Tap
  5. Move the slider up or down to increase or decrease the brightness.
  6. Tap again to turn the light off.