How do I manage Apple HomeKit settings in the Arlo Secure App?

Last updated: 08.01.2025

You can use the Arlo Secure App to change the HomeKit settings of the Arlo devices you connected to Apple Home. This article shows you how to edit a HomeKit Home, Room, and connected Arlo device.

Manage HomeKit-enabled devices

To change the room an Arlo device is in:

  1. Launch the Arlo Secure App.
  2. Tap Settings > HomeKit.
  3. Select a device under DEVICES ADDED TO HOMEKIT.
  4. Under ROOMS, select a new room for the device.
    Your settings are automatically saved.

To rename an Arlo device for HomeKit:

  1. Launch the Arlo Secure App.
  2. Tap Settings > HomeKit.
  3. Select a device under DEVICES ADDED TO HOMEKIT.
  4. Tap the device’s name next to Device Name.
  5. Type a new name for the device.
  6. Tap Done on your device’s keyboard.
    Your settings are automatically saved.

To remove a device from HomeKit:

  1. Launch the Arlo Secure App.
  2. Tap Settings > HomeKit.
  3. Select a device under DEVICES ADDED TO HOMEKIT.
  4. Tap Remove Device at the bottom of the screen.
  5. Read the pop-up banner.
  6. If you’re sure you want to remove the device, tap Remove Device.
    The device is removed from HomeKit.

Manage HomeKit Homes

To add a Home:

  1. Launch the Arlo Secure App.
  2. Tap Settings > HomeKit.
  3. Tap the Settings icon at the upper-right corner.
  4. Tap the + icon next to New Home.
  5. Type a name for the Home.
  6. Tap Continue.
    Your new Home is added.

To edit a Home name:

  1. Launch the Arlo Secure App.
  2. Tap Settings > HomeKit.
  3. Tap the Settings icon at the upper-right corner.
  4. Select a Home from the list.
  5. Tap the Home’s name next to Home Name.
  6. Type a new Home name.
  7. Tap Done on your device’s keyboard.
    Your settings are automatically saved.

To delete a Home:

  1. Launch the Arlo Secure App.
  2. Tap Settings > HomeKit.
  3. Tap the Settings icon at the upper-right corner.
  4. Select a Home from the list.
  5. Tap Remove Home at the bottom of the screen.
    The Home is deleted.

Manage HomeKit Rooms

To add a Room:

  1. Launch the Arlo Secure App.
  2. Tap Settings > HomeKit.
  3. Tap the Settings icon at the upper-right corner.
  4. Select a Home from the list.
  5. Under the ROOMS section, tap the + icon next to New Room.
  6. Type a name for the Room.
  7. Tap Continue.
    Your new Room is added.

To edit a Room name:

  1. Launch the Arlo Secure App.
  2. Tap Settings > HomeKit.
  3. Tap the Settings icon at the upper-right corner.
  4. Select a Home from the list.
  5. Under the ROOMS section, tap the Room’s name next to a Room Name.
  6. Type a new Room name.
  7. Tap Done on your device’s keyboard.
    Your settings are automatically saved.

To delete a Room:

  1. Launch the Arlo Secure App.
  2. Tap Settings > HomeKit.
  3. Tap the Settings icon at the upper-right corner.
  4. Select a Home from the list.

Apple Home and Apple HomeKit are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.