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.
- To connect your Arlo device to Apple Home, visit: How do I connect my Arlo device to Apple Home?
Manage HomeKit-enabled devices
To change the room an Arlo device is in:
- Launch the Arlo Secure App.
- Tap Settings > HomeKit.
- Select a device under DEVICES ADDED TO HOMEKIT.
- Under ROOMS, select a new room for the device.
Your settings are automatically saved.
To rename an Arlo device for HomeKit:
- Launch the Arlo Secure App.
- Tap Settings > HomeKit.
- Select a device under DEVICES ADDED TO HOMEKIT.
- Tap the device’s name next to Device Name.
- Type a new name for the device.
- Tap Done on your device’s keyboard.
Your settings are automatically saved.
To remove a device from HomeKit:
- Launch the Arlo Secure App.
- Tap Settings > HomeKit.
- Select a device under DEVICES ADDED TO HOMEKIT.
- Tap Remove Device at the bottom of the screen.
- Read the pop-up banner.
- 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:
- Launch the Arlo Secure App.
- Tap Settings > HomeKit.
- Tap the Settings icon at the upper-right corner.
- Tap the + icon next to New Home.
- Type a name for the Home.
- Tap Continue.
Your new Home is added.
To edit a Home name:
- Launch the Arlo Secure App.
- Tap Settings > HomeKit.
- Tap the Settings icon at the upper-right corner.
- Select a Home from the list.
- Tap the Home’s name next to Home Name.
- Type a new Home name.
- Tap Done on your device’s keyboard.
Your settings are automatically saved.
To delete a Home:
- Launch the Arlo Secure App.
- Tap Settings > HomeKit.
- Tap the Settings icon at the upper-right corner.
- Select a Home from the list.
- Tap Remove Home at the bottom of the screen.
The Home is deleted.
Manage HomeKit Rooms
To add a Room:
- Launch the Arlo Secure App.
- Tap Settings > HomeKit.
- Tap the Settings icon at the upper-right corner.
- Select a Home from the list.
- Under the ROOMS section, tap the + icon next to New Room.
- Type a name for the Room.
- Tap Continue.
Your new Room is added.
To edit a Room name:
- Launch the Arlo Secure App.
- Tap Settings > HomeKit.
- Tap the Settings icon at the upper-right corner.
- Select a Home from the list.
- Under the ROOMS section, tap the Room’s name next to a Room Name.
- Type a new Room name.
- Tap Done on your device’s keyboard.
Your settings are automatically saved.
To delete a Room:
- Launch the Arlo Secure App.
- Tap Settings > HomeKit.
- Tap the Settings icon at the upper-right corner.
- Select a Home from the list.
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