Why are there no recordings in the Arlo Feed?
Last updated: 08.01.2025
If there are no recordings in your Arlo Feed:
Ensure the Location is part of an active Arlo Secure plan:
- Log in to my.arlo.com.
- Click Secure.
- Click My Arlo Account to manage your subscriptions.
- Make sure there is a plan or trial listed under the Location you are using that has missing recordings.
Log out of the Arlo Secure App and then log back in.
- Tap Log out.
- Log back in with your email address and password.
Make sure the camera is online.
- If the camera is offline, visit: My Arlo camera is offline; how can I troubleshoot it?
Check to see if Filters are applied in the Feed.
- For more information, visit: How do I filter events and video recordings in my Arlo Feed?
Check the Modes and Rules.
- The camera should be armed and set to record video in response to motion or audio.
- For more information, visit: About Arlo Routines, Modes, Rules, and Automations
- After making changes to any modes or rules, trigger motion in front of your camera and check for the recording in your Feed.
If you are using a Grant Access account, confirm the account has permission to view the camera.
- For more information, visit: How can multiple people access the same Arlo account?
Restart the camera.
- For wire-free cameras:
- Remove the battery for at least 30 seconds.
- Reinstall the battery and wait until the camera comes back online.
- For wired cameras:
- Unplug the power adapter for 1 minute.
- Plug the power adapter back in and wait until the camera comes back online.
- For Essential wire-free cameras:
- Launch the Arlo Secure App.
- Tap Devices.
- Tap your Essential wire-free camera.
- Tap
- Tap the camera name at the top of the Device Settings screen.
- Tap Restart.
If the steps above do not resolve the issue, perform a factory reset.
- For more information, visit: How to factory reset Arlo devices