What are Desktop Notifications and how do I enable them for my Arlo system?

Last updated: 08.01.2025

Desktop Notifications are notifications for your Arlo devices that display on PC and Mac desktops or laptops.

Desktop Notifications will appear any time your camera is configured to send a Push Notification to your mobile device. For example, if your Front Door camera is configured to send a Push Notification when motion is detected and Desktop Notifications are enabled, you will receive the notification on your PC or Mac.

Requirements:

  • A laptop or desktop computer with Windows or Mac OS
  • Most current version of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari
  • The browser used must be set as a trusted browser. For more information, visit: What is a trusted browser?

To enable Desktop Notifications:

  1. Log into your Arlo account at my.arlo.com on the PC or Mac where you want to receive notifications.
  2. Click Settings.
  3. Click Notifications.
  4. Click Subscribe to Desktop Notifications.
    Note:     If the browser is not a trusted browser, the option will not be displayed.
  5. Click Allow when the pop-up from your browser displays asking if you would like my.arlo.com to send notifications.
    Desktop Notifications are now enabled.
  6. Your browser will appear as Current browser in the list under Desktop Notifications.

To disable Desktop Notifications:

  1. Log into your Arlo account at my.arlo.com.
  2. Click Settings.
  3. Click Notifications.
  4. The list of browsers with Desktop Notifications enabled displays.
  5. Click DELETE on the browser(s) to disable desktop notifications for each browser.

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