How to set up the Arlo Essential Indoor Camera - Arlo Secure 4.0

This article applies to:

This article is for the Arlo Secure App experience with Feed. If you have the Arlo Secure App experience with Library, visit: How to set up the Arlo Essential Indoor Camera

For best results, use the Arlo Secure App for Arlo Essential Indoor Camera setup.

An Arlo SmartHub or Base Station is optional. For more information, visit: What are the benefits of using an Arlo SmartHub or Base Station?

To set up the Arlo Essential Indoor Camera directly to your Wi-Fi router:

  1. Launch the Arlo Secure App.
  2. Tap Devices.
    Note: Make sure the correct Location where you want to add the device is selected. For more information, visit: How do I switch my Location in the Arlo Secure App?
  3. Tap
  4. Tap Cameras.
  5. Tap Essential.
  6. Tap Essential Indoor Camera.
  7. Review the Meet your Arlo Essential Indoor Camera screen and tap Continue.
  8. Find a location to place the camera that is near an outlet and within range of your Wi-Fi network.
  9. Tap Continue.
  10. Select Connect without SmartHub and tap Continue.
  11. Check your mobile device settings to ensure you are connected to a 2.4 GHz network.
  12. Return to the Arlo Secure App and tap Continue.
  13. Enter your Wi-Fi SSID (network name) and Password.
  14. Tap Continue.
  15. Use the provided cable and power adapter to connect to an outlet, then plug the micro-USB portion of the cable into your camera.
  16. Once the Privacy Shield on the camera opens, tap Continue.
  17. Press the Sync button on the camera.
  18. When the LED on the front of the camera is flashing blue, tap Continue.
  19. Hold the QR code about four to six inches in front of your Arlo camera.
    When you hear a chime, tap Continue. If you are having trouble, visit: My Arlo camera will not scan the QR code during setup
  20. Arlo will begin looking for your camera.
    After the camera is found, name your Arlo camera and tap Continue.
  21. Position your Arlo camera and tap Continue.

To set up the Arlo Essential Indoor Camera with an Arlo SmartHub or Base Station:

  1. Launch the Arlo Secure App.
  2. Tap Devices.
    Note: Make sure the correct Location where you want to add the device is selected. For more information, visit: How do I switch my Location in the Arlo Secure App?
  3. Tap
  4. Tap Cameras.
  5. Tap Essential.
  6. Tap Essential Indoor Camera.
  7. Review the Meet your Arlo Essential Indoor Camera screen and tap Continue.
  8. Find a location to place the camera that is near an outlet and within range of your Wi-Fi network.
  9. Tap Continue.
  10. Tap Continue to add your device to the Arlo SmartHub or Base Station.
  11. Use the provided cable and power adapter to connect to an outlet, then plug the micro-USB portion of the cable into your camera.
  12. Once the Privacy Shield on the camera opens, tap Continue.
  13. Press the Sync button on the camera.
  14. When the LED on the front of the camera is flashing blue, tap Continue.
  15. Follow the in-app instructions to complete the setup.

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To troubleshoot setup issues, visit: