Arlo Essential XL Camera Setup
Worried about your home security? Looking for a home security device to fit in your budget. Regardless of the size of your home and budget, you’ll get the best home security with Arlo. Arlo essential XL spotlight camera is a perfect device that helps you in keeping your home & loved ones safer. With 130° field of view, integrated spotlight, coloured night vision and HD/ 2K video quality, arlo essential xl setup will provide round the clock protection. Furthermore, easy wirefree installation and rechargeable battery make the device more accessible. In addition to this the device is weather-resistant and has two way audio features to talk with visitors without allowing them to enter your property.
Arlo essential XL spotlight camera setup is a user friendly process. You can configure it with the Arlo secure app by following a simple guide provided by us underneath. Setup & installation of the Arlo XL spotlight camera will protect your property & loved ones.
Arlo Essential XL Setup Prerequisite
For the smooth setup and installation of the Arlo Essential XL camera you need a few items. These are mandatory for the setup. Check out the listed of items:
- Arlo essential XL camera
- Arlo SmartHub or Base Station (optional)
- 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi network
- Arlo Secure App 4.0
- Bluetooth enabled mobile device
- A mount
- Wall plate
- A screw kit
- Screwdriver
Arlo Essential XL Spotlight Camera Setup
Setting an arlo camera may involve simple steps. Step by step guide to proceed with the arlo essential xl setup is mentioned next. You can connect your arlo camera directly with your home WiFi network using the arlo secure app. Also if you have a base station/ SmartHub device then you can connect the device by using it as well. Setup though both the ways include following steps:
Charge The Battery Of Arlo Essential XL Camera
Charging the device is the initial step of the setup process. You can’t install a wireless arlo device without charging it. In case you opt for a wired setup then you can skip this step. For charging the device you need to follow as under:
- Primarily, take a C-type cable (probably get with the camera)
- Connect it with the camera charging port.
- Then connect other end in USB power adapter
- Turn on the power by connecting the adapter to the power outlet.
- Let the device charge fully till the LED turns into solid blue color.
Arlo Secure App Installation
To run the arlo essential xl spotlight camera setup you need an arlo secure app. Applications can be downloaded from google play store or app store. You can get the app installed in your smartphone meanwhile charging is under process.
- Connect smartphone with home WiFi & visit the google play store or app store.
- Thereafter search for “arlo secure app”
- Choose on the install option to download the arlo secure app.
Create/ Login Arlo Account
Once the application is installed you can proceed with Arlo Essential XL Setup. Create your arlo account in case you are a new user. Otherwise use your credentials to login to your account. Steps to create account:
- Open arlo app
- Choose “create an account”
- Then enter the information
- Hit create account option
Steps to login to your account:
- For arlo login, open app
- Choose the “login” option.
- Then enter email id.
- Thereafter enter password.
- Hit login option
Configure Your Arlo Camera
You can move ahead with arlo essential xl setup now by using the app. Just follow the instructions as mentioned here to configure arlo camera:
- Once you log-in to arlo account, go to the device option available in the bottom of the page.
- Then opt for the “plus icon” given in the top right corner of the next opened page.
- Thereafter choose Cameras >Essential Series >Essential Cameras 2ndGeneration.
- Bring your arlo XL Camera now and press the pair button on it for 3 seconds
- When the device LED starts flashing blue, your device is ready to connect the device.
- Release the button and then hit the option “connect with base station/ smarthub” or “connect without base station/ smarthub”
- In case you opt for a base station/ smarthub connection then let the app detect the base station.
- In case you opt for a without base station/ smarthub connection then enter your home network SSID & password.
- Create a name for your camera device and then choose continue.
- Verify firmware updation and move to installation of the device.
Arlo Essential XL Spotlight Camera Installation
Installation is a significant step of arlo essential xl setup. You can install it by follow the given steps:
- Search for a place from where you can view the best.
- Take the camera mount plate and drill the screw hall.
- Thereafter place the mount and tighten the screw using a screwdriver.
- Afterwards place your camera and mount it.
- Adjust the angel of the camera and then test motion detection.