Arlo Floodlight Setup
Update your home security with Arlo Floodlight camera, a device that combines a high definition camera with a bright floodlight. Get a clearer vision even during night. The device is equipped with a wide field of view and advanced motion detection. It has the capability to alert you to any activity in real-time via the Arlo app on your smartphone. You can easily install the device anywhere. In addition you can integrate the device with smart home systems and voice assistants to add more convenience. With the arlo floodlight camera you can monitor your property effectively. Setup process of the floodlight is also very simple. You can check the step by step guide on Arlo floodlight setup to protect your home with the device.
Type of Arlo Floodlight Camera
Arlo Floodlight Camera is of two types. First one is wireless and the other is a wired camera. You can opt for any of the two. Both the devices are awesome and offer a 2K video with HDR. Wired camera has an additional 2-Way Audio feature along with Siren. You can easily set up both the floodlight camera models.
Arlo Floodlight Setup Step By Step Guide
With the Arlo Floodlight setup you can enhance your home security while providing peace of mind. To start the setup you need an arlo floodlight camera, smartphone, Arlo SmartHub or Base Station (optional) and working internet connection. If you have all such things then you may proceed with the setup.
Initial Arlo Floodlight Setup
During the initial stage you need to follow the following steps in the Arlo Floodlight camera setup.
- First of all, connect your smartphone with your home WiFi to get access to the internet.
- Secondly, download the arlo secure app on your smartphone.
- You can get the app from the google play store if you are an android device user.
- Also the app is available on the app store for IOS users.
- Install the app by clicking on the “install” option on the app page of the store.
- Thereafter you can configure your device easily with any of the below given methods.
- Base station or arlo SmartHub is completely optional. You can connect your device directly to your home network.
- On the contrary if you already have an arlo SmartHub or base station then connect it with that to enhance the performance.
Arlo Setup Directly To WiFi Router
To complete the Arlo Floodlight setup directly with the WiFi router you may follow the given steps.
- Launch your arlo app firstly and create your arlo account. In case you are an existing user then you can login to your arlo account through the arlo login page.
- Thereafter you need to go to the devices option and select the add button given there.
- Choose the “light” option and then select the name of the device you have from the appeared list.
- Click on the continue option every time till you complete the arlo floodlight setup process. Thereafter choose connect without SmartHub option.
- Follow the on screen guide and choose your home network name.
- Thereafter verify the password. Insert the battery in the floodlight if you have a wireless one.
- Turn on the device and check if the LED turns blue on the floodlight or not.
- Now hold the QR showing on app in front of the floodlight camera from about four to six inches away.
- Click on continue when you hear the chime sound and the app will start looking for the camera.
- Now, name your device and mount it on an ideal location. At last must test the floodlight and then tap the Finish option.
Arlo Setup With An Arlo SmartHub Or Base Station
To complete the Arlo Floodlight setup with the Arlo SmartHub Or Base Station you may follow the given steps.
- Firstly create your arlo account after launching the app. In case you are an existing user of arlo secure app then you can login to your existing account through the arlo login page.
- Go to the devices option and thereafter select the add button given there.
- Hit on the “light” option, select the name of the device you have from the list and click on the continue option. (Note: you need to press continue every time till you complete the arlo floodlight camera setup process.)
- Thereafter choose the “connect with SmartHub” option and follow the on screen guide.
- Insert the battery in the floodlight if you have a wireless one and turn on the device.
- Next check if the LED turns blue on the floodlight or not. If yes then click on continue option.
- Follow the in-app instructions to configure the floodlight, name your device and mount it on an ideal location.
- At last test the floodlight camera device and then tap the Finish option to complete the setup process.