Arlo Essential - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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1. Get to Know Your Essential Series Camera 5

Get the Arlo app ................................................................................................................................... 5

Meet your Essential Spotlight Camera ............................................................................................ 6

Do more with Arlo ................................................................................................................................ 7

2. Get Started 8

Use the Arlo app for installation and setup .................................................................................... 8

Charge your camera indoors ............................................................................................................. 8

Use the sync button to wake the camera ....................................................................................... 9

Check the LED .................................................................................................................................... 10

Find a good location for your camera ........................................................................................... 10

Wall mount your camera .................................................................................................................. 10

Connect an optional Essential Solar Panel (sold separately .................................................... 11

Test motion detection ...................................................................................................................... 11

Position your camera to detect motion in specic areas .......................................................... 12

Arm your camera to detect motion ................................................................................................ 13

3. WiFi Setup and Connections 14

WiFi connection options .................................................................................................................. 14

Tips for optimal WiFi performance ................................................................................................ 14

Connect your mobile device to a 2.4 GHz WiFi network during setup .................................... 15

Move your camera’s WiFi connection to a SmartHub or base station .................................... 16

Move your camera’s WiFi connection to a direct router connection ...................................... 17

4. Use Your Essential Series Camera 18

View your camera feeds ................................................................................................................... 19

Record clips from live video............................................................................................................. 19

Take a snapshot from live video ..................................................................................................... 19

Turn the camera spotlight on and o manually .......................................................................... 20

Motion detection activity zones ...................................................................................................... 21

2-Way Audio ........................................................................................................................................ 22

Turn the camera’s siren on and o manually ............................................................................... 23

View recordings and snapshots ...................................................................................................... 23