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Arlo Audio Doorbell and Arlo Chime User Manual Arlo Technologies, Inc. 2200 Faraday Ave. Suite 150 December 2018 Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA 202-11921-01...
Arlo cameras .........................................6 Get started View a tutorial video ..................................7 Install and set up your Arlo devices in this order ..............7 Insert the batteries into your doorbell .......................7 Mount your Arlo Audio Doorbell without wiring ................8 Connect your Arlo Audio Doorbell to a traditional chime .......... 8 Attach the Arlo Audio Doorbell to the battery cover ...........10...
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Set your chime to play a sound when a camera detects motion Use the Arlo Audio Doorbell to trigger the base station siren Manage your Arlo Devices Manage your Arlo account .............................20 Grant access to a friend ..............................21 Update device software ..............................21 Arlo Audio Doorbell LED ...............................21...
1. Get to Know your Arlo Audio Doorbell To use an Arlo Audio Doorbell, you need an Arlo base station. The Arlo Audio Doorbell and Arlo Chime are compatible with Arlo Pro 2, Arlo Pro, or Arlo wire-free cameras. You use the Arlo app to set up and manage all your Arlo devices and your Arlo account.
Your base station connects to the Internet to access your Arlo account in the cloud. The base station appearance varies, depending on the model. Arlo cameras Your Arlo Audio Doorbell works with Arlo Pro 2 cameras, Arlo Pro cameras, and Arlo Wire-Free cameras.
Install and set up your Arlo devices in this order The Arlo app guides you to add your devices to your Arlo account and provides step-by-step instructions for installation and setup. Use the Arlo app to install your Arlo devices in this order: Your base station and cameras might look different from these examples.
DC transformer. Set the chime switch The chime switch is located inside the Arlo Audio Doorbell. This switch is only used if you connect your Arlo Audio Doorbell to a traditional chime.
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If you have a digital chime, set the chime switch to position 1 or 3. During installation, the Arlo app guides you to select the correction position. During installation, the Arlo app guides you to set this switch. The quick start guide that came with your doorbell also includes information about setting this switch.
You must use the app to install your Arlo Chime.. Note: You must use your chime indoors. 1. Plug your chime into a power outlet. 2. Use your app to set up your Arlo Chime and add it to your Arlo account.
Pair your doorbell to a chime You can pair your Arlo Audio Doorbell to an Arlo Chime. This is useful if your house is large and you’re using more than one chime or have doorbells in the front and back entrances.
If the visitor leaves a message, it is saved as a Doorbell audio recording in your Arlo library. If you want to receive the call on a different phone, you can log out of the Arlo app on the first smartphone and log into the Arlo app on another smartphone or tablet.
7. When you are finished, tap End. Respond to a visitor with a Quick Reply 1. When you receive a call from the Arlo Audio Doorbell, tap Accept. 2. If you are prompted to allow Arlo to access the camera, tap OK.
Use your Arlo Audio Doorbell Listen to an audio message from a visitor If a visitor leaves an audio message after pressing your doorbell, the message is saved in your Arlo library. 1. Open the Arlo app. 2. Tap Library.
3. Move the slider to adjust the volume. Use the doorbell in silent mode When your Arlo Audio Doorbell is in silent mode, calls and the chime are turned off. You can still receive notifications when the doorbell is pressed.
3. Move the Silent Mode slider to enable or disable silent mode. Note: If you enable silent mode, but you still want your Arlo Chime to play a melody or receive a phone call when someone presses your doorbell, move the individual sliders on...
Use your Arlo Audio Doorbell Pair your doorbell to a camera You can pair your doorbell with a specific Arlo camera. This is useful if you use more than one camera and you want to trigger a certain camera when the doorbell is pressed.
Use the Arlo Audio Doorbell to trigger the base station siren When your Arlo Audio Doorbell detects motion, it automatically notifies the base station. You can set up the doorbell to trigger the base station siren when the doorbell detects motion. Because the siren is very loud, we recommend that you...
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Use your Arlo Audio Doorbell Note: You can also use your Arlo Audio Doorbell to trigger your camera to record video when the doorbell detects motion. For more information, visit How can I use my Arlo Audio Doorbell to trigger my camera to record video? ¾...
The Arlo app supports Touch ID fingerprint identity sensors. If you’re using a ® mobile device with this feature, you can turn the Arlo app Touch ID login on and off. 1. Open the Arlo app on your mobile device. 2. Tap Settings.
5. Move the Allow Access Rights slider to the right. Note: If you grant your friend access rights for an Arlo device that uses modes, such as an Arlo camera, your friend can change modes, share videos, and delete videos.
Reset the Arlo Audio Doorbell Resetting your doorbell returns it to the factory settings. If you reset the doorbell, you will need to set it up again with the Arlo app before you can use it. 1. Open your Arlo doorbell’s battery cover.
Reset the Arlo Chime Press and hold the SYNC button on the side of your Arlo Chime for 10 seconds. Add a device from another Arlo account Remove the device from the other Arlo account and then add it to the correct Arlo account.
2. Tap or click Settings > My Devices. 3. Tap or click the device. 4. Scroll down and tap or click Remove Device. Note: Before the device can be added to another Arlo account, it must be reset to its factory settings.
If you aren’t getting a phone call when someone presses your Arlo Audio Doorbell, try these options: • Did you log out of the Arlo app on your smartphone? You must be logged in to the app to receive calls from your doorbell. •...
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LTE, or WiFi. • Did someone else log in to your Arlo account? That person might be receiving the call. Instead of sharing your personal credentials, you can invite your friend to be an additional user on your Arlo account. (See Grant access to a friend page 21.).
• ALWAYS store spare batteries in a cool, dry, ventilated area. • ALWAYS replace all the batteries in a given Arlo device at the same time and with batteries of the same type purchased together from the same source. •...
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