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Summarization of Contents
Get to Know Your Essential Camera
Get the Arlo Secure App
Download and use the Arlo Secure App for device setup and management.
Meet Your Essential Cameras
Essential Outdoor Camera Components
Identifies front, top, and bottom view components of the Essential Outdoor Camera.
Essential XL Outdoor Camera Components
Identifies front, top, and bottom view components of the Essential XL Outdoor Camera.
Camera Features and Capabilities
Highlights key features and discusses expanding capabilities with additional Arlo devices.
Get Started
Charge Your Camera Indoors
Instructions for charging the camera using the included USB-C cable.
Arlo Secure App Installation
Steps to download and set up the Arlo Secure App for initial use.
Onboarding Your Camera with the App
Guides through the process of adding the camera to your Arlo account via the app.
Using the Pairing Button
Explains the function of the pairing button for waking and connecting the camera.
Checking the Camera LED Status
Describes the meaning of different LED status indicators on the camera.
Finding a Good Camera Location
Advice on selecting an optimal location for camera placement for best performance.
Wall Mounting Your Camera
Guides on mounting the camera securely using the provided hardware.
Testing Motion Detection
Steps to test and adjust motion detection sensitivity for optimal results.
Optimizing Motion Detection Positioning
Guidance on aiming the camera for effective motion detection in specific areas.
Wi-Fi Setup and Connections
Tips for Optimal Wi-Fi Performance
Advice on maximizing Wi-Fi signal strength and minimizing interference.
Connecting Mobile Device to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
How to connect your mobile device to the correct Wi-Fi band for setup.
Changing to a Direct Router Connection
Steps to change the camera's Wi-Fi connection directly to your router.
Use Your Essential Series Camera
Arlo Secure App Dashboard Overview
Explains the main dashboard and its icons in the Arlo Secure App.
Manual Spotlight Control
How to manually control the camera's spotlight on and off.
Viewing Live Camera Feeds
How to view live camera feeds and access feed controls.
Pan and Zoom Video Feed
How to pan and zoom within the live video feed on mobile or computer.
Foresight Recording Feature
Explains the Foresight feature for pre-motion recording and how to use it.
Recording Clips and Taking Snapshots
Steps to manually record clips and capture snapshots from live video.
Customizing Camera Feed Order
How to reorder camera feeds displayed in the Devices page.
Setting Up Motion Detection Activity Zones
How to set up custom zones for motion detection within the camera view.
Modifying and Deleting Activity Zones
How to modify or delete existing motion detection activity zones.
Using 2-Way Audio
How to use the camera's two-way audio feature to communicate.
Manual Siren Control
How to manually activate or deactivate the camera's siren.
Viewing and Accessing Cloud Recordings
How to access and manage saved recordings stored in the cloud.
Navigating Recordings with Feed and Calendar
How to find recordings by date using the feed and calendar.
Filtering and Downloading Recordings
How to filter recordings by criteria and download them.
Managing Favorite and Shared Recordings
How to mark recordings as favorite and share them.
Deleting Recordings
How to permanently remove recorded video clips.
Routines, Modes, Automations, and Alerts
Arming and Disarming Arlo Devices
How to arm and disarm your Arlo cameras and devices.
Understanding Arlo Modes
Explains different modes like Arm Away, Arm Home, and Standby.
Selecting Modes
How to choose or schedule specific modes for your cameras.
Muting Push Notifications
How to temporarily silence push notifications.
Mode Rules and Sensitivity Adjustments
How rules control modes and how to adjust motion/audio sensitivity.
Spotlight Control at Night
Configuring the spotlight to turn on with motion detected at night.
Activating Camera Siren via Routine
Steps to set up a routine to trigger the camera's siren.
Managing Alerts
How Arlo sends push and email alerts to your device.
Scheduling Camera Arming
How to set a schedule for automatically arming cameras.
Editing a Schedule
Instructions for modifying existing schedules for camera modes.
Detecting Audio Alarms with Your Camera
How to use Alarm Detection for smoke/CO alarms with Arlo Secure.
Testing Alarm Compatibility
Guides for testing alarm compatibility and interpreting results.
Alarm Detection Troubleshooting
Common issues and solutions for Alarm Detection.
Testing Alarm Detection Range
How to test the effective range of the Alarm Detection feature.
Managing Push Notifications After Audio Detection
How to turn off push notifications after using audio detection features.
Change Your Settings
Accessing Camera Settings
Methods to view and modify camera settings through the app.
Renaming Camera and Setting Time Zone
How to rename cameras and set the correct time zone.
Power Management Settings
Adjusting power usage and video quality settings.
Video Brightness and Flicker Settings
Adjusting video brightness and flicker settings.
Night Vision Configuration
How to control the camera's night vision feature.
Enhanced Color Night Vision
How to enable or disable color night vision.
Light Settings for Spotlight
How to configure spotlight behavior and brightness.
Spotlight Behavior and Brightness
Detailed settings for spotlight behavior and brightness levels.
Audio Settings Adjustment
How to adjust microphone and speaker settings.
Adjusting Recording Length
How to set the duration for video recordings.
Restarting the Camera
Steps to restart the camera remotely via the Arlo Secure App.
Viewing Device Information
How to view firmware, hardware, and serial numbers.
Removing a Device from Your Account
How to disconnect a camera from your Arlo account.
Troubleshooting
Camera Setup Discovery Issues
Solutions for when the Arlo Secure App cannot find the camera.
Video Stream and Browser Issues
Troubleshooting steps for browser viewing issues, including port requirements.
Wi-Fi Signal Interference
Diagnosing and resolving Wi-Fi interference issues.
Out of Range and Low Battery Issues
Addressing camera range and low battery problems.
Not Receiving Push Notifications
Steps to ensure push notifications are received on iOS devices.
Android Notification Settings
How to manage push notification settings on Android devices.
Handling Installation Notification Choices
What to do if push notifications were initially declined during setup.
Camera Reset Using Pairing Button
How to use the pairing button for camera reset procedures.
Factory Resetting the Camera
Steps to perform a factory reset on the camera.
Power Cycle and Factory Reset Procedure
How to perform a power cycle and factory reset simultaneously.
Support and Compliance Information
Product Support and Trademarks
Information on product support, updates, trademarks, and environmental data.
Regulatory and FCC Compliance
Details on regulatory compliance and FCC identification.
FCC Interference and RF Exposure Statements
FCC compliance regarding interference and RF exposure limits.
Industry Canada Compliance Statement
Compliance information according to Industry Canada regulations.
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