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Arlo Essential Series Wire-Free Camera
User Manual
Check the LED
The LED on the camera lights when the camera is powered on. The LED changes color and
blinks depending on the camera’s charge level and to indicate the status of activities such as
pairing the camera and updating the camera firmware.
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Slow blinking blue
. The camera is in the process of pairing to a WiFi network.
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Fast blinking blue
. The camera paired with a WiFi network.
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Blinking amber
. The camera is out of range, a connection error occurred during pairing, or
the camera battery charge is low (15% or less).
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Alternating blue and amber
. The camera failed to pair with the WiFi network, or a
firmware update is in process, or a reset is in process.
Find a good location for your camera
Select a location for your camera with a clear vantage point to fully optimize the wide field
of view. For the best experience, choose a location with a strong WiFi signal. You can check
the WiFi signal strength in the Arlo app. For information about WiFi connections, see
Wall mount your camera
Your camera comes with a mount and a screw kit.
1. Place the mount and secure it with screws.
If you’re mounting the camera on drywall, use the drywall anchors we provide.
2. Attach the camera to the mount.
