A high-speed Internet connection (minimum 1 Mbps upstream recommended).
Note: Arlo works with the minimum requirements, but the functionality and video quality might
be negatively affected. The lower your upstream bandwidth, the greater the possibility of the
following performance issues:
o
Video quality might be pixelated and unclear.
o
You might experience a delay in starting a live stream.
An Internet router with an available Ethernet port (if using an Arlo or Arlo Pro base station).
How do I view an Arlo camera with the Google Assistant?
You can use the Google Assistant app to view your Arlo cameras on your Chromecast device.
Before you begin, you must connect your Arlo camera to the Google Assistant. For more
information, see How do I connect my Arlo cameras to the Google Assistant app?.
Note
: The original Arlo Wire-Free camera is not currently supported.
To view an Arlo camera with the Google Assistant:
1.
Say “Hey Google, show [name of room where camera is placed] on [name of Chromecast
device].”
2.
To end the stream, say “Hey Google, stop [name of Chromecast device].”
For more information about the Google Assistant, including instructions for creating device
nicknames, creating shortcut commands, and assigning devices to rooms, see Google Assistant
Help: Control smart home devices.
How do I set up Arlo Smart?
Note
: Arlo Smart is only available in the US.
Arlo Smart is included in paid home subscription plans. If you are using a business plan, you
must add an Arlo Smart add-on plan to your subscription.
Note
: iPhone app users must log in to their Arlo account from a web browser to set up Arlo
Smart subscription plans.
To enable Arlo Smart
:
1.
Launch the Arlo app or log in to your Arlo account at my.arlo.com.
2.
Click or tap Settings > Subscription > Change Plan.
3.
Tap or click For Home or For Business.
4.
Select a subscription plan and tap or click Continue.
5.
If you would like to make annual payments, select the Save 17% by paying annually check box.
6.
Tap or click Continue.
