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    2 min read 5 stepsApril 17, 2026Verified April 2026

    How to Set Up and Use Arlo Camera

    Install an Arlo wireless security camera and view video on your phone from anywhere in the world.

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    Category
    Smart Home
    Difficulty
    Beginner
    Read Time
    2 min read
    Steps
    5
    Topics covered
    Arlo
    camera
    home security
    wireless
    smart home

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Charge the camera battery
    2. 2.Install the Arlo app and make an account
    3. 3.Set up the base station (if included)
    4. 4.Add the camera in the app
    5. 5.Mount and test the camera
    1

    Charge the camera battery

    ~15s
    Before you start, plug the Arlo camera into the wall charger that came in the box. Let it charge fully — usually about 2 hours. The light turns green when done.
    2

    Install the Arlo app and make an account

    ~15s
    Download the Arlo Secure app from the App Store or Play Store. Tap "Create Account" and sign up with your email and a strong password.
    3

    Set up the base station (if included)

    ~15s
    If your Arlo kit came with a base station (a small plastic box), connect it to your internet router with the Ethernet cable and plug it into power. Wait for the light to turn green.
    4

    Add the camera in the app

    ~15s
    Tap the plus sign in the app and pick "Add New Device". Scan the QR code on the bottom of the camera or follow the prompts to connect to your Wi-Fi. Name the camera (like "Front Door").
    5

    Mount and test the camera

    ~15s
    Screw or magnetically mount the camera where you want it. Open the app, tap the camera name. And you should see live video. Walk in front to test motion alerts on your phone.

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    Arlo makes small, weather-proof cameras that run on rechargeable batteries. They work without wires, so you can put one on the front porch, driveway, or backyard with no drilling.

    You manage everything from the Arlo app on your phone. Free plans give you live video and motion alerts, while a $5 monthly plan unlocks 30-day video history.

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