Arlo VMC3050 User manual

Essential Outdoor Camera
2nd Generation
• Essential Outdoor Camera
• Essential XL Outdoor Camera
User Manual

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Contents
1. Get to Know Your Essential Camera 2nd Generation 4
Get the Arlo Secure App ..................................................................................................................... 4
Meet your Essential Outdoor Camera ............................................................................................. 5
Meet your Essential XL Outdoor Camera ........................................................................................ 6
Do more with Arlo................................................................................................................................ 7
2. Get Started 8
Charge your camera indoors............................................................................................................. 8
Download the Arlo Secure App for installation and setup .......................................................... 9
Use the pairing button to wake up the camera........................................................................... 10
Check the LED .................................................................................................................................... 10
Find a good location for your camera ........................................................................................... 10
Wall mount your camera.................................................................................................................. 11
Test motion detection ...................................................................................................................... 11
Position your camera to detect motion in specic areas .......................................................... 12
3. Wi-Fi Setup and Connections 13
Tips for optimal Wi-Fi performance............................................................................................... 13
Connect your mobile device to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network during setup .................................. 13
Move your camera’s Wi-Fi connection to a direct router connection ..................................... 14
4. Use Your Essential Series Camera 15
Turn the camera spotlight on and o manually.......................................................................... 16
Record clips from live video............................................................................................................. 17
Take a snapshot from live video ..................................................................................................... 17
Customize your camera feed image .............................................................................................. 18
Motion detection activity zones...................................................................................................... 18
2-Way Audio........................................................................................................................................ 19
Turn the camera siren on and o manually ................................................................................. 20
View recordings and snapshots...................................................................................................... 20
Download recordings........................................................................................................................ 21
5. Routines, Modes, Automations, and Alerts 23
Arm or disarm all your Arlo devices ............................................................................................... 23

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Select a mode..................................................................................................................................... 24
Mute Notications ............................................................................................................................. 24
Rules for modes ................................................................................................................................. 25
Change motion sensitivity ............................................................................................................... 25
Change audio detection sensitivity................................................................................................ 25
Control whether the spotlight turns on when motion is detected at night .......................... 26
Use a routine to activate the camera’s siren ................................................................................ 26
Manage alerts ..................................................................................................................................... 26
Schedule when your camera is armed.......................................................................................... 27
Detect audio alarms with your camera ......................................................................................... 28
6. Change Your Settings 32
Camera settings ................................................................................................................................. 32
Power Management.......................................................................................................................... 33
Video Settings..................................................................................................................................... 33
Change the audio settings............................................................................................................... 35
Adjust recording length .................................................................................................................... 35
Restart the camera from the Arlo Secure App.............................................................................. 36
View device information................................................................................................................... 36
Remove a device from your account ............................................................................................. 36
7. Troubleshooting 37
Arlo doesn’t discover your camera during setup ........................................................................ 37
Can’t see video streams in a browser ............................................................................................ 37
Wi-Fi signal interference................................................................................................................... 38
Use the pairing button to reset the camera ....................................................................... 39

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1. Get to Know Your Essential Camera
2nd Generation
There are four Arlo Essential Outdoor cameras (2nd Generation):
• Essential Outdoor Camera 2K (VMC3050)
• Essential XL Outdoor Camera 2K (VMC3052)
• Essential Outdoor Camera HD (VMC2050)
• Essential XL Outdoor Camera HD (VMC2052)
Get the Arlo Secure App
Download the Arlo Secure App. The Arlo Secure App lets you create an Arlo account in the
cloud and set up and manage all your Arlo devices. You can either search for it in your phone’s
app store or scan the QR code below to download or update your Arlo Secure App.
Note: If you already use the Arlo Secure App, make sure that you’re using the latest version.
To nd out if an update is available, go to the app store and search for Arlo Secure.

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Meet your Essential Outdoor Camera
Your camera includes an integrated battery that can’t be removed.
Front view
Top view
Bottom view
Ambient Light Sensor
Speaker
Status LED Weather resistant
Microphone
Camera Lens
Pairing button
Charging Port
Camera
Spotlight

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Meet your Essential XL Outdoor Camera
Your camera includes an integrated battery that can’t be removed.
Front view
Top view
Bottom view
Speaker
Camera
spotlight
Status LED Weather resistant
Microphone
Charging Port
Pairing button
Ambient Light Sensor
Camera Lens

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Features
• Capture clear details in full high-denition. Record video in 2K or HD for clear, crisp
imagery.
• Designed to withstand heat, cold, rain, or sun. Camera can be used indoors or out.
• Receive alerts when motion is detected. Notications are sent directly to your phone.
• See visitors at night. All camera models have infrared night vision. They include an
integrated spotlight that lets you see color night vision.
• Clearly hear and speak with visitors. Tap a button in the app to use 2-Way Audio.
• Easily recharge your camera. Connect the included power cable to the camera.
• Use the built-in siren to deter unwanted guests. Siren can be triggered remotely or
automatically during an event.
• Keep an eye on what matters with a wide eld of view. 130° viewing angle lets you see
more.
• Security in the palm of your hand. Watch live streams or recorded video from your
smartphone or tablet using the Arlo app.
• Take action faster. Get notications when your camera spots people, packages, vehicles,
or animals with Arlo Secure1.
Do more with Arlo
You can add these options, which are sold separately:
• Add more Arlo cameras and devices. Cover more areas in and around your home by
adding cameras, home security system, doorbell, oodlights, and more.
• Upgrade your Arlo subscription. For more information, visit What are the available Arlo
subscription plans and how much cloud recording is available?
1 Arlo Secure service is not available in certain countries. See www.arlo.com/ArloSecure for details.

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2. Get Started
Charge your camera indoors
A USB-C charging cable comes in the box with your camera. This cable is for indoor use
only. The camera includes an integrated battery that can’t be removed. Your camera comes
partially charged.
To charge your camera:
1. Open the cover for the USB-C charging port on your camera.
2. Connect the USB-C charging cable to your camera.

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3. Connect the other end of the charging cable to a USB charging source such as a USB
charging port or an AC power adapter.
The battery charges automatically. The camera LED lights solid blue when the camera is
fully charged.
Download the Arlo Secure App for installation
and setup
The free Arlo Secure App helps you complete setup and guides you through the installation
process.
Open the Arlo Secure App and connect to your Wi-Fi network. If you don’t have the app, you
can download it and create your Arlo account.
Once you set up your Arlo account, you can access it from the Arlo Secure App on a
smartphone or tablet, or from a computer using a web browser. If you’re using a computer,
enter https://my.arlo.com/#/login in the address bar of the browser.
Onboarding your camera with the Arlo Secure App
1. Make sure your phone is connected to your Wi-Fi network and ensure your phone’s
Bluetooth is on..
2. Open the Arlo Secure App.
3. Select Device from the bottom bar of your app, tap the Plus icon at the upper right
corner, select Cameras, Essential Series, Essential Cameras 2nd Generation.
4. Press the pairing button of your camera for 3 seconds.
When your camera is ready to connect, the LED will ash blue.
5. The Arlo Secure App will then prompt you to connect the camera.
6. Select a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network.
7. Enter the Wi-Fi password and wait for it to be veried.
8. Enter a name for your camera and select Continue.
9. Your camera will check for rmware updates.
10. The Arlo Secure App will then guide you through camera placement and mounting.
Your camera is now onboarded!

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Use the pairing button to wake up the camera
The button on the top of your camera is the pairing button. You can use the pairing button for
dierent purposes, depending on whether your camera is shut down or in normal operating
mode.
When you unbox your camera, it is shut down to reduce battery usage before installation. We
recommend that you follow the instructions in the Arlo Secure App to wake and install the
camera. When the camera is shut down, pressing the pairing button does the following:
• Press and hold the pairing button for 3 seconds. The camera wakes and the LED ashes
blue for two minutes. Follow the instructions in the Arlo Secure App to add your camera to
your Arlo account.
• Quick press. No change. The camera remains shut down.
If the LED doesn’t ash, no matter how long you press the pairing button, the camera battery
is likely at 0% charge. Recharge your camera and try pressing the pairing button again.
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 rmware.
• Slow blinking blue. The camera is in the process of pairing to a Wi-Fi network.
• Fast blinking blue. The camera paired with a Wi-Fi network and connected.
• Blinking amber. The camera is out of range, a connection error occurred during pairing, or
the camera battery charge is low (15% or less).
• Alternating blue and amber. A rmware update 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 eld of
view. For the best experience, choose a location with a strong Wi-Fi signal. You can check the
Wi-Fi signal strength in the Arlo Secure App. For information about Wi-Fi connections, see 3.
Wi-Fi Setup and Connections on page 13.
Pairing button