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

Arlo Essential Outdoor Camera 2nd Generation
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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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Arlo Essential Outdoor Camera 2nd Generation
User Manual
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