Arlo VMC3030 User manual

How do I interpret my Arlo camera's signal
strength?
This article applies to:
VMC3030 , VMC3040 , VMC3040S , VMC4030 , VMC4030P , VMC5040
The number of bars in the signal strength icon directly relates to the performance of your
cameras. Fewer bars mean a weaker signal.
Make sure that your cameras have three or four bars of signal strength in the area that you intend
to install them. The cameras can work when signal strength is at one or two bars, but they might
go out of range intermittently due to fluctuations in the environment.
For more information about placing your cameras, visit How far can I place my Arlo Wire-Free
cameras from the base station?.

How far can I place my Arlo wire-free
cameras from the base station?
This article applies to:
VMB3000 , VMB3500 , VMB4000 , VMB4500 , VMB5000 , VMC3030 , VMC4030 , VMC4030P ,
VMC5040
Keep distance in mind when placing your Arlo wire-free cameras:
Maximum. You can place your Arlo camera a maximum of 300 feet (90 meters) from the
SmartHub or base station. The maximum line-of-sight range of 300 feet is reduced by each wall,
ceiling, or other major obstruction between the camera and base station. The following
materials reduce signal strength the most:
oLarge quantities of water, such as the water in a fish tank or water heater
oMetal
oGlass, especially mirrors
oCeramic
oStone
oConcrete
oBrick
oUnusually thick walls and ceilings
Note: Check the camera LED on the Smarthub or base station; if it's blinking amber, the base
station detects a low data rate, a sign that a camera is too far from the base station.
Minimum. Place your Arlo cameras at least 10 feet from the SmartHub or base station, and
allow at least 6.5 feet (2 meters) between cameras. Follow these guidelines to prevent WiFi
signals between the devices from interfering with each other.