NETGEAR Arlo User manual

TM
Quick Start Guide

Welcome
Thank you
for
choosing Arlo.
Getting
started
is
easy.
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What's Included
Base station
Base station
power adapter
100% wireless
cameras
Ethernet cable Magnetic wall
mounts
Lithium 123
batteries
(number of batteries varies with
number of cameras)
Mounting
screws
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8
Get
the
App
For
the
best
experience/ download
the
Arlo app
for
your
smartphone by scanning
the
QR
code
below
or
searching
for
IIArloll
in
the
app store.
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Available
on
the
tl
AppStore
http
://
wwwnetgearcom
/arloapps
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8 Connect Your Base Station to the Internet
a. Connect the base station to your router
using an Ethernet cable.
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b.Connect the AC adapter to your base
station and plug it in.
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c.
Turn
the
base
station
on
by pressing
the
On-Off button.
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d.The Power
LED
and
Internet
LED
on
the
front
of
the
base
station
light
green
in
about
two
minutes.
(If
this
doesn't
happen, visit
f1tt p wwwar/o.r
om.
suppcrt
for
troubleshooting
tips.)

8 Get an Account
Launch the app From your smartphone
and tap the New System Setup button.
Follow the onscreen instructions .
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Or From a computer, visit
https://arlo.netgear:com/ and Follow the
onscreen instructions .
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8 Insert Batteries into Your Cameras
a. Unlock the battery
compartment by
sliding and holding
the
latch.
b. Slide the battery door
back and lift it to
open the compartment .
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c. Insert two batteries
near the back of the
camera:
d
Insert two batteries e.Close the
near the battery door .
compartment hinge:

8 Sync
Your
Cameras
With
the
Base
Station
Note: Cameras must be synced one
at
a time.
a.
Bring
the
camera
within
1
to
3 Feet (30
to
1
00 centimeters)
of
the
base station.
9

Sync your cameras with the base station (cont'd)
b. Press the Sync button on the side of
the base station for about two seconds.
Release
the button.
c. Wait for the Sync Status LED to blink
green.
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d. Press the Sync button on top of the
camera for about two seconds.Release
the button.

A blue LED on the camera blinks slowly
when starting the sync process.The blue
LED blinks rapidly to confirm sync.
The camera
is ready for viewing.
Note: The LED blinks amber if the sync is not
successful. You must repeat the sync process.
Syncing more than one camera?
Go to page 9 and repeat steps Sa
through Sd for each camera.
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8 Place or Mount Your Cameras
Locate a spot for your camera
You can place your camera on a shelf or
other flat surface~ or you can mount it to
the wall.
Tip: Use the Arlo app in Position mode
(found in Camera Settings) to help aim
the camera.
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To mount your camera to the wall:
Fasten the mounting screw into the wall,
and hang the magnetic mount from
the screw.
If you're mounting the camera to drywall,
be sure to use the drywall plastic anchors
that are provided.
Tip: You can also use double-sided tape instead
of screws.
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Congratulations! Your Arlo System is set up and ready to go .
To view useful tutorial videos, And troubleshooting tips, or
get support, visit https:!t wwwarlo.com/supportl

Base Station LED Guide
Reserved for upcoming features
<!) Power
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Green
The base station
is powered on.
Blinking green
A firmware update
is in progress. DO
NOT TURN OFF
BASE STATION OR
CAMERAS.
Amber
The base station
is booting up.
-Off
The base station
is powered off .
<:G Internet
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Green
The base station
is connected to
the Internet .
Blinking green
The base station is
sending
data over
the Internet .
Amber
The base station is
connected
to the
router but does not
have an Internet
connection.
-Off
The base station is
not connected to
your router .
~ Camera
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Green
Cameras are
connected to the
base station .
Blinking green
The base station
is attempting
to sync with a
camera.
Blinking amber
A camera is too
far from the base
station .Signal
strength is weak.
-Off
No cameras
detected _
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October 2015
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in Progress
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but Arlo seesyou.
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Adjustable Outdoor Mount
Easily adjustable mount
provides 360 degree swivel
and 90 degrees oftilt for
your
Arlo cameras. It's easy
to install and adjust the
camera position for indoo~
outdoo~ wall and ceiling
mounting.
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*Arlo camera not included

Table & Ceiling Mount
Get placement flexibility
For your Arlo cameras. Use
Freestanding on a table or
secure it to the ceiling with
included mounting screws.
Simply snap the camera onto
the mount
and aim it any
direction you want.
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*Arlo camera not included
Silicone Skin Set (3 Skins)
Add personality and
protection to your Arlo
cameras with this set of
silicone skins. Comes in
3versatile colors - black,
green, and camouflage -
these UV-resistant skins
will help your Arlo cameras
blend in with any setting.
Get it at arlo.com/vma1200
'Arlo camera not included