Arlo Essential Spotlight | How to Install

Watch the 4 simple steps needed to install the 100% wire-free Arlo Essential Spotlight and enjoy straight-forward security for no-fuss protection.

0:00 Intro & Features

0:16 Step 1 - Setup: Download the Arlo app and it will help you complete set-up and guide you through the installation process.

0:42 Step 2 - Prep: Connecting the app to your Wi-Fi and your Arlo Essential camera. You will need to go into your device settings to find and connect to a 2.4 GHz WiFi network.

1:50 Step 3 - Mounting: Find the right location to mount your camera with a clear vantage point and ensuring it has a strong signal length.

2:59 Step 4 - Arlo Secure Set-Up: Arlo SECURE is a paid subscription service that can be added to any Arlo camera to make them even more effective at protecting what matters the most. Subscribe to unlock security features that ensure you’re only alerted to the most important information.

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[redblazepk]

I'm thinking of taking mine back to the store today. I've trying everything to get my 2 extra cameras working. 2 are fine an 2 are dead .

[tomnguyen]

I have arlo hub (arlo pro1), can I connect arlo essential camera to that hub? Thank you.

[timothykramer]

So you have to pay for service for it to work

[ryangeekiyanage]

How many hours do I need to charge before the first installation? Nothing is mentioned in the user manual.

[chubeviewer]

Any way to aet this up as an ipcamera with my dvr app?

[Kinkinyorkiepoo]

So if you want to record the camera, you have to pay everymonth?

[MelanieHobbs-ml]

How do you know if the camera is charged ?

[walterrussell]

I bought a set of 3arlo cameras, do i have to set individually or just one

[fabiohmprudente]

I'm from Brazil and I purchased the kit of 3 Arlo Essential XL 2gen cameras. Unlike what is shown in the video, my app does not show a 2gen option. I saw in the comments that many people also had the same problem, but I was unable to resolve it through the answers given.

[NorvaldFenne]

How do I turn the camera off when I need to charge it?

[KevinClark-fp]

Somebody says ima need a solar panel, or the camera would die constantly is this true?

[markcromwell]

Wont except my email address..What do i do to resolve this problem?

[faithfulnombre]

I’ve been trying for the past 4 days and I can’t connect this camera on any of my iPhones. complete wast of $265. Going to return it to Bunnings tomorrow

[kimways]

The mount does not come screwed together like in all the Arlo videos I keep finding. All the “installation” videos just show someone screwing in an assembled mount to a wall but that’s not how the product is sold - the mount does not come assembled. There’s no written assembly instructions that come with the physical product either. How do you expect people to assemble the mount???

[proroofingnw]

HELP- I bought 3 arlo pro 4 cameras 3 months ago all working fine so we added two more, well one of the 3 previous purchased battery was dead so we charged it as we alway do, this time it went off line and I had to reinstall and reconnect with wifi and for some reason it was find the camera.
we have synce 3 other cameras to see if it was wifi issue, password issue etc its the camera help

[ricardogonzalezespinoza]

Hello, I am trying to set up 3 Arlo Essential Spotlight cameras and they will not connect to my network. I have confirmed that my router is set up for 2.4 GHz and it is working properly. When I go to add a device, it does the chiming sound but it never adds to my network, it just keeps spinning. I have waited for 20 mins and nothing, any ideas? Thank you!

[Tom-invs]

When i scan the code the blue light turns off and red light starts blinking

[BobaT__]

The camera always moves down when angling down with the mount. Any suggestions how to fix this issue?

[Zovie]

everyone is having trouble connecting i did too but i kept resetting the apps and i got closer to my router and it worked not the first time tried 20+ times per camera but at the end it worked you just gotta try a bunch of times you shouldnt have to but i guess thats the way it is just keep trying and they will eventually connect!

[rebelboygamer]

Tryin to set them up but it won’t find it lol the heck