How to Setup Geofencing on Arlo Smart Home Security Cameras

Geofencing is a virtual fence that helps to discover when something or someone enters or exits a pre-defined zone. You can use Arlo Geofencing to arm, disarm, or resume schedule modes, when your mobile device is In Zone or Out of Zone.

To configure your mobile device for more accurate geofencing:
Enable GPS or location services so that Arlo can locate your device. Enable WiFi.

To set up geofencing for the first time and set up modes:
Note: As you tap through the Arlo App instructions, the geofencing wizard displays various prompts. Click OK, got it or Don’t show this message again as you move through the steps. Log in to the Arlo App on your device. Tap Mode - preferred Arlo device - Geofencing. The Arlo Would Like to Use your Location prompt displays. Tap OK. IMPORTANT: Geofencing works only if Arlo can locate your mobile device. Tap the Address field, type the address location that you want your geofence to center around, and tap Next. The geofence radius displays as Medium. To change your radius setting, tap the radius icon, select a radius size, and tap Next. Radius size options are Small, Medium, or Large - approximately 150 meters, 250 meters and 500 meters, respectively. Enter a name for your location and tap Next. Select an Away mode and tap Next. Note: When your mobile device is Out of Zone, the Arlo device defaults to the Away Mode. Most people select Armed or Custom Mode while they are away. Select a Home mode and tap Next. Note: When your mobile device is In Zone the Arlo device defaults to Home mode Most people select Disarmed or Custom Mode while they are home. If you have more than one enabled mobile device, you might be asked to select an Arlo device to connect it to. Tap the preferred mobile device and tap Next. Tap Save.

[TheRobertSt]

They have thought of everything. It's a bit complicated now... But the basic idea is spot on.

[casualonemmo-player]

I got this and its awesome. The arlo pro 2 system. Im using it inside to catch a burgler or possibly the landlord, if he should dare to snoop around. And with the geofence it always activates when i leave for work or to the shop, so i dont have to remember to turn it on or off.

[maxrey]

Dont't see how this is really beneficial. I would not want my cameras to disarm when I arrive home, what if someone attacks you getting out of your car or opening your door?

[elguyotee]

Geofencing is on yet it won’t activate when I leave the area

[cardmstr]

Y’all gotta update this video. And fix the fact that the app doesn’t always ask you for location permissions.

[mdr]

Recording has a delay/lag between 3-5 seconds. You've already passed the camera when it starts to record. And batteries doesn't last very long.

[jeremyg]

Too bad the geofencing has been broken for months. Doesn't work most of the time

[fabiangomez]

How does this work if both wife and i have geofencing activated and 1 of us is home and the other leaves the home?

[joansnow]

So if Arlo can figure out where you are. So can the criminals? Was using a Orbit (something that locates your keys) that’s how they knew I was coming home.

[moosenbeans]

Arlo cameras are……look at the BBB REVIEWS