Installing Your Arlo Pro 4 Camera Setup At Home

 



The new and improved Arlo Pro 4 spotlight camera system is available for consumers to have. Arlo has been manufacturing intelligent and performance-oriented surveillance and smart home devices for years now. Furthermore, every new edition to its ongoing lineup brings across advanced features. Additionally, these attributes help in increasing the administering and surveillance. Moreover, unlike other Arlo cameras, users can connect Arlo Pro 4 directly to the WiFi. Thus, making Arlo Pro 4 camera setup a little more uncomplicated. 

Installing the Arlo Pro 4 camera setup takes only a few minutes because no wires are involved. Your home is also always safeguarded thanks to extra features like color night vision, an integrated spotlight, and a broader field of view. However, installing the Arlo Pro 4 spotlight camera is necessary to boost the supervision of your home. Therefore, follow the below directions that would assist with the latter. 

Get the Arlo App

The free Arlo app makes installing the Arlo Pro 4 camera setup effortless. Furthermore, if you don't have a laptop or computer with you, your smartphone is enough for the setup. You can download and install the application on your smartphone. Search for the Arlo app in the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. Install the same when you get there. After that, follow the below instructions: 

  • Start by launching the app after installation, then register for an Arlo login account.

  • Once you've created an account, you may do the Arlo login via a web browser or the app. You can utilize the my.arlo.com web address for logging in to the site.

  • Next, connect to a WiFi network after logging into the Arlo account page. Use the Add New Device option to add your Arlo Pro 4 camera to the account.

Power your Arlo Camera

The Arlo Pro 4 is a wireless camera and is entirely operated by batteries. Therefore, insert batteries into your camera device. Furthermore, you can use Arlo's batteries to power the camera. The included batteries have only received a partial charge. Thus, it is advised that you fully charge them before putting them into the camera. When you're ready, carry out the subsequent instructions:

  • First, replace the camera's battery lid and place the battery in the compartment after aligning it. After that, please turn on your camera, and its LED will begin to blink blue automatically.

  • Next, put the battery compartment lid back and make sure it clicks into the right place.

  • The hue of the camera's LED will indicate the appropriate status.

Placing the Arlo Pro 4 Camera Setup

Once the batteries are in, you can choose a spot to mount the camera to maximize the field of vision. Here, every user must be careful, as it is one of the essential steps in Arlo Pro 4 Camera Setup. You can pick a place where there is a strong signal. To check the WiFi signal strength, use the Arlo app. Furthermore, you can now utilize the magnetic wall mount or optional outdoor brackets, which are offered separately, to mount your Arlo Pro 4 camera. It is advised to mount the camera 5-7 feet above the ground. Using screws, you can first secure the mount to the wall while making sure they don't break.

Field of Vision

The region the camera can see or where motion can be detected is known as the field of view. You can choose between full, 110 degrees, and wide, or 125 to 160 degrees. Furthermore, the camera will automatically adjust the image to decrease the fisheye effect. To change or adjust the field of view, follow the below directions:

  • Start by opening the Arlo app on your phone.

  • Next, select the My Devices option from the Settings menu.

  • After that, tap on the Video Settings button after choosing the camera model from the menu.

  • Choose Video Mode from this menu, then press a field of view to apply it to the camera instantly.

Additionally, you may do Arlo Pro 4 camera set up so that it looks for motion in the regions you want to watch continuously. Furthermore, the Camera Positioning function can do the same in a breeze. You can position your camera by doing the following:

  • To begin with, open the Arlo app, then select Settings from the menu.

  • Next, choose My Devices from the list, then pick the Arlo Pro 4 camera from it.

  • Finally, opt for Camera Positioning from the Device Utilities by tapping on it.

The Arlo spotlight camera setup will now begin streaming video, and the signal strength indicator will show the WiFi signal that the location is receiving for your Arlo spotlight camera system.

Motion Detection Test

To determine the motion sensitivity setting for your Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight Camera, utilize the motion detection test. You can follow the instructions listed below for the same:

  • First, open the Arlo app, then select Settings from the menu.

  • Choose My Devices from the menu, then pick your camera model from the list.

  • Next, tap on the Device utility option from the menu, then select Motion Detection Test.

  • Now you may test your camera's motion detection by moving in front of it. The motion detection feature is operational if the camera's LED flickers amber.

  • Additionally, users can utilize the slider to change or move the motion sensitivity level as necessary. After that, modify the camera's rules to choose the setting that works best for you.

Note: Make sure it detects motion, as this is an arming setup of your Arlo Pro 4 Camera. 

Pair the Camera to a WiFi Network

As mentioned earlier, the Arlo Pro 4 spotlight camera is a wireless camera that pairs instantly to a WiFi Network. Thus, users can connect the camera to WiFi networks using the 2.4GHz network frequency. You can gather information about the network before you begin. These will include the network encryption type, SSID, and password. To bridge your home network and camera together, adhere to the below instructions:

  • First, connect your smartphone or another wireless device to your WiFi network's 2.4GHz network band.

  • Open the Arlo app and do the Arlo login that is associated with your Arlo Pro 4 device.

  • Now, select the My Devices option after tapping on the Settings button.

  • Next, scroll down and choose Remove Device after selecting the Arlo Pro 4 from the list.

  • Use the Add New Device option to add the camera to the account once again.

  • Next, choose the appropriate choice, i.e., Without a SmartHub or BaseStation, connect.

  • Follow the on-screen app prompts to connect the camera directly to the 2.4GHz wireless network band.

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