How do I set up and sync my Arlo wire-free cameras?

These instructions apply to setting up Arlo Wire-Free cameras with both Arlo base stations and Arlo Pro base stations. If you sync Arlo Wire-Free cameras with an Arlo Pro base station, the Arlo Wire-Free cameras can access the Arlo Pro base station's features: the siren and the USB local backup storage option.

To set up and sync Arlo Wire-Free cameras:

  1. Unlock the battery compartment by sliding and holding the latch.
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  2. Slide the battery door back and lift it to open the compartment.
     
  3. Insert the batteries as shown and close the battery door.
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  4. Bring the camera within one to three feet (30 to 100 centimeters) of the base station.
     
  5. Sync the camera to the base station:
    • If you are using an Arlo base station, press the Sync button on the side or on the back of the base station for about two seconds and then release the button.

      Note: If you press the Arlo Wire-Free Sync button on the base station for too long, the LED under the USB symbol blinks amber for 10 minutes. While the USB LED is blinking amber, the sync process is blocked.
       
    • If you are using an Arlo Pro base station, press the button on the top of the base station for about two seconds and then release the button.
       
  6. Wait for the sync status LED to blink green.
     
  7. Press the Sync button on top of the camera for about two seconds and then release the button. 
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    Note: Cameras must be synced one at a time.

    A blue LED on the camera blinks rapidly to confirm sync. 

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    If the LED on the camera blinks amber, the sync is not successful. You must repeat the sync process.
  8. Check the camera LED on the base station.
    If the camera LED on the base station turns solid green, the sync process is complete.
  9. Repeat these steps for each camera.
    Note: If you do not complete the sync process within 60 seconds, press the Sync button on the base station and try again.

    If you cannot sync your cameras, visit My camera will not sync with the base station; how can I troubleshoot it?.