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My Arlo camera is connected directly to my WiFi router; how do I connect it to an Arlo SmartHub or base station?

This article applies to:

Follow these instructions if your Arlo camera is currently set up and directly connected to a router, and you want to connect the camera to a VMB5000, VMB4540, VMB4500, or VMB4000 SmartHub or base station.

If your Arlo camera is not already set up, review the instructions on the in-package quick start guide.

Before you begin:

  • Make sure that you have a VMB5000, VMB4540, VMB4500, or VMB4000 SmartHub or base station on your Arlo account.
    For more information, visit What is the difference between each Arlo SmartHub or base station?.
  • To avoid losing your three-month Arlo Smart trial, make sure that you add your Arlo camera and SmartHub or base station to the account that your Arlo camera was originally connected to.

To connect your Arlo camera to your SmartHub or base station:

To switch your Arlo camera from a direct-to-WiFi connection to a SmartHub or base station, you must remove your Arlo camera from your account and re-onboard it. Exact steps are provided below.

  1. Launch the Arlo app on iOS or Android.
  2. Tap or click Settings > My Devices.
  3. Select your Arlo camera.
    Alternatively, tap or click the Settings icon for your Arlo camera in the Devices screen.
  4. Scroll to the bottom of the Device Settings screen, and tap or click Remove Device.
    Your device is reset and removed from your account.
    Note: If you need to manually reset your Arlo camera or doorbell, visit How do I reset my Arlo Wire-Free camera? or How do I reset my Arlo Video Doorbell?.
  5. From the Devices screen, tap or click Add New Device, and select your camera from the list.
  6. Continue through the in-app instructions until Arlo detects a SmartHub or base station.
  7. Follow the in-app instructions to connect your camera to the SmartHub or base station.