How do I add, edit, or remove rules in my Arm Away, Arm Home, and Standby Modes for my Arlo system?

This article applies to:

This article is for the Arlo Secure App experience with Arm Away, Arm Home, and Standby. If you have the Arlo Secure App experience with Arm and Disarm, please visit: About Arlo Modes and Rules

Arlo modes give you control over how your cameras respond to motion, sound, or other changes detected in your home. Modes let you configure your Arlo devices to respond differently depending on your needs. By editing, adding, or removing rules on each mode, you allow your camera to take action as preferred. For example, if you are away from home and don't expect visitors, you would want motion in your living room to trigger your camera to record and notify you. However, you would not want to receive notifications for motion when you are at home watching TV.

The Arlo Secure App has three modes:

  •  Arm Away
  •  Arm Home
  •  Standby
     

All three modes can be fully customized by adding, editing, or removing rules based on the level of detection you prefer.

When adding a camera to your Arlo system, a new rule to record video upon motion detection is created automatically under the Arm Away mode.

Note: Cloud video recording requires an Arlo Secure subscription. You can also set your camera to record to local storage when connected to compatible Arlo SmartHub or Base Station. In the case that you do not have a subscription or local storage, the new rule created will send push notifications when motion is detected.

To add a rule for a device on a specific mode:

  1. Launch the Arlo Secure App or log in to your Arlo account at my.arlo.com.
  2. Tap or click Routines.
  3. Tap or click Modes.
  4. Tap the Mode where you want to add a new device.
    On my.arlo.com, click next to the Mode.
  5. Tap or click Add a Rule.
  6. Choose an available device for the rule.
  7. Tap or click on Save. The rule for the device will now appear in the rules list for the selected mode.
  8. Tap on the rule to change the rule settings for the device.

For cameras and video doorbells, the newly created rule will have the following defaults:

  • When:
    • Motion Detected: On
    • Audio Detected*: On
  • Then:
    • Record Video**: On
    • Send Notification:
      • Push Notification: On
      • Email: Off
    • Activate Siren*: Off

* - Audio Detection and Siren features are available on select models.
** - Record video option enabled when subscribed to an Arlo Secure subscription or local storage is configured for the device.

To edit a rule for a device for a specific mode:

Launch the Arlo Secure App or log in to your Arlo account at my.arlo.com.

  1. Tap or click Routines.
  2. Tap or click Modes.
  3. Tap the Mode where you want to edit a rule.
    On my.arlo.com, click next to the Mode.
  4. In the Rules list, tap or click the device to change its rules.
  5. Select or de-select the detection method for the rule.
  6. Select or de-select actions for the rule, such as Record a Video, or Activate Siren
  7. Tap on Add Action to add additional actions available for your system.
  8. Tap or click Finish in the upper right-hand corner of the screen once complete.

Note: Settings for most devices update immediately. Some low-power devices such as the Arlo All-in-One Sensor may take up to five minutes before they go into effect. Press the button on the All-in-One Sensor to apply changes immediately.

    To remove a specific device from a mode:

    1. Launch the Arlo Secure App or log in to your Arlo account at my.arlo.com.
    2. Tap or click Routines.
    3. Tap or click 
    4. Tap or click the Mode Name where you want to remove a rule.
    5. On the Arlo Secure App:
    • Swipe left on the device you want to remove from the Mode.
    • Tap the delete icon.
    • Tap Delete to confirm

    On my.arlo.com:

    • Click the device for which you want to remove a rule.
    • Click Delete Rule.
    • Click Delete again to confirm. 

    Note: Settings for most devices update immediately. Some low-power devices such as the Arlo All-in-One Sensor may take up to five minutes before they go into effect. Press the button on the All-in-One Sensor to apply changes immediately.