How to set up the Arlo Baby Camera?
Last updated: 09.04.2025
To set up the Arlo Baby Camera:
Note: Make sure the camera is within 3 to 6 feet of your Wi-Fi router during the setup process. Avoid placing the camera within close proximity to other Wi-Fi devices to avoid signal interference during the setup process.
- Launch the Arlo Secure App.
- Tap Devices.
Note: Make sure the correct Location where you want to add the camera is selected. For more information, visit: How do I switch my Location in the Arlo Secure App? - Tap +
- Tap Cameras.
- Tap Others.
- Tap Baby.
- Tap I Understand.
- Plug your camera into an AC power outlet and ensure that the power switch is turned on.
- When the camera LED turns solid amber, tap Continue.
- Tap QR code setup at the bottom of the screen.
- Enter your Wi-Fi credentials, to include Network Name (SSID) and Password.
- Tap Continue.
- Hold the Sync button on your camera for about two seconds, and then release.
The Blue LED will start blinking. - Tap Continue.
- Hold the QR code about eight inches in front of your camera.
You should hear a chime.
If you didn't hear a chime, visit: My Arlo camera will not scan the QR code during setup - Tap Continue.
The Looking for device screen displays.
If Arlo does not discover your device, visit: What to do when Arlo is unable to discover your device during an install or setup directly to a Wi-Fi router - After Arlo discovers your device, type a Name for your camera.
- Tap Continue.
Your camera is now active. - Tap Finish.