Unable to Setup Arlo Security Camera

If you have recently bought Arlo security camera then let us tell you that you have took a finest decision ever. Despite of being one of the best security devices, Arlo is also prone to issues. And, one of the most reported issues that users experience that they are unable to setup Arlo security camera.

If you are also experiencing the same issue, this post can be of great help to you. Here, we are going to provide you the topmost hacks through which you can resolve “unable to setup Arlo security camera” issue at hand. Let’s get the ball rolling!

Fixed: Unable to Setup Arlo Camera

Check the Placement

“Unable to setup Arlo security camera” issue may persists is your Arlo camera is mount away from the reach of your WiFi router. So, for getting the issue fixed, make sure to place your router in reach of your Arlo security camera. Apart from this, make sure that your WiFi router is properly configured and the firmware version on it is up-to-date.

Now, see if “unable to setup Arlo security camera” issue is fixed. In case not, try the next troubleshooting hack highlighted below.

Download the Arlo App

To configure your Arlo security camera in a proper way, you must have access to the Arlo app. So, we suggest you download the correct version of the Arlo app on your smartphone.

And, once the Arlo app gets downloaded, use the instructions provided on it to configure the Arlo security camera.

Check Your WiFi

Still getting “unable to setup Arlo security camera” issue? No worries! It can be due to poor internet connection. So, what you have to do is to contact the service provider of your internet connection and ask him to fix the internet-related issues, improve your existing data plan, and clear all your pending bills.

Once you have a stable internet connection, connect your Arlo security camera with it. And, once your Arlo is connected to your WiFi, you will have no issues while setting it up.

Now, Check the Connection

“Unable to setup Arlo security camera” issue may persists if you have not connected the camera to the base station. For fixing the issue, connect your Arlo security camera and the base station in a proper way. Also, ensure that you have installed the base station in a correct manner.

Once the connection between the devices is successfully made, open the Arlo app, have access to your Arlo login account and follow the instructions to set up your Arlo security camera with ease.

Charge the Battery

If you are struggling with the same issue, then chances are the battery on your Arlo security camera is low. So, charge the battery of your Arlo security camera and then take the plunge to configure it.

Follow the Correct Steps

If you are still getting “unable to setup Arlo security camera” issue, then it seems like you have not followed the installation instructions provided on the Arlo app in the correct order. For fixing it, you need to reset your Arlo security camera and then configure it from the scratch.

Don’t know how to reset Arlo security camera? Don’t worry! We have got you covered! We will surely help you reset your Arlo device with ease. But, prior to providing you instructions to reset your device, we suggest you read them first. Once you understand the instructions, apply them to reset your Arlo security camera. The reason being, incorrectly performed Arlo reset process will make it (the camera) completely dead.

Reset Arlo Security Camera

Here are the instructions used to resetting your Arlo security camera correctly:

• First of all, disconnect your Arlo security camera from your WiFi router and the base station.
• Then, locate the sync button on your Arlo camera for some time or until the LED on it starts blinking amber.
• Release it. Allow your Arlo security camera to boot up.

Thus, in this manner, you can reset your Arlo security camera. Now, reconnect it with your WiFi router and base station, launch the Arlo app, and apply the instructions provided on it to set up your Arlo security camera.

Let us make you aware with this fact that resetting Arlo security camera will also help you deal with Arlo login problem (if you get so).

Endnote

We hope that the hacks we have listed in this article help you get rid of “unable to setup Arlo security camera” issue. Just in case, you struggle with the same issue in future (hope you won’t get the same), then give these hacks a shot to get rid of it at hand.