How to Setup Arlo Pro 2 Security Camera?

February 25, 2020February 25, 2020 stevenleesteven

Are you looking forward to setting up a security camera in your house? If yes, then you should consider Arlo Pro 2 security camera.

You might be thinking that what makes Arlo pro 2 differ from other standard security cameras. So the answer is Arlo cameras are wireless and they have inbuilt 4 rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that allow you to record and stream videos without connecting the cameras to any power source.

Arlo Pro 2 makes use of a central hub called the base station to which you connect your Arlo security cameras. The Arlo security cameras work on Z-wave for having wireless communication, so there is no chance to have radio waves interference.

So, let us move a step ahead and learn the basic concept to set up Arlo Pro 2 camera and steps to create ‘Arlo login my account‘.

Step 1: Download & Install the Arlo App

The Arlo setup process is quite simple and it does take only 10 minutes. Just sync your Arlo camera with the base station, apply power, and that it. You are done with the Arlo Pro 2 setup process.

However, before this all, you need to begin with downloading a small Arlo app on your smartphone. This application is currently available free on both Android and iOS platforms.

Steps to download and install the Arlo app:

Visit the ‘Google Play Store’ or the ‘Apple App Store’ via your smartphone.
In the search bar, type ‘Arlo’ and tap on the Search button.
Search the Arlo app and download it on your smartphone.
Run the application once it installed.

With the help of an Arlo app, you can watch the live streams and previously saved recorded videos. Even you can manage and control your Arlo security camera settings. But before that, you have to create an Arlo login account.

Step 2: Create an Arlo Login Account

To create an Arlo account, you can use your computer or the Arlo app. So, let’s begin with the steps to create your account for Arlo camera configuration management.

Open any web browser on your computer and visit the Arlo login web page. Or if, you have already downloaded the Arlo app on your smartphone, then run the application.
After that, hit on the ‘Create Account’ button.
A form will pop-up on your screen. Fill the required fields.
Once done, hit on the Next button.
Ensure that you create a strong password using special characters, uppercase and lowercase alphabets, and numbers.

Bravo! You are done here with the Arlo login account. Now, you can configure your Arlo camera as per your requirements. But before that, let’s set it up.

Step 3: Arlo Pro 2 Setup Steps

First of all, you need to set up an Arlo base station. For that, take an Ethernet cable and connect it’s one end to the base station and another end to your home WiFi router.
Plug-in the Arlo base station power adapter to an electric power outlet.
Wait for the LEDs to turn into solid green.
Insert the 4 lithium-ion batteries into each Arlo security camera.
After that press, the sync button present on the top of your Arlo camera.
Now, place your Arlo Pro 2 security cameras as per your desired location.
Run your Arlo app and configure your Arlo security camera settings as per your needs.

So, here you are done with the complete Arlo setup. However, if you still face any issue like how to set up Arlo Pro 2 base station or how to install Arlo pro outside? Get in touch with us via comments.