Congratulations on purchasing your new Arlo Essential Wire Free Video Doorbell
The full picture video doorbell recommended by security experts.
Before you start here are some tips:
Fully charge your battery for either a wire free or wired install.
Tools you may need:
A phillips head screwdriver; A drill and six millimeter drill bit if you need to drill new holds for the doorbell; Electrical tape
Now let's get ready to install
Setup
You'll need to download the Arlo app to your phone or tablet
Create an Arlo account if you are a new user or log into your existing Arlo account if you already have one.
Ensure you're connected to a 2.4 gigahertz network and sign in to the app.
Select add new device doorbell and chimes Arlo Essential Wire Free Video Doorbell and follow the prompts.
You'll need to enter your wi-fi credentials. Use the included release pin to remove the mounting plate from the doorbell and then insert the fully charged battery.
Keep the mounting plate and doorbell separated until prompted.
Make sure to keep the release pin in a safe place for use later
Press the doorbell button to sync, the white leds will begin flashing. Hold the QR code from your app about four to six inches in front of the doorbell and listen for the success tone.
Name your doorbell and follow the prompts.
Your firmware will be updated and it might take a few minutes.
Next the app will prompt you to select between two powering options by battery or wired.
Wire free installation
If you've selected the battery powered option your next steps are to find a mounting location
and select either the flat or angled mounting plate to optimize your viewing angle.
Once you have selected your mounting plate install it approximately 1.2 meters above the ground.
It is important to position the terminals at the top and to reserve a 5 centimeter clearance above the mounting plate
so you are able to access the release hole later when you want to recharge your battery.
Secure the mounting plate with the screws provided.
Finally using a down and in motion mount your doorbell to the mounting plate.
You'll hear a click. Press finish in the app and you're ready.
When you need to recharge your battery remove the Arlo doorbell from the wall plate and bring your doorbell inside to charge.
You can charge your battery by inserting the provided charging cable like this.
Do not leave your Arlo doorbell outside without the battery inserted as it may affect weather resistance performance.
Wired installation
Tips for before you start your wired installation:
Ensure your existing doorbell system has 8 to 24 volt ac.
Then turn off the power to your doorbell at your breaker. If you need help contact a local electrician or professional to assist you.
Remove your existing doorbell and be careful that the wires don't fall back into the wall.
It's a good idea to tape them to the wall to help them stay in place.
Next select a mounting plate that will optimize your viewing angle.
Depending on your mounting location you may want to use the angled mounting plate.
Once you have selected your mounting plate install it approximately 1.2 meters above the ground.
It is important to position the terminals at the top and to reserve a 5 centimeter clearance above the mounting plate.
So you're able to access the release hole later.
Connect your existing wires to the terminals on the mounting plate.
Either wire can connect to either terminal.
Now mount your Arlo Doorbell to the mounting plate with a down and in motion.
You will hear a click!
Then turn the power back on at the breaker to restore power to your doorbell.
Last the app will prompt you to test your existing wired chime.
Press finish in the app and your video doorbell is ready.
Arlo SECURE Set Up
After the doorbell is installed select continue.
the app will prompt you to set up Arlo SECURE.
The Arlo Eessential Wire Free Video Doorbell includes a three month trial of Arlo SECURE.
a subscription-based service you can add to your arlo devices to deliver personalized notification of events that matter.
It even allows you to take quick action like phone a friend or sound an alarm from your notification panel.
Receive personalized alerts that tell you a package, person, vehicle or even animal is in view.
Easily create custom activity zones to pick up motion only in important areas Like your front door or driveway.
Plus Arlo SECURE stores your recorded clips for up to 30 days.
So you can look back at past events and share clips with the authorities neighbors or family
Congratulations your Arlo Essential Wire Free Video Doorbell is now active!
Press finish and you're ready to enjoy 24 7 front door security.
Arlo Essential Wire Free Video Doorbell:
The full picture video doorbell recommended by security experts.