How To Set Up The Arlo Pro Or Pro 2 Camera - Arlo | Support

This article is for the Arlo Secure App with Library. If you have the Arlo Secure App with Feed, visit: How to set up the Arlo Pro and Pro 2 Camera – Arlo Secure 4.0

Note: 

• To complete the setup process, you will need an Arlo SmartHub or Base Station.
• Install your SmartHub or Base Station first before installing your cameras.For more information, visit: How do I connect my Arlo SmartHub or Base Station to the Internet?
• If you are setting up multiple cameras, only sync one camera at a time.

Note: To complete the setup process, you will need an Arlo SmartHub or Base Station. If you are setting up multiple cameras, only sync one camera at a time. 

To setup other Arlo camera models, visit: How to set up Arlo Cameras

To set up an Arlo Pro or Pro 2 Camera:

1. Launch the Arlo Secure App.
2. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and tap Add New Device.
3. On the Select your Arlo device screen, tap Cameras.
4. On the Select your Arlo model screen, tap Pro.
5. On the Pro screen, tap Arlo.
6. Select an Arlo SmartHub or Arlo Base Station. If a SmartHub or Base Station is not installed, tap Add New SmartHub.
7. Plug the Ethernet Cable into your SmartHub or Base Station and tap Continue.
8. Plug the AC adapter into the wall outlet, make sure the lights on the SmartHub or Base Station come on, and tap Continue.
9. If you have trouble connecting the SmartHub or Base Station, visit: Arlo can't discover my SmartHub or Base Station during installation; what do I do?
10. Unlock the battery compartment by pressing the latch button and pulling back gently.
11. Insert the battery into the camera and close the battery door.
12. Tap Continue.
13. Press the SYNC button on the camera for about two seconds and then release the button.
14. When the LED on the camera is blinking Blue, tap Continue.
15. Arlo will begin looking for your camera:Note: Make sure the camera is within 3 to 6 feet of your Arlo SmartHub or Base Station during the setup process. Avoid placing the camera within close proximity to other Wi-Fi devices to avoid signal interference during the setup process.If your camera will not sync to the Arlo SmartHub or Base Station, visit: What to do when your Arlo camera will not sync to a Base Station or SmartHub during an install or setup
16. Name your Arlo camera and tap Continue.
17. Tap Finish.

Last Updated:06/19/2025 | Article ID: 1146973