The new Arlo Secure App.
Smart security simplified.

Security reimagined from the ground up.

New features and tools provide an enhanced experience with
quicker access and new ways to customize your protection.

How to Upgrade
  1. Launch the Arlo Secure App.
  2. Tap Upgrade Now.
  3. Read and swipe through the carousel of screens about personalizing your home security with new tools and features.
  4. Tap Start Upgrade.
  5. When the Ready to upgrade? message displays, tap Upgrade.
  6. If you receive warnings regarding firmware, devices offline, custom modes, or unsupported devices; tap Maybe Later and address the issues or tap Upgrade Anyways if you are ok to proceed.
  7. Tap Start Upgrade.
  8. Tap Finish.
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Why the upgrade?

The new Arlo experience gives you easier controls and more convenient ways to manage your security. Plus, new features are only available with the latest app version.

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Will I lose any video recording?

No. If you currently have cloud video recordings, you will continue to have them.

Will upgrading require a subscription?

Upgrading your Arlo app to the latest version will not require you to purchase a subscription. There are, however, some new features that are only available with an Arlo Secure Plan.

Devices

Device card overview

Get a detailed overview of your devices and quick access to settings or clips with each card.

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Device details

Access device controls, along with live video and audio streaming.

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Device settings

Access full control of your Devices settings such as Night Vision, Activity Zones, Mode Settings and more.

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Rearrange devices

You can always rearrange the order of your devices anytime by tapping the edit icon.

Feed

Selecting events

Swipe left to manage the individual event. Swipe right to select multiple events.

Calendar & Settings

Quickly find events by going to specific dates. A blue dot under the date indicates events are available.

Clip View

Subscribers can view and swipe through 30 days of video recordings, snapshots, and other events. *

Local Storage

Select products can store events locally. Toggle between cloud or device storage events.

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Routines

Managing your Modes

Program your Modes to record when your device detects motion, and add entry/exit details to automatically arm or disarm your system or perform other actions.

Automations

Automatically change the Mode when you arrive or leave, or change mode with a Schedule. Automate your devices to do what you want, when you want.

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Edit Rules

Each Mode lets you set up Rules to control your devices. Choose which cameras detect motion, record, or take other actions. Options vary by device.

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Managing your Devices in an active Mode.

While you’re in an active mode you can turn indvidual devices on or off.

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How do I edit the default modes?
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How to add and edit my schedules?
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How do I set up a geofence?
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How do I edit my device rules?
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Dashboard

Modes

Changing your mode from the dashboard is the quickest way to control the devices at your location.

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Customize your dashboard

Create widgets from your favorite devices and arrange them however you prefer.

Widgets

Some widgets have multiple size options to better use your dashboard's dynamic space.

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Security Features

If you have the Arlo Security System, you’ll be able to choose an entry and exit delay for when you leave the home.

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Emergency

Faster Emergency Help

Accessible from anywhere in the app, you can get help faster from first responders when you need it most.**

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Activate Siren

You can turn on the siren anytime to help ward off intruders.

Call a friend

Automatically call a designated friend or family member from your contacts.

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Fire/Police/Medical

Tap to directly request the emergency service you need. If you enter a location for your Arlo device, that location information will be automatically forwarded to the emergency responder so they can send help faster.*

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Settings

Locations

If you have multiple devices in different areas, you can group your devices based on physical location, such as Home, Office, or Cabin. You can also find your friend's location with their shared devices here.

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Location Settings

Access your Arlo Secure plan information, Arlo Intelligence, Emergency Response and more.

Support

Our team of Arlo experts are ready to answer your questions and help in any way that we can.

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Grant Access

Grant Arlo device access to family and friends who are using the new experience.

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* - These features require an Arlo subscription.

** - Emergency Response feature available for select service plans and countries only.