Can you buy just an Arlo base station?

Can I purchase just a replacement base? You can. The VMB4000 is available at shop.arlo.com (where it is oddly classified as an accessory). Other bases are also sold separately – for instance you’ll find the VMB5000 at Amazon.

Do all Arlo cameras work with all base stations?

Yes the Arlo Wire-Free and Arlo Pro cameras are compatible with both the older Arlo Wire-Free base station and the newer Arlo Pro base station. Also if you purchase the Arlo Pro with the new base station, you can migrate your Arlo Wire-Free cameras to the new base station if you want.

How do I sync my Arlo camera to the base station?

Sync the camera to the base station: If you are using an Arlo base station, press the Sync button on the side of the base station for about two seconds and then release the button. Note: If you press the Sync button on the Arlo base station for too long, the LED under the USB symbol blinks amber for 10 minutes.

How can I check the battery status on my Arlo?

Launch the Arlo app or log in to your account at my.arlo.com. Tap or click the settings icon. Your battery status displays on the Device Settings page. If you do not see the base station, you must add the base station to your system before you can sync any cameras to it. If your base station is deactivated, cameras cannot sync to it.

Why is my Arlo camera not being detected?

An Arlo camera cannot be detected by your system until it is successfully synced. Review these common remedies to troubleshoot the issue. Make sure that the camera you are trying to sync is no more than three feet away from the base station during the sync process.

Do you need to press sync button on Arlo camera?

If you’re using an Arlo Ultra camera, you do not need to press the Sync button. If the blue LED is blinking rapidly, your camera is syncing with the base station. If you’re using a Arlo Wire-Free, Arlo Pro Wire-Free, Arlo Pro 2 Wire-Free, or Arlo Go camera, press the Sync button on the top of the camera.

What to do if your base station is deactivated?

If you do not see the base station, you must add the base station to your system before you can sync any cameras to it. If your base station is deactivated, cameras cannot sync to it. Launch the Arlo app or log in to your account at my.arlo.com. Tap or click Settings > My Devices. Select your base station.

How does Arlo pro base station and cameras communicate?

The base station (for Arlo and Arlo PRO) is used to communicate with the arlo cameras on a special secured wireless network. It is low power and designed just for the arlo devices. You can only connect the base to the cameras and the base is required. You can not connect arlo cameras directly to your existing wireless network.

Why is my Arlo camera offline?

If your camera is farther away from the base station, it might be connecting and disconnecting because it’s too far away from the base station. Make sure the area is covered by Wi-Fi and you indeed have a stable internet. Your Arlo camera might be experiencing WiFi congestion and goes offline. Ensure your Arlo base station is online.

Do you need the Arlo base station?

You need a base station to connect Arlo Wire-Free and Arlo Pro Wire-Free cameras. You don’t need a base station to connect Arlo Q and Arlo Q Plus cameras. They connect directly to your Wi-Fi router.

Does only the Arlo pro base station have siren?

Only the new Arlo Pro Base Station has the Siren built into it. The Camers have a microphone and small speaker for 2-way communication or simply to record sound with the footage but no Siren. I would think that a siren would absolutely kill the battery in the camers.