With Arlo Cameras, you can enjoy event-based video clip recording through SmartThings Home Monitor and live streaming video within Things and Rooms. The Arlo cameras include motion sensor capabilities and are compatible with the SmartThings Hub v1, Samsung SmartThings Hub v2, Samsung Connect Home, ADT Security Hub and SmartThings Link for NVIDIA SHIELD!
Note: You can only connect the cameras on your Arlo account to a single SmartThings Location.
- SmartThings app
- SmartThings Classic app
Arlo Cameras that work with SmartThings
Connect the Arlo Camera to the SmartThings app
Connect additional Arlo Cameras
How do the different Arlo Cameras compare?
Arlo Cameras that work with SmartThings
This article will tell you how to connect the following Arlo cameras with SmartThings:
- Arlo Wire-free HD Security Camera*
- Arlo Wire-free Pro HD Security Camera*
- Arlo Q HD Security Camera
- Arlo Q Plus HD Security Camera
- Arlo Wire-Free Pro 2
*Note: An Arlo base station is required to connect the Arlo Wire-free and Arlo Wire-free Pro cameras with SmartThings. Also, all Arlo devices must have the latest Arlo firmware for complete functionality within SmartThings.
Arlo Cameras are supported in the US, UK, and Singapore.
Connect the Arlo Camera to the SmartThings app
1. Set up an Arlo account
Download and install the Arlo app for iOS or Android, and then create an Arlo account.
2. Install the Arlo Camera
Follow the Arlo Camera user’s guide to install the camera and connect it to Wi-Fi.
Note: The base station is required to connect the Arlo Wire-free and Arlo Wire-free Pro cameras with SmartThings.
3. Connect the camera through the SmartThings app
In the SmartThings mobile app:
- From the Home screen, touch the Plus (+) icon and select Add device
- Select Arlo
- Tap Authorize Connection to Arlo
- Enter your Arlo email address and password and tap Sign in
- Accept the agreement to connect your Arlo account with SmartThings by tapping Accept
- Tap Done to choose which cameras to add to SmartThings
- Select the camera(s) you wish to connect with SmartThings and tap Done
- Tap Done again to complete setup
Connect additional Arlo Cameras
Tip: If you previously connected a Arlo Camera with SmartThings and later install another camera, follow these steps to set up the new camera with SmartThings:
- From the Home screen, touch the Plus (+) icon and select Add device
- Touch the down arrow to Add device manually
- Select Camera and touch Arlo
- Touch Use these Arlo cameras
- Select the new camera(s) you wish to connect with SmartThings and tap Done
- Tap Done again to save
How do the different Arlo Cameras compare?
Arlo Wire-free | Arlo Wire-free Pro | Arlo Q | Arlo Q Plus | |
Live streaming | 5-minute timeout to conserve battery |
5-minute timeout when battery powered |
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Outdoor rated | ![]() |
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Siren | ![]() |
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Adjustable resolution | ![]() |
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Max resolution | 720p | 720p | 1080p | 1080p |
Field of view | 110° | 130° | 130° | 130° |
Requires Wi-Fi | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wired |
Requires Arlo Base Station | Original Base Station only | Original or Pro Base Station | ![]() |
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Required power | Four CR123 batteries | Rechargeable battery & charger OR included cable |
Included cable | Power over Ethernet |
External storage | ![]() |
USB ports in Pro Base Station | ![]() |
Micro SD card |
For more information about compatibility, detailed product information, and technical specifications, visit our Works With SmartThings page here.
Arlo Cameras that work with SmartThings Classic
Connect the Arlo Camera with the SmartThings Hub
Connect additional Arlo Cameras
Use and configure the Arlo Camera within SmartThings Classic
How do the different Arlo Cameras compare?
Arlo Cameras that work with SmartThings Classic
This article will tell you how to connect the following Arlo cameras with SmartThings Classic:
- Arlo Wire-free HD Security Camera*
- Arlo Wire-free Pro HD Security Camera*
- Arlo Q HD Security Camera
- Arlo Q Plus HD Security Camera
*Note: An Arlo base station is required to connect the Arlo Wire-free and Arlo Wire-free Pro cameras with SmartThings. Also, all Arlo devices must have the latest Arlo firmware for complete functionality within SmartThings.
Connect the Arlo Camera with to the SmartThings Hub
1. Set up an Arlo account
Download and install the Arlo app for iOS or Android, and then create an Arlo account.
2. Install the Arlo Camera
Follow the Arlo Camera user’s guide to install the camera and connect it to Wi-Fi.
Note: The Arlo base station is required to connect the Arlo Wire-free and Arlo Wire-free Pro cameras with SmartThings.
3. Connect the camera through the SmartThings Classic app
In the SmartThings Classic mobile app:
- Tap Marketplace
- Under Things, tap Cameras
- Select your Arlo camera
- Tap Connect Now
- Tap the field that says Tap here to enter Arlo Credentials
- Enter your Arlo email address and password and tap Sign in
- Accept the agreement to connect your Arlo account with SmartThings by tapping Accept
- Tap Done to choose which cameras to add to SmartThings
- Select the camera(s) you wish to connect with SmartThings and tap Done
- Tap Done again to complete setup
Note: Arlo has introduced increased security restrictions. If you notice that your Arlo cameras are offline after connecting them, or if you've changed your Arlo account password, you may need to update your credentials in SmartThings Classic:
- Tap Automation
- Under SmartApps, tap Arlo (Connect)
- If you are prompted to re-authorize your connection to Arlo, tap to log in to your Arlo account
- If you see your Arlo devices listed, you do not need to re-authorize your account
- Check to see if your cameras are now operating properly within SmartThings
Connect additional Arlo Cameras
Tip: If you previously connected a Arlo Camera with SmartThings Classic and later install another camera, follow these steps to set up the new camera with SmartThings Classic:
- Tap Marketplace
- Under Things, tap Cameras
- Select your Arlo camera
- Tap Connect Now
- Tap Use these Arlo Cameras
- Select the new camera(s) you wish to connect with SmartThings and tap Done
- Tap Done again to save
Use and configure the Arlo Camera within SmartThings Classic
Access your camera from the Things view within the SmartThings Classic mobile app:
- Tap My Home
- Tap Things
- Tap the device
You can also automate your Arlo Camera with SmartThings Home Monitor to trigger video recording. Note: You can only select up to 10 cameras within SmartThings Home Monitor.
To install SmartThings Home Monitor:
- Go to the Dashboard
- Tap the gear icon
- Tap the alert type you want to configure
- Scroll to “Capture video from these cameras”
- Tap Select Cameras
- Tap Select cameras
- Check the box for the camera(s) you wish to use
- Tap Done
- Tap to set the recorded clip length (30 seconds, 1 minute, or 2 minutes)
- Tap Done
- Tap Done again
- Tap Done to finalize configuration
How do the different Arlo Cameras compare?
Arlo Wire-free | Arlo Wire-free Pro | Arlo Q | Arlo Q Plus | |
Live streaming | 5-minute timeout to conserve battery |
5-minute timeout when battery powered |
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Audio capable | ![]() |
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Outdoor rated | ![]() |
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Siren | ![]() |
Included in Pro Base Station | ![]() |
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Adjustable resolution | ![]() |
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Max resolution | 720p | 720p | 1080p | 1080p |
Field of view | 110° | 130° | 130° | 130° |
Requires Wi-Fi | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wired |
Requires Arlo Base Station | Original Base Station only | Original or Pro Base Station | ![]() |
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Required power | Four CR123 batteries | Rechargeable battery & charger OR included cable |
Included cable | Power over Ethernet |
External storage | ![]() |
USB ports in Pro Base Station | ![]() |
Micro SD card |
For more information about compatibility, detailed product information, and technical specifications, visit our Works With SmartThings page here. You can also check out this article to see how Arlo cameras compare to other cameras that work with SmartThings.
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arlo_pro_user_manual_en.pdf | 6 MB |
arlo_Q_and_Qplus_user_manual_en.pdf | 7 MB |
arlo_wire-free_user_manual_en.pdf | 1 MB |