ULTRA 2 DEVICE SETTINGS

NAVIGATE ULTRA 2 SETTINGS

HOW TO

USING IOS

How to Navigate Arlo Ultra 2 Settings

Click on the "Devices" tab

How to Navigate Arlo Ultra 2 Settings

To start navigating the settings, click on the 3-dot button.

How to Navigate Arlo Ultra 2 Settings

For a brief overview of the Arlo Ultra 2 Camera, you can visit this link. Choose your Ultra 2 and click on the settings icon.

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To see the Device Info, click on your device name.

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Click your device name to edit.

Note: All devices onboarded on a Base Station or SmartHub do not have a restart button available. Devices onboarded using a Wi-Fi connection have a Restart option on their Device Info page.

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Change your device name and hit "Save" Click this to change

Click on "Save" when changes are done.

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Changes have been saved.

Click on "Indicator LED" to customize the LED function

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To activate the LED lights, simply toggle the switch. Once the battery is fully charged, your device will emit a blue light. See picture below for reference: To learn more about your camera's LED functions, go to this link

Click the back button for other settings

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Arlo cameras will update their firmware automatically. If you have a camera that has been offline or want an immediate update, you can also update your firmware manually through the Arlo Secure app. For more information, visit this link Click to see firmware status.

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Firmware updates are shown here. In this case, your firmware is up to date.

Click the back button to customize other options.

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Seen here is the version of your device's hardware.

This is your device's unique Serial Number. Serial numbers can also be found on the label of your Arlo device. You may refer to this link for more information. The actual serial number of this device can be seen in the battery compartment.

WARNING: Removing a device from your account erases all modes and settings on that device and resets the device to factory default settings. If you remove a device from your account and later add it back, you must complete the setup process just like you did when you set up your system for the first time. If you want to know how to remove all devices from your account, you can learn by clicking here.

Click the back button to customize other options.

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You can toggle this off if you wish your device to go offline. Going offline means you cannot use all features and settings of your device.

The battery percentage is shown here. Through this, you will be able to determine if your device needs to be charged to avoid going offline. You will receive a low battery notification when battery charge drops to 15%. Refer to this link for more information.

This is the network where your device is connected. Some devices does not need a Base Station or Smarthub to connect to a network. Arlo Ultra 2 requires a Base Station or SmartHub. Having your cameras connected to a SmartHub or Base Station means they are using a separate frequency to communicate with each other. This could be helpful if you are using a shared Wi-Fi network. Below are links to help you know more about Base Station and SmartHub: Benefits of using Base Sation/SmartHub Base Stations/SmartHub compatibility

With Power Management, you can enhance both your device's battery life and video quality. Click to customize.

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Choose the option that's best for you.

Each available option affects your device's video quality. Best Video

• May reduce battery life but provides the best video quality.

Optimized

• Balances video quality and battery life.

Best Battery Life

• May reduce video quality but provides the best battery life.

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Click on "Confirm"

When you select "Best Video to Optimized/Best Battery Life" and choose "Optimized to Best Battery Life," a prompt will appear. This prompt indicates that opting for the lower option will result in a decrease in video quality.

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Power management has been adjusted.

Click the back button to customize other options.

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To customize video settings, click on "Video Settings" Video Settings include:

• Field of View
• Rotate Image
• Auto HDR
• Auto Zoom & Tracking
• Video Brightness
• Flicker Adjustment
• Local 2K or 4K Live Streaming
• Video Resolution
• Zoom

Note: Available settings may vary by device.

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Watch the sample video below to see how to zoom in to your video.

Field of View is the measurement of viewing area that the camera can capture. To learn more about Field of View on Arlo, click here. Click to customize.

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Arlo Ultra series has an exceptional 180-degree field of view capability, covering a wider range than any other Arlo camera. You have the option to adjust the field of view on your camera to 180, 155, or 120 degrees, allowing you to choose the angle that suits your needs best. Click your preferred option.

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Field of View has been changed.

To live stream in 4K using Arlo Ultra 2, ensure that your Arlo app and Arlo SmartHub are connected to the same local network. Please note that only two cameras are capable of streaming high-quality live video simultaneously. Click to enable.

In case your device is installed in an upside-down position, rotating the image by 180 degrees will enable you to view the video correctly. To ensure proper mounting of your device, please follow these links for detailed instructions: Arlo camera placement tips Toggle this on to see result.

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The image has been rotated upside down.

The Auto HDR feature on your camera is enabled by default. If your camera detects an image that could benefit from HDR, it will automatically apply it unless you decide to turn off Auto HDR using the Arlo app. See the sample image below: Click to turn on.

Click to swipe up for more options.

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To adjust the video brightness, click on the slider below. Note: Changes to these settings take effect on the next video stream or motion recording after the change was made

See the result of the adjusted brightness below:

Auto Zoom & Tracking is a feature that enables your Arlo camera to digitally zoom in on a moving object and follow it. This can help you see people, vehicles, and other moving objects without needing to manually zoom in. Click to enable.

Click the back button to customize other options.

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See the result of adjusted brightness below:

Auto Zoom & Tracking is a feature that enables your Arlo camera to digitally zoom in on a moving object and follow it. This can help you see people, vehicles, and other moving objects without needing to manually zoom in. Note: When Auto Zoom & Tracking is on, the zoomed-in image might not be in full video resolution because Arlo digitally zooms in on the image. The camera will also not show the 2K or 4K badge because the resolution is no longer 2K or 4K. Click to enable.

Click on "Enable" if you want to proceed

Note: When Auto Zoom & Tracking is on, the zoomed-in image might not be in full video resolution because Arlo digitally zooms in on the image. The camera will also not show the 2K or 4K badge because the resolution is no longer 2K or 4K. Go to this link to learn more. Watch video below:

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See the result of adjusted brightness below:

Auto Zoom & Tracking is a feature that enables your Arlo camera to digitally zoom in on a moving object and follow it. This can help you see people, vehicles, and other moving objects without needing to manually zoom in. Click to enable.

Click the back button to customize other options.

Since you enabled Auto Zoom and Tracking, 4k Livestreaming automatically turns itself off.

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When Night Vision is enabled, the camera automatically turns on infrared (IR) LEDs to record in low-light conditions. We recommend that you turn off Night Vision if the camera is facing reflective surfaces, such as windows. The LEDs only glow in the dark. If your Night Vision is not working, this link could be useful. To customize Night Vision settings, click here.

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Here's an example of what Colored Night Vision looks like:

Click the back button to customize other options.

Here's an example of what Black & White Vision looks like:

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To customize Light Settings, click here.

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Toggle this if you want to turn the Spotlight on.

Move the slider to adjust the spotlight brightness

Watch the video below to see what the spotlight behaviors look like.

Some Arlo cameras come with a built-in spotlight that can enhance the video quality during nighttime. You have the option to manually turn on the spotlight when you are viewing the live stream from your camera. Alternatively, if your Arlo camera is in Armed mode, the spotlight will activate on its own and start recording as soon as it detects any motion.

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There are three options available for you to choose from: Constant

• The spotlight remains on for however long it is activated.

Flash

• The spotlight rapidly flashes on and off.

Pulsate

• The spotlight slowly brightens and dims.

Choose your desired option.

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Click the back button to customize other options.

The settings have been customized.

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This allows you to enable and disable the microphone and speaker, and adjust its volume from low to high. Click on "Audio Settings" to modify.

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Wind noise and other noise interference can be reduced on Arlo Ultra for better quality sound.

Turning this on enables you to use the 2-way audio feature of your device. You can use the Arlo app and a compatible camera to have a remote conversation with someone who is standing next to your camera. If you want to speak to the person who approached the camera, tap the camera feed in the Arlo app, tap the microphone icon, and begin speaking. To learn more about 2-way audio, go to this link

Enabling the speaker lets the person near the device hear what you're saying. Toggle this to turn it on.

Click the slider to adjust the speaker volume.

Click the back button to customize other options.

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Activity Zone focuses motion detection on a specific area within your camera’s field of view. When your Arlo camera detects motion, it determines whether the motion occurred within the Activity Zone(s) that you created. If motion is detected within an Activity Zone, the Arlo Secure App notifies you, and the recording is uploaded to your video feed. You may go to this link to learn more.

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Click the "+" button to start adding an activity zone.

Click the back button to customize other options.

Below is a sample video on how to add an Activity Zone

Rename your Activity Zone by tapping the pen icon. If you want to delete your Activity Zone, watch the video below:

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Click on Default Mode Settings to customize.

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Click the slider to adjust motion sensitivity.

Default Mode Settings allows you to set defaults for features including Motion Sensitivity, Audio Sensitivity, Recording Length, and Siren These settings can be scheduled through Schedule Automation. To learn how to add Schedule Automation, you may refer to this link Click the slider to adjust motion sensitivity.

Default Mode Settings allows you to set defaults for features including Motion Sensitivity, Audio Sensitivity, Recording Length, and Siren These settings can be scheduled through Schedule Automation. To learn how to add Schedule Automation, you may refer to this link Click the slider to adjust motion sensitivity.

Most Arlo devices detect motion using passive infrared (PIR) Passive infrared detects changes in heat. Arlo devices trigger when infrared technology detects an object that is warmer than the surrounding environment. The motion sensor is more sensitive to side-to-side movement across its field of view than to movement directly toward or away from it. Click the slider to adjust motion sensitivity.

Click here to test the motion sensitivity.

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To check your camera's motion sensitivity, simply walk in front of it and observe the LED light. It will flash amber as soon as it detects any movement. Adjust if necessary by moving the slider below.

Click the back button to customize other options.

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Click the slider to adjust motion sensitivity.

Default Mode Settings allows you to set defaults for features including Motion Sensitivity, Audio Sensitivity, Recording Length, and Siren These settings can be scheduled through Schedule Automation. To learn how to add Schedule Automation, you may refer to this link Click the slider to adjust motion sensitivity.

Set the recording length when motion or audio is detected

If the sound exceeds the level set on your device, the Audio Detection feature will send you an alert. The alerts you receive will vary based on your settings. Click the slider to adjust the audio detection level.

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Arlo Ultra, Pro, and Essential series cameras have an integrated siren that can be activated manually or set to activate when motion or sound is detected. To set up a siren trigger, go to this link. Click the sliders to adjust siren length and volume

If you wish to record for a specific duration, adjust the slider.

Click the back button to customize other options.

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Support Center helps you review your Arlo product details, view knowledge base articles, or contact Arlo support, all from the Arlo Secure App. To learn more about how Support works, click the links below: Support With Entitlement Support Without Entitlement