How to Reset Arlo wireless home camera?

December 7, 2022December 7, 2022 remoremobyers

Ranging right from Arlo camera login not working to Arlo camera login issues and from partial Arlo Arlo wireless home camera setup to unable to connect with base station, there can be many reasons that have led you reset your Arlo device. Resetting is the best option to get rid of Arlo issues. So, without much delay, scroll down a little and know how to reset your Arlo in blink of an eye. Let’s get started!

What’s in the Article?

Steps to reset Arlo
Arlo configuration process
Process to download and update Arlo firmware
Fixes to troubleshoot Arlo app not working or unable to access Arlo app issue

How to Reset Arlo wireless home camera?

Factory resetting your Arlo camera returns it to factory default settings and also removes the camera from Arlo camera login account. After resetting your Arlo, you have to configure it again using the instructions provided on the Arlo app.

To factory reset your Arlo wireless home camera, here are the instructions to be executed:

Step 1: Grab a pen, toothpick, paper clip, pin, paperclip, or any straightened. Use the object to press and hold the Reset hole on your Arlo camera.

Step 2: Release the Reset hole.

Step 3: After the Arlo reset process is completed, the LED on the front of the Arlo camera start flashes blue. It indicates that the resetting process is successfully completed.

Reconfigure Arlo

After resetting your Arlo device, it is important for you to reconfigure it using the Arlo app. Here are the instructions to be executed:

Download the Arlo app on your smart device.
Connect the device to an active internet connection.

Done? Now, launch the Arlo App or log in to your Arlo camera loginaccount.

Once you logged in to the Arlo app, follow the instructions on-screen to reconfigure Arlo.

Update Arlo wireless home camera

Now, comes the most important step. After setting up your Arlo device, it is important for you update its firmware. Updating the Arlo’s firmware ensure its smooth performance. Wondering how to update Arlo’s firmware? Well, you can do it easily via Arlo app. Yes, you read it right! Arlo firmware can download easily via app. Just:

Launch the Arlo App or log in to it via my.arlo.com.
Tap on Settings > My Devices.
Select the device that you want to update with the latest firmware version.
Tap on Device Info and select Firmware > Update.
Wait for the Arlo camera firmware update to complete.

Thus, in this manner, you will able to update Arlo camera firmware via Arlo app.

Unable to Use Arlo App?

Are you unable to access the Arlo app? Well, this is also the most common issue that has led to reset their Arlo. But, you don’t have to do that again. Arlo app not working or unable to access the Arlo app issue can be fixed by following a couple of hacks highlighted below. Here we go:

Fix 1: Make sure that you have downloaded the correct version of the Arlo app.

Fix 2: Correct version of the Arlo app is already downloaded, but, still it is not working? Need not to worry! It means that your Arlo app needs an update. Sometimes, outdated version of the Arlo app won’t allow it to work properly. So, to make the Arlo app working for you, update it right away.

Fix 3: Still no luck? No problem! Be certain that you have used the correct Arlo login details to access the Arlo camera login account.

Fix 4: Clear the app’s cache. Yes, you read it right! Cache stored on the Arlo app also gives issues. So, wipe out the app’s cache to start using it smoothly.

Fix 5: Update the device software you are using for accessing the Arlo app. Bear in mind, an outdated device (smartphone) can give anyone issues while using the Arlo app.

Fix 6: Make sure that you are connected to the correct network prior to using the app.

Still the same? Then, we suggest you uninstall and reinstall the Arlo app.

Note: If nothing helped you to deal with Arlo app not working or unable to access the Arlo app, then you are no other option left than to reset your Arlo. And, the resetting instructions, we have already provided above.