How To Reset Arlo Camera

Right here, You can get information about How To Reset Arlo Camera easily. Factory resetting your Arlo wire-free camera returns it to default settings and removes the camera from your account. This means that you must follow the Arlo app setup process to use your camera after a factory reset.

You can also factory reset your Arlo wire-free camera in the Arlo app. Tap Device Settings > Remove Device. This requires the camera to be online and to have battery power.

How do I Factory reset on my Arlo Camera

To factory reset on my camera while it is connected to the cloud:

  • First launch the Arlo app or log in to Arlo account at my.arlo.com.
  • Next, tap or click Settings > My Devices and select the camera to reset.
  • Then, tap or click Remove Device.
  • After tap or click Yes to confirm to remove the camera from my account.
  • Next return to the Device’s page.
  • Then go to Add New Device.
  • Now select Cameras.
  • After that, follow the prompts to reconnect the camera to a Wi-Fi network, Base Station, or SmartHub.

How do I Factory reset on my Arlo camera with the sync button

To factory reset on my camera if it is offline or does not have battery power:

Arlo Sync button
  • Unmount the camera and find the sync button. The location of the sync button varies for different camera models:
    • Pro 3, Pro 4, Floodlight, Ultra and Go 2 models:
      • Release the camera from the camera housing to access the sync button.
    • Essential Wire-Free and other models:
      • Find the sync button on the camera housing. Examples:
Sync button on the camera housing
  • Press and hold the sync button for about 15 seconds, until the camera LED begins blinking blue, then let go.

For Essential Wire-Free: Press and hold the sync button for about 15 seconds, until the camera LED begins blinking blue, then let go. Ensure that the camera LED blinks amber three times. The factory reset may take 15 to 45 seconds to complete.

Note: If I accidentally hold the sync button too long, return to step 1.

  • First launch the Arlo app or log in to my.arlo.com.
  • Next, tap or click Settings > My Devices and select the camera to reset.
  • Then, tap or click Remove Device.
  • After tap or click Yes to confirm to remove the camera from my account.
  • Next return to the Device’s page. Then go to Add New Device.
  • Now select Cameras.
  • After that, follow the prompts to reconnect the camera to a Wi-Fi network, Base Station, or SmartHub.
  • If needed, insert the camera back into its camera housing until it clicks back into place.

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