User Manual

31Modes, Rules, and Alerts
Arlo Essential Indoor Camera
User Manual
4. Tap Add a Mode.
5. Enter the mode name and tap Next.
6. Select the trigger device and tap Next.
This is the camera that detects motion.
7. Enter the trigger device settings for the When motion is detected section and then tap
Next.
8. Use the slider to set the motion sensitivity for the trigger device and tap Next.
Higher motion sensitivity settings usually trigger your camera to capture videos more
frequently.
9. Select an action device and tap Next.
This is the Arlo device that performs an action when the trigger device detects motion. You
can select the same Arlo device you’re using as a trigger or a dierent Arlo device.
10. Select an action such as Record video and tap Next.
If you’re using a computer web browser, you can also specify the recording time setting.
11. Select the notications for Arlo to send when motion is detected and then tap Next.
12. Review your settings and tap Save.
Arm only outdoor cameras connected to an
optional SmartHub or base station
Your Essential Indoor Camera doesn’t require an Arlo SmartHub or base station. If you use
an optional SmartHub or base station with your Arlo cameras, you can add a mode to arm
only your outdoor cameras and disarm your indoor cameras. This is useful if you want Arlo to
monitor outside activity, but you don’t want to record yourself while you’re indoors.
Note: You can also set a schedule when your cameras are armed or disarmed. See Schedule
when your camera is armed on page 33.
To add a mode to arm outdoor cameras and disarm indoor cameras:
1. Open the Arlo app.
2. Tap Mode.
3. Select your optional Arlo SmartHub or base station.
A list of modes displays.