Just like any other networking device needs an update, an Arlo camera needs an update as well right after you are done completing the Arlo setup process by following the guidelines given in the Arlo setup guide. Now, the question is, how the Arlo camera firmware update process can be executed. Well, it is not rocket science.
Still a number of users face issues while executing the process. To ensure that you do not land amongst them, it is recommended that you go through the steps given in this article.
Arlo Camera Firmware Update Prerequisites
Sorry for the interruption but prior to learning how to update the firmware of the camera, you need to ensure certain things. Doing so will prevent you from experiencing issues:
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Considering the Arlo application will be used to execute the Arlo firmware update process, see to it that it is running on its updated version.
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Avoid pulling out the battery of the camera before you become certain that you have wrapped up the firmware update process.
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Your Arlo camera should be properly connected to a router. Otherwise, your device will receive no internet thereby stopping you from updating the firmware.
Now that you have become aware of the prerequisites, you can follow the below-outlined steps to learn how to update the firmware of your camera to its latest version.
How to Update Arlo Camera Firmware?
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Download the Arlo App
The first step is to download the Arlo application. You can do so by accessing the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store as per the mobile device that you are using right now. In simple words, in case you are using an Apple device, then the App Store should be accessed by you whereas in the case of an Android device, you need to make your way to the other store. Type Arlo in the search bar of the store and tap the Search icon. From the list of options, open the Arlo app and select the Download button.
Note: Avoid performing background activities on your mobile device while the application is getting installed. Or else, the process will get interrupted. And in case that happens, then you can say goodbye to ever updating the firmware of your networking devices with ease.
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Log in to the Arlo Account
As soon as the installation process comes to an end, it is recommended that you launch the Arlo application on your mobile device. The word launch is just a fancy word used for open. So, in other words, open the app. Once you are done, log in to the Arlo account. The same can be done if you use the required details. To know which details you need to use, it is suggested that you refer to the information given in the user manual that you received with your Arlo device at the time of purchase.
For your information, whether it is about the instructions on Arlo base station setup or any other process, you will find everything in that little handbook. Also, if you want to become aware of any specifications of your device, the manual consists of the same.
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Update the Arlo Firmware
Once you have logged into the Arlo application, you need to tap the hamburger option. This will help you to access the Settings menu of the Arlo app. After this, select the My Devices option. Now, you have got to select the Arlo camera from the list of devices available. Tap the Device Info button and then the Firmware option. At last, select the Update button. Before you can even blink an eye, you will be able to successfully update the firmware of your Arlo camera to its most recent version.
Note: It is useful for you to know that once the firmware update process is in progress, your Arlo camera will blink blue for a couple of seconds. Once it comes to an end, the camera will get synced with the base station.
Wrap Up
This ends the guide written on how the firmware of the Arlo camera can be updated with the aid of the Arlo application. We hope that now you will be able to take full advantage of your device. In case, you found the above-mentioned method a little difficult to execute, you need to use the other one, i.e. manual method.
To learn about how to execute the manual method, it is recommended that you walk through the step-by-step instructions given in the user manual of the device.