How to Reset Arlo Base Station from App?

A Base Station or SmartHub by Arlo is a transceiver that acts as a point of communication for various Arlo devices present in a particular place. It means, it can be connected to cameras as well as doorbell. It gets WiFi signals from the router and setting it up requires the Arlo app login or my.arlo.com login.

However, in case, you want to reset it, press and hold the Reset button on back of the SmartHub for 10 seconds using a straightened paperclip. But, this does not remove the Base Station from the app sometimes. So, this blog is intended to help a user reset Arlo Base Station from app.

What is Required to Reset Arlo Base Station from App?

Beginning with the very basics, a Base Station or SmartHub that is added on the app will be required for the reset process. In addition to that, ensure the following:

• Have the latest version of the Arlo Secure app on the phone
• Get access to a working internet connection (mobile data will work)
• Arlo account login details

How Can You Reset Arlo Base Station from App?

Once the hard reset of the SmartHub is completed, the instructions provided below will be able to help you remove/reset the Base Station from the Arlo Secure app.

• Launch the Arlo Secure app on your cellphone.
• If you are not logged in, provide the valid Arlo account login details.
• Log in to the app now.
• Select Settings.
• Tap My Devices.
• Select Base Station or SmartHub.
• Scroll down to the bottom of the page.
• Tap the Remove Device option.
• Confirm that you want to remove the Device.
• Tap Yes for that.
• The Base Station is successfully removed from the app.

This is how to reset Arlo Base Station from app. In case, you want to learn how to reset Arlo camera, the above given instructions are applicable. Just, replace the Base Station with the Arlo camera.

How to Re-Add Arlo Base Station from the App?

After the reset and removal process, the Base Station needs to be re-added so that Arlo devices can get an internet connection. Here’s what to do:

• Log in to the Arlo Secure app.

• Tap the Devices option.
• Select Add New Device on the Devices page.
• Choose Base Station/SmartHub.
• Go through the on-screen prompts to add Arlo Base Station to the Arlo account.
• You will also be required to set up other Arlo devices after that.
• Follow the in-app instructions for that too.

This is how to complete Arlo setup or re-add Arlo Base Station to the app after resetting and removing it. As Arlo network is completed now, check whether all of them are functioning properly or not.

The Conclusion

The guide explaining how to reset Arlo Base Station from app ends here. The process was simple as it just involved pressing the Reset button using a sharp object and hold it for 10 seconds. After that, just access the app and remove the Base Station from account via Settings. However, you need to set up the Base Station or SmartHub once again.