How to Set Up Arlo Camera without Base Station?

There is a misconception that Arlo cameras can be installed with the help of Arlo Base Stations or SmartHubs only. But, that’s not true! You can set up Arlo camera without Base Station too. In this blog, you will find instructions to do the same.

All you need to install your camera will be the Arlo app and a working internet connection. Apart from that, ensure that your mobile phone has battery more than 15% so that setup process can be completed without interruption.

Steps to Set Up Arlo Camera without Base Station

Before you walk through the below-given steps, make sure that your camera can directly connect to the router. And yes, Arlo cameras connect to the 2.4 GHz network only. Therefore, your mobile device must be connected to the 2.4 GHz network of the router if you want to set up the camera without a Base Station.

The 2.4 GHz network of your router might have 2, 2.4, or 2G as its suffix. For example, if the SSID of your router’s 2.4 GHz WiFi is Stephen, then the network name displayed on your mobile phone will be Stepehen2G, Stephen2, or Stephen2.4. The steps mentioned ahead will let you know how to set up Arlo camera without Base Station or SmartHub.

• Connect your iOS or Android phone to the 2.4 GHz network of your router.
• Open the Arlo app now.
• If the app asks you to log in, fill in the my.arlo.com login details into their respective fields.
• Tap the Log In option now.

• Select Settings.
• Tap My Devices.
• Choose the Arlo camera model you own.
• Move to the bottom of the Device Settings screen.
• Tap the option labeled “Remove Device”.
• This will reset your camera and remove it from your Arlo account. It will also disconnect your camera from the Base Station (if connected).
• On the Devices screen, tap Add New Device.
• Choose the camera model once again.
• In case the camera detects a Base Station or a SmartHub, you should select the “Connect without SmartHub” or “Connect without a Base Station” option.
• The app will now show some prompts that will help you connect your camera directly to the WiFi router’s 2.4 GHz network.

This is how to set up Arlo camera without Base Station. The instructions given above will also help you connect an Arlo doorbell without a Base Station or a SmartHub. You just need to select the Arlo doorbell model under the Devices menu.

To ensure that the connection between your router and the Arlo camera remains stable, you should keep the firmware of both devices updated. Apart from this, be very sure that your camera is placed within the WiFi signal range of your router.

The Conclusion

From the above discussion, it is very clear that the steps to set up Arlo camera without Base Station or SmartHub are not difficult to follow. However, do not use the outdated version of the Arlo app for connecting your devices. Also, know that when the camera is connected to the router, you cannot store recordings to a local storage device.