Is Your Arlo Camera Flashing Yellow Light? Let’s Fix It!
The LED light located on the front of the Arlo camera reveals the working state of the camera by flashing various colors. You can notice the colors amber, blue, and purple on various occasions. But, some users have complaint about their Arlo camera flashing yellow light.
Let’s find out what the yellow light on the camera LED means and what you can do to resolve the problem. FYI, implementing some tips will require the use of the Arlo app. So, let’s get started.
Why is Arlo Camera Flashing Yellow Light?
We’ve already revealed the colors flashed by the camera’s light. The color yellow wasn’t mentioned there. This is because some users mistake amber color on the camera light as yellow. Thus, if your camera is flashing yellow, it means the light is amber. It can happen in the following situations:
Arlo Ultra, Ultra 2, Pro 3, Pro 3 Floodlight Camera, and Pro 4
| Light Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Slow blinking yellow | The camera is out of the range during the pairing process or its battery is low. |
| Fast blinking yellow | Your Arlo camera has failed to sync with base station or your WiFi network. |
| Alternating blue and amber | The camera’s firmware is being updated. |
Arlo Pro 5S
| Light Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Blinking yellow | Your ProS5 is out of the range during the pairing process. The connection error has occurred. |
| Blinks yellow 4 times then stops | You have triggered Arlo camera factory reset. |
| Alternating blue and amber | The firmware update is in progress. |
Arlo Go 2
| Light Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Solid yellow | The camera fails to detect the activated SIM. |
| Single blink or double blinks yellow every minute | Single blink – Low battery
Double blink – Critical battery charge level. |
| Fast blinking yellow | The camera failed to detect a WiFi or LTE network. |
| Alternating blue and yellow | The firmware update is in progress. |
From the above tables, it can be concluded that the camera slow blinks yellow, fast blinks yellow, or blinks yellow and blue alternatively. It means a network failure, a low battery, or a firmware update. The tips given in the next section will help you out to tackle the situation effectively.
Troubleshooting: Arlo Camera Flashing Yellow
- Fixing Solid, Slow, or Fast Blinking Yellow Light: Since the solid yellow color on the camera light indicated a connection failure or signifies improper distance between the Arlo camera and router/base station, you should fix the internet connection. Perform the Arlo login and adjust the camera placement as per the main WiFi device location.
- Camera Blinking Blue and Yellow Alternatively: The alternate blue and amber color on the camera light was all about the firmware update. So, when the firmware of your camera is getting updated, we recommend you wait and let the process get completed without interruption. Interruptions can make your camera non-functional.
If the Arlo Pro S5 camera is blinking yellow 4 times then stops, then you are suggested to charge the camera’s battery as soon as possible. However, the same thing needs to be done if the light on your Go2 camera single or double blinks after every 60 seconds. On the off-chance, your Pro S5 light blinks yellow 4 times, you are supposed to wait and let the camera reset. After that, you have to perform Arlo camera setup again via the app.
To Sum Up
As you can see, the Arlo camera flashing yellow light means a network error, low battery status, or a firmware update, you can implement the above-given troubleshooting tips as per the light’s status.
