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How to trigger an Alexa device upon motion detection on the Arlo camera?

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Alexa is not just about weather updates, keeping reminders, and playing music and stuff. It’s much more than that. When paired with your Arlo cameras, it can help you manage tasks effectively. Alexa-enabled devices can help you receive announcements or trigger other smart home devices whenever motion is detected on any of your installed Arlo cameras. To understand this, if motion is detected at your front door, Alexa can activate the smart lights on the front porch. This ability can help you automate several of your smart home functions and make the most out of your devices. If you are looking for information on how to activate Alexa devices and perform a certain task, this blog will walk you through the complete information. Things you’ll need Before you activate these Alexa skills on the Arlo camera, you’ll need to create an Alexa routine. To do that, you’ll need some equipment as under: ●      At least one Arlo camera ●      Amazon Alexa App installed ●      Alexa-enabled

Arlo Setup- Resolving Dysfunctional Arlo Activity Zones

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Arlo camera setups make it easier for users to detect motion in a targeted space using the Activity Zones feature. You can set them up easily using the Arlo app or the My Arlo setup wizard online. However, issues related to the same can prevent you from keeping a close eye on intruder activity. If you are having issues with setting up Activity Zones or managing the related features, or you have been receiving unwanted notifications after setup, this blog is for you. Read through the easy steps to resolve issues related to the Arlo Activity zones. Activity Zones in an Arlo Setup Depending on the camera model you own, you might need to plug-in AC power or get an Arlo subscription plan. You can refer to the user manual that arrives with the device to confirm the requirements for the Arlo setup process. Now, if you need help with setting up Activity zones, you can refer to this article from loginarlo.com. Resolving Activity Zone issues There are different steps that can help you re

How to extend the Arlo camera wifi range?

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Arlo cameras work by connecting to your home network. Streaming live video footage, saving videos and snapshots to the cloud account in real-time, and more takes place using an active data connection. If your Arlo camera gets disconnected from the network or the signal it is receiving is low, you’ll find problems with the overall functionality. This blog will walk you through the steps to extend the Arlo camera wifi range, so it works as intended at all times. Steps you can follow Your Arlo cameras work even with the minimum wifi requirements. But, the functionality, signal strength, and video quality might get affected negatively at excessively lower bandwidths. Here are some steps you can follow to expand the Arlo camera wifi range over to your cameras: 1.     The distance between the WiFi router and your Arlo camera can affect the WiFi strength. Consider moving it to a location with stronger WiFi signals. 2.     Make sure your Arlo camera is displaying full signal strength