Arlo Video Doorbell light: what each colour and pattern means

Arlo doorbells have one LED on the front. During setup it shows power, pairing and errors (blue and amber on the 2nd generation, white and amber on the Essential models); after setup it is white for motion and calls. Amber is the colour to watch: it can mean a Wi-Fi error, a low battery or, on the Essential Wired, not enough power.

The LED is on the front face of the doorbell.

1. Slow blinking blue

   The doorbell is pairing to a Wi-Fi network.

   Arlo Video Doorbell 2K/HD (2nd Generation). Arlo gives no step for this light.

2. Fast blinking blue

   The doorbell has paired with the Wi-Fi network and is connected.

   Arlo Video Doorbell 2K/HD (2nd Generation). Arlo gives no step for this light.

3. Blinking or flashing amber

   On the 2nd Generation: the doorbell is out of range, a connection error happened while pairing, or the battery is at 15% or less. On the Essential Wire-Free: the Arlo Secure App did not discover the doorbell. On the Essential Wired: a Wi-Fi error happened, or the doorbell failed to scan the QR code in the app while connecting to a 2.4 GHz network.

   All three: 2K/HD (2nd Generation), Essential Wire-Free and Essential Wired. 1 step from Arlo on its page.

4. Alternating blue and amber

   A firmware update is in progress.

   Arlo Video Doorbell 2K/HD (2nd Generation). Arlo gives no step for this light.

5. Slow breathing white

   The doorbell detected motion.

   All three, after setup. 1 step from Arlo on its page.

6. Solid white

   After setup: the doorbell is connected to a call. During setup on the Essential Wired: it is powered on and ready to be set up.

   All three, after setup; the Essential Wired also during setup. Arlo gives no step for this light.

7. Fading white

   The call from the doorbell has ended.

   All three, after setup. Arlo gives no step for this light.

8. A single white flash

   The battery is correctly inserted.

   Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free. Arlo gives no step for this light.

9. Flashing white

   On the Wire-Free: the doorbell is ready to connect to your Wi-Fi router. On the Wired: the doorbell was pressed and is looking for a Wi-Fi network, SmartHub or Base Station.

   Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free and Essential Video Doorbell Wired. 1 step from Arlo on its page.

10. Rapid flashing white

    The Arlo Secure App found the doorbell after you scanned the QR code.

    Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free. Arlo gives no step for this light.

11. Solid amber

    The doorbell is not getting enough power.

    Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wired, during setup. 3 steps from Arlo on its page. About wiring or power: only Arlo’s own instruction is repeated.

12. Alternating amber and white

    The temperature or the voltage is too low for the doorbell to run.

    Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wired, during setup. 1 step from Arlo on its page. About wiring or power: only Arlo’s own instruction is repeated.

13. LED off during setup

    On the Wire-Free: the battery is not in the doorbell, or it is not charged. On the Wired: the doorbell is getting no power.

    Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free and Essential Video Doorbell Wired. 1 step from Arlo on its page. About wiring or power: only Arlo’s own instruction is repeated.

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