Arlo doorbell is a smart video doorbell that records and do things that your regular doorbell or traditional doorbell can’t do. Whenever your doorbell is pressed you will receive a notification, not only that the Arlo doorbell also has a motion sensor that gets triggered whenever someone is at your door. You will get the notifications through a Smart app on your smart phone and other devices. You can talk to the person on your on your door and see them through the camera they won’t be able to see you. It also has night vision feature that allows you record high quality pictures and videos in the night as well.
There are a lot of reasons that may cause your Arlo doorbell may stop working we will explain
• The Wi-Fi connection – The Arlo Doorbell requires internet to work and all the Arlo doorbell devices are compatible with wireless routers. You can use Wi-Fi boxes to connect the Arlo doorbell with internet. You have to make sure the Wi-Fi connection between the doorbell and the router is intact otherwise it won’t work. Also make sure the Wi-Fi router and the Arlo doorbell are not very far away from each other or the Arlo doorbell will lose signal. If your Arlo doorbell device is not getting the proper network signal strength you can try moving the router closer to the Ring device or you can get a extender that will help boost the Wi-Fi signal. Also you need to check if internet is available for the smart devices on which you are using the Arlo app.
• Bad Wi-Fi router – When it comes to the network or connectivity the distance is not the only issue that may be causing trouble. But it can be your Wireless/ Wi-Fi router too. If your Router is old and you are getting network issues with your smart devices or Arlo doorbell you may want to change it because when the router grows old t will start losing the signal strength of the internet and your smart devices will do the same.
• Battery and power - Each Ring Arlo doorbell is special depending on the device version or model you might be using there are various installation options available like using wiring to an already in use Arlo doorbell or connecting to a power source or low voltage transformer or a battery-operated feature.
There are possibilities that the wiring is not connected properly to the Arlo doorbell from the pre existing doorbell. Or a wire may have come loose you have to check for it. If the Arlo doorbell is battery operated you need to check the battery should be charged.
Some other common issues that are possibly the reason your devices are not working
• Low volume on devices – Sometimes we don’t realize the devices volume can be low.
• Disabled Microphone – Make sure to turn on the microphone.
• Jammed button on the Arlo doorbell device – You should check the Arlo doorbell device for any jammed buttons.
• Disabled Notifications – make sure to turn on the notifications on the smart devices on which you have installed the Arlo app.