Arlo Geofencing Setup

How does Arlo Geofencing work and how do I set it up?

Here we discuss about the Arlo Geofencing Setup. Geofencing is a essential fence that help to discover when something enters a pre-defined zone. You can use Arlo Geofencing Setup to arm, disarm, or resume schedule modes when your mobile device is In Zone or Out of Zone.

To configure your mobile device for more accurate geofencing:

Enable GPS or location services so that Arlo can locate your device.

Enable Wi-Fi.

To set up geofencing for the first time and set up modes:

Arlo Geofencing Setup
Arlo Geofencing Setup

Following are the Steps to setup

  • Firstly, launch the Arlo app on your device.
  • Then, Tap the Mode > preferred Arlo device > Geofencing.
    Additionally, the Arlo app would like to Use your Location prompt appears.
  • After this, Tap OK or Allow.
    If you are using an Apple device with iOS 13 or newer, you will receive another prompt later, when you are not actively using the app. You will have to tap Change to Always Allow to keep your Geofencing preferences running at all times.
    Note: Geofencing works only if Arlo can locate your mobile device.
  • After that, tap the Address field, type the address location that you need to geofence to center around, and tap next.
    The geofence radius appears as medium.
  • Type a name for your location and tap next.
  • Moreover, select an Away mode and tap next.
    Note: When your mobile device is Out of Zone, the Arlo device defaults to the Away Mode. Most people select Armed or Custom Mode while they are away.
  • Furthermore, select a Home mode and tap next.
    Note: When your mobile device is In Zone, the Arlo device defaults to Home Mode. 
  • At last, Tap Save > Finish.
    Geofencing has been set up on your Arlo device.

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