How to Connect Your Arlo Camera to Google Assistant

Brianne Sandorf

Staff Writer, Habitation Security & Smart Dwelling house

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1. Get an Arlo camera

Last we heard, not all of Arlo's cameras work with Google Assistant. Simply y'all tin pick any of the following and nonetheless connect with Google:

  • Arlo Ultra ii
  • Arlo Pro 3
  • Arlo Pro iv
  • Arlo Essential
  • Arlo Essential Indoor
  • Arlo Pro iii Floodlight Camera
  • Arlo Video Doorbell
  • Arlo Essentials Video Doorbell Wire-Gratuitous

To learn most other Arlo cameras, visit our full Arlo camera review.

2. Get a Google Domicile or Nest Hub

Your Arlo cameras should work with any Google Dwelling house or Nest Hub. Only to view the feed, you demand a device with a screen.

Effort either the Nest Hub or Nest Hub Max for the full effect.

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You technically don't demand a Google Home or Nest Hub to set up upwards an Arlo camera with Google Assistant. Employ the Google Home app to add together the photographic camera without whatsoever hardware. You can then view the camera feed on your phone by asking Google to open the Nest or Arlo apps.¹

3. Set upwardly your Arlo camera

The Arlo app will tell you everything you need to know about setting up your new Arlo photographic camera. Only follow its instructions.

Once you've gear up everything up, requite the camera a little test to brand sure it'due south working. Troubleshoot the Wi-Fi connexion too.

4. Ready your Nest Hub

Get into the Google Abode app. Select the Add together+ sign, so choose "Set device."

The app will show an option titled "Have something already set?" Choose this option, so select Arlo from the list of smart devices. Yous'll then log into your Arlo account.

v. Add Arlo camera

You tin as well use the search icon to detect and select the Arlo device. Google may make you verify your device before information technology will link to your account.

And so choose whichever Arlo cameras you want to connect to your account and so you'll have the option to name each one. We recommend naming them something easy to identify each one like "Arlo Doorbell".

6. Check your Arlo feed using Google Banana

Say, "Okay Google, testify outdoor Arlo Doorbell on Nest Hub Max." (Make sure to use the correct names of your cameras and Google Dwelling house devices.)

And that's it! Everything is set so that yous can view your photographic camera feed.

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Setting up an Arlo camera with Google Assistant isn't difficult, though information technology tin can exist a little anti-intuitive at times. We've hopefully provided everything you need to work through the process.

Google Assistant/Amazon FAQ

What will Arlo cameras work with?

Arlo cameras don't work with every available protocol or smart dwelling house platform. (For example, they don't currently work with Thread.)

We've created a few tables that show compatibility with Arlo indoor and outdoor cameras.

Arlo outdoor camera smart integrations

Data effective 2/28/2022. Offers subject to change.

Which Arlo security camera is the all-time?

Non every Arlo photographic camera will exist right for every person.

If yous live with someone you don't trust or have kids or valuables you want to keep an centre on, we'd start with an indoor security camera.

But if your principal goal is to keep intruders out, we'd definitely prioritize domicile security cameras like an outdoor security camera or video doorbell.

We hope that helps. If yous detect you don't like the sound of Arlo cameras in general, you tin can always endeavor the Nest Cam IQ. They're a similar value to Arlo (although they tend to run at a higher price signal). You can go either an indoor or outdoor version.

Or, if y'all adopt something cheaper, here are suggestions for not-so-pricey security cameras.

Brianne Sandorf

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Brianne Sandorf

Brianne has a degree in English and creative writing from Westminster College and has spent vi+ years writing professional, inquiry-based content. Before joining Reviews.org, she wrote safety and security content for ASecureLife.com. Her pieces and quotes are published across the web, including on MSN.com, Social Catfish, and Parents.com. Hobbies include wearing a seatbelt, wearing a life jacket, and keeping her arms and legs inside the ride at all times. Contact her at brianne@reviews.org.

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