Do you own an Arlo camera and it is not connecting to the router present in your home? To help you troubleshoot the issue, we have penned down this article. Whether you have done Arlo Pro 4 setup or configured any other Arlo camera model, the troubleshooting tips provided below can be used for all models. With that said, keep reading.
Arlo Camera Not Connecting to WiFi Router [Reasons]
Sorry for the interruption, but before shedding light on the solutions to fix the issue at hand, we are mentioning the reasons why it occurred. They are as follows:
- Check the distance between the Arlo camera and the host router. Is there too much distance between them? Well then, you just came across the primary reason why you are unable to connect your camera to the router.
- Transmitting appliances, electronic devices, metal objects, and reflexive surfaces are kept near the host routers which are not good for the health of the signals of the device as they are getting interrupted or blocked.
- The third reason why you are not able to connect your camera to the internet is because of technical glitches. They are known to come invited. Considering this, do not blame yourself for by chance sending an invitation to them to trouble you.
- We are wrapping up this section by telling you about the last hack via which the issue in debate could have been caused, i.e. an impartial Arlo camera setup. Perhaps, you messed up while configuring the Arlo camera.
Now, you may make your way to the troubleshooting tips mentioned in the following section and learn how to resolve the Arlo camera not connecting to the router issue.
Arlo Camera Not Connecting to WiFi Router [Solutions]
Solution 1
As mentioned above, one of the many reasons why you are experiencing the Arlo camera not connecting to the router issue is because of the existence of technical glitches. To eliminate them from the core, it is recommended that you power cycle or restart your camera. By the way, this can also help you fix the my.arlo.com login issues, if you ever face any. The same can be done if you locate the power button on it and press it. Hold on for some time and then press the power button again, this time to turn on the device.
Solution 2
In case you are reading this tip, then it means that you are still experiencing the Arlo camera not connecting to the router issue. To resolve it, you should consider reducing the distance between the internet router as well as the camera. Make sure that they are kept in the same room. However, also ensure that you are not keeping them neck to neck. Or else, their signals will clash and once that happens, you can say goodbye to troubleshooting the Arlo camera not connecting to router issue ever.
Solution 3
Did the aforementioned solution refuse to help you to resolve the Arlo camera not connecting to the router issue as well? Well, it might be because of signal interference. To keep signal interference at bay, you should change the location of your router and ensure that it is kept away from cordless phones, mirrors, fish tanks, microwave ovens, Bluetooth speakers, washing machines, treadmills, televisions, and refrigerators. Apart from this, do not keep the router in corners or near thick concrete walls.
The Conclusion
This ends the article talking about all the necessary solutions to resolve the Arlo camera not connecting to the router issue with ease. We are expecting without hesitation that you will be able to get rid of it without facing any external technical issues. If you do, do not feel shy about sharing your feedback with your fellow readers.
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