With Apple HomeKit and a compatible Arlo device, you can use voice commands to access and control multiple Arlo devices from one place. To take full advantage of these features, you need a supported and connected Arlo system. For more information, visit What are the benefits of connecting my Arlo device to Apple HomeKit?.

You can also connect an Arlo Baby camera with the Apple Home app. For more information, visit How do I set up a new Arlo Baby camera with HomeKit?.

What you need

You must be on the same WiFi network as your Arlo SmartHub or Base Station when you first connect Arlo to HomeKit. After your Arlo device is added to HomeKit, you must have an Apple home hub to access your Arlo devices on HomeKit when outside your local network. For more information, visit the following Apple support article: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207057.

You need the following to use Arlo with Apple HomeKit:

• One of the following compatible devices:
  • Arlo Ultra 2
  • Arlo Ultra
  • Arlo Pro 4
  • Arlo Pro 3
  • Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera
  • Arlo Pro 2
  • Arlo Pro
  • Arlo Essential Camera
  • Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera
  • Arlo Essential XL Spotlight Camera
  • Arlo Essential Video Doorbell (Wired)
• The Apple Home app
• The Arlo app
• An Arlo Base Station (VMB5000, VMB4540, VMB4500, or VMB4000)
  Note: To use HomeKit, your Arlo device must be connected to an Arlo SmartHub or Base Station. You can’t use HomeKit with your Arlo device if the device is connected directly to a WiFi router.

Connect Arlo to the Apple Home App

You can connect your Arlo device to the Apple Home app in two ways:

• With a HomeKit setup code on the Base Station or device.
• Without a HomeKit setup code.

To set up an Arlo device with a setup code:

1. Set up your Arlo device and Base Station with the Arlo app.
2. Launch the Apple Home app.
3. Tap + > Add Accessory.
4. Scan the HomeKit setup code on your Base Station, device, or quick start guide.
5. Follow the setup flow to name devices and place them in HomeKit rooms.
   Your devices are ready to use with HomeKit.

To setup an Arlo device without a setup code:

1. Launch the Arlo app on your Apple device.
2. Tap Settings > My Devices.
3. Select an Arlo Base Station.
4. Tap HomeKit.
5. Select the Base Station you want to add to HomeKit.
6. Select a Home or tap Add New Home.
   If you don’t have a Home set up in the Arlo app, you are directed to create a Home.
7. Select a Room or tap Add a New Room.
   If you don’t have a Room set up in the Arlo app, you are directed to create a Room.
8. Tap Continue to add devices to HomeKit to add devices or additional Base Stations.
9. Continue through the setup flows to confirm the name and room placement for each device.
   Note: The name that you give each device is used for Siri commands. Choose a unique name that is easy to remember and pronounce.
10. Confirm the name of the device.
11. Tap Skip, or rename any other devices as needed.
12. Tap Finish.
    Your devices are ready to use with HomeKit.