February 27, 2020 / Gerald Lopez

Arlo Motion Detection not Working? Here’s the Fix

Is your Arlo not recording all motion? Looking for the best way to fix the Arlo motion detection issue?

If yes, then you are in the right place. In this tutorial, you will find the best way to fix the Arlo Pro and Arlo Pro 2 motion detection not working problem. But before stepping ahead towards the fix, let us understand why the motion detection is so important as per security purpose.

Why Arlo Motion Detection Feature Is Important?

Motion detection is one of the most prime features of the Arlo Pro and Arlo Pro 2 camera. Your Arlo camera detects any kind of movement and transmits the signal to start capturing the motion. It forwards the short video clips on your registered Arlo setup account. From there, you can watch the stored recorded video at any time.

Why Did Arlo Motion Detection stop to Work?

Arlo motion detection features sometimes dysfunction the Arlo Pro and Arlo Pro 2. Following are the reasons behind the Arlo motion detection not working:

Outdated Arlo firmware.
Change in Arlo Pro 2 configuration.
Arlo Pro not detecting motion through the glass.
Change in Arlo security camera login credentials.

How to Check the Arlo Motion Detection Setup Settings

To check the ‘Motion Detection’ settings, you need to either visit web-based Arlo login my account or via the Arlo app through your Android or iOS smartphone. Follow the below-mentioned steps to check the motion detection from the Arlo app.

Run the Arlo app on your smartphone.
Next, you need to try to log in to the Arlo account.
Enter the Arlo camera login credentials.
Go to the ‘Menu’ option.
Hit on the ‘Base Station’ option.
Select the ‘Edit’ button.
Now, check the motion detection settings of each Arlo pro camera.

Steps to Fix Arlo Motion Detection Not Working Problem?

#1 Check the Position of Your Arlo Camera: It is important to check the position of your Arlo camera. Positioning the Arlo Pro camera at the right height and correct angle is mandatory. So to capture the footage perfectly. If you are unable to find the correct position and ideal angle for your Arlo camera, then get in talk with our experts or write to us at support@arlosetup.net.

#2 Check the ‘Activate’ Option: Visit the Arlo camera login web page, enter the Arlo pro login credentials and hit on the log in button. Now check the motion detection feature is activate or not. If not, try to activate it.

#3 Check your Registered Email ID: Your Arlo camera records and send the footage on the email ID that you have mentioned before during the Arlo setup process. Hence, chances are high that the Arlo pro camera might be sending alerts to any wrong email address.

Still Struggling with Arlo Motion Detection not Working, Chat with Us

If still, Arlo’s motion detection failed to work. Get in touch with us. We are here 24/7 to provide you with the best assistance for the Arlo security camera. Chat with our experts.