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Arlo Go 2 LTE Security Camera - Activate / Set Up Device

2026-10-22 19:11:34.187

Arlo Go 2 LTE Security Camera - Activate / Set Up Device

Here's how to quickly set up your Arlo Go 2 security camera.
In order to activate the security camera, it must have its own mobile number and be provisioned with the appropriate 'Streaming Camera' SFO. To add a new line of service, transfer to Inside Sales using CTI.
To set up your camera, you need:
  • an active SIM card inserted into the camera.
    A SIM card is typically pre-installed.
  • access to a computer or smartphone with Internet access.
    If necessary, install the Arlo app.
    For smartphones, the Arlo app is required and available via the Google Play and Apple App stores. Smartphone requirements are:
    • iOS 11.0 or higher
    • Android 5.0 or higher
    For computers, the Arlo web portal doesn't support Internet Explorer®. For more info visit Arlo system requirements.
  1. Insert the battery but do not slide the camera into the protective housing.
  2. Open the Arlo app or navigate to the Arlo web portal at https://arlo.netgear.com/ via a browser.
  3. Do one of the following:
    • If setting up a new Arlo account, tap or click
      Create Account
      then follow the on-screen steps to sign up for an Arlo account.
    • If you already have an Arlo account, enter your credentials then tap or click
      Log In
      .
      If using the app, tap
      Log In
      to access the 'Email Address' and 'Password' fields.
  4. Tap or click
    Add New Device
    .
  5. From the 'Cameras' section, tap or click
    Go2
    .
    If Go2 isn't visible, tap or click
    Others
    then tap or click
    Go2
    .
  6. Review the 'Meet your Arlo Go2' screen then tap or click
    Continue
    .
  7. Press and hold the Sync button on the device for about two seconds.
    When released, the LED light should blink blue.
    Camera with Sync button
  8. If prompted with steps to insert your SIM and battery, tap or click
    Continue
    .
    If using the app, swipe the screen right to left until Continue appears.
  9. Tap or click
    Continue
    to confirm the LED light is blinking blue.
    If the light is no longer blinking, repeat step 7.
  10. Aim your camera lens 4 to 8 inches in front of the QR code displayed on-screen until a chime is heard.
  11. If you heard the chime sound, tap or click
    Continue
    .
    Allow several seconds for the camera to be discovered.
    If the chime sound wasn't heard, tap or click
    I didn't hear a chime
    to review the Arlo tips then repeat steps 7 through 10.
  12. Once the camera is discovered, slide the camera into the protective housing until it clicks.
    Insert camera
  13. From the 'Name your Arlo Camera' screen, enter the desired camera name and time zone then tap or click
    Continue
    .
  14. From the 'Position your Arlo Camera' screen, tap or click
    Continue
    .
  15. From the 'Your Arlo Camera is now active' screen, tap or click
    Finish
    .