Arlo security cameras can be your best bet when you are looking to secure your homes. You can install one of these cameras in your home and proceed with the seamless surveillance. Moreover, when an Arlo camera becomes functional it indicates the same using its LEDs. The LED status and the color indicate a lot about the current working status of the camera. While a rapid blue light means the camera is in sync with the wifi, an orange-colored LED indication might be a sign of an issue. If you are seeing your Arlo flashing orange light all of a sudden, learning how to resolve the issue will be of help. This blog will walk you through the information about what orange light on your Arlo camera means and how to remove the same.
Arlo Flashing Orange- Meaning and Indications
Different models of Arlo cameras indicate their working status through different LED colors and light patterns. Therefore, this information about different models and what orange light means to them can be of help:
Arlo Ultra, Ultra 2, Pro 3, Pro 3 Floodlight, Pro 4
Slow flashing orange
- The camera isn’t discoverable or is out of range.
- Low battery level.
Fast flashing orange
- The camera did not sync with the SmartHub or BaseStation.
Arlo Pro 2, Arlo Pro, Arlo Essential, Wire-Free
Slow flashing orange
- Low battery level.
Fast flashing orange
- The camera did not sync with the SmartHub or BaseStation.
Arlo Go
Solid orange
- No SIM card/ SIM card is damaged.
- Low battery level during Sync.
- Motion is detected during the motion detection test.
Arlo flashing orange light (Slow)
- Low battery level.
Flashing orange
- No mobile network coverage.
Double flashing orange
- Low/Critical battery level.
Fast flashing orange
- Certainly, camera connects to the cellular network but not to the cloud.
- Besides, QR code scan failed.
- Incompatible USB charging cable or adapter.
Arlo Go 2
Solid orange
- No activated SIM card detected.
Single blink or double flashing orange every 60 seconds
- Single blink every 60 seconds- Low battery level.
- Now, a double blink every 60 seconds means a critical battery level.
- Low battery level.
Fast flashing orange
- The camera failed to connect to a Wi-Fi network.
Arlo Q and Q Plus
Solid orange
- Camera is booting up.
Slow flashing orange
- Camera is on and is ready for setup.
Arlo flashing orange light (Fast)
- Camera fails to connect to a WiFi network.
Arlo Essential Indoor
Solid orange
- Error with the internet connection.
Slow flashing orange
- Camera failed to connect to the Wi-Fi network.
Slow orange with the shutter closed
- Camera is offline.
Arlo Baby
Solid orange
- The camera is booting.
Double blink orange every 10 seconds
- Low battery level.
Fast flashing orange
- The camera fails to connect to a WiFi network.
How to resolve Arlo flashing orange light issue?
Now, that you know what’s causing the issue with your Arlo camera model, you can follow some easy steps to troubleshoot it:
- Try restarting your cameras, and seeing if that helps resolve the issue. Restarting the Arlo camera can help eliminate a series of issues, including orange light, wifi connectivity and more. Once the camera has rebooted, you can reconnect the camera to the WiFi. The orange light should now go away.
- Replace the batteries with new ones or charge them using the compatible charging cable and adapter. Basically, if you are using a wired camera model, make sure you use a secure and safe power outlet that’s functioning well.
- Also, move the camera and the main wifi router closer so there’s no issue related to the WiFi connectivity. Hereby, if you are using a Base Station, make sure it is within the signal range of your router network.
- As the next step, check the power connections on your Base Station. Make sure you the power supply is ON and the power adapter is secure. After that, if you suspect some issue with the power outlet, you can replace it with another one.
Reset the Arlo Camera
If following these steps doesn’t help you resolve the Arlo flashing orange light issue, you can reset your Arlo camera to factory default settings. As a result, the LED light issue will get resolved easily. Here are some steps you can follow:
- To begin with, launch the Arlo app or use my.arlo.com and go to Settings.
- Secondly, select My Devices and select the camera model you would like to reset.
- Third, tap on the Remove Device option and confirm the selection by tapping on the Yes button.
- Finally, then go back to the Devices page now and add the camera back again.
For more help on resolving Arlo Camera Issues, you can read through the Arlo camera troubleshooting guide here.