Usually, when we talk about signal strength, what we mean is the number of signals that a device is able to transmit. However, when we say Arlo camera signal strength,’ it means the number of signals that the Arlo camera is able to receive from the home wifi network at a particular time. The signal strength helps determine the location we can install our devices like the Arlo Camera. Now, there are a variety of ways we can do that. This blog will walk you through the steps you can interpret your Arlo camera’s signal strength.
Determining the signal strength for Arlo Camera’s
Using the my arlo camera app
The signal strength on your Arlo camera’s can be determined through the Arlo smartphone app. At the time of initial device setup, the web-based settings wizard guides you to download and install the same. If you have an Apple device, you can use the App Store to download the same and install it. In the case of an Android device, you can use the Google Play Store to download and install the app on your smartphone.
If you have the app installed on your smartphone, the firmware should be on the latest version. Once the app is installed on the smartphone, login to your Arlo account and follow the steps:
- Launch the Arlo app on your smartphone and click on the menu button at the top.
- A list of several options will appear, tap on the Settings button. You can find this button on the upper-right to the right of the MODE option.
- Select your Arlo camera device from the list that appears.
- Now, head to the Network section, and the signal strength will be visible as bars (
). - In some cases, you will find the signal strength displayed on the status bar at the top. See image below for reference.
Using the arlo.com login page for access Arlo Camera’s
Other than the smartphone app, you can use the web-based settings management wizard to determine the signal strength of your Arlo Camera. Here are some steps you can follow:
Launch a web browser on your computer or smartphone and in the address bar, type the arlo.com login address.
- Login to your myArlo account using the default credentials on the login Arlo page.
- Once logged in, click on the menu button at the top and select the Settings option.
- Select the Arlo camera model from the devices list.
- Select Network and you can see the signal strength on the next page.
Number of bars and what they indicate
The number of bars as shown in the image above, can help determine the Arlo camera’s wireless connectivity. More the number of bars, the better will be the performance. Infact, when the camera receives the maximum signals, the battery life will also be longer. Here is some more information on the number of signals and what they indicate:
No bars/No signal at all
When the camera receives no signals, you’ll see the signal indicator with an exclamation sign over it 
. This means that the camera is not connected to a network and is offline.
A single bar
You will only see the bottom dot in green color. This means that the camera is at the border/limit of the network range. Under these circumstances, the wireless router may lose network connection with the Arlo base station at any time. When a camera works under such conditions, the video quality will drop and the battery life will degrade as well.
Two signal bars
The wireless signals strength is Ok, however still not satisfactory. There will be a risk of frequent disconnections and low video quality. Again, teh battery life will not remain optimal.
Three bars
The signal quality that the Arlo camera is receiving is Good and satisfactory. There will be fewer chances of disconnection and video streaming will be better as well.
Full signals
This is the best state your Arlo camera can work in. The signal quality is the best and the chances of disconnection will be almost negligible. You will get the best video streaming quality and battery life will be the longest.
What to do when you get low signals for Arlo Camera’s?
Device signal strength is influenced by a lot of factors. These may include the environment, and the device as well. If your device performance is low, and the firmware isn’t updated, you will face issues with the range. Alternatively, if your router is located in a place with interference from electrical appliances like microwave, smart TV, and more, the signal quality will again deteriorate. Moreover, if there are obstacles in the path of the signals, the quality will reduce. Therefore, make sure the wifi router and camera are installed at a place with minimal interference and maximum line-of-sight contact.