Controlling and automating your Arlo camera setup is possible using the Apple Homekit. Once connected, you can use voice commands to access and control several functions of your Arlo camera from one place. If you are planning to connect your Arlo camera to Apple Homekit, you will need an Arlo Base Station. This blog will walk you through the easy steps to connect Arlo base Station to Apple Homekit in easy steps.
Benefits you can enjoy
Once you have connected your Arlo setup to Apple Homekit, you can start enjoying teh following benefits:
- Voice control your Arlo camera using Siri.
- Create automatic functions among connected Arlo and other Apple devices.
- View footage from Arlo camera on Apple TV.
- View Arlo camera footage in Apple Home App.
- Get motion and audio notifications in the Apple Home App.
- See live footage and capture screenshots in the Apple Home App.
- Listen to and talk to visitors/ people on the other side using the two-way audio feature in Apple Home App.
Things you will need
Before you connect your Arlo base station to Apple Homekit, ensure that both of them are on the same WiFi network. Once you have added your Arlo camera to Homekit, you can use the Apple Home Hub to access your Arlo devices on Homekit outside of the home network. Here is some equipment you’ll need:
- Arlo camera/doorbell
- Apple Home app
- Arlo app
- Arlo Base Station with the latest firmware installed
Connect Arlo Base Station to Apple HomeKit
Once you have the equipment mentioned above, you can start with the following steps:
- Connect your Arlo camera to the Apple Home app. You can either use the HomeKit setup code on the base station/camera or proceed without one.
Setup Arlo HomeKit Camera with a Setup Code
To set up an Arlo camera with a setup code, it is essential that the Arlo camera and base station you are using are configured already.
- Once connected, you can launch the Apple Home app and tap on the + button.
- Here, select Add Accessory option and scan the HomeKit Setup code on your base station.
- You can now follow the instructions to name the cameras and place them in Homekit rooms.
- Once all that is over, your cameras are ready to use with Apple HomeKit.
Arlo Base Station to Apple Homekit without Setup Code
If you are looking to set up the Arlo base station to Apple Homekit without a setup code, here are some steps you can follow:
- Launch the Arlo app and tap Settings.
- Now, select My Devices and select the Arlo Base Station from the list.
- Tap HomeKit and select the base station you wish to add to HomeKit.
- Select a Home or tap on Add New Home button. The latter option is available if you don’t have a Home set up in the app. You can create a Home using the on-screen instructions.
- Now, select a Room or tap on Add a new Room button. The latter option is available if you don’t have a Room set up in the app. You can create a Room using the on-screen instructions.
- Tap on the Continue to add Devices to the HomeKit option to add more cameras and base stations.
- You can then continue through the setup to finish adding the same and confirm the name and room placement for each.
- Confirm the name you have assigned and tap Finish to complete the process.
Note: The names that you assign to the devices will be used for voice commands through Siri. Therefore, ensure that the names are simple and easy to remember and pronounce.
You can now use your Arlo Base Station with Apple HomeKit easily.