Arlo VMC3030 Manuel utilisateur

How do I interpret my Arlo camera's signal

strength?

This article applies to:

VMC3030 , VMC3040 , VMC3040S , VMC4030 , VMC4030P , VMC5040

The number of bars in the signal strength icon directly relates to the performance of your

cameras. Fewer bars mean a weaker signal.

Make sure that your cameras have three or four bars of signal strength in the area that you intend

to install them. The cameras can work when signal strength is at one or two bars, but they might

go out of range intermittently due to fluctuations in the environment.

For more information about placing your cameras, visit How far can I place my Arlo Wire-Free

cameras from the base station?.

How far can I place my Arlo wire-free 
cameras from the base station? 
This article applies to: 
VMB3000 , VMB3500 , VMB4000 , VMB4500 , VMB5000 , VMC3030 , VMC4030 , VMC4030P , 
VMC5040 
Keep distance in mind when placing your Arlo wire-free cameras: 
Maximum. You can place your Arlo camera a maximum of 300 feet (90 meters) from the 
SmartHub or base station. The maximum line-of-sight range of 300 feet is reduced by each wall, 
ceiling, or other major obstruction between the camera and base station. The following 
materials reduce signal strength the most: 
oLarge quantities of water, such as the water in a fish tank or water heater 
oMetal 
oGlass, especially mirrors 
oCeramic 
oStone 
oConcrete 
oBrick 
oUnusually thick walls and ceilings 
Note: Check the camera LED on the Smarthub or base station; if it's blinking amber, the base 
station detects a low data rate, a sign that a camera is too far from the base station. 
Minimum. Place your Arlo cameras at least 10 feet from the SmartHub or base station, and 
allow at least 6.5 feet (2 meters) between cameras. Follow these guidelines to prevent WiFi 
signals between the devices from interfering with each other. 
 