Overview
Arlo product collection page — category listing on arlo.com (not a single hardware SKU).
On Arlo Home Security, this device is a supervised Z-Wave peripheral — status appears under device status in the Arlo app, and faults can block arming depending on mode settings.
At a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Role | Shop collection / PLP |
What This Device Does Well
Provides reliable status reporting and user-facing alerts through the Arlo app when installed and enrolled correctly.
Before You Service or Replace One
- Generation — Gen 1 vs Gen 2 vs 3rd gen — battery type and reset steps differ.
- Hub online — hub must show connected in app before diagnosing sensor.
- Range — distant devices may need Range Extender, not a new sensor.
- Tamper — cover fully closed before declaring hardware fault.
- Monitoring mode — Practice/disarmed modes affect whether alarms dispatch.
Official Sources
- Arlo product page
- https://asia.arlo.com/collections/accessories
- https://au.arlo.com/collections/accessories
- https://ca.arlo.com/collections/accessories
- https://hk.arlo.com/hk/accessories
- https://jp.arlo.com/collections/accessories
- https://nz.arlo.com/collections/accessories
- https://us.arlo.com/collections/accessories
- https://us.arlo.com/collections/accessories.atom
- https://us.arlo.com/collections/accessories.oembed
- https://us.arlo.com/collections/accessories/products/ac2001-100nas?variant=51174547489087
Use official kb.arlo.com support articles for reset procedures, battery types, LED patterns, and regional availability — Arlo updates app flows frequently.
Installation Notes
Follow Official Arlo product pages and the official support links in this product folder for mounting, power, and enrollment.
Pre-install checklist
- Verify Arlo Home Security vs camera/doorbell ecosystem — wrong product category cannot enroll on hub.
- Confirm Arlo app on latest version; owner account available for setup.
- Plan device name and room in app for service clarity.
- For monitored locations: verify alarm permit and emergency contact list current.
- Have replacement batteries or transformer spec confirmed before truck roll.
Typical install sequence
- Set up Home Security hub / SmartHub first if this is an alarm Z-Wave device.
- Mount hardware per official template — drill, adhesive, or screw as specified.
- Insert battery / connect power; remove pull tab if present.
- Add Device in Arlo app; scan QR or follow in-app prompts.
- Complete placement test (motion, contact gap, outdoor comm test) at final location.
- Arm/disarm test or Live View test; confirm events in app history.
Power and connectivity reference
| Product type | Power | Network |
|---|---|---|
| Alarm hub | AC + backup battery | Wi-Fi and/or Ethernet |
| Z-Wave sensor/siren/keypad | Battery or AC per model | Wi-Fi to hub or SmartHub |
| Range Extender | Wall outlet | Z-Wave repeater |
| Camera / doorbell | Battery, plug, wired, PoE | Wi-Fi |
| Chime Pro | Wall outlet | Wi-Fi extender for Arlo devices |
Source: Official Arlo product pages (Arlo official documentation).