Arlo Alarm & Security System Keypad | Wireless Overview

Arlo All-in-One Sensor — multi-function alarm sensor (contact, motion, water leak, etc.) for the Arlo Home Security System. On Arlo Home Security, this device is a supervised Z-Wave peripheral — status appears und...

Overview

Arlo All-in-One Sensor — multi-function alarm sensor (contact, motion, water leak, etc.) for the Arlo Home Security System.

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

SpecificationDetails
DetectionMultiple functions — SKU/config specific
WirelessTo Arlo Home Security hub
PowerBattery per install guide

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

Use official kb.arlo.com support articles for reset procedures, battery types, LED patterns, and regional availability — Arlo updates app flows frequently.

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