Overview
Arlo informational resource — end-of-life notice, community page, or buyer guide (not a product 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 | Reference / announcement |
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://asia.arlo.com/collections/security-cameras
- https://au.arlo.com/collections/accessories
- https://au.arlo.com/collections/security-cameras
- https://ca.arlo.com/collections/accessories
- https://ca.arlo.com/collections/security-cameras
- https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Smart-Home-Security/ct-p/Arlo?_ga=2.92710228.878008558.1746555486-1711364333.1746555486
- https://hk.arlo.com/hk/accessories
- https://hk.arlo.com/hk/cameras
Use official kb.arlo.com support articles for reset procedures, battery types, LED patterns, and regional availability — Arlo updates app flows frequently.
Compatible Peripherals
This page lists what this product works with in the Arlo ecosystem — not generic third-party alarm panels unless explicitly stated in kb.arlo.com support.
Host compatibility
| Host / ecosystem | How it connects |
|---|---|
| Arlo ecosystem | Informational |
Not compatible / common mistakes
Using Arlo Home Security Z-Wave devices without a Arlo Home Security hub or SmartHub hub.
Replacement guidance
- Match generation and SKU on the product label before ordering.
- After replacement, remove old device from app and add new hardware — Z-Wave IDs do not transfer.
- Document device name and placement in app for end-user support.
- For monitored accounts, run test mode per Arlo Secure instructions after swap.
Source: Official Arlo announcements (Arlo official documentation).