Arlo Essential Indoor Camera 2nd Generation 3. Tap the Device Settings icon next to the camera you want to modify. 4. Tap Default Mode Settings > Motion Detection Test . 5. Move in front of the camera. During this test, the LED blinks amber when motion is detected. 6. Move the slider to adjust the motion sensitivity level as needed. This motion sensitivity setting is used during the motion detection test. It is not automatically applied to the camera rules used by modes to arm your camera. When you are satisfied with a particular motion sensitivity level in the test, note the setting so that you can add it to your rules. 7.
Edit the rule for your camera to enter the motion sensitivity level that you want to use. See Use the pairing button to wake up the camera on page 9 . Position your camera to detect motion in specific areas You can mount and aim your camera in different ways to optimize the camera’s ability to detect motion in specific areas. It’s best to position the camera so that motion is moving from side-to-side across its field of view rather than directly toward or away from the camera. Also, though the camera can detect motion up to 23 feet (7 meters) away, the best area for motion detection is 5 to 20 feet (1.5 to 6 meters) from the camera position. 10 Get Started User Manual