Are you finding trouble in connecting your Arlo Video Doorbell to Wi-Fi? Or you just want to troubleshoot other technical issues. Whatever your reason to factory reset your Arlo Video Doorbell; we will show you exactly how to achieve it in the easiest steps possible.
Here is the trick: performing a factory reset on your Arlo Video Doorbell can be helpful in several situations, such as preparing it for resale or resolving configuration problems. If you’ve encountered problems during the initial setup or configuration of your Arlo Video Doorbell, reseting it can clear any incorrect settings or configurations, allowing you to start fresh and set it up correctly.
Note:
- Before resetting your Arlo video Doorbell, you must know that the action will set the device back to factory reset.
- The video Doorbell will also be completely removed from your Arlo account. That means you will have to reconnect it back using the Arlop app.
How to Factory Reset Arlo Video Doorbell
Depending on the model of your Arlo video Doorbell, here are the two methods you can use to hard reset your device back to factory settings:
Method one: Using the Reset Button
Some model of Arlo video Doorbell come with a reset button located at the back. All you need to do is to press this button as instructed below. Note that you can use this method in case the Arlo video Doorbell is offline.
- On the back or bottom of your Arlo Video Doorbell, you should find a small button. It is usually recessed to prevent accidental presses.
- Use a release pin to press and hold this reset button for about 15 seconds. You may need to use some force, as the button is often small and recessed.
- The LED ring around the doorbell button on the front of the device flashes
- Observe the LED indicator on the doorbell. It will flash white when it successfully begins the reset process.
- Now release the reset button. The LED indicator may change again to confirm that the factory reset has been completed.
- Allow the Arlo Video Doorbell a few moments to complete the reset process. The LED indicator may continue to blink or change colors during this time.
That is it. Your Arlo Video Doorbell will be fully reset to factory settings. Note that you will need to set it up again from scratch. Follow the initial setup instructions provided in our recent guide to connect the doorbell to your Wi-Fi network and configure any settings or preferences.
Method one: Using the Arlo App
Alternatively, depending on the model of your Arlo video Doorbell, you can also use the Arlo app to reset the doorbell back to factory settings as we have illustrated below. However, keep in mind that this method only works if the Arlo Video Doorbell is online.
- Assuming that you have the Arlo app and a registered account, launch the Arlo app on your mobile device
- Go to Device setting
- Tap my Devices
- Now select the Video Doorbell you intend to factory reset
- On the Device Settings screen, scroll down to the bottom and tap Remove Device. This action will automatically reset your doorbell.
