What do my Arlo camera's battery level icons and notifications mean?

You will receive a low battery notification when Arlo camera battery charge drops to 15%.

Temperature variations can affect the accuracy of the displayed camera battery level in the Arlo Secure App. Battery levels are most accurate between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Camera battery level is less accurate when frequently streaming the camera or operating it in cold or hot weather conditions. For more information, visit: How do I keep my Arlo batteries charged in cold weather?

To view your Arlo camera battery level:

  1. Launch the Arlo Secure App.
  2. Tap Devices.
    The Arlo camera battery level displays on the bottom of the device card. Battery level is also displayed on the Device Settings screen.
    Note: If your Arlo camera is offline, the battery icon is hidden.

The following table represents the remaining battery level based on the battery icon shown in the Arlo Secure App:

Battery Icon

Battery Level

Full battery

76%-100%

Mostly full battery

51%-75%

Half-full battery

26%-50%

Low battery

1%-25%

Dead battery

0%

Battery Icon

Meaning

Battery Full
(Plugged in)

Battery Charging
(Plugged in)

Battery Not Charging
(Plugged in but not charging due to temporary condition, such as low light on solar panel or temperatures too cold for charging)

If the charging disabled icon Charging disabled is displayed, the battery is too hot or too cold to charge safely. Batteries cannot charge safely in temperatures below 32°F (0°C) or above 113°F (45°C). Arlo cameras can still function in temperatures below freezing, but charging is disabled for safety reasons. Bring your camera indoors and allow it to reach a safe temperature before attempting to charge again.

The charging disabled icon can also mean an incompatible charging cable is connected to your Arlo camera. You must use the power adapter and charging cable that came with your Arlo camera.

If an Arlo Solar Panel is used, the following icons display:

Solar Icon

Battery Icon

Meaning

Battery Fully Charged

(It is possible that these icons will only display for a few minutes and then revert to gray)

Battery Charging

Battery Not Charging

(If the battery is too cold or too hot, the battery will not charge)

No Icon

Battery or Charger Status Unavailable

If the Arlo Solar Panel is not keeping your Arlo camera charged, visit: How to troubleshoot Arlo Solar Panel charging issues

Camera Battery Level

To view your battery level:

  1. Launch the Arlo app or log in to your Arlo account at my.arlo.com.
  2. Tap or click the settings icon under the camera that you want to check.
    Your Arlo camera’s battery level displays.

Camera battery levels are accurate as long as the camera is close to room temperature (65-75°F, 18-24°C). Temperature variations can affect the accuracy of the displayed battery level.

The battery level is less accurate under the following conditions:

  • The camera is outside of room temperature for a long period of time.
  • You stream video from the camera frequently.
  • The camera gets close to either end of its operating temperature range.
  • The battery level is always the best-case estimate, so the actual battery level can only be lower than what is indicated.

You receive a low battery notification when batteries have 15% of their charge remaining.

    Battery Icons

    The following table shows how much charge is left based on the battery icon shown in your Devices feed.

    Note: If your camera or base station is offline, the battery icon is hidden.

    If your battery-powered camera is plugged in, the following icons display instead:

    If you see the charging disabled icon, check for the following conditions: