topic Re: Essential Spotlight Camera Motion Detection Not Active in Arlo Essential Wire-Free Cameras

Essential Spotlight Camera Motion Detection Not Active

Capnhank_93 — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 02:31:33 GMT

I have a VMB 4000 hub with 3 Pro cameras connected. I recently purchased the 2 Essential Spotlight Cameras with Solar Panel set. I added the essential cameras to my hub but the status indicator for motion detection is gray instead of black.

I removed the cameras from the hub and connected them thru wifi everything seems to work fine. I removed the cameras from wifi and reconnected to the hub, same result, no motion detection. I have verified the mode rule settings, everything looks correct. I have a current Arlo Smart subscription, but I want to be able to store recordings on my usb drive. I can activate and record live video, but neither camera will activate and record from motion detection.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Re: Essential Spotlight Camera Motion Detection Not Active

JamesC — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 17:35:54 GMT

Capnhank_93,

What mode are you using when the cameras are synced to the vmb4000? Are you using the default "armed" mode or have you set up a custom mode?

JamesC

Re: Essential Spotlight Camera Motion Detection Not Active

Capnhank_93 — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 19:52:20 GMT

I have tried both. I set up a custom mode for just one of the cameras to record on motion. Same result, does not activate with motion and the status indicator is still gray.

Thanks!

Re: Essential Spotlight Camera Motion Detection Not Active

Capnhank_93 — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:41:57 GMT

I finally got it to work. I had to remove all devices, including the hub. Reset the hub. Then add each device back. Now all cameras are active for motion detection.