topic Re: Arlo security Light WiFi Signal Strength in Arlo Security Light

Arlo security Light WiFi Signal Strength

tdeprenda — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 14:39:31 GMT

I recently installed the light and bridge. In the settings the light is connected to the bridge but it does not show any bars on the signal strength icon. The light is on the side of my detached garage about 20 - 30 ft from the bridge and I can't move it closer. The bridge is plugged into an outlet as close as possible. Is this normal the icon to not show any bars. The Arlo Cameras I have installed do show bars in the icon. Some are even farther from the base station than the bridge is to the light. Thanks in advance.

Re: Arlo security Light WiFi Signal Strength

jguerdat — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 17:55:10 GMT

It's certainly possible that the signal is that weak. What happens if you bring the light closer to the bridge for testing? Have you tried the Range Finder test in Settings, My Devices, your light?

Re: Arlo security Light WiFi Signal Strength

tdeprenda — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 18:10:49 GMT

Thanks for the response. I will have to try your suggestions... so I should see some type bars in the icon similar to the Arlo cameras, correct? If the light is out of range then that wll be an issue because I needed it to be on the garage wall. If I can turn on remotely in the app and the web interface, does that mean it's in range? Would putting an additional bridge in the garage work (ie, does the bridge work as a range extender)? Thanks!

Re: Arlo security Light WiFi Signal Strength

JamesC — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 19:00:42 GMT

tdeprenda,

There is no signal strength indicator for Arlo Lights as they operate using BLE not WiFi. If you can toggle the light on or off manually, this is a good indicator that you're in range.

Alternatively using the RangeFinder test as mentioned above by jguerdat, is a good way to check range.

JamesC

Re: Arlo security Light WiFi Signal Strength

jguerdat — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 21:08:24 GMT

Thanks for the clarification, @JamesC. I didn't verify that a strength indicator was or wasn't present for the lights.