topic Re: Is there a way to record a picture automatically with arlo pro camera when motion is detected? in Arlo Pro

Is there a way to record a picture automatically with arlo pro camera when motion is detected?

pmolinar — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 17:37:04 GMT

What I'd like is: when the arlo pro camera detects motion, it just takes a snapshot and saves it somewhere... I use arlo cameras through smartthings. Has anyone found a way to do that? THrough arlo app, or through smartthings app? Many thanks !

Re: Is there a way to record a picture automatically with arlo pro camera when motion is detected?

TomMac — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 11:30:05 GMT

The only Arlo branded cameras that can take snapshots ( TMK ) are Q cameras and Baby...

they allow snapshots when motion is detected and they are saved to the library

Re: Is there a way to record a picture automatically with arlo pro camera when motion is detected?

pmolinar — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 13:21:06 GMT

THanks for your response TomMac !

Had I known... I wouldn't have bought the arlo pro... What use is a front door camera that messages constantly each time someone passes or a tree moves in front of my door. That requires me to constantly check the video stream...

Maybe someone found a workaround through Smartthings? or another way?

Best,

Re: Is there a way to record a picture automatically with arlo pro camera when motion is detected?

jguerdat — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 20:47:33 GMT

Read the FAQ here on best camera positioning. A common user fault is to aim the camera too high, with too much in view. Position it so it only gets what's truly needed. No need for trees, street and sky to be in view since people detection is 25 feet at best.