topic Re: Setting cameras with custom modes in Arlo

Setting cameras with custom modes

JM612 — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:41:35 GMT

For years, I’ve always used Custom Modes when turning on my cameras.

On a normal day, I had “Day Time Mode” which had normal sensitivity set on the motion detection.
At night I turned on the cameras with “Night Mode” which have high sensitivity.

And on a windy day I set the cameras to “Windy Day” which have a low sensitivity setting.

With the new update that automatically ran on my app, I only have the option to use “Arm Away”, “Arm Stay” or “Standby”.

I see there is a “Custome Mode” tab, but how do we activate the cameras under these custom modes I have???

So far I absolutely hate this update and I am researching other brand options.

Re: Setting cameras with custom modes

BrookeN — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:09:15 GMT

Custom Modes is not available to everyone as of yet. However, it will be available to all users soon.

These steps will help you with setting up the modes:

https://kb.arlo.com/000062777/About-Arlo-Routines-Modes-Rules-and-Automations

Re: Setting cameras with custom modes

JM612 — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:42:06 GMT

I already have my custom mode set from the previous update. When will we be able to activate the cameras using our custom modes? I would like a timeframe, please.

Re: Setting cameras with custom modes

BrookeN — Mon, 04 May 2026 13:35:24 GMT

I do not have an exact date as of yet. I will update the community as soon as they are available.

Re: Setting cameras with custom modes

BrookeN — Wed, 13 May 2026 15:07:50 GMT

Great News! With the latest version of the Arlo Secure mobile app, custom modes is now available for all users, learn more here:

https://community.arlo.com/t5/Announcements/New-Feature-Custom-Modes/m-p/2480202#M311