Arlo video doorbell,

[Habbie2]

Firmware 1.8.0.0_4_4a16fed_58744c

Recently a small amber / orange disc has appeared in the middle of my doorbell, between the bell push and the LED.

I have no idea what this is.

Can anyone help please?

[StephenB]

I think you are looking at the spot where the IR LED for nightvision is located. There is a light sensor just above it. See page 6 here for a diagram:

• https://www.arlo.com/en-us/images/Documents/ArloVideoDoorbell/Arlo_AVD2001_UM_US.pdf

On my AVD2001, the IR LED isn't visible at all in daylight (It is hidden by the plastic shell over it).  The IR LED would normally be on only when

• the light sensor just above it detects that it is dark outside
• and the camera is active (streaming or recording)

The light sensor is visible, but shouldn't be lit.

Does your video look ok?

Have you tried removing/reinserting the battery to reboot the doorbell?

[Habbie2 · Accepted solution]

Hi Stephen. Many thanks for your response. It must be the IR as you say , anyway it has become visible I don’t know.

i did try removing the battery but will try again.

The bell is working fine and recording as normal so a bit of a mystery.

cheers.

Iain