Video Doorbell doesn't connect to 2.4 wifi network.

[TimPerry]

I followed the instructions and have the video doorbell operational except it will not connect to my 2.4 wifi network. As per the instructions, using my phone app, the bell light is solid white, I enter my specific network info, and press the doorbell which causes the white leds to flash, I take a snapshot of the code displayed on the phone with the doorbell camera, which chimes on the phone as the instructions indicate, and then I wait for the sync to happen...

I noted after a period of time passes that the leds turn red.. and then solid white, but the app indicates the phone doesn't sync. I've completed the process about 20 times all with the same result.

I'm on 2.11 version of the app released 11/11/19

I called Arlo Support and they say they'll call me back within 24 to 48 hours!

How about THAT support?? My front doorbell system doesn't work... and I wait a couple of days..

[TimPerry · Accepted solution]

A tech did follow up this evening about 630 pm and the problem was solved. Very nice and helpful support tech!

[anewtoi]

So

[anewtoi]

So what ended up being the issue?

[Stallard84]

Im having the same issue, any tips?

[TimPerry]

Make sure that your SSID upper and lower cases match exactly to your network routers SSID for your network. Same with the password.. SSID is case sensitive.

[Stallard84]

Thanks, not the issue but thought it might help seeing what yours was. Mine setup was similar to yours, tried 20+ times to get it to find the video doorbell and never does. Thanks anyways.

[TimPerry]

Did you use the reset inside the doorbell when you were configuring the doorbell network? 

[Stallard84]

No, but I actually figured it out. I set up a guest 2.4 ghz network that the camera found and connected to. So today I will try to reset it to my normal network. Thanks for your input though.

[Chickeneye]

I am having the same issue. I thought it was the doorbell so I returned it for an exchange and still having the issue with the new one.  I have checked and my SSID is correct along with password.  what reset are y'all talking about?

[TimPerry]

The reset is on the back of the doorbell between the two screw connections.. use the little tool that came with it.. push it in for 10 secs or so and the leds will begin rapidly flashing.

[Chickeneye]

ok tried that and still did not work.  flashed white for a little bit then back to amber.

[anewtoi]

You’ll probably have to remove it (in the app), then go through the process of installing. I found that out while trying to connect to a stronger Wi-Fi signal inside my home. Can’t just connect it to new Wi-Fi. Have to remove. SMH

[Chickeneye]

I cant even get it to appear in the app. I do everything per the app instructions and it never connects.  Flashing white show phone code to doorbell, hear chime, flashes white for a little bit than flashes amber and doesn't connect.  Tried Changing the encryption type still nothing.  Tried the guest network still not connecting.  I am utilizing a Netgear Nighthawk router.

[Chickeneye]

Even tried uninstalling the app and reinstalling.  still did not work.

[anewtoi]

Seems like I experienced similar. Had blinking circle BUT i didn’t get chime. Make sure you hold the pin into the slot for 20-30 seconds, THEN press the bell button and u should hear a chime. IIRC

[Chickeneye]

I heard the Arlo chime. It just won't connect

[anewtoi]

I think I misremembered. I think I did hear a chime and still wouldn’t connect. But after that, I still had to hold the button for longer than seamed reasonable. And I did have to press the button after hearing the chime. Also, be sure you are getting Wi-Fi signal to the area. Also, I remember seeing where someone mentioned the ssid and password are case sensitive

[Chickeneye]

I have plenty of signal my doorbell is about 12ft ft from my router. And my router is strong enough my phone picks it up a block away.

[Chickeneye]

SOLVED MY PROBLEM.  

Ok so the issue is the QR code the app is generating.  I used my Nighthawk router app to generate its own QR code and showed that to the doorbell camera when asking for the QR code on the app.  As soon as I showed it the QR code from my router app it immediately connected and started updating the firmware.   The Doorbell now works perfect.

Hopefully this will help someone else.

[Neal_ArloPLM]

@Chickeneye  can you share which mobile client you were using (iOS / Android), the device type (Samsung XX or iPhone YY), and version of the app (2.11.1, etc.)?  Would like to confirm QR code generation as this is obviously a key step in onboarding!

[Chickeneye]

Yeah I am using IPhone X with app 2.11.1 released 11/19/19.

[lmervin]

I had the same issue of not being able to connect to my Arris Surfboard wifi network. I called tech support at 406-638-3750 and they had me to:

1. turn off my Cellular Data on my iPhone X 

2. make sure there were no spaces in the security key (even though it shows like that on the data label)

I think item 2 was the culprit. They (Clifford ['Ford']) had me to forget my network on my phone and reconnect to it. It was then that I discovered I couldn't reconnect because of the spaces in the security key. 

[theycallmetim]

I had similar symptoms.  My issue was that I have a dual-band WIFI (2.4 & 5Ghz - same SSID). My phone was connected to the 5Ghz, but the Doorbell to 2.4. I had to disable the 5Ghz so my phone would connect to the 2.4 band. Worked fine after that.

[Chickeneye]

Yeah I also have a dual band but even turned off the 5ghz on my router and forgot it on my phone. my phone was connected to the 2.4 but the doorbell still wouldn't connect to the 2.4ghz network until I used the routers QRE code.