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Unable to Login to Arlo account on Smartphone

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Racquet57
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When I try to login to my Arlo account, I get the 2FA prompt, enter the code, and then get an error -  An error has occurred, please try again. I try a differnt verification method, same result. I uninstalled/reinstalled the Arlo app and restarted the phone. Same error.

My wife, on her smartphone is also having the same issue.

 

I can login OK  from my desktop computer. Just the smartphone is having issues with 2FA

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  • BrookeN
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    This behavior should now be resolved. Please try logging into your account again. 

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klAnderson
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Similar problems now for me and I see this thread goes back months and the issue is still not fixed. Turning off the wifi or clearing cashes is crap. This is an Arlo issue and they want to blame their users for the problem. There are too many different users with too many different devices for this to be anything but an Arlo problem.

BrookeN
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Arlo Moderator

I have reached out to support regarding you not being able to access your account. Support will be reaching out to you as soon as possible, 

BobbyBoy1
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Aspirant

I would like to receive an update on this also. I have had my system for years and suddenly cannot login to my mobile device. It actually crashed out of the app while I was viewing my cameras live. Wanted me to login and I haven't been able to get in on the mobile device yet. I am able to access via my PC, but not my mobile device.

 

BrookeN
Arlo Moderator
Arlo Moderator

@BobbyBoy1 Have you tried uninstalling and reinstalling the app to see if that helps? Is it giving you an error when trying to log in?

rwilgen
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Aspirant

I'm unable to link my Arlo account/devices to Smartthings. I either get a 'invalid factorid' or 'session timed out' message, never getting past the login screen. I've tried on an Android phone, a Fire tablet and a Windows 11 laptop.