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spatel9114
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I’ve set up my VMB4000 Base station with 1 Arlo Pro camera and 3 Arlo Essential cameras, and when I try and configure HomeKit on the base station, it gets stuck on the discovering step and won’t actually connect. Can I get some help?
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ShayneS
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The fix for this issue has started rolling out. Please update your Arlo mobile app manually from the iOS store to version 3.5.1 and if you're still experiencing the issue, reach out to me in a private message with your e-mail address and I can send your system a HomeKit token reset.

 

Thank you

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glenp42
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Homekit setup with my VMB4000r3 fails with "uncertified accessory"

 

I've tried multiple times to log a support call.  I either get the error "something went wrong" when attempting to send an email online, or logging a call online, or I get 'live chat unavailable'.   This is frustrating at best on multiple levels so this is my last option.

 

I have tried:

-- multiple times
-- rebooting the base station
-- removed and rediscovered base station & cameras

 

Each time the homekit setup fails with the same error.

 

Any ideas?  It seems there are others with the same issue.

 

This is frustrating at best!

 

Glen.

JamesC
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glenp42,

 

I will reach out to you in a private message to gather more information.

 

JamesC

glenp42
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James
Thanks James. That appears to have solved the issue!

Thank you again

Glen
blue_dragon99uk
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Kabbachi
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I’m having the same issue I have contact support team and apparently they are not aware Of the solution.

Please help
blue_dragon99uk
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James managed to fix mine, hopefully he’ll be able to do the same with yours
mward1308
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Can either you or James post the solution that worked for you so we can all give that a try? Thanks.
glenp42
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Sure thing.  You'll need Arlo support to pick this up and send your base station an updated token then reboot the base station you will be good to go and set up homekit successfully.

 

Glen.

 

JamesC
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mward1308, Kabbachi

 

I've sent a token reset request to your base station that should resolve the issue. Please reboot your base station (remove and reapply power) allow the base station to come back online and try setting up HomeKit again using these instructions: How do I connect my Arlo camera to Apple HomeKit?

 

JamesC

mward1308
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Byron87
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JamesC
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Byron87,

 

I've sent the token reset. Please reboot your base station (remove and reapply power) allow the base station to come back online and try setting up HomeKit again.

 

JamesC

Melinda54
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I too am having same problem, James can I get the token. Thanks 

JamesC
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Melinda54,

 

It appears you have a VMB3000 base station. VMB3000 does not support HomeKit integration. For more information on supported Arlo devices, take a look here: How do I connect my Arlo camera to Apple HomeKit?

 

JamesC

Shmorgs
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@JamesC - I’ve been having the same issue for weeks, can you also send me the token. Thanks 🙏

Jason M
JamesC
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Shmorgs,

 

I've sent the token reset. Please reboot your base station (remove and reapply power) allow the base station to come back online and try setting up HomeKit again.

 

JamesC

Shmorgs
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Excellent thanks - worked straight away. Will be cool when push to talk works through HomeKit for pro2.
ClaytonD
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JamesC
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ClaytonD,

 

I've sent the token reset. Please reboot your base station (remove and reapply power) allow the base station to come back online and try setting up HomeKit again.

 

JamesC

Gerace
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JamesC can you please help me, I’ve had the same issue for ages
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I've had the same issue for many months as well.

Vrodfast
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Arlod112
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Hi JamesC,

I too have the same problem. Could I request a token reset as well? Thanks
Gwdlynch
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Hi James,

I’m having the same issue. Can you please send me the token? Thanks for your help.

George