Arlo makes some of the best security cameras of 2023, with the Arlo Pro 4 and Arlo Pro 5S 2K earning points in our roundup. Part of what makes them so popular is their companion smartphone app, which allows you to quickly access your devices, browse your notification history, or adjust your settings. You can also add friends to your Arlo account, which gives them limited access to your security system. This is especially useful if you share a home with roommates or want to give your children some access.
Here’s how to add friends to your Arlo account, as well as how to edit their privileges or delete an old friend.
How to add friends to your Arlo account
Adding a friend to your Arlo account is simple. Here’s how it works:
Step 1: Open your Arlo app. Alternatively, you can access your account through the official Arlo website.
Step 2: go to settings menu.
Step 3: find account then go to Grant access.
The fourth step: Enter your friend’s details (such as their first and last name, as well as their email address).
Fifth step: Select the devices you want them to be able to access.
Sixth step: He chooses Sent an invitation. Your friend will then get an email asking them to create an Arlo account. Once done, they can accept your invitation. You will notice pending Change the mode to I accepted Once you confirm them as your friend.
How to edit friend privileges on your Arlo account
If you need to modify your friend’s privileges after adding them, just refer to the settings list and find Grant access submenu. Here you will find all your friends on the Arlo account. Locate and select the friend whose privileges you want to edit release. You will then be able to edit which cameras they have access to. You will also be able to set a file Allow access rights Slider to give them additional privileges.
By default, privileges include playing and viewing footage, muting the speakers, viewing live footage, and controlling brightness. Other privileges you can grant include taking screenshots, using the camera’s microphone, recording footage manually, and more.
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How to delete a friend from your Arlo account
Have you decided that you no longer want a friend on your account? Removing them is as simple as adding them. Again, you will be taken to a file Grant access tab in settings menu. Find the friend you want to delete, click on their profile, and select releasethen select Delete friend. Confirm your selection by pressing wipe up again, and they will be removed from your Arlo account.
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