Arlo Notifications Not Working? Here’s What to Check

Are your Arlo cameras recording but not sending you notifications? It’s a common issue — and usually an easy fix.

Let’s walk through a step-by-step checklist to help you get your motion alerts back, fast.

1. Turn On Notifications in the Arlo App

Open the Arlo app
Go to Settings → Notifications
Make sure push notifications are enabled for each camera

If the toggle is off, your system won’t send alerts — even if it’s recording events.

2. Check Notification Permissions on Your Phone

Sometimes the app settings are fine, but your phone is blocking alerts.

On iPhone: Settings → Notifications → Arlo → Allow Notifications
On Android: Settings → Apps → Arlo → Notifications → Enable

Enable banners, sounds, or lock screen previews if needed.

3. Confirm Motion Is Actually Being Detected

No alert might mean no motion is being triggered at all. Here’s how to test:

Open the Arlo app → Devices → Select your camera
Tap “Motion Detection Test”
Walk in front of the camera and check for the LED flash or app response

4. Review Smart Notification Filters

Arlo’s Smart Notifications can filter motion types — like only alerting for people, not animals.

Go to Settings → Smart Notifications
Check that relevant categories (People, Vehicles, Animals) are enabled

If none are selected, Arlo may record but not notify you.

5. Check Which Mode You’re Using

Your current Mode might not include push alerts.

Go to Settings → Mode → Select your base or camera
Edit the current Mode → Tap the Rule
Make sure “Push Notification” is checked

6. Reinstall the App (If All Else Fails)

Still not getting alerts? Try deleting and reinstalling the Arlo app from your phone’s app store. Then log back in and test again.

Final Thoughts

Notification issues are frustrating — but usually caused by small setting conflicts. In most cases, just one missed toggle or permission is the culprit.

Work through this list and you’ll likely have alerts working again in minutes.

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