Arlo Announces Apple HomeKit Support for Arlo Pro, Pro 2 Cameras

Arlo Smart Home has today announced Apple HomeKit support for its Wi-Fi security cameras, allowing owners to use voice commands to access and control multiple Arlo cameras from one place. To take full advantage of HomeKit features, however, a supported and connected Arlo Pro or Pro 2 camera is required.

Apple HomeKit now works with #Arlo Pro 2 and Arlo Pro cameras.

?Voice control with Siri
?Stream from Apple Home app
?Receive notifications

Learn more: https://t.co/TY3Ha1Vgmb pic.twitter.com/cssf88HzBs

— Arlo Smart Home (@ArloSmartHome)

August 6, 2019

In order to connect an Arlo Pro or Pro 2 camera with Apple HomeKit, here’s what you need:

• An Arlo Pro or Pro 2 camera
• The Apple Home app
• The Arlo app
• An Arlo Base Station (VMB4000 or VMB4500)
• The following base station firmware version or newer:
  – VMB4000: 1.14.0.2_2776
  – VMB4500: 1.14.0.2_2777

To find your base station’s firmware version, visit this link.

For more information on how to set up your Arlo camera using the Apple Home app, hit up the source page.