Audio Not Working
Arlo Baby Monitor (Camera)
Severity: CriticalWhat Does This Error Mean?
No audio from the Arlo Baby means you cannot hear your baby through the app. This could be a phone volume issue, app permissions, or a camera microphone problem. Check your phone volume and app audio permissions first.
Affected Models
- Arlo Baby (ABC1000)
Common Causes
- Phone volume muted or too low
- Arlo app does not have microphone/audio permissions
- Phone on silent/Do Not Disturb mode
- App audio stream not loading due to network issues
- Camera microphone hardware failure (rare)
How to Fix It
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Turn up your phone volume.
Check both the media volume and the ringer volume. Some phones have separate volume controls for different audio types.
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Check that Do Not Disturb is off on your phone.
Do Not Disturb can silence the Arlo app's audio. Disable it or add Arlo as an exception.
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Check app permissions: allow Arlo to use the microphone and speaker.
On iPhone: Settings > Arlo > Microphone. On Android: Settings > Apps > Arlo > Permissions.
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Force-close the Arlo app and reopen it.
The audio stream sometimes fails to start. Closing and reopening the app forces a fresh connection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Arlo Baby have two-way audio?
Yes. You can hear your baby and talk back through the app. The camera has both a microphone and a speaker.
Can I get audio notifications when the baby cries?
Yes. Enable Cry Detection in the Arlo app. The camera uses AI to detect crying sounds and sends a push notification to your phone.