• INVENTORY
  • STATUS
  • AUDIT
  • HUMAN

How to list and check device status with your AI

Connect your Arlo hardware to your AI client to manage your entire security setup through simple chat commands.

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Short answer

How can I see all my Arlo devices and their status?

Your AI pulls a complete list of your cameras and basestations and checks their current operating modes. You'll get a clear view of what's online and how your hardware is configured.

Hardware visibility outcomes

Where your device data lands.

Your AI organizes your security data into these specific views.

INVENTORY

Full hardware list

The AI identifies every camera and basestation connected to your account. You get a clean list of everything you own.

STATUS

Real-time mode checks

Your agent checks the specific operating modes for each device. This tells you exactly how your cameras are currently behaving.

AUDIT

System health check

By comparing all devices, your AI spots missing or offline hardware. You'll know immediately if a component isn't responding.

HUMAN

Manual troubleshooting

The AI reports the status, but you still handle physical repairs or battery swaps. It provides the data so you know where to look.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI uses specific Arlo tools to pull data from your account and present it in plain English.

  1. Catalog hardware

    The AI scans your account to find every piece of Arlo equipment you have registered.

    list_arlo_devices

  2. Identify cameras

    It separates your cameras from other hardware to give you a specific count and list.

    list_arlo_cameras

  3. Locate basestations

    The agent finds your central hubs to ensure the backbone of your system is present.

    list_arlo_basestations

  4. Check modes

    The AI looks up the current operational state of your devices to see if they are active.

    get_arlo_device_modes

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to interact with your Arlo hardware.

Starting points

These are basic starting lines. You can add specific device names or locations to make them more precise.

Arlo Smart Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5XYLtTbUa5jE9H3YHT5CO5aPYPhdYCgdKfTBpFiS/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Arlo Smart capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "arlo-smart-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5XYLtTbUa5jE9H3YHT5CO5aPYPhdYCgdKfTBpFiS/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List all my Arlo devices and tell me which ones are cameras.

  • Check the current mode for my front porch camera.

  • Show me a list of all my basestations and their status.

  • Are all my Arlo cameras currently in the correct mode?

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  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect Arlo Smart once, then ask.

Just link your account through the one-click setup. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start asking questions about your hardware.

Connect Arlo Smart to your AI

FAQ

How the Arlo Smart Connector behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change my camera settings?

    No. The AI can only read your device lists and current modes. You must use the official Arlo app to change settings.

  • 02

    Can the AI delete my devices from my account?

    No. This Connector is read-only for your hardware inventory and status. It cannot remove or modify your account data.

  • 03

    How often does the AI see status updates?

    The AI pulls fresh data from your account every time you ask a question, so you see the most recent status available.

  • 04

    Can I see my video feeds through the AI?

    No. This Connector is designed for hardware inventory and status checks, not for streaming live video.

  • 05

    Does the AI know which camera is which?

    Yes, it uses the names you have assigned to your devices in your Arlo account to identify them.

  • More questions about Arlo Smart? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Arlo Smart Connector can do

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