• VIDEO
  • DATA
  • SEARCH
  • HUMAN

How to view and download recordings with your AI

Connect Arlo Smart to your AI client to pull video clips and metadata through simple chat commands.

Ask AI about this page

Short answer

How can I see and download my Arlo video clips?

Tell your AI what footage you're looking for, and it will find the recordings and give you download links. You'll get the specific timestamps and file details for every clip it finds.

The results

What your AI delivers

The AI handles the searching and data retrieval so you can focus on the footage.

VIDEO

Direct download links

The AI finds the exact files you asked for and provides links to download them immediately.

DATA

Detailed clip metadata

You'll receive specific details like timestamps and recording IDs for every piece of footage retrieved.

SEARCH

Targeted footage retrieval

Instead of scrolling through an app, your AI pulls only the specific clips that match your description.

HUMAN

Manual review required

You still need to click the links and watch the videos yourself to confirm the content.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for footage.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat interface and your Arlo storage.

  1. Locate recent clips

    The AI scans your most recent activity to find the latest video events.

    get_recent_arlo_recordings

  2. Find specific footage

    It searches through your library to find the exact recordings you described.

    get_arlo_recordings

  3. Extract file details

    The AI pulls the technical details and file information for the requested clips.

    get_arlo_recording_metadata

  4. Deliver download links

    The AI presents the final download URLs directly in your chat window.

    get_arlo_recordings

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin interacting with your Arlo footage.

Starting points

These are basic requests. Swap out the bracketed info with your specific dates or camera names.

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"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Show me the most recent Arlo recordings from this morning.

  • Find the video from the Front Door camera from last Tuesday.

  • Get the metadata for the recording at 2:00 PM yesterday.

  • Give me download links for all clips from the Backyard camera today.

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

Start here

Connect Arlo Smart once, then ask.

One click connects your account. Your login stays encrypted and secure on our end while you chat with your AI.

Connect Arlo Smart to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI delete my Arlo recordings?

    No. The AI can only find and retrieve information about your recordings.

  • 02

    Can the AI change my camera settings?

    No. This Connector is limited to viewing and downloading footage.

  • 03

    How does the AI find a specific clip?

    It uses the metadata and recording history to match your request to the right file.

  • 04

    Will the AI watch the videos for me?

    No. The AI provides the links and metadata, but you have to watch the video yourself.

  • 05

    Can I download clips from any Arlo camera?

    Yes, as long as the camera is connected to your Arlo account.

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