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Arlo Smart MCP for AI Agents. Monitor and control home security cameras from anywhere.

Arlo Smart MCP lets your AI client manage your entire network of Arlo security cameras. You can view recorded videos, change automation modes (like arming or disarming), and keep your cloud storage clean by deleting old footage—all through natural language commands.

Arlo Smart MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with Claude Claude
Arlo Smart MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with ChatGPT ChatGPT
Arlo Smart MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with Cursor Cursor
Arlo Smart MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with Gemini Gemini
Arlo Smart MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with Windsurf Windsurf
Arlo Smart MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with VS Code VS Code
Arlo Smart MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with JetBrains JetBrains
Arlo Smart MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with Vercel Vercel
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Give Claude and any AI agent real-world access

List all connected Arlo devices

View a full inventory of every Arlo camera, doorbell, and hub attached to your system.

Change security modes

Switch the entire network between armed, disarmed, or custom automation settings.

Retrieve specific recordings

Fetch video clips and metadata for defined date ranges, providing secure links for download.

Manage device status

Get the current armed/disarmed mode or detailed operational state of an individual camera or basestation.

Clear old storage data

Permanently delete unwanted recordings from your cloud library to free up space.

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Arlo Smart MCP for AI Agents

What AI agents can do with Arlo Smart: 9 Tools for Device Management & Video Surveillance

These tools let you check device status, change security modes, list all components, or download specific recorded videos from your Arlo system.

Make your AI actually useful.

Add this MCP to Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf and your AI stops guessing. It gets real tools to look things up, take action, and handle the stuff you keep doing by hand.

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Arm Arlo Device

This tool enables security monitoring and motion detection for a specified Arlo device.

Delete Arlo Recordings

Permanently removes specific recorded videos from your cloud library to save space.

Disarm Arlo Device

This tool disables motion detection and security monitoring for a specified Arlo...

Get Arlo Device Modes

Retrieves the current automation mode (armed, disarmed, or custom) for any Arlo...

Get Recent Arlo Recordings

Provides a quick summary of security events and recordings from the last 24 hours...

Get Arlo Recording Metadata

Fetches detailed information, like duration and timestamps, about a specific Arlo recording.

Get Arlo Recordings

Retrieves secure links for downloading videos and metadata covering a custom date range from your cameras.

List Arlo Basestations

Lists only the central hub or base station devices connected to your Arlo network.

List Arlo Cameras

List Arlo camera devices only

List Arlo Devices

Each device includes deviceId, deviceName, deviceType, state, and connection...

Set Arlo Device Mode

Sets a specific automation mode (like armed or disarmed) for any individual Arlo...

Security and governance baked right in.

Pick your AI client below to get set up. Just create a Vinkius account, subscribe, and you're instantly up and running. We handle the entire backend infrastructure, delivering out-of-the-box support for HTTPS Streamable, SSE, and OAuth2—zero messy routing required.

Arlo Smart MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with Claude

Claude AI

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.

2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL:

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.

3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Arlo Smart MCP for AI Agents integration is available immediately — no restart needed.

Choose How to Get Started

Build a custom MCP for your own tools, or connect a ready-made integration from our catalog.

Build Your Own

Turn any API into an MCP. Import a spec, define Agent Skills, or deploy with MCPFusion.

  • Import from OpenAPI, Swagger, or YAML specs
  • Create Agent Skills with progressive disclosure
  • Deploy to edge with MCPFusion framework
  • Built in DLP, auth, and compliance on each call
  • Real time usage dashboard and cost metering
  • Publish to catalog or keep private
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Make Your AI Do More

Start with Arlo Smart, then connect any of our 5,200+ other servers whenever your AI needs more. One click, no limits.

  • Use this MCP plus 5,200+ others, all in one place
  • Add new capabilities to your AI anytime you want
  • Connections are secured and governed automatically
  • Track usage and costs across all your servers
  • Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more
  • New servers added to the catalog weekly
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Arlo Smart MCP: Simplifying Property Security Monitoring

Right now, managing property security means hopping between the Arlo app, checking device status screens, and manually setting modes every time someone moves in or out. It’s a tedious routine of logging in just to flip a switch.

With this MCP, you simply talk to your agent. You can tell it, 'I'm leaving; arm everything.' The system immediately calls the appropriate tools, like `set_arlo_device_mode` across multiple devices, and confirms that every camera is secured without any manual clicks.

Arlo Smart MCP: Managing Video Evidence Retrieval

Historically, getting footage for an incident involved navigating complex date pickers, filtering by device ID, and downloading multiple files—a process that takes minutes of clicking.

Now, you just ask your agent, 'Show me all movement from the garage last week.' The MCP handles the date range logic and uses `get_arlo_recordings` to give you organized access points for everything you need.

What Arlo Smart MCP for AI Agents MCP does for your AI

This connector gives your AI agent direct control over your Arlo smart home system. Instead of logging into the Arlo app to check status or download clips, you just ask your AI client. It handles everything from listing all connected cameras and basestations to checking which modes they are currently set to.

Need footage? You can request recordings for specific date ranges, getting presigned URLs ready for immediate download. Want to save space? Just tell the agent to delete old files.

Managing a whole house or property doesn't have to mean juggling multiple apps and dashboards. By connecting through Vinkius, your AI client becomes an instant security assistant, letting you manage device modes, monitor activity, and keep your home secure right from where you are.

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Frequently asked questions about Arlo Smart MCP for AI Agents MCP

How do I use Arlo Smart MCP to check my security cameras' current armed status? +

You simply ask your AI agent, 'What is the operational mode of the backyard camera?' It checks the device status instantly and tells you if it’s armed or disarmed, saving you from manually checking the app.

Can I use Arlo Smart MCP to download old recordings for an insurance claim? +

Yes. You can request recordings by specifying a start and end date range. The agent retrieves the necessary data and provides secure, downloadable links directly in your chat.

If I'm leaving town, how do I make sure all my Arlo cameras are armed? +

You tell your agent, 'Arm all my devices.' It handles the command across every camera and basestation needed to put the entire system into secure monitoring mode.

What should I do if I need to free up cloud storage space on Arlo? +

You ask your AI agent to delete recordings. It guides you through selecting old footage and runs the necessary deletion command, ensuring your account stays running smoothly.

Is Arlo Smart MCP better than just using the native Arlo app for daily checks? +

It's faster because you don't have to open an app. You keep all security actions—checking status, viewing clips, arming up—in one conversation with your agent.