Turning off your Arlo doorbell can mean different things, depending on whether you want to silence the chime, stop notifications, or the device is temporarily unavailable. Here's how to address these situations.
Silencing Chimes and Notifications
Often, when users ask how to "turn off" the doorbell, they want to stop the physical chime from ringing inside the house or prevent push notifications on their phone. This can typically be managed through the Arlo app settings.
- Muting the Physical Chime: Many Arlo doorbells connect to your existing chime kit. You can often disable or adjust the chime kit settings directly within the Arlo app. This prevents the indoor bells from ringing when the button is pressed, while the doorbell itself remains active.
- Open the Arlo app.
- Navigate to your doorbell's settings.
- Look for options related to "Chime" or "Chime Kit Settings".
- Here you can typically select the type of chime or choose to disable it.
- Managing Notifications: To stop receiving alerts on your phone when someone presses the doorbell or motion is detected, you can adjust the notification settings in the Arlo app or your phone's operating system settings.
- Arlo App: Go to Settings > Notifications. You can often customize notifications per device or turn them off entirely for specific events.
- Phone Settings: You can also disable notifications for the Arlo app through your phone's general app notification settings (e.g., iOS Settings > Notifications > Arlo, or Android Settings > Apps > Arlo > Notifications).
Doorbell Temporarily Disabled Due to Power Issues
Sometimes, the doorbell might be "off" or unavailable not because you intentionally turned it off, but due to external factors like power loss.
According to Arlo support information:
- If the live feed from your Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wired says that the device is currently unavailable, then your device is temporarily disabled due to insufficient power.
- This is caused by an extended power outage.
- When the power returns, wait about 10 minutes for the doorbell to come back online.
In this specific scenario, the doorbell is automatically "off" or offline. There's no action needed from you beyond waiting for the power to stabilize and the device to reconnect.
Physically Powering Off the Doorbell
To completely turn off the Arlo doorbell, you would need to cut the power supply to it. For wired doorbells, this usually involves turning off the corresponding breaker in your home's electrical panel or disconnecting the low-voltage wires from the transformer. This action requires caution and potentially electrical knowledge. For battery-powered doorbells, removing the battery would turn it off. This is generally not necessary for temporary silencing or disabling functions.
| Method | Effect on Doorbell Function | How to Achieve | Common Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mute Chime Kit | Stops indoor physical chime sound. | Arlo App > Doorbell Settings > Chime Kit Settings | Avoid disturbing occupants indoors. |
| Disable Notifications | Stops alerts on your phone/device. | Arlo App > Settings > Notifications | Avoid phone interruptions. |
| Temporarily Disabled (Power) | Device is offline, no features work. | Extended power outage occurs. | Waiting for power to return. |
| Physical Power Off | Device is completely offline, no power. | Flip breaker or disconnect power source. | Maintenance or installation. |
By utilizing the settings in the Arlo app, you can control how your doorbell alerts you and your household without needing to physically turn off the device unless absolutely necessary or dealing with a power outage.
