Arlo Go 2 Cellular Camera Not Connecting or Recording

Arlo Go 2 offers cellular connectivity for locations without WiFi. This guide covers setup and cellular issues.

Camera Not Activating

1. Requires Arlo Secure or Mobile plan
2. Insert SIM card with data plan
3. Power on and wait for LED sequence
4. Add to Arlo app (may take several minutes)
5. Cellular activation can take up to 24 hours

Poor Cellular Signal

1. Check signal strength in Arlo app
2. Position camera for better reception
3. Height improves cellular signal
4. Avoid metal enclosures or buildings
5. External antenna available for some regions

Not Recording Events

1. Verify data plan has remaining data
2. Check motion detection is enabled
3. Adjust sensitivity for outdoor use
4. Configure activity zones for focus areas
5. Low battery reduces recording

Battery and Solar Panel

1. Internal battery lasts 2-4 weeks typical
2. Solar panel extends runtime indefinitely
3. Position panel in direct sunlight
4. Winter/cloudy reduces solar charging
5. Check charging status in Arlo app

WiFi Fallback Mode

1. Go 2 can use WiFi when available
2. Configure WiFi in Arlo app settings
3. Saves cellular data when on WiFi
4. Automatically switches between connections
5. WiFi requires 2.4GHz network

Live View Issues

1. Live view uses more data than clips
2. Cellular latency is higher than WiFi
3. Reduce quality setting to save data
4. Two-way audio works over cellular
5. Check data usage in Arlo app