Arlo Doorbell Keeps Ringing (6 Ways To Fix It).

Arlo video doorbell is a smart device that we put in our front door and we rely on to make our house safer by remotely deterring potential intruders, monitoring delivery packages, and receiving video calls to our mobile phone when the doorbell button is pressed, and many more other features.

The problem with this gadget is when you get ineffective alerts and what happens with a lot of users is when the Arlo doorbell keeps ringing on its own, this problem can be tiring especially when it rings at 3 am.

So people are wondering why does the Arlo doorbell keep ringing by itself? This may be due to many causes such as the doorbell transformer does not meet the required voltage, the button is sticking, or an issue with the wiring system.

The following sections of this article will give you everything you need to know in order to fix your Arlo doorbell when it keeps ringing on itself.

One: See if the button is not sticking.

The first thing to do is to go to your device and make sure that your doorbell button is not stuck inside the device, go and hold down the button for a few seconds maybe it will back to its normal state.

If the button is still stuck and you’re good with technical stuff you can open the video doorbell to look for any obstructions inside the device otherwise go and contact the Arlo support team.

Two: Check the doorbell transformer.

Your existing doorbell transformer must match the required voltage by your Arlo doorbell otherwise you must upgrade the transformer before you use the device.

Here is the required voltage:

1. Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wired: 16-24V AC
2. Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free: 8-24V AC

Now go and check the voltage level of your doorbell transformer by one of these methods:

1. Use a multimeter to test the voltage: A multimeter gives you the most accurate estimate of your doorbell transformer’s voltage, and it can be done without finding the doorbell transformer.
2. See if the voltage is printed on your existing doorbell transformer: The estimated voltage is commonly printed on doorbell transformers which may be accurate but it is not as precise as using a multimeter.
3. Use the Arlo app to install your doorbell and see if it works with your doorbell transformer.

Important: Turn off the power at the breaker before accessing your transformer, and I always recommended to rely on an electrician if you’re not good with electricity stuff in order to avoid danger.

If you find that the transformer’s capacity doesn’t match with the Arlo doorbell so it’s time to replace it in order to benefit from your new security device.

Three: Reset your Arlo video doorbell.

A device reset is considered a good troubleshooting solution and can solve the issue with your Arlo doorbell if it has been in use for a long period of time.

Note: The device will be removed from your Arlo account when you reset it. This means that you must add it to your account again after the reset process.

Here’s how to reset it:

1. Pick a needle, a paperclip, or the release pin that came with your doorbell.
2. Find the reset button at the back of the doorbell.
3. Hold down the reset button for about 15 seconds.
4. The LED ring around the doorbell button will flash white when it successfully begins the reset process.

Now go and add the Arlo doorbell again to your account:

1. Open the Arlo app on your smartphone or tablet or log in to this website.
2. Tap on Add New Device at the bottom of the screen.
3. Choose the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell setup.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Four: Avoid interference issues.

The Arlo video doorbell uses Wifi as its own communication protocol and the frequency that this device used is 2.4GHz which may interfere with many devices in your home such as your TV, radio, microwave, and much more which may cause interference issues and lead your doorbell to malfunction.

So make sure to keep gadgets that lead to interference problems far from your Arlo doorbell or Arlo SmartHub.

Five: Check if there is no wiring issue.

The wiring in the Arlo doorbell could be causing issues with the chime and letting some problems occur, improper installation of the wiring could be the root cause.

Damage on the wiring itself such as a frayed wire with the ends cut off or exposed through its insulation may also cause a risk of lower performance and electrical fire hazards.

So I recommend you to spend some money on hiring an electrician to check your wiring system and identify the main problem or fix and replace the damaged wires.

If you’re an electrician or you have the required training to handle tasks like this one go and turn off the power at the breaker, then see if there are signs of fraying, old and discolored insulation around the wires or exposed metal, replace the wires or wrap them carefully in electrical tape.

Remember to separate the wires to prevent them from touching each other.

Six: Contact Arlo customer support.

If all previous solutions didn’t work with you so the issue may come from your Arlo video doorbell itself and you can do nothing about it as it needs assistance from an Arlo expert and he will tell you if it needs replacement or you need to buy a new chime.

When your Arlo gadget is still under warranty you can replace it or get your money back if the device is damaged and it’s impossible to fix it.

You can contact them on their website they offer a live chat and support from the Arlo App.