topic Re: Can't add ARLO as google home in Home Automation

Can't add ARLO as google home

stickyrice — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:16:06 GMT

When I was trying to add ARLO as a linked app/service to Google Home, ARLO failed and returned "HTTP 400"

How to reproduce:

Open Google Home app (my case was Android version running on Pixel 6a)
"Home" >>"+" >> "Works with Google">> search for and select ARLO >> "continue" to message "link an account to control Arlo on any device" >> "Agree and continue" >> "Agree and Link"
"HTTP 400" bubble message will appear for some 1 second

any thoughts to resolve this appreciated.

stickyrice

Re: Can't add ARLO as google home

nancylyndavis — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:36:20 GMT

This is happening to me too. Have you figured it out?

Re: Can't add ARLO as google home

stickyrice — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:20:12 GMT

Unfortunately not. Well at least now I know I am not alone. Still, we don't know yet as to whether this is issue with google or Arlo.

Stickyrice

Re: Can't add ARLO as google home

SmartHomeH-TAGS — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:18:21 GMT

Some manufacturers require you to enable smart home control in their app before you can link Google or Alexa to devices.

My Reolink cameras required this.

Re: Can't add ARLO as google home

stickyrice — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:24:31 GMT

I have actually linked up ARLO to google home before, successfully. It's just the same process not working anymore, for some reason.

As a side info, I am still having my ARLO linked to IFTTT, so I can change ARLO modes from IFTTT.

stickyrice

Re: Can't add ARLO as google home

jenniffert — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 01:01:42 GMT

Hi there,

Thanks for reaching out to the community! I understand you are getting the "HTTP 400" error when trying to link your Arlo account to the Google Home app, even though the process worked successfully for you before. I appreciate you confirming that your Arlo modes are still controllable via IFTTT and sharing the detailed steps on how you linked it before. No worries, I can definitely assist you with this!

Since this error occurs during the authorization process on the Arlo portal, it indicates an issue that requires the Arlo team's assistance. I suggest contacting the Arlo Community or their dedicated support line as they have the necessary expertise to investigate and resolve third-party linking issues.

I appreciate your input, @SmartHomeH-TAGS.

Keep me posted.

Best regards,

Jenniffer

Re: Can't add ARLO as google home

stickyrice — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 22:54:48 GMT

nah, @nancylyndavis . I am feeling I am only receiving feedback from AI, which is not useful.

Any update on your end?

stickyrice