- name
- arlo
- description
- Manage Arlo security cameras, video doorbell, and smart home security
- category
- smarthome
Arlo Skill
Overview
Enables Claude to interact with Arlo for viewing camera feeds, managing recordings, configuring motion detection, and controlling Arlo security system.
Quick Install
curl -sSL https://canifi.com/skills/arlo/install.sh | bashOr manually:
cp -r skills/arlo ~/.canifi/skills/Setup
Configure via canifi-env:
# First, ensure canifi-env is installed:
# curl -sSL https://canifi.com/install.sh | bash
canifi-env set ARLO_EMAIL " [email protected] "Privacy & Authentication
Your credentials, your choice. Canifi LifeOS respects your privacy.
Option 1: Manual Browser Login (Recommended)
If you prefer not to share credentials with Claude Code:
- Complete the Browser Automation Setup using CDP mode
- Login to the service manually in the Playwright-controlled Chrome window
- Claude will use your authenticated session without ever seeing your password
Option 2: Environment Variables
If you're comfortable sharing credentials, you can store them locally:
canifi-env set SERVICE_EMAIL "your-email"
canifi-env set SERVICE_PASSWORD "your-password"Note: Credentials stored in canifi-env are only accessible locally on your machine and are never transmitted.
Capabilities
- View live and recorded camera feeds
- Manage motion detection zones
- Configure armed/disarmed modes
- Download and share video clips
- Check battery and device status
Usage Examples
Example 1: View Camera
User: "Show me the backyard Arlo camera"
Claude: I'll pull up the live feed from your backyard Arlo camera.Example 2: Mode Control
User: "Arm all Arlo cameras"
Claude: I'll set your Arlo system to Armed mode.Example 3: Event History
User: "What motion was detected last night?"
Claude: I'll check your Arlo library for last night's motion events.Authentication Flow
- Navigate to my.arlo.com via Playwright MCP
- Click "Log In" button
- Enter Arlo credentials
- Handle 2FA via email or text
- Maintain session for subsequent requests
Error Handling
- Login Failed: Retry authentication up to 3 times, then notify via iMessage
- Session Expired: Re-authenticate automatically
- 2FA Required: Wait for code via email/SMS
- Rate Limited: Implement exponential backoff
- Camera Offline: Report device connectivity
Self-Improvement Instructions
When encountering new UI patterns:
- Document Arlo web portal changes
- Update selectors for new layouts
- Track new camera features
- Monitor subscription changes
Notes
- Arlo Secure subscription for cloud storage
- Battery-powered wireless cameras
- Works with Alexa, Google, and HomeKit
- Geofencing for automatic arming