What does my camera's LED light mean?
The LED on Alarm.com's cameras indicates the current status of the camera and is a useful diagnostic tool.
Alarm.com camera LED statuses
LED lights vary depending on the camera model. For more information about a specific video device's status LEDs, see its installation guide in Video Devices.
The following table outlines common LED statuses for most Alarm.com video camera models:
| LED pattern | Description |
|---|---|
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Solid red
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Powering up or disconnected from the network. |
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Blinking red
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Powering up or a firmware update is in progress. |
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Blinking white
|
Access Point (AP) mode is active. |
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Blinking blue
|
WPS mode is active. Note: On an ADC-V720W, a rapid blinking green light indicates WPS mode.
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Solid blue
|
Privacy mode is active. On applicable cameras, press and release the WPS button, or [P] on the ADC-V510, to toggle Privacy mode on/off. |
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Blinking green
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Local network connection with local IP address, but no internet. If this status persists, reboot the router and camera. If this doesn't resolve, see Why is my camera's LED blinking green? |
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Solid green
|
Local network and internet connection with Alarm.com IP. |
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Alternating red and green
|
Factory resetting or incorrect password |
Other LED statuses
While the previous table represents almost all Alarm.com video devices, there are some notable exceptions for specific models.
ADC-V820
The ADC-V820 matches most of the LEDs patterns listed in Alarm.com camera LED statuses except for the red LED which is orange on the ADC-V820.
SkyBell Doorbell Camera LED statuses
The SkyBell Doorbell Camera LED statuses are different from other Alarm.com video devices.
For more information about the LED statuses on the Slim Line model, see Slim Line Wi-Fi Doorbell Camera - LED and Troubleshooting Reference Guide.
For more information about the LED statuses on the original model, see SkyBell HD Wi-Fi Doorbell Camera - LED and Troubleshooting Reference Guide.
ADC-VDB780B
The ADC-VDB780B LED statuses are different from other Alarm.com video devices.
For more information about the LED statuses on the ADC-VDB780B, see What do the LEDs on the ADC-VDB780B mean?.
2GIG HD100 LED status
Since the 2GIG HD100 is manufactured from a third party, its LED lights differ from Alarm.com cameras. For information about the 2GIG HD100 LED statuses, see What do the LEDs on the 2GIG HD100 mean?.