- Platform: Arlo
- Error code: 4209
- Error says: Firmware could not be updated. Please try again later. (Error code: 4209)
- Occurs: Error comes when users try to update their camera but the update fails and shows this error.
- Effect of the error: Because of the error users are unable to install the required firmware update.
If you are currently facing the error code 4209 with your Arlo cameras then here in this post we will share the details for this error.
In this error, users get a notification screen that their Arlo camera needs to be updated but when users try to update their device it fails and shows the error 4209. During our research, we have found that firmware update issues are a very common thing with the Arlo cameras and it troubles the users from time to time.
Reasons For Arlo Camera Error Code 4209
As per the investigation done by our team this error code mainly comes when the Arlo camera needs to be updated but because of any connectivity or battery life issue the camera fails to install the required firmware update, as a result, this error comes.
In case there is no connectivity or battery life problem on the users’ side then clearly it’s Arlo’s system that is causing this error.
How To Fix For Arlo Camera Error Code 4209?
Fix 1: Make Sure Camera Is Fully Charged And Near To Base Station/Router
As I mentioned above, this firmware update error mainly comes when there is some connectivity or battery life problem with the camera so to make sure you have a smooth update without any kind of interruption please make sure of the following things.
- First, make sure that the batteries are fully charged.
- Then bring the camera near to your base station/router.
- Then proceed to update the firmware from the Arlo app.
- While it’s installing the update make sure to watch the LED behavior on the camera.
- Make sure camera LEDs are alternating blue/amber light, if not then you should try to update your camera again.
Fix 2: Reinsert The Batteries
If you still get the error then try removing the batteries from your camera, and then reinserting them. Check, if now you can successfully install the firmware update or not.
Fix 3: Other Troubleshoots
- Next, you should try to reboot your base station as well as your router. Then check if after rebooting your base station and router you can install the updates now.
- If the error still hasn’t been resolved then you should try removing all your devices from the app, resetting, and then reinstalling everything.
- If the error still comes then most probably it’s Arlo’s system that is causing the error. We will suggest you to go to status.arlo.com and check if there is any update about any ongoing issues with Arlo’s system.
- At last, if nothing above helps you with your problem then you should get in touch with the Arlo support team to report your problem.
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