diff --git a/homeassistant/components/arlo/services.yaml b/homeassistant/components/arlo/services.yaml
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--- a/homeassistant/components/arlo/services.yaml
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+# Describes the format for available arlo services
+
+update:
+ description: Update the state for all cameras and the base station.
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