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@@ -32,3 +32,17 @@ Configuration variables:
 It is recommended to create a dedicated user on Arlo website to be used within Home Assistant and then share your Arlo cameras.
 
 Finish its configuration by visiting the [Arlo sensor page](/components/sensor.arlo/) or [Arlo camera page](/components/camera.arlo/).
+
+The Arlo component also provides a service to enable/disable the motion detection sensor. The example below enables the motion detection every time the Home Assistant service starts.
+
+```yaml
+#automation.yaml
+- alias: Enable Arlo upton HA start'
+  initial_state: 'on'
+  trigger:
+    platform: homeassitant
+    event: start
+  action:
+    service: camera.enable_motion_detection
+    entity_id: camera.arlo_frontdoor
+```