topic Re: OEM Batteries - Brand/Model? in Buying Options & Tips

OEM Batteries - Brand/Model?

R_Lowe — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 04:35:15 GMT

I've had my Arlo cams (4) up and running for almost two months now and happily, after moderate usage, the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) batteries are still showing full charge! Accordingly I'm considering purchasing those same ones when they inevitably need replacing.

I can certainly open my own mounted cameras to see, except that I'm at work, and would otherwise later like to avoid dragging out the ladder to check. So... would anybody (esp somebody just setting up currently) happen to know the make and/or model of the batteries that come with our Arlo cams?

Thanks all/anybody.

Re: OEM Batteries - Brand/Model?

R_Lowe — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 19:26:20 GMT

Nevermind. I just found a photograph online that clearly showed the brand, etc.

Thanks anyway!

Re: OEM Batteries - Brand/Model?

RobertRosal — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 13:38:18 GMT

Hi R_Lowe,

Can you please post a link if you find a place that sells it for a good price?

R_Lowe wrote:
Nevermind. I just found a photograph online that clearly showed the brand, etc.

Thanks anyway!

Re: OEM Batteries - Brand/Model?

R_Lowe — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 16:18:14 GMT

I didn't exactly scour the internet, but did find what I thought was a pretty good price: You can get them at Battery Junction for $1.35 each if you purchase 24+ at a time (and why wouldn't you since they have a 10-yr. shelf life?). At that price, if you owned, say, a two-camera system and changed them every four months, it would only cost your $32.40/year (or $2.70 a month)! I guess I'll provide my figures in a separate post. Here's the link:

http://www.batteryjunction.com/energizer-cr123a.html

Re: OEM Batteries - Brand/Model?

RobertRosal — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 16:56:40 GMT

R_Lowe wrote:
I didn't exactly scour the internet, but did find what I thought was a pretty good price: You can get them at Battery Junction for $1.35 each if you purchase 24+ at a time (and why wouldn't you since they have a 10-yr. shelf life?). At that price, if you owned, say, a two-camera system and changed them every four months, it would only cost your $32.40/year (or $2.70 a month)! I guess I'll provide my figures in a separate post. Here's the link:

http://www.batteryjunction.com/energizer-cr123a.html

Sweet! Thanks R_Lowe!

Re: OEM Batteries - Brand/Model?

TomMac — Fri, 22 May 2015 13:09:15 GMT

R_Lowe wrote:
I've had my Arlo cams (4) up and running for almost two months now and happily, after moderate usage, the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) batteries are still showing full charge! snip

I know many comment on the lack of battery life.... barring elec problems with the cameras, I think that as you have camera longer, you will see increased battery life. This is the simple fact that they will be use more like designed rather then very heavy usage. ( playing/learning just as I did )

As a note on OEM battery usage, I have 2 indoor cameras that get use ( best video setting ) of about 3 mins per day video and several hours of standby in motion detect mode per day.

These 2 cameras on the 24th of this month will be running 3 months of use and still at 3bars (full). I expect them to make it into the 4 month level. ( other cameras running rechargables )

Re: OEM Batteries - Brand/Model?

JamesC — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 23:27:20 GMT

I would like to thank you for your posts and contributions! I want to make sure you take a look at an article outlining best practices when it comes to batteries. For those involved in this discussion I encourage you to review Remember these golden rules for your Arlo camera batteries along with BATTERY WARNINGS AND SAFETY.

Thank you for sharing!

JamesC