topic Re: Arlo doorbell battery life in Arlo Audio Doorbell

Arlo doorbell battery life

Retired_Member — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 17:44:26 GMT

What’s the battery life for the Arlo doorbell under normal use?

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motokochan — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 20:02:27 GMT

The documentation cites about 1 year average life. It uses 2 AA batteries.

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Retired_Member — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 22:51:39 GMT

Thanks!

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briankfree — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 19:04:35 GMT

I will note that I installed my Arlo Doorbell 5 days ago. The unit came with Duracell batteries. I installed them and it was reporting 100%. After a bit of testing it reported 95%. I wrote it off as perhaps some older batteries. However, a couple days later i noticed it down to 65%. Today, the 5th day later, its reporting 35%. I dont quite understand why this would be draining so fast. If this continues there is no way this product will be useful to me as the cost of AA batteries will exceed the device itself. I do have motion control turned on to trigger my Camera, but i'm only getting a couple clips a day so i dont think its the motion draining them.

Anyone else notice this or can report their battery life?

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RChobby — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 21:35:07 GMT

I’m at 95% after one day, I’ll let you know. Was 100 when I installed yesterday. I have the arlo chime, no traditional wired chimes.

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briankfree — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 22:08:12 GMT

I do have traditional wired chimes tied into it. It rings them just fine, but i'm wondering if it isnt causing some kind of issues with the AA batteries in the unit. Its too bad they didnt just allow it to also be powered by the existing doorbell wires as an option. I'd be curious what the next few days bring for you.

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RChobby — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 22:47:03 GMT

So you answered my other posting with this reply. So with a wired connection to traditional chimes the aa batteries must be used. Odd design.

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motokochan — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 23:21:03 GMT

Installed Sunday night, just checked today (Friday) and it's reporting 98%. My doorbell faces sideways from the street, so it might be better protected from motion.

Last I looked, traditional doorbells run on AC power (usually 16VAC @ 10VA). The unit would probably need a converter to run the onboard electronics, as those are DC-powered.

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RChobby — Sat, 27 Oct 2018 00:26:48 GMT

Hopefully aa batteries last a long time. If not, I might wire in leads from this....3 Volt 1.5 Amp Power Adapter, AC to DC, 2.1mm X 5.5mm Plug, Regulated UL 3v 1.5a Power Supply Wall Plug https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006QYQ0MG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Za70BbRVQHXR7

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jguerdat — Sat, 27 Oct 2018 14:41:39 GMT

Don't forget the signal strength/quality between the doorbell and base. Poor signal will cause battery depletion.

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briankfree — Sat, 27 Oct 2018 21:14:52 GMT

Yeah. I have two base stations for added coverage. But in the case of my doorbell, its about 12 ft away from the nearest base station. I was still at 35% today, which is good to see, but i'm still wondering how and where the other +60% went as it has now been the 7th day.

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RChobby — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 20:25:43 GMT

5 days use so far, still at 95%.

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RChobby — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 23:28:06 GMT

Spoke too soon. 5 days, 90%.
Concerned.

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RChobby — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 16:55:44 GMT

9 days, 90%

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RichLevow — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 22:30:46 GMT

One of the biggest drains of battery appears to be the LED ring. If for some reason it remains lit, the battery will drain pretty quickly. My sensor trips at about 3 feet.

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Daze — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 18:33:55 GMT

Need help!
I’m tryin to connect to my existing digitel chime (set toggle to 1) as instructed. When wired the bell doesn’t light or work (no Batteies installed). When I remove wire and use batteries the bell lights up and works just fine. Tested voltage (22V). Manuel reads doorbell will work between 8 to 24 volts. I’m going to try to leave the batteries in with it wired but Manuel doesn’t state that. Only one having this issue?

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motokochan — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 18:59:48 GMT

The batteries are required for the doorbell to work. They must be installed, even if you hook up to the existing wires for a chime.

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RichLevow — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 19:14:10 GMT

The omission about the need for the batteries to be installed is significant. As mentioned, you MUST have them installed for the existing digital chime to work. Just make sure that once you release the button that the chime does not remain energized. I personally like the Arlo Chime better than my existing mechanical one.

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redcbx78 — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 18:23:07 GMT

Well I have had my Arlo Doorbell installed since Nov 8. Today I received a notice that my batteries are tired. Less than 25% left. In less than one week I will have to replace the batteries. Not what I was expecting. To top it off the button is a kind of hard to depress. I might just return it for a new one and have my fingers crossed I got a dud.

@Retired_Member wrote:

What’s the battery life for the Arlo doorbell under normal use?

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jguerdat — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 19:30:52 GMT

What's the WiFi signal strength for the doorbell? Where do you have it mounted (on what surface)? What is the exterior wall construction?