topic Essential XL - no 180 rotation? in Arlo Essential Wire-Free Cameras

Essential XL - no 180 rotation?

iamRod — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:22:59 GMT

There is no rotation in either the iPhone software or the desktop software, but instructions online suggest camera/settings/videosettings/

only setting there is brightness. I mounted the camera upside down for better viewing from my eaves. Suggestion? Thanks.

Re: Essential XL - no 180 rotation?

StephenB — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:49:35 GMT

@iamRod wrote:

There is no rotation in either the iPhone software or the desktop software,

There is no rotation in the Gen 2 cameras - is that what you have?

I believe the concern is to keep water from entering through the charging port. The camera body is pretty symmetric, so I am not seeing much benefit in mounting it upside down.

Re: Essential XL - no 180 rotation?

iamRod — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 01:08:46 GMT

Thanks for responding. Unfortunately, the lens is not in the center and where my camera is mounted the inversion of the camera makes a significant difference. I have 3 properties and 11 cameras starting back at the Pro 1. other models could be inverted when needed. Why remove it from the software on this model??

Re: Essential XL - no 180 rotation?

StephenB — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 01:25:41 GMT

@iamRod wrote:

other models could be inverted when needed. Why remove it from the software on this model??

A question for Arlo, not me.

I recall hearing that it was to ensure water did not penetrate through the charging port and reach the battery.