topic Re: Solar panel charger in Arlo Essential Outdoor 2nd Gen

Solar panel charger

Ditzman — Sun, 26 May 2024 14:06:03 GMT

Is there a solar panel that will work for this camera. This camera also has the spot light. The model number on camera is vmc3050 but what confuses me on box the model number is vmk3450 any ideas

Re: Solar panel charger

StephenB — Sun, 26 May 2024 18:46:56 GMT

@Ditzman wrote:

but what confuses me on box the model number is vmk3450 any ideas

Because you purchased a 4 camera kit. The "4" is the number of cameras.

@Ditzman wrote:

Is there a solar panel that will work for this camera?

https://www.arlo.com/en-us/accessories/VMA6600-10000S.html

Re: Solar panel charger

Ditzman — Sun, 26 May 2024 19:11:59 GMT

Ty. I did try the vma6600 - 10000s had battery fully charged before attaching solar panel. 3 days later battery on camera almost completely drained and not alot of activity was on camera. Normally at full charge without solar panel. the battery will last at least 2 weeks. Solar panel was in direct sunlight. I wasn't sure if I had the right solar panel.

Re: Solar panel charger

WBeatty — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 20:48:16 GMT

I am very disappointed in these cameras as well - especially since I purchased them BECAUSE of the solar panels. AND also since I have to pay $13 / month for coverage for my 4 cameras I purchased at Lowe's. These solar panels suck to say the least. Mine shows charging at the moment but at the end of the day, it really hasn't charged at all. If I could, I would return these and get a different brand. It's a shame because I have had Arlo for about 6-7 years now.

Re: Solar panel charger

JamesC — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 21:10:04 GMT

How much activity is the camera seeing? The solar panel will provide a trickle charge but may not be charging the battery at the same rate that it's being drained. Take a look here for more information: https://kb.arlo.com/000045870/How-to-troubleshoot-Arlo-Solar-Panel-charging-issues

JamesC