topic Re: Charging icons in Arlo Essential Outdoor 2nd Gen

Charging icons

JoeFavs — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 13:10:36 GMT

Newly installed gen 2 essential 2k camera installed. It’s hardwired and upon install the app icon showed green and charging.. it’s 100% charged now, the icon is no longer green but now grey.. and it does not have a lightning bolt showing charging. I’m confused because my 1st gen hardwired cameras always have a green icon regardless of charge leve

any thoughts would be appreciated

Wired essential stops charging

JoeFavs — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 02:52:54 GMT

Will a wired gen2 essential 2k camera stop charging to prolong battery use like the video doorbell

initially the green charging icon was illuminated but not its not

amy Insight would be greatly appreciated

Re: Charging icons

TomMac — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:20:34 GMT

What device are you viewing on ... Apple or Android ?

Have you also checked on the web access ? my.arlo.com

Re: Charging icons

JoeFavs — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:40:29 GMT

I’m using the apple app.. the gen 1 cameras have a green icon that remains on .. curious why gen 2 does not indicate the same.. wondering if it’s a battery saving thing..

Re: Charging icons

JamesC — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:19:30 GMT

JoeFavs,

If you have a solar panel or charging cable attached to the camera, that should keep the battery level topped off. If the battery is already at 100% charge, the battery indicator will not showing charging until they battery depletes and needs to resume charging.

JamesC

Re: Charging icons

JoeFavs — Sat, 09 Dec 2023 17:56:03 GMT

Thank you community