topic Re: Can Arlo Pro be always plugged in? in Arlo Pro

Can Arlo Pro be always plugged in?

sm4rtH0m3 — Tue, 09 May 2017 23:46:15 GMT

Subject speaks for itself. I thought the Arlo came with conventional AA or AAA Lithium batteries but the thing is proprietary!

If I happen to have a power outlet near it, can I leave it plugged in all the time?

Re: Can Arlo Pro be always plugged in?

TomMac — Tue, 09 May 2017 23:48:25 GMT

Yes, with or without the battery pack ...your choice

Re: Can Arlo Pro be always plugged in?

sm4rtH0m3 — Tue, 09 May 2017 23:50:29 GMT

Battery pack?

How can you do that without the battery pack?

What are these horrible badges I'm "earning" on this forum?? Go away!

Re: Can Arlo Pro be always plugged in?

sm4rtH0m3 — Wed, 10 May 2017 00:05:09 GMT

Well, my question was a theoretical one.

I went to open the package. Got the two boxes out of their sleeve.

These people at Netgear can't even design packaging where you cannot even remove the camera from the packaging without DESTROYING the packaging. Never seen anything so stupid!

My reseller told me I can only return it if it's in resalable condition. So back it goes!

They bolt the camera down to its display mount? And no amount of hand leverage releases it.

And now this forum software is emailing kindergarten badges. WTH?

Re: Can Arlo Pro be always plugged in?

TomMac — Wed, 10 May 2017 02:05:28 GMT

Well the cameras are just held in place with a plastic screw.... Sorry you couldn't see that

, maybe the grapes are sour ( if you know that story )

Re: Can Arlo Pro be always plugged in?

steve_t — Wed, 10 May 2017 05:53:22 GMT

If you reach into the lower compartment of the kit box, you can unscrew the plastic screws to release the cameras

Re: Can Arlo Pro be always plugged in?

jguerdat — Wed, 10 May 2017 12:37:48 GMT

While I'm not a fan of the packaging myself, it's hardly the worst I've ever seen and is fairly easily figureout-able.