topic Re: Arlo pro camera power in Arlo Pro

Arlo pro camera power

Roberob — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 03:00:10 GMT

Sorry for another thread guys but can't seem to find the answer I am looking for. So I know the arlo pro can be powered through the included USB cable and adapter. I know that it's not weather proof but what I am thinking is running the cable from the outside to the inside so that I can get ac power 24/7. Any thoughts on this?

Re: Arlo pro camera power

Dill_ — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 03:43:56 GMT

There is a rubber plug covering the micro USB port, this is part of its weather proofing. If you had it plugged in all the time outside like that it might make it susceptible to water damage but realistically I think you would have no problem.

Re: Arlo pro camera power

Roberob — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 05:53:06 GMT

Thanks. I think netgear dropped the ball on this one because nest new outdoor camera is weather proof and comes with a weatherproof ac adapter

Re: Arlo pro camera power

Dill_ — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 09:50:43 GMT

On a few sites I have seen that Netgear plans on selling some type of solar panel charging option for these cameras. Interested to see how that will work.

Re: Arlo pro camera power

TomMac — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 13:00:39 GMT

Heck, if you putting the power cord outside, you could easily just use silicon sealant on the plug to prevent it from comming out and weather proof it.

Mind that the cord/power supply isn't rated tobe outdoors by Netgear AND I believe you MUST use their cable and usb adapter