topic Arlo Solar Panel Splitter Cable in Arlo Pro 2

Arlo Solar Panel Splitter Cable

ba1070 — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 03:48:13 GMT

Arlo- please make a splitter cable for your solar panel. I own Arlo Pro 2 cameras and would like to add your lights. A splitter cable would allow me to use one solar panel to charge both the camera and the lights. I won't buy the lights until you come out with this accessory. Your solar panels are expensive and the extra clutter of 2 solar panels where one could do the job would be an eye sore. PLEASE MAKE A SPLITTER CABLE!!!

Thank you!

Re: Arlo Solar Panel Splitter Cable

jguerdat — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 15:12:06 GMT

There's not enough current from the panel to make that worthwhile. A larger panel could do that but that's not offered nor would many folks want it due to size and cost.

Re: Arlo Solar Panel Splitter Cable

ba1070 — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 16:29:47 GMT

Even if the solar panel does not have enough output for a camera and a light (I am not convinced this is true, I would like to see the math), I am sure Netgear could come up with a simple circuit in the cable that would make this work for two devices. I would rather pay more for a "high tech" cable that the extra cost of a solar panel and the unsightly look of two solar panels in the same location. Come on Netgear! Create a more robust suite of accessories for Arlo such as this splitter cable (with circuitry if needed) and an extension cable. We would be most grateful!