https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Pro-2/Arlo-Pro-2/m-p/1392037#M2539 <P>Like the P1, yes, the camera needs to be removed for charging. It takes 2.5-3 hours to charge if you don't have a spare battery and the external charger.&nbsp; You may be able to use the solar panel accessory to prevent this as long as it has good access to the sun.</P> Wed, 11 Oct 2017 16:34:26 GMT jguerdat 2017-10-11T16:34:26Z https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Pro-2/Arlo-Pro-2/m-p/1391234#M2538 <P>Say I keep the <STRONG>Arlo Pro 2</STRONG> on a tree outside, need a ladder to get to it, If I'd like to recharge the battery, do I have to remove the entire camera from the mount?&nbsp; Then how long will it take to return it back to it's mount?</P> Tue, 10 Oct 2017 22:36:37 GMT https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Pro-2/Arlo-Pro-2/m-p/1391234#M2538 mims 2017-10-10T22:36:37Z https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Pro-2/Arlo-Pro-2/m-p/1392037#M2539 <P>Like the P1, yes, the camera needs to be removed for charging. It takes 2.5-3 hours to charge if you don't have a spare battery and the external charger.&nbsp; You may be able to use the solar panel accessory to prevent this as long as it has good access to the sun.</P> Wed, 11 Oct 2017 16:34:26 GMT https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Pro-2/Arlo-Pro-2/m-p/1392037#M2539 jguerdat 2017-10-11T16:34:26Z