topic Zones are not working with third-party solar panel plugged in Arlo Pro 2

Zones are not working with third-party solar panel plugged

Miguelsantunes — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 19:37:45 GMT

Hello,

Since a Dec2019 update my zones aren't working anymore ( with Solar panel plugged), anyone saw the same?

*isn't an Arlo solar panel, but I think makes no difference. (shouldn't)

I already reboot, unplug and plug again, still, I create a zone and isn't working properly.

any tips, help?

thanks in advance,

Miguel

Re: Creating Zones with solar plugged.

TomMac — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 12:02:22 GMT

Many of the cameras need ac power for zones... the solar panel is good for recharging but not the zones ( unless the zones work on battery like the newer Ultra )

Re: Creating Zones with solar plugged.

Miguelsantunes — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 12:24:34 GMT

Thanks, but the point is: was working previously. not now.

Re: Creating Zones with solar plugged.

StephenB — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 12:30:30 GMT

@Miguelsantunes wrote:

Thanks, but the point is: was working previously. not now.

Are you using cloud activity zones (which require a paid subscription), or local activity zones (which require AC power)?

Local activity zones don't work with the Arlo solar charger.

Re: Creating Zones with solar plugged.

Miguelsantunes — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 13:03:04 GMT

Local activity zones

Re: Creating Zones with solar plugged.

StephenB — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 18:03:51 GMT

@Miguelsantunes wrote:

Local activity zones

Is the system telling you that the camera needs to be AC powered?