topic USB Wall Outlet for direct wire in Arlo Pro 2

USB Wall Outlet for direct wire

AaronHB — Thu, 03 May 2018 14:13:26 GMT

I am looking to purchase outlets to replace my existing outlets the have the USB built in and was wondering if anyone has done this and if these would work for continuos recourding/hardwire the Arlo Pro 2 cameras.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078853YKG/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvpv2_3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=3534659722&pd_rd_wg=GpDbs&pf_rd_r=1ZJEDGFR8S87F153HJK9&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-bottom-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B078853YKG&pd_rd_w=35R72&pf_rd_i=usb+outlet+quick+charge&pd_rd_r=ba28ec4b-e242-43cc-8b43-7d7497ffd586&ie=UTF8&qid=1525355704&sr=3

This was i do not need to use the Power adapter it comes with.

Thanks in advance!

Re: USB Wall Outlet for direct wire

Streak2 — Thu, 03 May 2018 16:07:21 GMT

I have tested this and it does work for the Arlo Pro 2 cameras. It will charge as well as allow the features enabled by having permanent power attached. Be aware of warranty conditions when using Non Arlo products to power your cameras.

I assume this is an indoor application based on the outlet that you have pictured.

Re: USB Wall Outlet for direct wire

steve_t — Fri, 04 May 2018 06:26:56 GMT

@Streak2 wrote:

I have tested this and it does work for the Arlo Pro 2 cameras. It will charge as well as allow the features enabled by having permanent power attached.

That's interesting. I was under the impression that it needed to be a Qualcomm type charger that output 9V to be able to charge the Pro cameras. Has that changed with newer firmware?

Re: USB Wall Outlet for direct wire

Streak2 — Fri, 04 May 2018 06:35:26 GMT

As mentioned above. Pro 2 only not the Pro. Voltage must be around 5.2v to charge. Plug your Pro 2 into a usb port on your computer or other usb source to see for yourself.

Re: USB Wall Outlet for direct wire

steve_t — Fri, 04 May 2018 06:53:39 GMT

Excellent. You are, as usual, correct. I normally only use the Arlo charger but using a 'normal' charger for the Pro2 yields charging and retains the 3s lookback