topic Time to replace the battery? in Arlo Pro 3

Time to replace the battery?

78rm400c — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 15:04:11 GMT

Hello and Merry Christmas!

I own multiple Pro3 cameras that are about 4 years old now. I needed to replace 1 battery a few months ago and now 2 more cameras are showing the same signs.

Has anyone else needed new to replace batteries (I’m sure many have) and how many years did you get from the old ones?

Re: Time to replace the battery?

jguerdat — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 15:08:25 GMT

I'm still plugging along on original batteries but do have extras that I charge with the external charging station. I cycle through all batteries on my various cameras so they get used on a regular basis. Not the same thing as your situation but a possible solution.

Re: Time to replace the battery?

78rm400c — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:18:44 GMT

Yes, I agree. Sort of like rotating tires - they all end up lasting longer.

How old are the batteries that you use? I know each case is different but I’m trying to get an idea of what is the “normal” life expectancy.

Re: Time to replace the battery?

jguerdat — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 15:32:55 GMT

I started collecting them when I first installed my Ultra cameras (2018?) and those batteries are still in use. I have 7 cameras that all use the same batteries which range in age from ~6 years to <1 year.

Re: Time to replace the battery?

StephenB — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 19:00:36 GMT

@jguerdat wrote:

I started collecting them when I first installed my Ultra cameras (2018?) and those batteries are still in use. I have 7 cameras that all use the same batteries which range in age from ~6 years to <1 year.

FWIW, I also do this. So far my oldest batteries (~2018) are all still working.