https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Pro-3/AC-connection-vs-battery-life/m-p/1809428#M7268 <P>Does a permanent AC connection shorten the life of the battery?</P> Thu, 28 Jan 2021 12:31:11 GMT Helderzicht 2021-01-28T12:31:11Z https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Pro-3/AC-connection-vs-battery-life/m-p/1809428#M7268 <P>Does a permanent AC connection shorten the life of the battery?</P> Thu, 28 Jan 2021 12:31:11 GMT https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Pro-3/AC-connection-vs-battery-life/m-p/1809428#M7268 Helderzicht 2021-01-28T12:31:11Z https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Pro-3/AC-connection-vs-battery-life/m-p/1809432#M7269 <P>No, when the batteries are in the camera they actually get an 80% charge only to prevent damage.</P> <P>I've has powered Pro cams over 3 yrs and the batteries are still fine</P> Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:19:07 GMT https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Pro-3/AC-connection-vs-battery-life/m-p/1809432#M7269 TomMac 2021-01-28T13:19:07Z