topic Re: Continuous video recording with Pro sixth gen in Arlo Pro Security Camera 2K 6th Gen

Continuous video recording with Pro sixth gen

SecurityConcern — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:03:16 GMT

We need continuous recording and the ability to go back and look at videos on specific dates. Is it true that in order for a camera to do this, it must be hard wired (i.e., not run on battery) and we have to have a plan for each hard-wired camera?

Re: Continuous video recording with Pro sixth gen

StephenB — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:25:32 GMT

@SecurityConcern wrote:

Is it true that in order for a camera to do this, it must be hard wired (i.e., not run on battery) and we have to have a plan for each hard-wired camera?

Yes, you'd need a CVR plan for each camera and also they do need to be hard-wired (due to the higher power use).

Re: Continuous video recording with Pro sixth gen

SecurityConcern — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:44:48 GMT

Can any Pro camera be plugged into an outlet or do we have to order different cameras?

Re: Continuous video recording with Pro sixth gen

StephenB — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:53:27 GMT

@SecurityConcern wrote:

Can any Pro camera be plugged into an outlet or do we have to order different cameras?

All pro models can be hard-wired. Though if the cameras are outdoors, you need to use an outdoor-rated charger and cables.

Arlo's outdoor cables are integrated with their chargers. The outdoor charger for the Pro 3/Pro 4/Pro 5 is here:

https://us.arlo.com/collections/accessories/products/vma5600c-100nas

The outdoor charger for the Pro 6 is here:

https://us.arlo.com/collections/accessories/products/vma5700-100nas

Arlo no longer sells the outdoor charger for the Pro and Pro 2 models - both are end-of-life. But you might be able to find a third-party or perhaps old inventory.

Re: Continuous video recording with Pro sixth gen

SecurityConcern — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:22:12 GMT

Can the charger be plugged into an outdoor extension cord or does it have to go into an outlet?

Re: Continuous video recording with Pro sixth gen

BrookeN — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:52:48 GMT

You can do it either way bases on your preference.

Re: Continuous video recording with Pro sixth gen

StephenB — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:12:22 GMT

@SecurityConcern wrote:

Can the charger be plugged into an outdoor extension cord or does it have to go into an outlet?

As @BrookeN says, it can be done either way. But if you use an extension cord, you should consider getting a cover box, to protect the connection from water penetration.

The outdoor charger has a 25 foot cable - which could be long enough to reach the outlet.