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Arlo Q power

Tenn53 — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 02:59:28 GMT

Does the Arlo Q automatically reset if there is a loss of power?

Re: Arlo Q power

TomMac — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 11:09:14 GMT

Yes...if your wifi is working and back up

Re: Arlo Q power

Tenn53 — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 18:59:45 GMT

TomMac, Thank you for your reply. Please bear with me (technologically challenged). So, if there is a power outage, after the power comes back on the Arlo Q automatically resets and starts working again so no one has to be at the location if the wifi and backup are working. What do you mean by "backup"? Unfortunately, in my location we do have the occasional power outage. I want to make sure Arlo Q will start working again after power is restored.

Re: Arlo Q power

jguerdat — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 12:28:11 GMT

One way to help this situation is to use a UPS/battery backup for your modem, router and your camera(s). That way they will fly through any power outages. You'd either need multiple UPSes or extension cords to reach all the equipment.

Re: Arlo Q power

Tenn53 — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 19:36:10 GMT

Jguerdat,

Thank you for the info. I'll definitely look into that option.