topic Re: Using USB power bank with Arlo Q, Q Plus & base station in Arlo Q

Using USB power bank with Arlo Q

punekr12 — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 05:43:55 GMT

Arlo Q is powered through a mini USB port by the USB power cable.

Has anyone tried to power Arlo Q using a USB power bank ? If it works that will eliminate the need for running a wire from the camera to the electrical socket.

Re: Using USB power bank with Arlo Q

jguerdat — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 11:55:01 GMT

I know TomMac has used it to make the Q portable for testing purposes and there was a previous post from some time ago with someone trying to use it but I'm not sure it was for a Q. The biggest issue with the Q is that it's constantly streaming (AFAIK) so I'm not sure how long even a large battery pack would last. On a Pro camera, it should add significant time for a properly installed camera.

Re: Using USB power bank with Arlo Q

TrulsZK — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 19:39:27 GMT

Not the same situation
I use a battery pack as a mini-UPS for my cameras so it will work even if there is a power failure. My router is connected to my UPS so the Internet will not go down when there is a power failure.

Runtime with a small battery pack (2200mAh) is about 2,5 hours with CVR before experiencing issues i.e. Drops in CVR.
If you want to do this you need a battery pack they can charge itself and power another device simultaneously, most cheaper battery packs work as the circuitry is simpler. Have not (yet after 1 week in operation) experienced any problems with overcharging, battery failure, etc.

I think it would be impractical to use a battery pack for extended periods of time.
Even with a large battery pack (20000mAhI would expect a few days, at most.

Re: Using USB power bank with Arlo Q, Q Plus & base station

JustLearning — Sat, 05 Aug 2017 11:52:40 GMT

Has anyone used a power bank (solar if possible) with a base station, Q or Q Plus or any idea if it would work? I see a solar panel is available for the Pro but I would like to use my existing cameras with a solar powerbank if possible.