topic Re: Arlo Q PoE question in Arlo Q Plus

Arlo Q PoE question

Dmantrini — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 23:59:09 GMT

I own the original Arlo Q (without PoE). My question is: Can I purchase just a PoE adapter, and connect it to the unit without purchasing another Arlo Q (the newer version with PoE)?

They both seem identical...except for memory slot, (which I don't need) and PoE. I just don't want to purchase an entirely new Arlo Q unit just for PoE when the older version works fine.... Any help?

Re: Arlo Q PoE question

TomMac — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 14:18:31 GMT

No, they are different.

TBMK; The original uses a mini usb and the Q+ has a usb 3.0 type plug

Re: Arlo Q PoE question

Dmantrini — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 19:48:25 GMT

Thanks... I just thought there was a way around having to spend $250 for another camera that I don't need. Ugh....

Re: Arlo Q PoE question

jguerdat — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 13:35:51 GMT

FWIW, you can use a USB2.0 micro plug in a USB3.0 connector - it uses the larger portion of the two part connector. Whether that would work for the Q+, I have no idea. In any event, the Q is WiFi-only so you'd only be able to use the PoE adapter to power the regular Q, if at all. The Ethernet part wouldn't work in any case.

Re: Arlo Q PoE question

dprairie — Sat, 24 Jun 2017 21:05:43 GMT

So you can use the Arlo Q or Arlo Q plus and connect it to wi fi with no need for wires?

Re: Arlo Q PoE question

jguerdat — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 19:18:52 GMT

Other than power via the USB power supply, correct.