topic Ultra 2 CVR disabled. Says AC power disconnected in Arlo Ultra 2

Ultra 2 CVR disabled. Says AC power disconnected

paddler43 — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:47:30 GMT

My Arlo Ultra 2 is connected to an Arlo solar charger that keeps it at 85% or above. It says system has turned off CVR due to disconnecting AC power and to restore AC power. Why can't I have CVR with the solar? Kind of defeats the purpose. Thanks

Re: Ultra 2 CVR disabled. Says AC power disconnected

StephenB — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 19:45:00 GMT

@paddler43 wrote:

Why can't I have CVR with the solar? Kind of defeats the purpose. Thanks

Because continuously streaming the video requires too much power, and the solar panel can't keep up.

Plus it needs power 24/7, not just when the sun is shining.

Re: Ultra 2 CVR disabled. Says AC power disconnected

paddler43 — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 21:18:39 GMT

I didn't realize CVR is constant streaming in which case that makes sense. Threw me off because it doesn't seem to record anything at all, even when I know there was activity. It has a battery so it should be able to capture short motion video no? It's the only camera I have that's solar with no AC.

Re: Ultra 2 CVR disabled. Says AC power disconnected

StephenB — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 21:44:21 GMT

@paddler43 wrote:

I didn't realize CVR is constant streaming in which case that makes sense. Threw me off because it doesn't seem to record anything at all, even when I know there was activity. It has a battery so it should be able to capture short motion video no? It's the only camera I have that's solar with no AC.

CVR doesn't include motion events, that requires Arlo Secure (in addition to CVR).

Personally, I just have Arlo Secure.