topic Re: LIFE OF BATTERY-VMC3130 in Arlo

LIFE OF BATTERY-VMC3130

54664933073 — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:28:17 GMT

What can I change in setting to get longer battery life. Unit currently set at "best battery life". Having to replace batteries on average every 6 weeks. Don't have to replace batteries in other units for up to 8-9 months.

Re: LIFE OF BATTERY-VMC3130

StephenB — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:45:11 GMT

@54664933073 wrote:

What can I change in setting to get longer battery life. Unit currently set at "best battery life". Having to replace batteries on average every 6 weeks. Don't have to replace batteries in other units for up to 8-9 months.

The first step I suggest is to swap the camera with one of the others, and see if the problem moves with the camera or whether it stays with the location.

I am confused on your camera model. You posted in the "Ultra" section but have VMC3130 in the post title. While there is no VMC3130, the original Arlo WireFree camera was the VMC3030.

The Ultra is a 4K camera with a square rechargable lithium battery. The VMC3030 is a 720p camera that uses four CR123 batteries. Can you follow up with the camera model you have?

Re: LIFE OF BATTERY-VMC3130

54664933073 — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:51:49 GMT

I have the VMC3030 that uses CR123 Lithium batteries. I'll move the camera to another location per your suggestion. As I mentioned the other unit is ok. I changed the batteries on both units at the same time in April and one was at 2% and the other was at 63%.

Re: LIFE OF BATTERY-VMC3130

StephenB — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:22:39 GMT

@54664933073 wrote:

I have the VMC3030 that uses CR123 Lithium batteries.

Do you use activity zones?