https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo/Battery-Rapid-Drain/m-p/1182586#M24587 <P>We purchased or ARLO system 9/1/16. We only used one camera initially. About two weeks ago I installed the batteries in the other three cameras. They were initially turned on to verify use and to set up. Otherwise they have been off. We continue to use one camera while away from home. Today, while preparing to leave for an extended time, I noticed that three of the camera batteries were down to 84%. One was at 100%. With three cameras not in use just sitting with batteries installed (not turn on), one would think three of the cameras should be in the upper 90's range. Initially they were at 99%. Do you have any insights?</P> Mon, 05 Dec 2016 22:15:11 GMT Michael2016 2016-12-05T22:15:11Z https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo/Battery-Rapid-Drain/m-p/1182586#M24587 <P>We purchased or ARLO system 9/1/16. We only used one camera initially. About two weeks ago I installed the batteries in the other three cameras. They were initially turned on to verify use and to set up. Otherwise they have been off. We continue to use one camera while away from home. Today, while preparing to leave for an extended time, I noticed that three of the camera batteries were down to 84%. One was at 100%. With three cameras not in use just sitting with batteries installed (not turn on), one would think three of the cameras should be in the upper 90's range. Initially they were at 99%. Do you have any insights?</P> Mon, 05 Dec 2016 22:15:11 GMT https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo/Battery-Rapid-Drain/m-p/1182586#M24587 Michael2016 2016-12-05T22:15:11Z https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo/Battery-Rapid-Drain/m-p/1182678#M24599 Maybe a weak WiFi signal due to just being placed where convenient rather than according to signal strength. Weak signal makes the camera work harder to maintain the connection, depleting the battery. It would be better to open the battery door. Tue, 06 Dec 2016 02:40:12 GMT https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo/Battery-Rapid-Drain/m-p/1182678#M24599 jguerdat 2016-12-06T02:40:12Z https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo/Battery-Rapid-Drain/m-p/1182681#M24600 <P>If batteries were installed and the cameras not synced...the cameras use more power than if synced ( and in sleep mode ( disarmed )).</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>because the cameras keep looking for the base....</P> Tue, 06 Dec 2016 02:43:46 GMT https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo/Battery-Rapid-Drain/m-p/1182681#M24600 TomMac 2016-12-06T02:43:46Z https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo/Battery-Rapid-Drain/m-p/1182985#M24612 <P>Don't believe signal strength is the issue.&nbsp; Initial setup included initial adjustments like video quality and recording time. All cameras at temperatures between 65-69 degrees.</P><P>The one camera in regular use more battery live and it is in an average leangth from the base unit. The other cameras: two are closer and one is slightly further away.</P><P>I did eventually open the battery doors and power levels returned to more of what I expected. ~95%.</P> Tue, 06 Dec 2016 16:21:19 GMT https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo/Battery-Rapid-Drain/m-p/1182985#M24612 Michael2016 2016-12-06T16:21:19Z https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo/Battery-Rapid-Drain/m-p/1182990#M24613 <P>Don't believe signal strength is the issue.&nbsp; Initial setup included initial adjustments like video quality and recording time. All cameras at temperatures between 65-69 degrees.</P><P>The one camera in regular use more battery live and it is in an average leangth from the base unit. The other cameras: two are closer and one is slightly further away.</P><P>I did eventually open the battery doors and power levels returned to more of what I expected. ~95%.</P> Tue, 06 Dec 2016 16:26:42 GMT https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo/Battery-Rapid-Drain/m-p/1182990#M24613 Michael2016 2016-12-06T16:26:42Z