https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo/Arlo-camera-will-not-turn-on/m-p/1195753#M26328 <P>After having cameras deactivated for several months, I just repowered them with new primary CR123 batteries,&nbsp; I just purchased these in July and they drained the batteries in just three weeks.&nbsp; Frustrated, I did a treamendous amount of research and a little bit of procrastination, but finally decided to go with single-use batteries.&nbsp; Upon installing new batteries,one of the four cameras worked for a short period (like 2 minutes), then came up with a firmware update notice.&nbsp; Attempting to update, the process kept timing out.&nbsp; Did more research.&nbsp; Changed battereis again and rebooted the base station.&nbsp; The camera now synchs fine, but the camera will not come on.&nbsp; The motion sensor works (led flashes and my computer and iPhone app show that it is connected.&nbsp; But the camera will not come on.&nbsp; Occassionally, it makes a click like a switch is closing, but after draining two sets of expensive litium batteries, I cannot get the camera to turn on.&nbsp; Any suggestions?</P> Mon, 26 Dec 2016 20:32:31 GMT Hosull1977 2016-12-26T20:32:31Z https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo/Arlo-camera-will-not-turn-on/m-p/1195753#M26328 <P>After having cameras deactivated for several months, I just repowered them with new primary CR123 batteries,&nbsp; I just purchased these in July and they drained the batteries in just three weeks.&nbsp; Frustrated, I did a treamendous amount of research and a little bit of procrastination, but finally decided to go with single-use batteries.&nbsp; Upon installing new batteries,one of the four cameras worked for a short period (like 2 minutes), then came up with a firmware update notice.&nbsp; Attempting to update, the process kept timing out.&nbsp; Did more research.&nbsp; Changed battereis again and rebooted the base station.&nbsp; The camera now synchs fine, but the camera will not come on.&nbsp; The motion sensor works (led flashes and my computer and iPhone app show that it is connected.&nbsp; But the camera will not come on.&nbsp; Occassionally, it makes a click like a switch is closing, but after draining two sets of expensive litium batteries, I cannot get the camera to turn on.&nbsp; Any suggestions?</P> Mon, 26 Dec 2016 20:32:31 GMT https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo/Arlo-camera-will-not-turn-on/m-p/1195753#M26328 Hosull1977 2016-12-26T20:32:31Z https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo/Arlo-camera-will-not-turn-on/m-p/1195965#M26345 <P>What firmware versions for all cameras and the base? It might be worth a reset of the base and start fresh. Make sure you reset by only using the reset button until the LEDs flash amber.</P> Tue, 27 Dec 2016 02:47:22 GMT https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo/Arlo-camera-will-not-turn-on/m-p/1195965#M26345 jguerdat 2016-12-27T02:47:22Z