topic Re: Batteries in Arlo

Batteries

bayonnedoom — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 23:44:04 GMT

my batteies are at 22% after 1 day use did i get a bad batch of batteries?

jguerdat — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 00:11:50 GMT

How did you use them? How many minutes total of live view, positioning, recording, etc.? What's the WiFi signal showing?

bayonnedoom — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 00:23:48 GMT

the wifi at full strenght i used for a few minutes to set up after an hour or so the batteries wre dow 10% today down too 22 ,44,49,79 no much use

steve_t — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 00:40:52 GMT

What batteries does the Arlo Go use? Is that the model you're talking about?

bayonnedoom — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 01:00:47 GMT

arlo smart home indoor/outdoor wireless high definition security camera 4 pack

bayonnedoom — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 01:05:14 GMT

tenergy propel cr123 lithium

steve_t — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 01:28:00 GMT

Oh right. Just check which section you're posting in for the next time you post.

Not sure about your current batteries but I highly recommend you consider the Tenergy rechargeable batteries. You'll save a ton in the long run

jguerdat — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 14:47:34 GMT

The Tenergy propel cr123 lithium batteries are your problem - they're only 3v. You need the lithium-ion batteries of 3.7v. Arlo has certified a set of those for use in the original wireless cameras - check the product accessories here or https://www.amazon.com/Combo-Batteries-Wire-Free-Security-Certified/dp/B01N0DVFA7/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1487342823&sr=1-4&keywords=arlo+batteries

TomMac — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 17:36:34 GMT

Jeff... those are primary cells, non rechargeable and just like the OEM cells,.... they should work fine. ( not 3v rechargeables )

(The Tenergy Propel CR123A 3V non-rechargeable lithium battery is one of the most popular CR123A lithium batteries on the market.)

As to why they don't last long, it could be bad cells, weak signal, bad camera.... Are the cameras all doing the same thing ?

jguerdat — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 19:43:51 GMT

Oops. I'da sworn they were rechargeables.