topic Re: RCR123 low battery warning in Arlo

RCR123 low battery warning

rhanson — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 22:14:16 GMT

I get a low battery warning when using fully charged RCR123 (rechargable) batteries. CR123 batteries show 3 volts, RCR123 batteries show 4+ volts. What is happening? Is it safe to use the RCR123 batteries?

Re: RCR123 low battery warning

TomMac — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 15:12:07 GMT

Yes, it is safe to use rechargable batteries in the Arlo cameras.

Keep in mind that the battery meter may not be accurate as the voltages sometimes are out side of the spec the camera expects to see.

Ive been running 16340 / 123 cells that are 3.7v ( about 4.2+ off charge ) and when placed in camera, the battery meter shows full red/dead... this said, the camera has been running for 2 weeks now.

One thing I will say is test your normal use with rechargables to determine how long they last... use them accordingly so they don't go dead without warning.

Remember, you will tend to play/use your camera heavy in the first month or so... later prob less, and they will last longer with use within spec called average by Netgear.

try and read this thread; https://community.netgear.com/t5/Troubleshooting/Trouble-using-rechargable-batteries/m-p/1046#M326

Re: RCR123 low battery warning

Faengelm — Fri, 27 Feb 2015 23:00:03 GMT

I noticed that you are using the 3.7v rechargeable batteries. Have you tried the 3.0v rechargeable batteries?

Re: RCR123 low battery warning

TomMac — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 03:05:42 GMT

No, as of this time I haven't tried the 3v rechargeable cells. The only reason is the 3.7v cells had a much better mahr rating then the 3s.
Higher mahr rate means longer usage time.

Btw... 3 weeks plus and still running strong

Re: RCR123 low battery warning

Faengelm — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 03:34:12 GMT

I agree that the 3.7v have higher capacity. I have tried both the 3.7 and 3.2v batteries and found that the 3.7v shows up as a red dead battery on the indicator and the 3.2v is a red battery with one bar
I'm surprised that netgear doesnt state if both batteries are acceptable

Re: RCR123 low battery warning

TomMac — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 15:10:30 GMT

Yes, they have stated both the 3v and 3.7v cells are within the operating specs of the camera hardware.

Translation = they will not damage the camera

But they also stated the battery meter will not be accurate at this time.

see;

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Installation/Can-I-use-rechargeable-batteries-with-the-Arlo-Cameras/m-p/75#M21

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Troubleshooting/Trouble-using-rechargable-batteries/td-p/1046

Re: RCR123 low battery warning

jaybe — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 21:24:53 GMT

I'm looking into recharagables for my Arlo system. Will these work?

http://www.amazon.com/JustDo%C2%AE-Rechargeable-Flashlight-Pointer-Battery/dp/B00V7SX08S/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1441055934&sr=8-9&keywords=CR+123

Re: RCR123 low battery warning

jguerdat — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 13:18:13 GMT

I replied in your other message (in Installation?). Basically, I'd recommend others such as TangsFire 1000mAH or EagleTac. See:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Buying-Options-Tips/Rechargeable-batteries-for-use-with-Arlo-cameras/td-p/1652

Check the messages at the end for most current info.

Re: RCR123 low battery warning

Soni — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 00:00:07 GMT

Hi, I have tried both 3.0V and 3.7V batteries and both sets fully charged. My Arlo was working well then ran out of battery charge. Upon returning from holiday I find that it wont change low battery message now fresh batteries are inserted. It wont work now. I tried re sync it and I get blinking blue light then it goes to orange light showing a battery needs replacing message. No activity on my camera now. Can someone please advise me? Thank you.

Re: RCR123 low battery warning

TLWASHB01 — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 00:09:50 GMT

I am having the same problem. Changed to new store purchased batteries on 3 cameras today. 1 is working, other 2 still show zero battery power

Re: RCR123 low battery warning

TomMac — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 01:56:18 GMT

Soni wrote:
Hi, I have tried both 3.0V and 3.7V batteries and both sets fully charged. My Arlo was working well then ran out of battery charge. Upon returning from holiday I find that it wont change low battery message now fresh batteries are inserted. It wont work now. I tried re sync it and I get blinking blue light then it goes to orange light showing a battery needs replacing message. No activity on my camera now. Can someone please advise me? Thank you.

First you were replying to a thread a yr old....

Second, take the camera and open the battery door... Make sure the batteries are full charge, then close the door...

Next go into Settings, pick the camera and then REMOVE DEVICE.

Reboot the base via the power button, wait till it comes back online

Bring back the camera as new...new device