topic Re: ARLO SECURITY CAMERA in Arlo

New Arlo batteries showing 50%

bethtx — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 16:33:14 GMT

I purchased my Arlo Security Camera about a month ago. Batteries were already showing less than 50%. Today at 25%, I inserted new batteries (the recommended ones) and I'm seeing only 50%. Why am I not seeing them at 100%? Do I need to reset, reboot something?

Re: New Arlo batteries showing 50%

jguerdat — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 16:33:27 GMT

The four batteries are actually two sets of two. So, the fronts are one set and the back is the other. Either one set isn't inserted properly or they got pushed down and stuck so they're not making contact. Don't push them down, let the battery door do the pushing.

Re: ARLO SECURITY CAMERA

bethtx — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 18:20:05 GMT

Thanks for the reply; I have the batteries inserted properly. The camera is working fine. It's just that I would have thought that after inserting new batteries, I would see them at 100%. Why are they only showing 50%?

Re: ARLO SECURITY CAMERA

manfredz — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 19:19:17 GMT

thats a clear sign only 2 working. other two dead, inserted incorrectly or not seated properly. (in case you are doing so) dont push them down but let closing the battery door seat them

Re: ARLO SECURITY CAMERA

bethtx — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 20:53:25 GMT

OH MY GOSH !! You were absolutely right!! That's exactly what I was doing wrong. I am now at 98%. Thank you all so much!

Re: ARLO SECURITY CAMERA

TomMac — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 00:16:39 GMT

if you look closely the + and - are on the copper contacts too