topic Re: Will cameras run on 2 batteries? in Arlo

Will cameras run on 2 batteries?

stpeter — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 20:43:06 GMT

I read in a review that Arlo cameras will run on 2 batteries but without night vision. I don't need the night vision feature for our application and would like to conserve batteries if possible. If this will work, which 2 battery positions should be used for this?

Re : Will cameras run on 2 batteries?

Noel_Flantier — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 12:03:06 GMT

It'll work, however with low battery level and without night vision as you said. I don't recommend you to do it as the motion sensor might also be affected and not detect motion that well

Re: Will cameras run on 2 batteries?

TomMac — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 12:22:53 GMT

stpeter wrote:
I read in a review that Arlo cameras will run on 2 batteries but without night vision. I don't need the night vision feature for our application and would like to conserve batteries if possible. If this will work, which 2 battery positions should be used for this?

The Arlo cam will run on 2 cells ( the two sets are basically in parallel to double the available current ).

It will NOT conserve batteries if run on just 2. The IR is NOT disabled on 2 cells and the camera will function but for a MUCH shorter time as the current draw is to high for just 2 cells.

Re: Will cameras run on 2 batteries?

Sincity — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 00:59:16 GMT

Does this mean in theory it will run on a 5V USB phone charger if I can solder the AC adapter leads onto the board?

Re: Will cameras run on 2 batteries?

TomMac — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 01:32:06 GMT

OEM batteries are 3.2v each for 6.4v and rechargeables are 4.2v for 8.4v

I think you be a bit low as usb is just 5

Re: Will cameras run on 2 batteries?

Sincity — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 11:16:56 GMT

^Tks. For some reason, I thought they were 1.5v volts each.