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Arlo Batteries lasts 2-3 days. Haven't changed location.

jhzwtx — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:49:49 GMT

We recently found out that our Arlo camera batteries die extremely fast... Have had 5 cameras connected to base stations, and batteries usually last about 6 month. Haven't move camera locations at all. Now, a completely new set of camera only last 2-3 days. Have tried re-setting the base. Didn't work... Any suggestions?

Re: Arlo Batteries die 2-3 days

jguerdat — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:18:54 GMT

That tends to imply that something near the base is interfering with the signal. Anything that uses a 2.4GHz signal (not just WiFi) can cause this. Check to see if something has been moved or placed near the base. You can try moving the base, too.

Re: Arlo Batteries die 2-3 days

firecracker1173 — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:36:07 GMT

I am having this same issue with only one of my cameras. How does the base station reduce the life of the batteries?

Re: Arlo Batteries die 2-3 days

TomMac — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:34:29 GMT

Camera and base ping each other... if a bad signal to base, the camera tries more often and it can use more power doing so

Re: Arlo Batteries die 2-3 days

jhzwtx — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 19:28:11 GMT

I have neither moved Arlo base location, nor moved anything close to base station.

I suspect my system has outdated firmware... but not sure how to verify...

Re: Arlo Batteries die 2-3 days

jguerdat — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 13:25:23 GMT

Compare what is installed in your devices' setting with what's posted in the Release Notes section here.