topic Re: Mains power for ordinary old arlo in Arlo

Mains power for ordinary old arlo

bilcko — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:49:36 GMT

anyone know if you can still get a mains lead for a mk1 arlo camera?

Re: Mains power for ordinary old arlo

TomMac — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:04:01 GMT

Can you open the camera for a model number?

Referring to the base ?

The original Arlo HD camera was only powered by 4-123 cells AND did not use a power cable.

If your referring to the base unit, the base unit is power by a 12v supply to a coaxial plug with center positive.

Plug is 5.5mm ( IIRC ) and the supply needs 1.5a output

Re: Mains power for ordinary old arlo

bilcko — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:32:17 GMT

Thanks for replying. I have two - both model vmc3030.

They have a covered socket with a cap that you have to lever off in order to insert a plug.

Re: Mains power for ordinary old arlo

jguerdat — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:37:42 GMT

There was never an official external power supply for these cameras. I believe there have been some 3rd party supplies but no idea how well they worked (weather sealing would be an issue) as well as whether they're still available.