topic Re: Solar Panel in Arlo

Solar Panel with first generation Arlo cameras

2021F150 — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 19:03:43 GMT

I have the first generation Arlo cameras and would like to know if I can use the VMA4600-10000S Solar Panel charger with this camera?

Re: Solar Panel

StephenB — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:58:28 GMT

@2021F150 wrote:

I have the first generation Arlo cameras

Do you mean the cameras that use 4 CR123 batteries?

Re: Solar Panel

2021F150 — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 15:13:11 GMT

The battery is a Model No: A-1B

Rechargeable Li-lon Battery.

I would like to change the location of the camera and if I do

this I don't wish to climb that high to change the battery anymore.

Was thinking of putting the solar panel to charge the battery or hook the

camera to direct power source. Please help with any recommendations.

Thanks!

Re: Solar Panel

StephenB — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 15:53:41 GMT

@2021F150 wrote:

The battery is a Model No: A-1B

Rechargeable Li-lon Battery.

FWIW, it's best to clearly identify the camera model (and you don't actually have the "first generation" camera). You can find that by opening the camera and removing the battery. Then look for a label that starts with VMC.

But I thinking you likely have a Pro (VMC4030) or Pro 2 (VMC4030P) camera. If so, the VMA4600 is the correct solar panel.

@2021F150 wrote:
Was thinking of putting the solar panel to charge the battery or hook the

camera to direct power source.

If connecting to AC power is feasible, then I'd go with that option over the panel.

I have one solar panel deployed (for an Ultra camera) - while it does reduce the amount of charging needed, it doesn't completely eliminate it. Though your experience could be different (depending on both the camera activity and the amount of sun).

When repositioning, keep in mind that the motion detection range is about 20-25 feet.