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In 2015+ I installed 4 cameras (model #of one:48B461SW653C3). When recording these devices burn through batteries (cr123), as such I stopped recording.  However, I need to record again so I was thinking about replacing a couple of these cameras with a wired version, Essential Indoor. Couple of questions: 1) how long is the power cord, 2) Will this camera integrate with my existing cameras and 3)  Is this the best solution? 

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@jscottadams wrote:

In 2015+ I installed 4 cameras (model #of one: ...). When recording these devices burn through batteries (cr123), as such I stopped recording.


You posted the serial number, not the model. However, you must have the original Arlo camera (VMC3030), as that is the only model that uses CR123 batteries.


@jscottadams wrote:

3) Is this the best solution?


It will require a subscription to get cloud storage (unlike your older cameras). That said, it is a better camera than what you have now.

Another solution is to get rechargable CR123 batteries (Tenergy is a brand that Arlo qualified some years ago, but other brands also should work).


@jscottadams wrote:

2) Will this camera integrate with my existing cameras


It's not compatible with your base. But it can connect directly to your home wifi, and be added to your account.


@jscottadams wrote:

1) how long is the power cord


It's powered with USB cable and charger. The supplied microUSB cable is about 7 feet. But it detaches, so you could potentially get a longer one if needed.

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@jscottadams wrote:

In 2015+ I installed 4 cameras (model #of one: ...). When recording these devices burn through batteries (cr123), as such I stopped recording.


You posted the serial number, not the model. However, you must have the original Arlo camera (VMC3030), as that is the only model that uses CR123 batteries.


@jscottadams wrote:

3) Is this the best solution?


It will require a subscription to get cloud storage (unlike your older cameras). That said, it is a better camera than what you have now.

Another solution is to get rechargable CR123 batteries (Tenergy is a brand that Arlo qualified some years ago, but other brands also should work).


@jscottadams wrote:

2) Will this camera integrate with my existing cameras


It's not compatible with your base. But it can connect directly to your home wifi, and be added to your account.


@jscottadams wrote:

1) how long is the power cord


It's powered with USB cable and charger. The supplied microUSB cable is about 7 feet. But it detaches, so you could potentially get a longer one if needed.

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