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When replacing the Arlo Smart AVD1001-1ccnas hard wired with the newer model Essential AVD1001 hard wired, do I need to turn off the electrical circuit Breaker?

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You don't absolutely need to but there is the danger of a shock by leaving the wires energized. If unfamiliar/uncomfortable working with electricity (or just because), turn the breaker off.

@bernardjmitchel wrote:

When replacing the Arlo Smart AVD1001-1ccnas hard wired with the newer model Essential AVD1001 hard wired, do I need to turn off the electrical circuit Breaker?

Note there is no newer AVD1001, so you must mean a different model. It's best to be careful on the model info - if you don't then you'll frequently get wrong advice.

Yes, you should turn off the breaker. Otherwise you might get some shocks, and you also might accidentally short out the transformer.

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