Arlo|Smart Home Security|Wireless HD Security Cameras

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joed_cny
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I recently charged my Arlo Essential, actually only second time I've charged it, but now it will only take snapshots. I turned off auto-low power mode and set the video quality to best. The routine is setup to record. Can't figure out what else to change to make it actually record video again. Snapshots are pointless. 

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BrookeN
Arlo Moderator
Arlo Moderator

Thank you, I have the development team looking into this. I will update the community as soon as possible. 

derived9002
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Aspirant

 

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cjenks0909
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Initiate

My camera is doing the same thing after low battery (1%) then a recharge.  This is also only my second time needing to charge the camera.  Snapshots only from motion.  Tried all the above remedies and still only snapshots. 

jguerdat
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Guru

Just a SWAG here but maybe try 2 things:

 

1) Proactively charge the camera so it never reaches the threshold to switch to Low Power Mode.

 

2) Disable Low Power Mode in the camera settings under Power Management so this doesn't happen again.

 

cjenks0909
Initiate
Initiate

I typically do, and I agree, but still doesn’t change the fact that it’s stuck taking snapshots and cannot get out of that mode now. 

derived9002
Aspirant
Aspirant

My camera randomly started working correctly today. It had been only taking snapshots since being charged on 11/26.

BrookeN
Arlo Moderator
Arlo Moderator

This is currently is currently being looked into, I will provide an update as soon as possible. 

Figg883
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Aspirant

Been having this issue since recharging as well for 7 days now. Following to see about a response. I have the 2k version of the doorbell

philmerphil
Aspirant
Aspirant

Has a resolution been found? This happened to me. It started doing snapshots when my battery was low. I fully charged it and it's no longer doing video. 

jguerdat
Guru Guru
Guru

The quickest workaround is likely to remove, reset and reinstall the camera.

 

https://kb.arlo.com/000062438/How-do-I-factory-reset-and-re-sync-my-Arlo-camera

Amatex
Guide
Guide

I had this issue after I charged my doorbell other day.

 

I fixed it just now by going to the app

 

Hitting the cog menu on the arlo doorbell 

Clicking the big title ( what you named your camera)

 

Clicked restart

 

And it seemed to do the trick ( for now) hopefully it last.

 

philmerphil
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Aspirant

This worked for me!

BrookeN
Arlo Moderator
Arlo Moderator

Hello,

 

Just wanted to do a quick follow up is anyone within the thread still seeing the same behavior?

Davywall
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Aspirant

Yes my Arlo doorbell is still only taking snapshots. I have tried restarting and that didn't work. Can you provide a solution?