Essential XL - no 180 rotation?

[iamRod]

There is no rotation in either the iPhone software or the desktop software, but instructions online suggest camera/settings/videosettings/ 

only setting there is brightness. I mounted the camera upside down for better viewing from my eaves. Suggestion? Thanks.  

[StephenB · Accepted solution]

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@iamRod wrote:

There is no rotation in either the iPhone software or the desktop software,

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There is no rotation in the Gen 2 cameras - is that what you have?

I believe the concern is to keep water from entering through the charging port.  The camera body is pretty symmetric, so I am not seeing much benefit in mounting it upside down.

[iamRod]

Thanks for responding. Unfortunately, the lens is not in the center and where my camera is mounted the inversion of the camera makes a significant difference. I have 3 properties and 11 cameras starting back at the Pro 1. other models could be inverted when needed. Why remove it from the software on this model??

[StephenB]

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@iamRod wrote:

other models could be inverted when needed. Why remove it from the software on this model??

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A question for Arlo, not me.  

I recall hearing that it was to ensure water did not penetrate through the charging port and reach the battery.