RAltree: Arlo Pro 2, A2R1997GD15E8

[TSF]

can you wire direct eliminating battery? If so, what size transformer/wire?

[DannyBearAgain]

The camera is able to operate without a battery using the standard 5vdc USB adapter. Check operation first to confirm since generic adapters may not give you the required voltage.

 If you want to operate the camera with a battery you will need to use a QC charger such as the one supplied with the camera since the pro2 battery is 7.2vdc.

Most users install a wall power socket close to the camera to plugin the adapter using a short USB charger cable.

Alternatively you can use a outdoor extension charger cable/adapter from arlo if long enough.

 If you intend a DYI the transformer and wire gauge required will depend on the length of the cable installed.

[jguerdat]

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@DannyBearAgain wrote:

The camera is able to operate without a battery using the standard 5vdc USB adapter. Check operation first to confirm since generic adapters may not give you the required voltage.

 If you want to operate the camera with a battery you will need to use a QC charger such as the one supplied with the camera since the pro2 battery is 7.2vdc.

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The camera will operate on 5V with or without battery. The 9V output is only needed to charge the battery so using a 5V-only charger will work fine and the battery will slowly discharge as all batteries do in storage.