Wired camera. Battery in or out?

[jsaus63304]

I get conflicting comments on the subject,  

When you use a wired connection, should you leave the battery in or take it out.  i have read posts with problems or concerns each way.  Which is the correct or best option?  Do the aftermarket cables on Amazon work as well as the Arlo OEM cables?

[StephenB · Accepted solution]

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@jsaus63304 wrote:

When you use a wired connection, should you leave the battery in or take it out. 

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You can do either. 

• Leaving the battery out is advantageous if the camera is subject to temperature extremes (particularly less than -10C or over 50C).
• Leaving the battery in has the benefit that the camera will continue to function if the power fails.  Though that also requires a UPS to protect the base and router/modem (to keep your home internet working during the failure).

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@jsaus63304 wrote:

Do the aftermarket cables on Amazon work as well as the Arlo OEM cables?

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I've never used aftermarket cables, but many folks here have had trouble with them.