Arlo Pro 4 Camera decision

[planedoctor]

Hello,

With the EOL decision made by Arlo to cease support for certain camera models, I'm faced with replacing my Arlo Pro 2 set up.  I'm almost certain I am going with the Arlo Pro 4.  I have questions though.

1. Can the cameras (Arlo Pro 4) remain plugged in (like my Pro2's) with the proper power cable, indefinitely?

2. I have a Google WiFi mesh set up.  With the Arlo Pro 4 NOT having a base station/Hub and connecting directly to the WiFi, will the "furthest" camera away from my router be able to connect directly to an individual WiFi node/puck? 

Thanx in advance for the input.

[StephenB]

You might also consider the new Pro 5s - although it might not be offered for sale in your region yet, it will be offered worldwide before the Pro 2 EOL date.  It should have considerably longer battery life than the Pro 4.

Either way, accessories for the new Pro/Ultra cameras mostly aren't compatible with the Pro 2.  The new charging cables are different (using a proprietary magnetic cable), and the Pro 2 magnetic mounts won't work.   Batteries are also different.  Screw mounts are compatible (as all Arlo cameras use standard screw threads).

I'm not a huge fan of the Essentials - though cheaper, the lack of a removable battery is often problematic, as you cannot reboot the camera by removing/reinserting it.

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@planedoctor wrote:

1. Can the cameras (Arlo Pro 4) remain plugged in (like my Pro2's) with the proper power cable, indefinitely?

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Yes.

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@planedoctor wrote:

2. I have a Google WiFi mesh set up.  With the Arlo Pro 4 NOT having a base station/Hub and connecting directly to the WiFi, will the "furthest" camera away from my router be able to connect directly to an individual WiFi node/puck? 

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It will do that with my Orbi mesh, so it should also do that with the google system.

[planedoctor]

@StephenB thanx for that.  Have any idea about the other question as to whether or not they can remain plugged in indefinitely? 

[StephenB]

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@planedoctor wrote:

 Have any idea about the other question as to whether or not they can remain plugged in indefinitely? 

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Pro and Ultra models can be plugged in indefinitely.

[jguerdat]

Yes, they can. Arlo protects the battery from over-charging so it's safe.