Can Pro 4 cameras be charged using power bank?

[adnej]

Have a camera mounted high up in a tree with solar panel. Stays at 100% during the winter when the leaves are gone, but doesn't get enough charge during the summer when the sun's blocked.

If I have a high wattage power bank and long enough wire to the ground, can I charge the camera remotely instead of grabbing the ladder and swapping batteries 3 or 4 times until the next winter?

[StephenB]

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@adnej wrote:

Have a camera mounted high up in a tree with solar panel. Stays at 100% during the winter when the leaves are gone, but doesn't get enough charge during the summer when the sun's blocked.

If I have a high wattage power bank and long enough wire to the ground, can I charge the camera remotely instead of grabbing the ladder and swapping batteries 3 or 4 times until the next winter?

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Getting the XL upgrade package (and sticking with the panel) might be a better path (and is what I did myself with my own Ultra).  Note that XL housing can't be used with the magnetic mounts.

• https://www.arlo.com/en-us/accessories/VMA5410-10000S.html

The challenge with the power bank is that the camera might think it is connected to an AC charger.  If it thinks it is hard-wired, it will kick into a higher power mode - and that will actually drain power more quickly.