Expanding Arlo Pro 5S Motion Detection From 25' to 50'

[mkrobo]

Hello,

I read this:

"Arlo Pro 5S, Arlo Pro 4, Arlo Pro 3, and Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Cameras have a maximum motion detection of 50 ft (15m) when the camera is connected to an AC power adapter with a fully charged battery."

Here:

https://kb.arlo.com/000062617/How-far-away-can-Arlo-Cameras-and-Arlo-Video-Doorbells-detect-motion

Here is my question:

Does using the solar panel (instead of the AC power adapter) have the same result?

Thank you, in advance, for your help!

[jguerdat]

No. The solar panel is just a trickle charger while AC power takes over the whole camera's operation. I hadn't seen that chart before so I can't comment on its accuracy but it jibes with the idea that scene change (differing pixels in the scene) is the method used for detection rather than using PIR sensors. I knew the indoor cameras (Q, Essential 1 and 2 Indoor) used the pixel-based detection but was unaware that other new cameras can use this when AC-powered.

Anyway, use an actual charger if you want the longer detection range.

[mkrobo]

Thank you jguetdat.

Just to clarify...

When you wrote:

-- "Anyway, use an actual charger if you want the longer detection range."

You meant the 25 ft. Outdoor Magnetic Charging Cable?

-- https://www.arlo.com/en-us/accessories/VMA5600C-100NAS.html

And I 'm assuming that I will need to hire an electrician to drill a hole near the camera so they can bring it in and connect it to an electrical outlet in the wall.

OR - since it would be in the garage and aesthetics don't matter all that much - they can add an AC plug to the cable and I can just plug it in a close outlet on the inside wall?

Thanks again!

[jguerdat]

That's the right charger. How you plug it in and run the cable however it works for you (drilling a hole would be my last resort but may be needed, however, almost anyone can do that - no electrician is needed for that). While it's not shown, there's a wall wart permanently attached to the cable so nothing is needed to be added. Plug it in, run the cable as needed and connect to the camera.

[mkrobo · Accepted solution]

Thanks again.

It would be very helpful if they showed (and described) the part as it actually is 😉

I have no AC plugs on the outside near where the camera is installed so I will need to get inside somehow.

I might be able to find a gap in the garage seal near the upper corner ???

I'll need to take a look BUT I do appreciate your help and you solved my initial issue.

Thanks again.