Pro 5S 2K, VMB 5000

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Had some questions on these units some weeks ago but they seem to have disappeared, but I recall the answers at the time. Now I want to know if the 5S 2K camera will accept an ICV AC adaptor with a standard USB A female opening. What type of USB connection is at the camera end? If I recall from my family's Pro 2 it was a small size.

So then I'd have to purchase USB cords about 10ft long to reach from installed camera to outlet. The adaptor input is 100-240Vac 50/60HZ 0.3A. Output is 5V 2A 2000mA Max Indoor Use Only. Can't see why they wouldn't work.

PR says camera available in 2K or HD. What does that mean? The one I looked at said 130º view--thought they had 160º.

[StephenB]

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 Now I want to know if the 5S 2K camera will accept an ICV AC adaptor with a standard USB A female opening. What type of USB connection is at the camera end?

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The Pro 5s camera uses a proprietary magnetic connection at the camera.  The charger connection is USB-A.  It comes with a cable (indoor rated).

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PR says camera available in 2K or HD. What does that mean? The one I looked at said 130º view--thought they had 160º.

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The data sheet is here:

• https://downloads.arlo.com/en-us/support/docs/arlopro5/Arlo_Pro5S_DS_TM_191022.pdf

Field of view is spec'd at 160º. 

The camera resolution is 2K (2560x1440).  Note there is a mistake on the data sheet on the resolution.

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Thanks, the only charger cord I've found shows a USB-C connector at the adaptor, not USB-A, I guess someone makes them. Probably looking for 16ft. I could also purchase a USB-C to USB-A adaptor. Hate to throw away the old 5V charger/adapter.

[StephenB]

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Thanks, the only charger cord I've found shows a USB-C connector at the adaptor, not USB-A, I guess someone makes them. Probably looking for 16ft. I could also purchase a USB-C to USB-A adaptor. Hate to throw away the old 5V charger/adapter.

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If you want something outdoor-rated, then Arlo's outdoor cable (25 feet) is one option.  That is fully integrated (the charger cannot be detached from the cable).

There are several third-party cables that should also work - a 16 ft outdoor option is here:

• https://www.amazon.com/Weatherproof-Outdoor-Magnetic-Charging-Compatible/dp/B07NRYG61N

(I've never used these cables, so this is not a recommendation, just a starting point).

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Thanks, yeah those look fine. I'm setting up indoor only for now but those detachable cables should work fine. I supposed buying the PRO 5S 2K and VMB 5000 on Amazon would be faster and maybe cheaper than through Arlo directly.  

I see online that the magnetic wall mounts are extra; with the PRO2 we avoided using anchors to attach to the wall and instead used double sided tape, but every few years tape would have to replaced. If today's magnetic mounts and the cameras themselves are now lighter than the older units, perhaps double-sided tape would be a good option.

[StephenB]

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I see online that the magnetic wall mounts are extra; 

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If you are buying a bundle of Pro 5s and the smarthub, then there should be some mounts included in the kit.  But they wouldn't be all magnetic.

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If today's magnetic mounts and the cameras themselves are now lighter than the older units...

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They aren't.  The Pro 5s+mount is ~4 oz heavier then the Pro and Pro 2 and their mounts.   

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Is it likely that given 4 floors in a private home (basement, main, 2nd and attic) that if the VMB 5000 was in the basement (kept a few feet from the router-modem) that the cameras could easily communicate with it? Construction is old wood, lathing and plaster. Distance would be 24-30ft in vertical height through three floors. Some horizontal distance as well depending on camera placement.

[StephenB]

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Is it likely that given 4 floors in a private home (basement, main, 2nd and attic) that if the VMB 5000 was in the basement (kept a few feet from the router-modem) that the cameras could easily communicate with it?

Measure the upload speed using the speedtest app (Ookla) on your phone at the desired camera locations. (Turn off mobile data, just to make certain you are measuring the wifi speed).  The cameras require 2 mbps of upload speed, but it would be good to have some margin over that.

FWIW, it sounds like I have similar size home (also three floors + basement).  A WiFi router/AP in my basement does not give me whole house coverage.  The issue isn't the top floor - a plumbing stack and the chimney block the wifi in some rooms on the first floor.  That is why I use a wifi mesh system for my home network.  Some of my cameras are connected to VMB5000s - but I need two smarthubs to get good connections to my outdoor cameras.

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ok thanks, yes basement is 729mpbs download/36mpbs upload; 2nd floor is 118mbps download/27mbps upload.  3rd floor attic is 128mpbs download/33 mpbs upload. Ping on all is about 12ms, Video max resolution is 2160 (4K) on all levels. Seems like I've got plenty of coverage. I think the advice is to keep the modem-router X? feet away from smart hub?

[StephenB]

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I think the advice is to keep the modem-router X? feet away from smart hub?

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Keep it as far away as the suppled ethernet cable will reach.  The concern there is that the radio transmitter in the router could overload the antenna electronics/receiver in the smarthub (or vice versa).