Arlo Q PoE question

[Dmantrini]

I own the original Arlo Q (without PoE). My question is: Can I purchase just a PoE adapter, and connect it to the unit without purchasing another Arlo Q (the newer version with PoE)?

They both seem identical...except for memory slot, (which I don't need) and PoE. I just don't want to purchase an entirely new Arlo Q unit just for PoE when the older version works fine.... Any help?

[TomMac · Accepted solution]

No, they are different.

TBMK; The original uses a mini usb and the Q+ has a usb 3.0 type plug

[Dmantrini]

Thanks... I just thought there was a way around having to spend $250 for another camera that I don't need. Ugh....

[jguerdat]

FWIW, you can use a USB2.0 micro plug in a USB3.0 connector - it uses the larger portion of the two part connector.  Whether that would work for the Q+, I have no idea. In any event, the Q is WiFi-only so you'd only be able to use the PoE adapter to power the regular Q, if at all.  The Ethernet part wouldn't work in any case.

[dprairie]

So you can use the Arlo Q or Arlo Q plus and connect it to wi fi with no need for wires?

[jguerdat]

Other than power via the USB power supply, correct.