Ultra 2 CVR disabled. Says AC power disconnected

[paddler43]

My Arlo Ultra 2 is connected to an Arlo solar charger that keeps it at 85% or above. It says system has turned off CVR due to disconnecting AC power and to restore AC power. Why can't I have CVR with the solar? Kind of defeats the purpose. Thanks

[StephenB]

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@paddler43 wrote:

 Why can't I have CVR with the solar? Kind of defeats the purpose. Thanks

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Because continuously streaming the video requires too much power, and the solar panel can't keep up.

Plus it needs power 24/7, not just when the sun is shining.

[paddler43]

I didn't realize CVR is constant streaming in which case that makes sense. Threw me off because it doesn't seem to record anything at all, even when I know there was activity. It has a battery so it should be able to capture short motion video no? It's the only camera I have that's solar with no AC.

[StephenB]

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@paddler43 wrote:

I didn't realize CVR is constant streaming in which case that makes sense. Threw me off because it doesn't seem to record anything at all, even when I know there was activity. It has a battery so it should be able to capture short motion video no? It's the only camera I have that's solar with no AC.

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CVR doesn't include motion events, that requires Arlo Secure (in addition to CVR).

Personally, I just have Arlo Secure.