Arlo|Smart Home Security|Wireless HD Security Cameras

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rickalaska
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4 ultra camera's 2 with battery life of a few days.

 

I dont understand how to fix this if reducing the activity zone does nothing to reduce battery usage.

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I have several Ultras and the batteries last for weeks.

 

Battery consumption is proportional to the amount of motion detected by the IR sensor in the camera.  When using activity zones, the motion is still detected and the clips transmitted to the cloud for analysis.  That's what drains the battery.

 

Your 2 cameras must be pointed at areas with high activity.  You need to aim them so the IR sensor doesn't pick up activity that's not of interest.  Or, you will need to plug them into AC power or a solar panel.

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