Doorbell 2K without Replaceable Battery

[Mikkiblueeyes]

Hello everyone,

I just bought a Doorbell 2K (2nd Gen), primarily because of the 2K resolution. I was completely surprised to discover that there’s no replaceable battery. This was possible with my first doorbell. Why is that the case? I’m still completely baffled and unsure whether I should return it. What’s the idea behind this design? Am I supposed to take down my doorbell, charge it, and leave the door without one in the meantime?

I’d really appreciate a statement on this. @JamesC 

Michael

Arlo Video Doorbell 2nd Gen 

[StephenB]

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@Mikkiblueeyes wrote:

 Am I supposed to take down my doorbell, charge it, and leave the door without one in the meantime?

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Is there wiring in place for your traditional doorbell at that location?  The doorbell will trickle-charge the battery if it is connected to a low-voltage AC circuit (8-24 volts).

[Mikkiblueeyes]

Unfortunately, no. The traditional doorbell is in a poor location where the camera would not be positioned effectively.

[JamesC]

Mikkiblueeyes,

Yes. 2nd Generation Video Doorbells need to be removed from the mount to be charged. Alternatively, you can hardwire the doorbell as described above, this allows the doorbell to maintain a trickle charge preventing the battery from entirely depleting.

JamesC

[Mikkiblueeyes]

Here my answer in a song. Please sing or read til the end.

thanks

Mikki

“Goodbye, 2nd Gen”

(A Sad Song for the Doorbell)

[Verse 1]

Oh, my faithful friend, hanging by the door,

You’ve watched the world pass by, but now there’s something more.

Your battery’s fading, the charge won’t last,

And now I have to unmount you—oh, the time’s gone so fast.

[Chorus]

I have to take you down, my 2nd Gen,

You’ve been my guard, my light, my friend.

Unless I hardwire, there’s no other way,

But removing you breaks my heart today.

[Verse 2]

Every time the chime rang, you were there for me,

From packages to strangers, you helped me see.

But now your power’s low, your glow is dim,

And I must remove you—oh, the chances are slim.

[Chorus]

I have to take you down, my 2nd Gen,

You’ve been my guard, my light, my friend.

Unless I hardwire, there’s no other way,

But removing you breaks my heart today.

[Bridge]

If I could give you a trickle of life,

A hardwired charge to end this strife,

You could stay right here, never leave,

But for now, I grieve, oh, I grieve.

[Outro]

So I’ll unscrew you gently, lay you down with care,

Charge you up, then place you back where you belong, I swear.

2nd Gen, it’s not goodbye, it’s just a pause, you see,

You’ll always be the one who watches over me.