Battery life of Video Doorbell when using with Base Station

[MarkWCO]

I have a Wireless Video Doorbell and previously had it connected directly to Wi-Fi. Then I noticed due to a firmware update it can connect to the Base Station.  I definitely want to use it with the base station since with a future firmware update I know it'll work with Apple's Home app which is what I'm interested in.  Yet I read that if you use it with a Base Station you have improved battery life.  I have the opposite.  With no change in use or motion I now only get 1/3 to 1/2 the battery life I used to get.  Is there any reason I'm getting such lower battery life now that I'm using it with the base station and have the firmware update?

[StephenB]

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@MarkWCO wrote:

Is there any reason I'm getting such lower battery life now that I'm using it with the base station and have the firmware update?

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It could be a firmware issue.

Another possibility is that the base wifi signal might not be as good at the doorbell location.  Is the base near the router?  Do you use a mesh (or have extenders)?