ARLO - battery choice

[PaulUnwin1969]

OK - so I'm specifying the system

one base station

2 arlo 3030 cameras

2 wall brackets 

but I want rechargeable batteries.

If i get two cameras I am assuming they each come with 4 x CR123 batteries (non rechargeables)

But i want rechargeables.

The rechargeables that ARLO/Netgear say you HAVE TO USE are not available as far as I can see in the UK.

Help - what do i do?

thanks

Stig

[TomMac · Accepted solution]

Below will aim you in the right direction...

Remember that only Arlo approved batteries will keep the warranty if theres a problem with the cells.

This is an old thread...You should really read the WHOLE thing as things changed form the beginning

But I pasted it here for you

To all new people thinking of using rechargeables....

First is to at least read the last ten pages of the main thread we're posting in now.... Most of the newer info is there.

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Buying-Options-Tips/Rechargeable-batteries-for-use-with-Arlo-camera...

As to everything else, it comes down to just a few tips;

Crap batteries are one of the reasons Netgear changed their minds about recommending rechargeables ( prob the most important reason ) in the Arlos.  To many china cells or counterfeit and/or many without circuit protection from over drain - over charge.  They don't want any major problem like possible fires, etc ( think of those roller things that were catching on fire or replacement batteries in phones in pockets overheating )

Basic rules:

1) Stay with the known tested KNOWN brands that have been tested by other users as there are size variances  allowed ( some may not fit )( there are 3-4 brands used/tested by most users ) In the real world the small differences can go one way or the other base on usage. These batteries have been well vetted.

Basicly stay away from china cells that are a bargin, cause they're not if a fire starts

2) any 123/16340 cell rated over 750mahr is to be suspect as you can't get more chems in that size package to produce more ( just plain don't fit )

3) the li-ion 3.7 v cells are the ones tested that work the best ( battery algorithm optimized for those and OEM 3.2 primary cells back in 2015 )

4) LifePO4 type cells for some reason don't work well, same with 3v rechargeable

5) MAKE SURE the cells contain a protection curcuit for over charge/discharge

6) make sure you use the proper charger

[duckson]

I'm in the UK also and it appears the best bet is the Nitecore D4 or I4 charger with the Olight batteries from Amazon (2 for £10 rather than 1 for £7 for the Nitecore batteries). This the the best and cheapest way to go in the UK unless anyone knows any different.

[kiki1957]

 i want to know if you can use 123a batteries in model number VMS3330C.

[TomMac]

Yes, the Arlo takes/uses OEM cells are 123 in aprox 1500mahr size@ 3v   ( really 3.2v when new )

Any of the "named" quality brand will work, each cam takes 4

The Arlo PRO takes a battery pack