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BATTERIES LOSE POWER RAPIDLY - ARLO WIRE FREE CAMERA VMC3030

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CAMARA - ARLO WIRE FREE - PRODUCT VMC3030 -  HARDWARE H7 - FIRMWARE 1.5.295  

ACTIVATION DATE 9/14/2016  

I purchased these cameras in 2015 and have good service ever since.  Recently I changed the 3v batteries in four cameras.  Checked the power and they all read 100%.  One day later all 4 cameras were at 15% or less.  I checked the batteries with a meter and they all were over 90% power leading me to suspect the software.  If anyone has had similar problems with this camera I would appreciate some help.  Thanks.

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DannyBearAgain
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How old were the new batteries when installed? Batteries do have a shelf life so it is possible that they were almost flat to start with.

 

When measuring batteries with a volt meter you should have the battery under load, if it’s showing a 10% drop it is likely showing a dead battery.