Batteries seem to drain quicker when turned off (on idle). Does anyone know why?

[Dazza1975]

HI, my batteries seem to drain quicker when turned off (on idle) does anyone know why this is , when they are turned on, but not armed they seem to last longer .

[StephenB]

---

@Dazza1975 wrote:
HI, my batteries seem to drain quicker when turned off (on idle) does anyone know why this is , when they are turned on, but not armed they seem to last longer .

---

Are you turning off the base station when the cameras are disarmed?

[Dazza1975]

No, I have three cameras, 2 idle one permanently on (this one lasts longer )

[StephenB · Accepted solution]

---

@Dazza1975 wrote:
No, I have three cameras, 2 idle one permanently on (this one lasts longer )

---

The cameras are maintaining a connection with the base station even when they are disarmed.  If that connection isn't solid, then the camera will search for the base whenever the connection drops - and that will use more power.

You might try swapping the cameras, and see if the problem is related to the location.