Battery percentage varies and are confusing with my 2 x ARLO Q cameras

[KristerC]

The first batteries which came with the camera was working for four months and then suddenly went down to 0% and the camera sent me a message to replace the batteries, which I thought was OK. I didn't react during the first months about the percentage of batteries left as they worked quite well.

Replacing those batteries I started to study the percentage left numbers and they are really confusing. The day after I replaced hem both cameras indicated 16% battery left right away. I checked the batteries and they were 3,2 Volt each. Opening the battery door and closed it again, and now they show 50% left, and it seems to jump up and down each time I open the battery door....?? Measuring the single battery still shows 3,2V.

What to believe here and what to do??

[jguerdat]

An unloaded battery will read higher than one under load. However, try power cycling the base first.