Is there a way to quickly switch OFF the cameras? Like on the older models with the flip switch?

[tivoboy]

I'd like to be able to switch them off completely, mostly to save battery for longer periods of time?

[jguerdat]

No way to do this short of opening the battery door.  The batteries will last a very long time if not detecting motion and/or recording or using live view.  TomMac says he's had OEM batteries in a couple of cameras that get little use from back in February that still show full.

[tivoboy]

thanks for the tip..I'll run some long term tests.

I DID like to also shut them off just to be sure they couldn't possibly be recording or viewing when not in use, but I guess that isn't possibly again other than removing the battery.

If one does remove the battery does one have to do the whole re-pairing process again?

[jguerdat]

Nope but it solves nothing since battery drain while not recording is nil. Removing batteries would be similar to having them deplete and not replace them for some time.

[TomMac]

thanks for the tip..I'll run some long term tests.

I DID like to also shut them off just to be sure they couldn't possibly be recording or viewing when not in use, but I guess that isn't possibly again other than removing the battery.

Yes, J is correct... I have 2 cameras that have have OEM batteries install since 2/24 still showing full. 

They are used very little for viewing, but more only when out , then they are turned on for motioned detect along with the others. If I had to guess, I think the time on the cameras might be about 4 mins per week/30 secs per day.

When in sleep mode, not active, they consume very little power.  As to concerns re recording when not in use, I just have 1 cam in a sensivitve area, but since they are wireless, I rotate the cam to the wall if in the room..... any other room the nsa can watch all they want! 🙂