Arlo|Smart Home Security|Wireless HD Security Cameras

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coreyconsulting
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As I was setting up my camera, I noticed that my dim interior caused the camera to go into Night Vision mode and use the IR lights. I can turn Night Vision off and still have a good picture, but it made me wonder if Day or Night mode uses more battery?

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TomMac
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coreyconsulting wrote:

As I was setting up my camera, I noticed that my dim interior caused the camera to go into Night Vision mode and use the IR lights. I can turn Night Vision off and still have a good picture, but it made me wonder if Day or Night mode uses more battery?


The IR illuminators use more battery power.... So, yes, If you turn them off the batteries will last longer.

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TomMac
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coreyconsulting wrote:

As I was setting up my camera, I noticed that my dim interior caused the camera to go into Night Vision mode and use the IR lights. I can turn Night Vision off and still have a good picture, but it made me wonder if Day or Night mode uses more battery?


The IR illuminators use more battery power.... So, yes, If you turn them off the batteries will last longer.

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coreyconsulting
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Thanks so much!
I was thinking that maybe the impact of transmiting B&W vs Color may offset the usage of the IR lights.

TomMac
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coreyconsulting wrote:

Thanks so much!
I was thinking that maybe the impact of transmiting B&W vs Color may offset the usage of the IR lights.


 

The Arlo cam auto swaps over to BW due to low light conditions ( and for the fact that IR only shows bw anyway with the IR filter ).

The cams will work fine if you use in an area with regular lighting ...prob about a 40w bulb would be on the low end.

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