Motion Detection Respond Time & Battery Life

[achc]

My two cameras have motion detection on (record on motion) and sensitivity at 100% (maximum). However it tends to miss the first 3-4 seconds of the beginning.

Is there a way to speed this up? Perhaps a firmware upgrade?

Battery life is also an issue here. CR123 are quite expensive and they use up in two weeks from new. This is being used indoor at +20 degree celcius, not outside. The clam of approx four months is way off.

[mr_mng · Accepted solution]

Add me to the list of people who are not happy with motion detection response times. Absolute trash. I regret buying this system. 

[Hula_Rock]

Welcome to the Motion Detection is Horrible Battle.........  Netgear just does not get it.

[JamesC]

achc, mr_mng

By design the Arlo cameras when not in use, conserve power by remaining in an energy-saving mode which results in a slight delay for the cameras to wake up. Take a look at the following article for tips on best performance practices: Optimizing motion detection performance on Arlo Wire-Free cameras

achc,

Arlo cameras are designed to have a life expectancy of 4-6 months based on daily usage of 4 minutes per day on the optimized power management settings. Take a look at this article for more information on battery usage: What is the battery life for NETGEAR Arlo wireless cameras and how can I extend their life?

JamesC

[mr_mng]

achc,

You can buy the CR123 batteries from batteryjunction.com. They're about $1 a piece, less if you buy more/in bulk.

It seems NETGEAR has an answer or deflection to everything. You guys should have worked out all these kinks before rolling out an inferior product charging people $400+ a pop. Motion detection is motion detection it shouldn't matter what direction the motion originates from! THAT'S THE WHOLE POINT OF MOTION DETECTION!

I wish Logitech didn't discontinue their Alert series surveillance systems.

/end rant

[BrendanR22]

I have had these cameras now for over 6 months.

I agree, they have horrible motion detection and it seems to be getting worse...Definitely regret purchasing them.

[JamesC]

BrendanR22,

Due to the many variables in environment, finding the perfect conditions for your Arlo cameras can sometimes require a bit of trial and error. Take a look at this article that provides tips on how to get the best performance out of your cameras: Optimizing motion detection performance on Arlo Wire-Free cameras

JamesC