Great, it took a lot of searching before i came across this segment. All i wanted to know was did the battery come fully charged, nothing in the paperwork preamble to say they did.
I have the Arlo Pro 4- camera set. All of a sudden two of the batteries will not charge beyond 2%. I resynched and even replace batteries but those 2 cameras wont charge. Tried different charging block to no avail. What else could it be?????
Are you using a special charger to charge them? If so, maybe the charger has problems. I'm using the arlo2 and they are still on the original batteries. I know that day will come that I will need to replace the batteries.
This exactly fixed my problem. Damn you Arlo! I had a few cables that fit fine for the camera but that stupid usb wall charger from Arlo is the ONLY thing allowed my pro camera battery to charge. What a scam.
James Johnson um, because you have to use THAT specific wall charger...meaning you can’t charge multiple cameras at the same time....meaning if you lose it, you have to spend another $xx to get a new one....meaning it’s a universal usb plug yet you have to use their proprietary plug despite the fact I have at least 3 other usb wall adapters that charge a slew of other devices just fine.
tro jansky Soooo just like apple...everythings proprietary...it's life. Deal with it. Either buy a charger and an extra battery. That way you'll have a fully charged battery whenever you need it and won't have a camera go down. Or look on Ebay or amazon and get the charger that can charge multiple batteries at once. And btw, I agree with you. Netgear is trying to milk this cow until it's dry. They are nickel and diming us to death. Just like with the subscription to have more than 5 cameras. The damn system cost enough without asking for a monthly fee! 🤬
James Johnson I have a MS in info systems so I’m familiar with solutions. It just irritates me that a standard (micro usb) had to manipulated in some way for this camera.
@@guttagutta420 Attitudes like that is why these companies get away with this shit. They know chumps will take what ever they're given and praise you for mediocracy. We should be much further technologically than we are and its because of capitalism and people like you.
I saw recent complaints that Netgear has installed firmware that will reject aftermarket chargers of all kinds, forcing us to shell out more $$ to buy their Arlo original accessories.
Please document the charger brick that was used. Running 9Volts over the USB jack seems to be a serious violation of USB specs and could damage other devices if naive users use the power brick elsewhere. The Arlo Pro User Manual indicates the blue is only used when 9V is being applied to the camera from the power brick, else the Yellow light flashes. Does the Arlo product VMA4400 have the 9V or the 5V power brick as part of the sale?
My original batteries still works fine. I don't know yet til it fails then I can tell you. I assume the batteries will hold less charge over time then it will need replacing.
Thank you. You posted this video 2 years ago, so, that tells me it's a good, long time. Does the charging usb cable and adapter come with the camera? Thanks so much.
@ wewex7 does the Arlo works good with no issues by using it 24/7 on electrical power? Battery removed! In the video Netman88 said the Arlo goes off when connected to power for charging! CONFUSED!
Did the battery light ever come on? Mine hasn't, the App says they are at 100% but still shows a charing symbol. And yes I have the LED light set to ON in the App.
It does, hope u didn't throw the packaging out. Look under where the camera was boxed. There's a little box with the charger. Its hidden, really stupid kf them
Thanks, hard to fing a basic video for a simple procedure for a simple person! Lol
Thanks
Glad to help.
Great, it took a lot of searching before i came across this segment. All i wanted to know was did the battery come fully charged, nothing in the paperwork preamble to say they did.
Right.. I couldn’t find it either
Thank you for this video!!
can you use the ac to power the camera and take out the batteries?
I have the Arlo Pro 4- camera set. All of a sudden two of the batteries will not charge beyond 2%. I resynched and even replace batteries but those 2 cameras wont charge. Tried different charging block to no avail. What else could it be?????
Are you using a special charger to charge them? If so, maybe the charger has problems. I'm using the arlo2 and they are still on the original batteries. I know that day will come that I will need to replace the batteries.
@@netman88 I'm using the arlo charger but have tried a generic charger and USB to computer with same results, max 2% charged. Even with new battery.
@@robertschreiber7912 Sounds the batteries are bad then. I heard stories that the chargers had issues as well.
Thank you for this video
I have the spotlight camera and I'm having trouble getting it to charge. I've only had it for about 3 months. Any idea on what I can do
did you try to take the battery out and put it back in?
Thank you for your helpful video
Why can't I get my one of my Arlo camera to change
Why can't I get my out door Arlo camera to charge. I am just seeing a blinking red light now and then.
Wow! That's the cleanest floor in the entire world!
He's single 😅
This exactly fixed my problem. Damn you Arlo! I had a few cables that fit fine for the camera but that stupid usb wall charger from Arlo is the ONLY thing allowed my pro camera battery to charge. What a scam.
tro jansky It comes with the USB wall charger. I don't understand your frustration.
James Johnson um, because you have to use THAT specific wall charger...meaning you can’t charge multiple cameras at the same time....meaning if you lose it, you have to spend another $xx to get a new one....meaning it’s a universal usb plug yet you have to use their proprietary plug despite the fact I have at least 3 other usb wall adapters that charge a slew of other devices just fine.
tro jansky Soooo just like apple...everythings proprietary...it's life. Deal with it. Either buy a charger and an extra battery. That way you'll have a fully charged battery whenever you need it and won't have a camera go down. Or look on Ebay or amazon and get the charger that can charge multiple batteries at once.
And btw, I agree with you. Netgear is trying to milk this cow until it's dry. They are nickel and diming us to death. Just like with the subscription to have more than 5 cameras. The damn system cost enough without asking for a monthly fee! 🤬
James Johnson I have a MS in info systems so I’m familiar with solutions. It just irritates me that a standard (micro usb) had to manipulated in some way for this camera.
@@guttagutta420 Attitudes like that is why these companies get away with this shit. They know chumps will take what ever they're given and praise you for mediocracy. We should be much further technologically than we are and its because of capitalism and people like you.
Could a solar panel like the one from Ring charge the Arlo, without ever having to take it down to recharge?
Probable but Netgear Arlo hasn't release that product yet. Maybe a 3rd party would work.
I saw recent complaints that Netgear has installed firmware that will reject aftermarket chargers of all kinds, forcing us to shell out more $$ to buy their Arlo original accessories.
How do you know when it's fully charged? Will a light come on?
Look for the solid blue light. If fully charged, it's lit blue.
How long is the usb charging cable that comes with the arlo pro kit?
It's 6 feet. But it's not weather proof to use outside.
I just bought one yesterday and the cord it now comes with is 3inches fml. Fuck arlo.
Please document the charger brick that was used. Running 9Volts over the USB jack seems to be a serious violation of USB specs and could damage other devices if naive users use the power brick elsewhere. The Arlo Pro User Manual indicates the blue is only used when 9V is being applied to the camera from the power brick, else the Yellow light flashes. Does the Arlo product VMA4400 have the 9V or the 5V power brick as part of the sale?
eewheezard it’s 9v wall adapter
So I have to take out a ladder every 2 days, take down the camera and charge it?
I got an extra battery so I swap the batteries and take it down every 2 months instead and charge that older battery.
mine lasted almost up to a week
They should last for 5-6 months. And taking a ladder out literally takes 5 seconds?
This video should state how you know that the battery is charged.
how many time a month it need to be recharge !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cant found no infos
Depends on heavy traffic or not. I avg. around 1.5 months for medium traffic area
👍 Thank you!
What is the life span of the rechargeable battery? Will it last for several years? Thank you
My original batteries still works fine. I don't know yet til it fails then I can tell you. I assume the batteries will hold less charge over time then it will need replacing.
Thank you. You posted this video 2 years ago, so, that tells me it's a good, long time. Does the charging usb cable and adapter come with the camera? Thanks so much.
Yes, it comes with the usb cable and wall adapter included.
Thank you!
Just charged mine for the 3rd time . They are about 6 months old. The battery is currently losing 10% a day. They are garbage.
@ wewex7 does the Arlo works good with no issues by using it 24/7 on electrical power? Battery removed!
In the video Netman88 said the Arlo goes off when connected to power for charging!
CONFUSED!
Yes works perfect, I took out the battery and plugged the ac that came with it and it works awesome 24/7 power.
I have that camera and it takes exactly 2 hours to get the battery fully charged.
George Arias having issues....been charging for 4 hours....still showing offline
2 hours does the trick for me.
Does it have to be off to charge ?
Did the battery light ever come on? Mine hasn't, the App says they are at 100% but still shows a charing symbol. And yes I have the LED light set to ON in the App.
My dad has had nothing but trouble with Arlo
I didn’t have any issues.
How long battery run out power
Depends how many times it turns on and for how long. I replace mines around 2 months.
I mean take out the batteries and use the power cord only for 24/7 power without the batteries
Nope. But there's a Arlo Q and Arlo Q plus that's AC. I think it's for inside the home but I saw a few people use it for outside also.
netman88 I just tried it and yes you can
Good for you.
wewex7 8
Not everyone has access to power where they are using these, like myself. That's the reason I decided to go with this product, completely wireless.
I need to have a camera without wires, that's why I bought a wire free camera
Doesn't android charger fit those
You are not explaining how to charge the battery put my charger in the batteries not charging why is this video about nothing
If you don't have a special battery charger, you need to remove the camera and plug into the wall plug to charge. That's what I'm showing here.
It's not about nothing. You just don't have the mental capacity to understand this simple task.
Poor design. The LED light is off while it's charging. Should be the other way around.
Yeap, poor design.
can i just keep it plugged in full time??????????????????????????
yes
thanks for fast reply
Not if it's raining or snowing.
Mines doesn’t have that! I feel so cheated!!!! 😡
It does, hope u didn't throw the packaging out. Look under where the camera was boxed. There's a little box with the charger.
Its hidden, really stupid kf them
Do not buy Arlo. Who want to keep charging cameras for security..absolutely BS..do not buy!!!!!!!
I still have mines using the original batteries, never purchased replacement batteries yet.
4 hours? wtf
The utter won won't charge white meow 😂