How long do Arlo camera batteries last?
The following Arlo camera battery life expectations are based on average use and depend on settings and environment. Average use assumes that you are using the Optimized or Best Battery Life Power Management settings and that your cameras record less than three minutes per day. Increasing the length, quality, or quantity of video recordings decreases your battery life.
For more information, visit: How do I change my Arlo camera Power Management settings? - Arlo Secure 4.0
Approximate Arlo Camera Battery Life:
Arlo Pro 5S
- Up to 8 months with average use
- Up to 12 months when connected with Arlo SecureLink
- For more information, visit: What is Low Power Mode and how does it work with my Arlo Pro 5S Camera?
Arlo Pro 4
- Up to 6 months with average use
Arlo Ultra
- Up to 5 months with average use
Arlo Go 2
- Up to 6 months with average use
- Battery life when using cellular signal can vary depending on mobile signal strength
Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight
- Up to 6 months with average use
Arlo Pro 3
- Up to 6 months with average use
Arlo Essential
- Up to 6 months with average use
Arlo Essential Spotlight
- Up to 6 months with average use
Arlo Essential Spotlight XL
- Up to 12 months with average use
Arlo Pro 2
- Up to 5 months with average use
Arlo Pro
- Up to 5 months with average use
Arlo Go
- Up to 3 months with average use
- Battery life varies depending on mobile signal strength
Arlo Wire-Free (VMC3030)
- Up to 4 months with average use
The following factors can reduce battery life:
- Cold temperatures below 32°F (0°C)
- Low-light environments that require camera sensors to work harder
- Weak connection to the Arlo SmartHub, Arlo Base Station, or Wi-Fi router
- Weak connections are caused by distance, Wi-Fi interference, or solid object obstructions between the camera and Arlo SmartHub, Arlo Base Station, or Wi-Fi router
- Frequent use of the camera spotlight or floodlight
- Applicable to camera models that have a built-in floodlight or spotlight feature
- Long video recordings
- Low cellular signal strength (Arlo Go and Go 2 only)
For more information, visit: How can I extend Arlo camera battery life