Question

How long do batteries really last? I have had mine for almost 4 yrs now. I had one battery and camera plugged in to charge. I logged in and that camera doesn't even show it's plugged in. I removed the battery, put it back in, I even changed out the charging cord, same thing. I guess the battery is dead and can't be recharged?  

Answer 1

My Pro2 been working/recharging for years!  

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I wonder what caused mine not to charge? I just ordered a new battery, couldn't really afford to, but I can't afford to not have them up.  

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@wollongong make sure it’s the cable it came with. the cams are picky on their cable even with cables with same ports won’t work.  

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@valdes6990 I am using the cable that came with it. Thanks

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@ockeghem . Thinking about upgrading to the pro2. In your opinion how’s the rechargeable battery working out? Do you find yourself charging it frequently? Thanks.  

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Works better than I could imagine.  

Answer 2

How long did you leave it charging for? Are the terminals clean too

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Over night, still nothing, no sign that it is charging

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@wollongong terminals are clean on the batter and come connectors in the camera

Answer 3

Which camera? If you remove the battery completely, it should still function when plugged in an show a power icon. Maybe your charger or charging cable or charging port is the issue

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Arlo Pro. Thanks I will try that.  

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@terrie Thanksng I took the battery out, kept it plugged in and I still get "time to recharge your battery'; I can't even see what the camera is seeing. I used a spare cable and charger, still same message.  

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Sounds like your charging port or the ribbon cable inside the camera might be damaged then

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Can you take the battery from one of your other cameras and put it in this camera to check the camera itself is still working?  

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And try and charge this camera's battery in another camera that does charge?  

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@terrie Thanksng I will give that a try. I have to leave the camera out or my neighbor will damage my property. I will try this when it gets dark and I can change it out. Thank you so much.