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    This document provides instructions for modifying an Arlo camera to be powered via USB instead of batteries. It involves removing the battery door, adding silicone to seal it, and installing a new 3D printed door with a cutout for a microUSB port. The camera needs a power supply that provides at least 1.5 amps of current to ensure continuous operation and motion detection. The instructions note that some users have experienced the motion detection stopping after a few hours with lower power supplies.

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    This document provides instructions for modifying an Arlo camera to be powered via USB instead of batteries. It involves removing the battery door, adding silicone to seal it, and installing a new 3D printed door with a cutout for a microUSB port. The camera needs a power supply that provides at least 1.5 amps of current to ensure continuous operation and motion detection. The instructions note that some users have experienced the motion detection stopping after a few hours with lower power supplies.

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    USB Power Arlo Camera

    by raul_cortes_us

    I got tired of buying expensive batteries for my Power.


    wireless ARLO Cameras (Not ARLO PRO or ARLO
    PRO2). They only last about 3 or 4 months. I experienced that issue when I used a Cellphone
    USB Power Adapter under 1 AMP of current.
    In a users blog someone suggested to power the
    camera vie the microUSB port on the camera. I didn't Once I replaced it with a 2.0 AMP power adapter the
    notice it before because is very small and it has a camera worked well.
    white rubber plug that blends with the housing.
    Now I have two cameras running since December
    I didn't like the idea of exposing the camera to the 2017.
    weather so I decided to design a Battery Door with
    access to the microUSB port while keeping the I recommend that before you hack your camera, you
    camera ID. try with the power adapter that you want to use to
    make sure it works more than just a few hours.
    At first I only tested thjis solution on one camera to
    make sure it work. Some people reported that his Also remember to update your camera firmware.
    camera will stop running after a few days on USB 5v

    USB Power Arlo Camera: Page 1


    Step 1: Removing Battery Door

    The first step is to remove the Battery Door. There are 2 small tabs that keep the Door Hinge Pin in place. Cut both
    of them so the Door can come off. You can use a small wire cutter or knife to do that, just be careful not t cut
    yourself.

    Step 2: Removing MicroUSB Plug

    Then remove the microUSB Connector Plug from the Camera.

    USB Power Arlo Camera: Page 2


    Step 3: Adding Silicone to Seal the Door

    Then add some silicone sealant to protect the camera from moisture if used outdoors. The silicone must be added
    on the indicated areas to seal the new Door.

    Step 4: Install New Door

    Install the new Door into the camera. The Door I used is design for a specific USB Cable
    that I got from Amazon so that the USB connector
    BEFORE INSTALLING THE DOOR, MAKE SURE overmold fits tight on the connector hole.
    YOU REMOVE THE USB PLUG FROM THE
    CAMERA. Once the camera is mounted, I added a little of
    silicone around the microUSB overmold to make a
    The door has similar tab features to the original door seal against moisture and plugged it into the camera.
    so it is installed off towards the back of the camera as
    shown on the first photo on this step and then pushed I also designed a door that will accommodate any
    in to lock. microUSB B Cable per standard USB.org.

    If you need to remove the door you may have to Both versions are available at ETSY... build to order.
    squeeze an X-ACTO blade on the front of the door for
    leverage if the door is too tight. https://www.etsy.com/search?q=arlo%20camera

    Excess silicone can be easily removed after it sets.

    USB Power Arlo Camera: Page 3


    Step 5: Power the Camera

    To Power the Arlo Camera I used: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KH07WRC/r


    ef=...
    20ft USB Power Cable for Nest Cam or Dropcam
    (Amazon Prime) I am connecting 3 Arlo Cameras to the UPS that I
    mounted into the Garage ceiling. If the power goes
    USB Charger from old Cellphone, 5 VDC 2 AMP min down for a few hours the UPS will keep the cameras
    (Lower then 1.5 AMP may not work). running.

    APC Back-UPS Connect UPS Battery Backup Another UPS is needed for the Wireless Router and
    (BGE70) Cable Modem to have video recording and playback
    on power failure.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLV2FN16TXk

    USB Power Arlo Camera: Page 4


    Step 6: New Camera Door 3D File

    Arlo Camera search at Etsy

    The link above will take you to my cover, available to order 3D printed parts or to download the STL file for 3D
    printing parts yourself.

    USB Power Arlo Camera: Page 5


    do you find , Use the micro usd port power, the cam can work ,but the Motion detection is not work
    .or the Motion detection is only work 2~3hours,then is not work ; i test a few days .when i use the Li
    battery , both the cam and the Motion detection are OK . I Use dc6v1A dc 5v/1a qc3.0 adapter

    You need 1.5 AMP power. 5VDC at 1 AMP is not enough.

    A few minutes ago i use the 5v /2a adapter test find the cam can work, and the Motion monitoring
    only work 5mins, now the Motion monitoring Not working

    I modified 2 of my 4 cameras and both have been working for weeks. I get constant notifications
    from both of them, they also work at night with the IR illumination.
    I remember reading that some users experienced similar issues with some cheap 123 size
    batteries that didn't have enough milliamps or drained very quickly.
    Have you tried to update your camera firmware?
    My cameras were not working at the beginning but once I replaced my power charger (5v 700mA)
    with another (5v 1.5A) and updated the firmware as another user suggested everything work well
    and is running for more than 1 month so far.

    i have two arlo cams , the firmware both are 1.2.16720 . what is your firmware ? the cam is ok, I did
    cross-test Only in the case of usb cord, the above will happen.

    I see you also have a Pro. Is that camera running from rechargeable batteries or just by the Power
    Supply? Just curious because I don't remember the difference between the Pro and Pro2 other
    than the resolution.

    USB Power Arlo Camera: Page 6


    pro2 Pro and Pro no big difference ,arlo pro2 bigger than pro ,both have usb cord can supply
    without batteries . besides, the batteries can chargeable . ,
    i think arlo pro and arlo pro2 are better than arlo.

    I have the same firmware, HW Version H7

    firmware

    my power charger

    do you test it ? tonight i will test then feed back to you ,thank u

    This is a great modification for the Arlo camera, which


    took me almost no time to check out. Sadly, I don't have the resources
    to manufacture a new Door, so I'm stuck with batteries for now. Any
    idea how I could get a new door made?

    There are links to get parts ordered on the instructions.

    The part that I made is available at Etsy.


    https://www.etsy.com/listing/585074785/wireless-ar...

    Need more amps. 1.5 at least.

    3D Printed cover now available at Etsy, build to order at:


    https://www.etsy.com/listing/585074785/wireless-ar...

    That looks good, I'm glad you could mod it the way you want :)

    USB Power Arlo Camera: Page 7

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