How can I extend my Arlo camera's battery life?

Arlo battery-powered cameras are not intended for continuous recording. The battery life of your Arlo camera varies depending on usage.

For more information, visit Safety Rules for Arlo Rechargeable Batteries or Safety rules for Arlo Wire-Free Camera Batteries.

Use these tips to maximize your camera's battery life:

Ensure that your Arlo system is running the latest firmware.
For more information, visit What do I need to know about Arlo camera firmware updates?
Use the Optimized or Best Battery Life power setting.
For more information, visit How do I change my Arlo camera's power management settings?
Configure your cameras to record shorter videos.
Position your Arlo wire-free camera a maximum of 300 feet (90 meters) from the SmartHub, base station, or router. For more information, visit How do I position my Arlo wire-free camera?.
Position your Arlo Go camera in a location with at least three bars of LTE signal strength.
For more information, visit How many bars of signal strength does Arlo Go need and how do I check it?
Do not place your Arlo system near multiple WiFi routers.
If you're using an Arlo Wire-Free camera, only use the rechargeable batteries that were supplied inside you package or replacement batteries from Arlo. For Arlo Wire-Free cameras, use only non-rechargeable batteries supplied inside your package or non-rechargeable batteries from other high quality, well-known manufacturers such as Panasonic, Energizer, or Duracell.

These environmental factors can shorten battery life:

Placing your cameras in temperatures below 32°F (0°C).
For more information, visit What should I do if the batteries in my Arlo camera are reporting low power in cold weather?
Placing your cameras in low-light environments that require infrared sensors to work harder.

To purchase replacement batteries for your Arlo cameras: