The Arlo camera is a 100 Percent Wire-Free, completely wireless, HD smart home security camera - so you can get exactly the shot you need - inside or out. The Arlo camera is weatherproof and includes motion detection, night vision, and apps. It can capture clips and send you alerts whether you're at home or away for round-the-clock peace of mind.
A: They come with 3.0V CR123A High Power Lithium Batteries. Mine lasted about 1 to 3 months depending on the camera settings. The cameras can be set up with different sensitivity for recognising movement. I had an issue with a wasp setting mine off frequently.
Q: battery life in Winter Minnesota
A: The do very well in the cold. I live in Anchorage Alaska, and 2 of my cameras are outdoors, and the battery life is doing well and we have had a few weeks of Neg 10F. 3 of my indoor cameras show FULL after 2 months, and the 2 outdoor are showing about 2/3 Full. As far as High Humidity I don't know for sure, the humidity here says at about 70%.
Q: Can you watch live feed on your i phone at any time
A: Yes. Login and pick the camera(s) you want to monitor. You can activate a recording or take a still shot while monitoring.
A: Based on the system specifications the wifi distance is 300ft.
Q: Can this be a stand alone camera? What else would I need to make it function in this way?
A: You'll need the Arlo base station.
A: the camera is linked to a base station. You may want to check if the same base station would work. It is possible you might need another base station given the distance
A: You can view the feed of the camera via wifi on a smart device with out any addition equipment.
Q: Does this come with a mount for it ?
A: Yes. Simple to install.