Customers regard the "Mounted Solar Panel Charger" highly for its ability to extend battery life and its ease of installation. Many find the overall performance satisfactory and the installation process straightforward. However, some customers have reported issues with charging functionality and compatibility with certain cameras, while others feel the price is a bit high and the cord length is insufficient.
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Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Installation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
No More Ladders....
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have had this for almost 2 years with no issues. The set-up is the same as the camera and comes with an extended code for charging. Mine is set-up right next to the camera for the best access to the sun. I zip tied the excess cord. Its great not having to get on the ladder to have to recharge the camera.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
perfect for mounting the camera out of reach
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Of course, an easy to reach outdoor camera is also easy to vandalize or steal. So mounting it out of reach makes sense, until it is time to recharge the battery. Then it involves getting out the ladder, taking out the battery, charging it (and having no monitoring for the hours of charging), and a second trip up the ladder to put it back in. The solar panel takes care of all of that. Optimally, having the panel aimed south gets the most lumens for your buck, and the long cable lets you adjust the panel with a pretty good flexibility. Since the front of the house points east, I was able to place the camera optimal to see the front entry, but place the solar panel "around the corner" of the house, aimed south. Arlo sends out notices to your email, and can be easily checked in the app, for battery status. With the solar panel, even with cloudy days for 3-4 days in a row, the battery is always well charged.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works well!
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works well, and it is perfect for keeping the camera charged. I had to get a little inventive with mounting it, but that's ok
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Solar Charger
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It was easy to install and works well in maintaining a charge on the camera. I plan on getting a couple more for our other cameras. Would like to see BB stock the black charger also.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Installation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Keeps your Arlo camera charged at all times!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought a whole bunch of Arlo products to installed in the perimeter of my parents' home. It made more sense to get a solar panel for the front door camera so we weren't having to charge it when the battery is low. It was easy to install without issue and so far has kept our front camera charged at all times. Highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Cons mentioned:
Charging
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Arlo Solar Panel
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this solar panel for my Arlo Ultra 2. It charges very quick on a sunny day and slow on the cloudy day. Now, I don’t have to worry about my Arlo camera is out battery. I love it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Solar power!!
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works exactly as intended and keeps your cameras supercharged throughout the day and night, never once had to take out and recharge the batteries manually, and has been working excellent for months since my purchase.
This review is from Arlo - Mounted Solar Panel Charger for Pro 5S 2K, Pro 4, Pro 3, Floodlight, Ultra 2, and Ultra Cameras - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Installation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great panel
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent product. Easy to install. Was charging a camera on a high eave on our house almost weekly. With this panel, the camera stays well charged. Charges less on cloudy days as expected but catches up the next sunny day.
This review is from Arlo - Mounted Solar Panel Charger for Pro 5S 2K, Pro 4, Pro 3, Floodlight, Ultra 2, and Ultra Cameras - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Installation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect Addition To The Arlo Camera
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
These are a necessity if you're going to mount these any higher than 10 feet. Very easy to install and the magnetic connector to the camera made for an easy connection. Don't have to worry about changing batteries. Highly recommended!
This review is from Arlo - Mounted Solar Panel Charger for Pro 5S 2K, Pro 4, Pro 3, Floodlight, Ultra 2, and Ultra Cameras - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Even better than I expected
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Exceeded my expectations. My floodlight was dying after 3 days of usage. Figured I would try the solar panel before running a hard wired line through my narrow attic.
Since installing, I haven't seen the camera be anything but fully charged. I don't live in a particularly sunny area either. Solar panel seems worth it if a permanent wiring setup is inconvenient for you.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Solar panel
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely works like it says
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
These solar panels are perfect for these cameras. I purchased the Arlo Spotlight camera and it only had 50% battery life. Within 3 days, it was completely charged. When I mow the grass, the camera activates every time I get in front of it. It still stays 100% charged with the solar. I would highly recommend it to anyone.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Need one of these to keep camera charged
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works great! Keeps my camera charged at all times w/o having to switch out batteries
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Helpful
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought these for my Arlo cameras and I was very happy with them. Not too difficult to install and they have enough wire to install them so they can be placed elsewhere where the sun does shine. Now I don't have to worry about climbing up and down to install a charged battery.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Jeff
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Worked perfectly! I am no longer climbing a ladder to change batteries. Easy to install, but be sure to buy a mount adapter if you have gutter guards.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Installation, Solar panel
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great solar panel
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This solar panel works perfectly! I already owned one and it worked so well that I bought another one. It comes with the mounting bracket and screws. Installing was super easy. Highly recommended
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Installation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great solution highly recommend
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Tiny and powerful. Arlo ultra 2 hasn’t dropped below 100% since adding this panel. Smaller than a shoe box, and easy to mount. Have mine mounted in NC, with west side of sky obstructed, clear line of sight towards East->south direction only and that is more than enough.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This solar panel works well.
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This Solar panel really works well, plus you don't have to worry about changing batteries out.
This review is from Arlo - Mounted Solar Panel Charger for Pro 5S 2K, Pro 4, Pro 3, Floodlight, Ultra 2, and Ultra Cameras - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Cons mentioned:
Charging
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great little solar panels!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Put these on our cameras a handful of days ago! So far so good. Thought they would charge a little faster than what they do but they are keeping the batteries chargef.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Cons mentioned:
Price
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
It works. But is it worth it?
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this because I needed a panel for my fourth Arlo camera. I had already ordered a three pack of Wasserstein panels from Amazon. As it turned out, my local Best Buy had a single Arlo-branded panel so I figured I would try it out to compare the expensive Arlo panel with the cheaper Wasserstein units.
So far, as far as performance, the two types of panels are dead even. The camera batteries are full every day there's enough sun to produce electricity.
The only real test will be to see if one panel lasts longer than the other.
So at least for now, I'd say the $50 Arlo panels are not worth the extra $15 over the Wasserstein panels I got for less than $30 each. Save your money.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Get It
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
if you have Arlo cameras at home, just get one of these for every camera. It makes life so much easier no more changing batteries never have to worry about the charge state even in the winter time I have not had a problem with my batteries being charged.