Customers are positive about the ease of use, installation process, size, and overall performance of the mountable solar panel. However, customers are negative about the battery life, charging capabilities, and overall quality of the solar panel. Some customers have also reported compatibility issues with their cameras.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing! Convenient!
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
They work amazingly and it’s so much more convenient than having to take the battery out and charge it. Would definitely recommend 10 out of 10.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Arlo Solar Charger
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy to install and works perfectly with my Arlo Camera. Love that I don't have to worry about taking Camera down to charge.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Arlo review
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very happy with this product. Easy to use easy to install. Excellent pictures.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
They work
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought 2 panels, both works ok. One sees full sun all day and charges the camera to 100% quickly. The other panel sees full sun for 1/2 day. It charges the camera slowly, about 1o percentage points a day.
I did not like the mounting brackets that came with the panel and bought different ones with longer reach and better swivel adjustments.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Arlo Solar Panel
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very easy to install. I love that it is a compact size and a C type connection.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life, Solar panel
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
It’s a downgrade!
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Like other reviews have said, it works. I have several 1st gen cams with panels and they STAY charged. I have 2 2nd gen cams and i needed a solar panel for 1. It’s in direct sunlight til about 3 o’clock then trees block it. I set it up this past Sun (today’s Thursday) and it charged from 15%-58% since then. It DOES charge, just VERY slowly. Arlo should’ve kept the panel the same size. This new one is about the size of your cell phone. You’re better off charging your cam to full battery by plugging it in and THEN let the panel maintain that charge.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Arlo Team
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Hi Jerome,
Thank you for your review. For help troubleshooting Arlo Solar Panel issues, please read the following article: https://kb.arlo.com/000045870. For further assistance, please navigate to Settings > Support in the Arlo App for service options available to you.
We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Best Regards, Arlo Team
Pros mentioned:
Installation, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Panel
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The Arlo solar panel for exterior use is great. The price paid is worthy of the savings. The designed bracket is great along with the mounting of the panel is very easy;
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Charging
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Wish solar panel was a little more dependable.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Once battery runs down it’s difficult for the solar panel to fully recharge battery. Can’t get enough hours of sun after a cloudy day to recharge battery to camera. Active area.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very happy
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works very well and has a long cord to Connect it To where it get sun And we'll charge the device. I am very happy that I bought it. It saves me a lot of time. I have the camera over where my dog is. And that kills the battery on a daily basis before I got this solar charger
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
SECURITY
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I was very pleased with the suggestion for a solar panel to assist me with keeping the camera charged. The product works great. Thank you!
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life, Solar panel
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Terrible
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The solar panel 100% trash. Rather go on amazon and get the Wasserstein brand. Have had the new arlo solar panel for over two months still has not charge two XL spotlight 2k arlo cameras to 100%. Have rhe Wasseestein over 3 years and continuously never dropped undee 90% even when we have few days of rain. Arlo should be ashamed of this poor quality of a solar panel. Please don’t waste time or money on these. Wished I would known this before hand but Best Buy only give you 2 weeks to return and my day was already reached by the time i took them down.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Arlo Team
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Hi,
Thank you for your review. For help troubleshooting Arlo Solar Panel issues, please read the following article: https://kb.arlo.com/000045870. For further assistance, please navigate to Settings > Support in the Arlo App for service options available to you.
We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Best Regards, Arlo Team
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Inconsistent charging
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Sometimes it charges sometimes it doesn’t. We have another panel for our floodlight camera in a similar location. There’s no issues with that panel charging except for once a year in the winter during dark and extremely cold days. This panel is inconsistent and in a location that actually gets more sun compared to the other one. We’ve had to remove the camera it’s attached to multiple times and just charge it manually. 3 stars for semi-convenience. And that’s being generous.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Arlo Team
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Hi Sarah
Thanks for sharing your review. We would like to learn more about the concerns you have shared above. Please reach out to our support team so they can further address your concerns and provide assistance by navigating to Settings > Support within the Arlo app to explore the support options available to you.
We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Best regards, Arlo Team
Cons mentioned:
Compatibility
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Solar Panel
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This would have been great to use, but it didn't fit my camera. Just make sure it will work for your camera
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Small and Mighty
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Small and mighty. This panel keeps my camera charged. It is not very noticeable like some overly big panels and I love that it is small and not bulky .
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best choice
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very good for when I’m on vacation to see what is going on around my parents house
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Charging
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Arlo solar charging panel
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Not sure if its me or the product but it doeant not seem to charge the camera as expected. I usually have to take the camera in and charge it to full and just maintain it with the panel for longer.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Arlo Team
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Hi JamesK,
Thank you for your review. For help troubleshooting Arlo Solar Panel issues, please read the following article: https://kb.arlo.com/000045870. For further assistance, please navigate to Settings > Support in the Arlo App for service options available to you.
We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Best Regards, Arlo Team
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Returned to store
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Returned to store as I changed my mind on the purchase
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Solar charger
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great product, never have to charge this camera again! Love it
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Arlo
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good product, works well and looks good m. Must but
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Aol
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great clarity wide angle vent lens was easy to install makes a big difference in my security. I feel safer that I can see my entire property coming and going. I like the alert. It gives me on my phone. I think it’s a great product.