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How to Replace the Batteries in a Reolink Argus Home Security Camera

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The Reolink Argus is a solid 100% wireless home security camera.  Unlike the majority of other cameras, this one is powered by batteries.  No A/C cable.  That means you need to periodically replace the batteries in this camera.  This article will discuss how to replace the batteries in a Reolink Argus home security camera.  We’ll also discuss how to prolong battery life and make a few recommendations for replacement batteries. Battery Basics A Reolink Argus requires four lithium CR123A batteries for power.  There’s a battery life indicator within the app.  The manufacturer predicts a battery life of 500 minutes of recording and … Read more

How to Replace the Batteries in an Arlo Smart Home Security Camera

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The Arlo Smart Home Security Camera is one of my favorite camera models of all time.  Today, we’re discussing how to change the batteries in an Arlo Smart Home Security Camera. Unlike competitors, this Arlo model has no power cables.  They are battery operated.  Batteries need to be changed.  This article will show how to change the batteries and give a recommendation for what you need. Battery Basics The batteries in an Arlo camera should last 4-6 months, that’s according to the manufacturer.  The 4-6 months is based upon 5 minutes of active use daily.  More frequent use and the batteries in an Arlo … Read more

How to Replace the Batteries in a Reolink Keen Pan and Tilt Camera

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The Reolink Keen is one of the few 100% wireless pan and tilt home security cameras on the market.  It’s handy for watching areas where no power outlet exists.  Unlike other cameras, this one is powered by batteries.  There is no A/C cable.  That means you need to periodically replace the batteries in this camera.  This article will discuss how to replace the batteries in a Reolink Keen.  We’ll also discuss how to prolong battery life and make a few recommendations for replacement batteries. Battery Basics A Reolink Keen requires four lithium CR123A batteries for power.  There’s a battery life indicator within … Read more

How to Replace Blink XT Batteries (applies to Blink XT2 as well)

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Truly wireless cameras have become more common these days.  Truly wireless means just that.  No power cable.  No network cables.  There are several manufacturers that have been covered on this site that make truly wireless cameras including the Wyze Battery Cam Pro, Reolink Argus and Blink XT2.  Problem with these cameras is you need to charge or change the batteries.  Today, we cover how to replace Blink XT batteries. Since writing this article, Blink has introduced the Blink XT2.  This article will apply equally to the Blink XT2 as the cases are fairly similar and so are the battery requirements. Battery … Read more

How to Replace the Batteries in a Blink Camera

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The Blink Home Security Camera System is one of the most popular lines of home security cameras.  It’s competitively priced and best of all, it’s completely wireless.  Unlike most other home security cameras, the Blink camera uses batteries.  No power cables.  Batteries need to be changed so today we discuss how to replace the batteries in a Blink Home Security Camera.  Considering these cameras are battery operated, they definitely provide a lot of high end features. We have reviewed a lot of the Blink Cameras in the past including the Blink Outdoor. Battery Basics Blink provides two lithium AA batteries with … Read more

Ring Solar Panel Plus Sun Equals Power Almost Anywhere

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The Ring Solar Panel is an interesting accessory.  I like to see a company think out of the box.  That’s exactly what Ring did when they designed this product. We wrote an article titled Alternative Power Sources for Home Security Cameras several months back.  In this article we detailed how to power a home security camera when an AC power outlet wasn’t nearby.  We looked at a few options including Power Over Ethernet (POE) and how to turn a light socket into an AC adapter.  We didn’t look at solar because this product was unknown to us.  That recently changed after stumbling upon … Read more

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