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Review on 🌞 iTODOS Solar Panel with Outdoor Power Charging Cable and Adjustable Mount for Arlo Pro and Arlo Pro 2 (Silver) by Darren Anderson

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Worthy alternative to branded panel

I ordered two of these panels so I don't have to charge my Arlo 2 cameras every month. They arrived well packaged and in good condition. I'm not a fan of the hard-to-press power button and I think it's poorly placed due to the rear support bracket. Everything was well set up. I was having trouble taking photos of the front camera because my Arlo app reported a "loading error" a few minutes after connecting. After unplugging, restarting the camera and very carefully and safely plugging it back in, everything was fine again. I noticed that some reviews of this and other panels do not show the "load status" in the application. That is for me. They've been working for a month or two without turning off the cameras. I think durability will be the most important thing and I'll probably upgrade this product to 4 stars if it lasts long. But due to installation issues and the power button, I have 3 stars now. A few tips: - Install gutter clamps to limit drilling into the trim. - ENSURE you follow the instructions and charge a few days before installing as the panel will charge its battery which in turn will charge your camera's battery. Make sure you connect the camera cable very firmly and securely to avoid any glitches while charging. I suspect it has to do with the watertight cork that has a small gasket attached to it.

Pros
  • Best
Cons
  • Weight