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Review on ๐Ÿ”‹ Uogw 3 Pack Solar Panel Charger for Arlo Ultra/Ultra 2/Arlo Pro 3/Pro 4, with 11.5ft Weatherproof Magnetic Power Cable, Adjustable Mount-Silver (NOT for Arlo Essential Spotlight) by David Miller

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Decent charging early

This item was purchased with my Arlo Ultra 2 4K Security Cameras. For the first few days, this product was able to keep my cameras running at full capacity during the day. This included days when it rained or was cloudy. Around day 3, I noticed that the cameras stopped charging even though they were on their lowest settings to save battery life. To get any charge, I had to turn off my security cameras, which dropped battery life to about 70%. Charging the cameras while they were off took about two days. Pros: When the panels worked, they worked great and fully charged my cameras. The supplied cable was extremely long, so the panel could be mounted almost anywhere. The magnet was excellent and stuck to the camera with no problems. Cons: The mounting bracket (next to the threads) was difficult to use/fasten/loosen/tighten multiple times. The threads seemed rough and may have needed sanding/cleaning prior to use. When attaching the panel to the bracket, it was difficult to install properly. When screwing the brackets together, they have some "play" which causes the plate to fall forward. To prevent this, the user must ensure that there is no "play" when connecting the mount by tightening it very firmly. The product worked very well for the first few days, but eventually the camera had to be turned off to actually fully charge it. Overall, this product is decent and saves the user money compared to buying (1) one Arlo solar panel for the price of (3) of them. However, this will only serve users well if the panels are still working after the first week. Also, it might be best for users with little or no traffic, as it ensures that the cameras aren't constantly activated/used, which reduces battery life.

Pros
  • Best
Cons
  • Not bad