How long do Arlo camera batteries last?

Last updated: 13.01.2026

The following Arlo camera battery life expectations are based on average use and depend on settings and environment. Average use assumes that you are using the Optimized or Best Battery Life Power Management settings and that your cameras record less than three minutes per day. Increasing the length, quality, or quantity of video recordings decreases your battery life.

Approximate Arlo Camera Battery Life:

Arlo Essential Security Camera 2K/HD (3rd Gen)

  • 4 months with average use

Arlo Essential XL Security Camera 2K/HD (3rd Gen)

  • 16 months with average use

Arlo Essential Outdoor Camera 2K/HD (2nd Generation)

  • 4 months with average use

Arlo Essential XL Outdoor Camera 2K/HD (2nd Generation)

  • 16 months with average use

Arlo Pro Security Camera 2K (6th Gen)

  • 9 months with average use

Arlo Pro XL Security Camera 2K (6th Gen)

  • 18 months with average use

Arlo Pro 5

  • 8 months with average use

Arlo Pro 4

  • 6 months with average use

Arlo Ultra Security Camera 4K (3rd Gen)

  • 6 months with average use

Arlo Ultra XL Security Camera 4K (3rd Gen)

  • 12 months with average use

Arlo Ultra and Ultra 2

  • 5 months with average use

Arlo Go 2

  • 6 months with average use
  • Battery life when using cellular signal can vary depending on mobile signal strength

Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight

  • 6 months with average use

Arlo Pro 3

  • 6 months with average use

Arlo Essential and Essential Spotlight

  • 6 months with average use

Arlo Essential Spotlight XL

  • 12 months with average use

Arlo Pro and Arlo Pro 2

  • 5 months with average use

Arlo Go

  • 3 months with average use
  • Battery life varies depending on mobile signal strength

Arlo Wire-Free (VMC3030)

  • 4 months with average use


The following factors can reduce battery life:

  • Cold temperatures below 32°F (0°C)
  • Low-light environments that require camera sensors to work harder
  • Weak connection to the Arlo SmartHub, Arlo Base Station, or Wi-Fi router
    • Weak connections are caused by distance, Wi-Fi interference, or solid object obstructions between the camera and Arlo SmartHub, Arlo Base Station, or Wi-Fi router
  • Frequent use of the camera spotlight or floodlight
    • Applicable to camera models that have a built-in floodlight or spotlight feature
  • Long video recordings
  • Low cellular signal strength (Arlo Go and Arlo Go 2 only)

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