How do I change my Arlo camera Power Management settings?

Last updated: 08.01.2025

Arlo Wire-Free cameras allow you to choose Power Management settings to optimize battery life and video quality.

The following factors can reduce battery life:

  • Frequent use of the camera spotlight or floodlight (For applicable models that have a built-in floodlight or spotlight feature)
  • Weak connection to an Arlo SmartHub, Base Station, or router
  • Extremely cold temperatures (below 32°F or 0°C)
  • Low cellular signal strength (Arlo Go series only)
  • Frequent motion detection or audio triggering
  • Longer video recordings
  • Low lighting

To change Arlo camera Power Management settings:

  1. Launch the Arlo Secure App.
  2. Tap Devices.
  3. Select a wire-free camera.
  4. Tap
  5. Tap Power Management.
  6. Select Best Video, Optimized, Best Battery Life, or Low Power Mode:
  • Best Video. May reduce battery life but provides the best video quality.
  • Optimized. Balances video quality and battery life.
  • Best Battery Life. May reduce video quality but provides the best battery life.
  • Low Power Mode. Extends battery life by taking snapshots instead of video (available on some Arlo cameras).

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