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Tuesday, May 9th, 2023 10:25 AM

Outdoor Camera Power Supply

I have two outdoor cameras that have had good battery life of about 3-4 months, but they are in difficult areas to reach for easy recharging so I purchased power cables.  Is it best to just keep them plugged in all the time, or should I let them run on battery power and plug in only to recharge?  I am wondering which approach will provide the best longevity for the batteries and cameras.

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1 year ago

Hi @gwmt123, 

I would opt to keep your Outdoor Cameras plugged in at all times. This way, their batteries will always have a charge, so you won't have to worry about your cameras going offline. Keeping them constantly plugged into the power cable should not impact the longevity of the batteries or your cameras at all!

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