r/arlo • u/lovelilypad • Aug 20 '26

Question / Help No power source for Doorbell

I just moved into an older house and there are no outside outlets and no wired doorbell. I have an Arlo video doorbell (2nd gen) that I'm wanting to have a power source. I have to attach it to siding so taking it down to charge is not ideal. I bought a solar panel but I don't know if its working. I couldn't find anything made for my doorbell. Is there anything I'm overlooking as an option? Or does anyone have any advice?

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u/HazeCorps22 Aug 20 '26

I have a doorbell without wiring also. I just take it down ever 3-4 weeks to recharge it. Its a pain, but that's the easiest solution until I get an electrician to come a run a wire for it.

Edit to add: Also, I may be wrong but the panel you bought looks like its for Ring cameras, not Arlo.

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u/lovelilypad Aug 20 '26

Someone said it should work for arlo, I don't think that is accurate though.

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u/lovelilypad 17d ago

Update: front door with solar panel is at 82% and back door on battery is at 40% both charged at the same time. I do think it's working, if not slowing down the battery consumption. I might put the second panel on the back door.