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Real-World Battery Endurance: Testing the 2-Year Claim
How realistic is Amazon’s claim that 2 AA lithium batteries can power an HD camera for 730 days?
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Battery Test Factors:
- Amazon Benchmark Standard: 2-year battery life is calculated based on 5,882 total seconds of video events (roughly 70 seconds of video clip recording per day).
- Low-Traffic Locations (Backyard / Side Gates): Easily achieves 20 to 24 months of battery life.
- High-Traffic Locations (Front Porch / Busy Street): Battery lasts 9 to 14 months if recording 30+ clips per day.
- Battery Rule: Always use Energizer Ultimate Lithium 1.5V AA batteries for maximum longevity in cold winter temperatures.
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