arlo essential indoor 2nd gen camera is making a constant high-pitched whining noise, it's driving me nuts.

— asked by Sam

Quick answer: That's coil whine from the camera's internal power supply circuit. It's a physical vibration in the inductor or transformer.

Diagnosis

That's coil whine from the camera's internal power supply circuit. It's a physical vibration in the inductor or transformer.

How to Fix It

There is no user-serviceable fix. The component is soldered to the main board. Contact Arlo Support immediately. This is a manufacturing defect covered under warranty. Do not try to open the sealed unit.

If That Didn't Work

If support is unresponsive, you can sometimes reduce the noise by ensuring the camera is powered by its original 5V 1A adapter. Inferior third-party power supplies can exacerbate the issue.

Heads Up

Do not attempt to dampen the sound with tape or by blocking vents. This is an electrical fault, not just a noise nuisance, and can be a fire risk.

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