This review is for: REOLINK Argus PT Ultra, 4K Security Camera, Wireless Outdoor Camera, 360° Pan & Tilt Surveillance, 2.4/5 GHz Dual Band Wi-Fi, Smart Detection, No Monthly Fee, 6W Solar Panel Compatible (Not Included)
I’m a bit of a surveillance system geek. There’s a lot that goes into understanding what kind of camera you need for what location. Lots of other factors involved, too.
The first thing I ask myself when I am looking for a camera for a location is if I need 24/7 footage from that camera. If I do, then I go with a certain other brand. If I am okay with footage from motion events only, I go with a Reolink camera.
As I get older, I tend to look for shortcuts as far as wiring goes. If I have the option to put up a wireless camera, that is the way I go every time. Being able to rely on a solar panel and Wi-Fi, with no wires, is fantastic.
I already have solar panels, so I didn’t need to purchase an extra one for this camera.
One benefit of this camera is the fact that it uses a spotlight in the evening which gives you full color night time pictures. If you are trying to be discreet, and you don’t want a spotlight, then you should consider a camera with infrared night vision. Unless the light is a problem for a neighbor, I think it’s a benefit because it lets the potential intruder know that they are being watched and recorded.
The app is fantastic. It’s a bit of a learning curve, but I’m not sure how they could have done it better. You need to understand how to start a cloud plan, even if it’s the free one that they offer, and then link your camera to that plan. Once you do that, you can look at all of your past events for that camera. Even if it occurred a minute ago, it will be there in the app for you.
Take time to really learn the app and all the settings. Sometimes I see people complaining or talking about things that are easily adjusted in the settings and they haven’t taken time to fully understand the camera and the app.
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