Great review with everything covered in just the right amount of detail!

A very comprehensive range of tests covering all sorts of real-life situations - excellent work. The Argus PT looks promising for my purposes but I think I'll check your other reviews now...

Thanks for a very in depth review, all parts covered very well.

Your product testing seems to cover a lot of bases. Much appreciated.

@LifeHackster

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Finally! So glad someone is doing a review. I was planning on getting this for a gate camera but no onvif

@LifeHackster

4 жыл бұрын

Yes no Onvif..

FINALLY!!! Been waiting forever forever for Reolink to release this and for you to get one to test out for us. As always, GREAT review! Might hold off on this one until Cyber Monday or any other holiday deals. I do wish we could have motion detection zones on these battery powered cameras. I understand why they don't, but for those of us who hook up to a solar panel, we don't have to worry about the battery drain. I love my Argus 2, so I'm sure I'll love this one once I get my hands on one. The Argus 2 has held up really well in this Texas heat, though it is in a shady area. Budget is just a little tight with me returning to school (why does higher education have to be so damn expensive? lol) but I'll definitely get the PT before the end of the year.

@LifeHackster

4 жыл бұрын

They have the usual good video quality day and night like all other Reolink cameras.

@sanguinemis8052

4 жыл бұрын

OK

Excellent review and very informative, it’s the system that I need for my home. Thanks

Excellent tutorial we just brought three of these cameras your video was very helpful thanks very much. 😊

I look forward to hearing your reviews!

@LifeHackster

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Great review lifehackster

You are the bomb with these cams man! My go to for all cctv related questions and queries. Comprehensive reviews mate A*

Thanks for the great video! I just brought the Arlo Ultra had it for about 3 weeks. This one I really like some features the main thing this one is missing is Motion trackering but it does rotate manually.

@samuelugh5729

2 жыл бұрын

I know. If it had that it would be great and night time color vision. motion tracking would be great.

Very informative video. I like the clarity of the video at night, but it seems u need a lot of light. Thanks for another descriptive video.

@LifeHackster

4 жыл бұрын

Not really.. the light that I used is only 200 lumens.. thanks.

I'm surprised these companies don't offer a speaker jack or Bluetooth connection for better external speakers. You always do the exact same testing routine for all the products you test, bravo! Thanks for all your effort bringing this information forward.

@Seekingtruth-mx3ur

Жыл бұрын

Probably will make the camera more expensive

Very good review and comments. Thank you.

@LifeHackster

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Excellent excellent EXCELLENT video. Very thorough. Might go to another reolink with presets and motion tracking.

Pretty nice and informative video, I also like your Osmo Pocket camera setup!

@LifeHackster

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Very good video, well explained and tested.

@LifeHackster

4 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Another excellent and objective review. If this could do 25fps, I might get one. Pity the zoom is digital though. I guess there will always be compromises for a totally wire-free camera but I give full marks to Reolink for championing this technology. There are plenty of places you can't lay cable to.

Glad you were able to post a review about this camera I’ve been looking at purchasing this camera now for a this while now. The only thing I’m not really a fan of is the mount but like you said you could always purchase another mount on amazon and that’s probably what I’ll do. Great review as always extremely helpful 👍🏼

@LifeHackster

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@armystrongmom

2 жыл бұрын

4 in a row were bad! Three of them had defective sd card slots! Made in China!

@armystrongmom

2 жыл бұрын

Abject junk!

Thankyou, this wi come in handy in foaling season

Great review

You are totally correct that they should add preset positions. No need for that many, probably 3 would do for most homeowners (which is who is buying this, not professional security). Thanks for the advice for adding the MR. Beams spotlight, will have to look at that.

Enjoyed your review of this security camera but what is the name of the metal mount you talk about and where to find?

what is the maximum range between the camera and the router to which it is connected?

Can you please tell me what is your top 3 battery wireless outdoor cameras? I want to buy one for my house but I want to take the best decision. Thank you in advance

Thank you!

Another great review, thank you.

@LifeHackster

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

This video was awesome, very helpful, but my Argus PT came cracked. We didn't realize it until we were on the ladder to install it. Also since they're located in Honk Kong there is zero phone support unless you have international calling. I sent in the refund request and we shall see how that's handled.

Love the focus and pertinent review. Great job. Does it work away from wifi as it has the sd card? As well what about in power outage? Can a 256 sd card work ?

this maybe a dumb question but with the antenna is a cause for concern for attracting lightning?

Great review thanks I like these style Of cameras I think the voice loudness could be better..but in the dead of night i think it would be heard. Do you recommend these styles of cameras?.I like the Ezviz C3x would you recommend it for a 30ft length of garden or what camera would you recommend overall for this size of garden.Thankyou 👍💯

Did Reolink work on the PT bookmark complaint you raised since the video?

very imformative thanks

@LifeHackster

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Hey Lifehacker would you recommend this camera for inside use. And how long do the battery last

How can I set up my email or phone alerts. Every time I do it it says invalid format. Please help!

Is this a good camera for continuous traffic? it will be in direct sunlight with the solar panel. Will it work on a 3g network?

how distance a pir sensor alarm?

What's the best outdoor solar camera you have tested to date? I need 4. Thanks!

I have bought two of these and have been using them for a week and am most impressed - especially considering the low cost and easy installation.

@kireencharles1555

3 жыл бұрын

Hi . Does it work with power outage? Or does have continuous recording ?

@adammackay7160

3 жыл бұрын

@@kireencharles1555 it records onto an SD card in the camera. So it needs a battery which I keep charged up with solar panels. So an outage has no effect but if someone steals the camera before you download the video to your phone, it's gone.

@kireencharles1555

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

you are the best :-)

I see a setting to turn off the IR sensors but does that also turn off the light sensor? I don't want the light to come on at all.

You got the best review video's out there. But I'm in need of help... I have a Netgear Night Hawk 5 Router and I can't get this camera to hook up. Can you tell me what I can do to fix it, or should I just send it back.

I couldn't understand what you said about the metal camera mount. Could you tell me which one we need for this camera? Thanks!

I have the c2 one. It works really nice. Clear image. Really happy about the camera. I was looking for the motion zones. This camera didn't have those lol. 😅

@LifeHackster

4 жыл бұрын

Nope. Most battery powered cameras don’t have motion zones but they are starting to though like the Blink cameras and Arlos.

If the camera does not track motion then it only works for what it is pointed to that does not notice motion 355 degrees?

Hello! Great view i wanted to ask what other solar powered camera out there you recommend to be mounted on a tree to be able to read license plates at night due to some suspicious activities in the neighborhood

Hi! Just a question. Does your Argus PT records and stores footage at a limited storage capacity? We noticed that ours only saves and stores recordings up to 7.5 GB even though we have a 30 GB storage capacity micro SD card. It then overwrites the oldest footage to record new recordings. It only stores about up to 2 weeks old of footage in that process.

thank u for this review how much is the maximum storage space? can i put 265G ! thx bro

Since your 2019 review Reolink PTZ has a new more stable mounting bracket. Also you can function without internet / local Lan like a stand a lone NVR .

Nice video but how do you get the camera to just rotate and record by itself automatically we set ours up and it’s not panning from left to right

Thanks for the review. What is the battery life if you get the solar panel? Anyone know? I dont want to get solar because what if the battery dies in the middle of the night? I mean it shouldnt because it only comes on if there is motion sensor activation but yeah. Solar, depends on the battery life.

Great content. Can you share one of the mounts that you recommend please?

@LifeHackster

4 жыл бұрын

This is what I used... amzn.to/2ZS0BGV

@GrandPines323

4 жыл бұрын

@@LifeHackster thank you

great review, thanks. Another drawback of this model is that it does not send any video to emails. The only options for email alerts are text and picture.

Which is the best wilted reolink ? There is so many don’t know which to choose

Another professional video! 👍🏼 Any idea if camo skins are available for this camera?

@LifeHackster

4 жыл бұрын

Not that I know of. Thank you.

Which would you prefer the ARGUS 2 or the SOLIOM S600 ?

Does anyone know the battery life of this camera on a full charge?

Is the motor for pan and tilt noisy? In a quiet room, can you hear it if you are near the camera? Also, how tall is it (without bracket) compared to Argus 2?

Hi, which camera do you recommend between this and EZVIZ BC1C with solar panel too?

Can you access the camera on your cell phone when you are away from home ?

Have you reviewed the Argus PT Ultra with solar panel?

The tap for capture picture and video doesn't work on samsung s20 .when you tap on it. I call tech support the send me the link to install additional driver. Now it work. I phone no need it to do this feature.

Hi LFE-HSTR, between the PT and Argus 2, which is better if it is to be installed in the car porch?

Hi there. I am wondering why this cam can't give 360 degree motion tracking itself. I thought that feature included that's why i bought this Reolink battery powered wireless cam. I mean to say camera itself can detect motion not only that position we set up but also it moves to max 355 or 360 degree angle and capture images or vidos if approaches within 360/355 degree range. Please help if there any other camera that have auto tracking 355/360 degree tracking itself?

Does the camera rewind other than the frame by frame?

Hey how do you see playback? Mine keeps saying no videos this month. I have a SD card inserted

I have a Reolink PoE NVR system. Can this battery-powered one be added to it?

Hey life big fan of yours , which reolink ptz cam is the best regardless or wire or wireless ?

@LifeHackster

2 жыл бұрын

I just reviewed the E1 Outdoor, not perfect but it is better than the Argus PT.

Hi. Do you have any video or recommendation for a wifi and solar power camera with blocking of some areas in the field of view or motion tracking?

very good

where do i buy the triangle lights on the wall?

Can it be used not inverted for in the house use?

is there an option to make it record constantly?

I got the Noorio cameras but thinking of checking out Reolink.

Neat stuff

@LifeHackster

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Do they work through my existing Blink controller?

Hi , i want to ask something if the Argus pt can work in country to country? Like im in USA but the argus PT is in the Philippines.

Do you need the SD cards if you have the cloud?

Does the solar panel have to be directly hitting the sun to charge the battery or just daylight will do it

@aloecoco9291

3 жыл бұрын

The battery charges faster in full sun but can get some charge on cloudy days. Best to have the sola panel facing the sun light.The battery goes flat if used in Live View or Playback for prolonged time.

Hi, you didn't show Zoom, and it would be great if you could test the Solar panel. Other than that, great review.

Looking at the app this looks very similar to the Ezviz Studio app and the CTQ6C PT camera. That camera uses HikVision firmware. Are Reolink cameras another brand of HikVision? And can the camera interface with third party software for viewing and controlling the camera? The Ezviz cameras appear to be crippled to only be able to use their own proprietary apps.

@LifeHackster

4 жыл бұрын

Reolink is another brand but they might share the same features and layout as the hikvision.

Very nice job very through...I wish you lived next door!

It is unable to connect to fast 5 Ghz , but only 2.4 Ghz. Maybe there will be a lesser delay ?

Can you please make a video on how to connect a IP Reolink camera (Like the 420 camera) to Alexa? I cant get mine to work and Reolink isn’t getting me to fast enough. I am having difficulty upgrading firmware and supplying power to the camera, I was hoping I could remove the camera from the NVR but still use POE.

@LifeHackster

4 жыл бұрын

I’ll check it out.. I’m not sure if Reolink NVR cameras can connect to echo or google home..

Have your or will you review the eufy cam with face recognition

@LifeHackster

4 жыл бұрын

Not sure yet. We will see.

If the battery is non-removable what do you do when it dies ?

Hi another fantastic video again funny enough I was looking at this camera yesterday on Reolink website it looks a good camera I am just waiting for the new out door camera wired version to come out I think they are going to call it SPOTCAM and the new design on the camera is fantastic plus did you ever get your Reolink camera to work on the Alexa sorry for being a pain about it

@LifeHackster

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.. also my Reolink now works with Alexa..

@giovanniturco6428

4 жыл бұрын

LifeHackster hi thanks for reply letting me know about the Reolink I am still having trouble with my cameras not working with Alexa all my cameras are on the Alexa App tried it again just now still say Camera isn’t responding Reolink are making excuses all the time saying they are testing the cameras to work with Alexa and the

Will this be safe to install outside with the rain with no cover? thanks

@LifeHackster

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is... IP65 rated.

Can this connect to an NVR?

what is your opinion for better one than this ?

Doesn't look like a long term promising Security Camera. More like for viewing only. Great video tough 🖖

@LifeHackster

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks...

Combine this and the Argus 3 and it would be perfect

would you recommend more Reolink Argus Pt or RLC 511w to monitor the exterior of a home. thank you

@LifeHackster

4 жыл бұрын

I recommend PoE NVR system as compared to WiFi cameras if you can only have one choice.

@francescodipo2005

4 жыл бұрын

I have to rely on Wi-Fi cameras by force majeure

Does Reolink have a motion tracking camera?

So glad I found your, video, the instruction are not in the least helpful! Still can’t get it on my iPad,

@LifeHackster

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

can anybody tell me what bracket that is compatible with this camera and where I can buy it thank you

@LifeHackster

4 жыл бұрын

Outdoor mount like this one -> amzn.to/2IUzPrK

I ordered the Reolink Argo and got it in yesterday. Loving it thus far.

@trenthuntoon3840

4 жыл бұрын

How much

I have a question i have the argus 2 cameras if i get the cloud storage i still need to insert the micro sd card??

@adammackay7160

4 жыл бұрын

I didn't notice anything about cloud storage in the manual on mine. The SD cards are cheap and you can download any video you want onto your phone without taking the card out of the camera.

when the battery is out, do we need to take it down and charge for it, so How long it can work with one time full charge?

@MiguelCatalaoMusic

4 жыл бұрын

Great question. Nonetheless, they have a solar charger, so it might be a good idea to take a look at that. I think it will cost you about 50-60 eur.

@martinwinfield2935

4 жыл бұрын

If the panel is like the other ones for different cameras it will not maintain the battery unless in full sun all day. It fails in the UK when you get several overcast days together. You can boost with a USB power bank for a few hours.

@JulieGeigle

4 жыл бұрын

@@martinwinfield2935 Of course they don't mention this in the selling points. Good info to know!