One of the options that we have at our fingertips to have a place controlled is the installation of surveillance cameras. Within these cameras there are many models available And this is a market that is rising like foam, so that prices are adjusted between the competition and users find very interesting options at really adjusted prices.
In this case we have the opportunity to test a surveillance camera from Reolink. This is a Chinese firm with years of experience in the sector and offers us several options available to cover the surveillance of the home, office, workplace, etc. through both indoor and outdoor cameras. In addition, this time we also have a perfect complement for it, a solar panel to supply the camera constantly and without the need for cables.
Obviously the first thing is the IP65 certification
We are facing an outdoor camera model so we need it to be totally waterproof and, above all, that it resists well the inclement weather. The Reolink Argus PT and the Reolink Solar Panel 2, they are totally resistant to the outside, you will not have problems of any kind in this regard.
Also the only cable you'll see if you do this camera setup plus solar panel to keep the battery charged always charged of your Argus PT, it will be the one that comes from the solar panel to the camera itself. This cable obviously also has its protection against water and dirt, it has a rubber that covers it and in this case it is totally closed to avoid problems of any kind. This connection cable is microUSB and logically only has one connection direction, from the panel to the camera.
Totally wireless and good autonomy
The advantage of this camera is that it is completely wireless and allows us to place it anywhere in our home, business or office. It really is designed for outdoors, but it could also be used indoors without any problem as long as it is within the Wi-Fi signal range.
The advantage is that it adds a rechargeable battery that we can charge via microUSB cable, but the best in this sense if we want to be totally calm is to choose the pack with the solar panel, in this way we will have infinite autonomy. It should be noted in this regard that we cannot remove the battery.
Regarding the battery in case you do not buy the Reolink solar panel, the manufacturer itself announces an autonomy of approximately two months without warnings or movements of any kind. In our case and after the tests carried out we can say that a full month it is totally feasible in terms of autonomy. There really are many conditions in this time of autonomy, so it is important to consider the purchase of the solar panel in case of locating this camera far from our home or in inaccessible places.
Video quality of the Argus PT
In this we cannot fault it, the video quality offered by this camera is very good. Offering a really good night vision setup option, the Argus PT adds a 2 megapixel CMOS sensor, which Capture crisp, clear video in low-light conditions.
The options to see or record live what happens in front of the viewfinder are not a problem for this camera thanks to the quality 1080p HD in addition rotates 355 ° horizontally and 140 ° vertically so we can cover much more space.
Definitely the video quality of this camera
This type of turn of the is done from the own app that even has a version for Mac called Reolink Client that allows us to carry out the same procedures as from the iOS app, both apps are completely free. We can't find the microSD card inside the box to record.
The camera offers the possibility of activating alerts for motion detection and these can reach our device in a different way. We can receive the alerts via notifications, emails, siren alerts or pre-recorded voice messages in real time. Thus it is easier to see at the moment what is happening and to be able to record what we are seeing at that moment.
Another feature that this surveillance camera adds in addition to live vision is two-way audio. In this way we can have acremote control in live view and we can listen and respond live from the camera's own built-in microphone and speaker. This communication has to be done directly from the application itself.
Only works with 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks So be careful when making the initial configuration through the app and making connections through IP is not possible, since it is a basic use camera focused for users without experience in configurations. The Reolink application is essential to use this camera so this camera is not compatible with other applications.
On the other hand we cannot make a 24/7 recording and it does not work with an NVR, as we say are details that we have to take into account before buying this camera and it is that we are not facing a professional camera, although it is true that for the most users may be sufficient. In these cases it always depends on the need of each one, but the camera functions are really great.
Contents of the box Reolink Argus PT and Reolink Solar Panel 2
We can say that they add everything except the striker to hang the camera and the solar panel on the wall. We even found a template to make the holes in the wall, this is the Reolink Argus PT and Reolink Solar Panel 2 camera box content:
