Reolink is one of the best manufacturers of home IP cameras and also for small businesses. We currently have a large number of camera models, both indoor and outdoor, and we also have several models with a built-in battery so they are completely wireless. The thing we really appreciate about Reolink is the really complete smartphone app, and in addition, all of the manufacturer’s cameras (except battery-powered ones) allow you to use the RTSP protocol for continuous recording to an NVR or NAS.
Main characteristics
This outdoor IP camera is advanced and compact Two 8MP and 4K sensors (5120 x 1440 pixels) a 15 fps maxThe sensors are 1/1.8 CMOS and have a focal length of 4 mm. One very important aspect is that it allows to compress video in H.264 and also H.265 format, which is more efficient. By integrating two sensors, it allows us to obtain… 180 degree field of view Horizontally, in case The vertical field of view is 50 degreesThis model, unlike others, does not have infrared night vision, but has Three 2W 6500K LEDs To illuminate the entire room, and we can adjust the brightness according to the lighting needs, allowing us to get full-color night vision. Includes Reolink Argus 4 Pro Two-way audioWe have a microphone on the front and also a speaker to interact with anyone on the other side. Additionally, we can configure alarms to detect motion.
In order to detect motion and save as much battery as possible, this camera has PIR sensor in front Which covers an angle of 170 degrees horizontally. In addition, we can configure the sensitivity of the said PIR sensor, and we will also be able to configure the detection of people, vehicles and pets by AI, with the aim of reducing false alarms. Another option is the possibility of adjusting the detection distance, up to a maximum of 10 metres.
The Reolink Argus 4 Pro is completely wireless Selectable dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (2.4GHz or 5GHz)Therefore, we can connect to Wi-Fi networks that use the 5GHz band to get the highest possible bandwidth, which is ideal for avoiding bottlenecks or saturation of the 2.4GHz band. We also have Bluetooth 5.0 But it is only used to initialize the camera, or to change Wi-Fi networks without having to restore the camera to factory settings.
This IP camera has Built-in 5000mAh rechargeable batteryBattery life varies depending on configuration, usage and temperature, but it is possible to spend more than a month using the camera normally and not need to recharge it. Reolink manufacturer has integrated a capable solar panel into the Reolink Solar Panel 2 model. Save up to 6 watts of powerSo it is ideal that we do not have to recharge it manually, because with a few hours of sun a day it will be more than enough to last indefinitely, although everything will depend on the hours of sun, the direction of the panel, etc. We have a USB Type-C port to recharge the battery, either with an external power source or using the solar panel integrated in the box.
Reolink Argus 4 Pro also has a slot for Micro SD cards with a capacity of up to 128 GBThanks to this capability, we can record videos locally without having to use a cloud subscription. An important aspect is that Reolink will allow us to send videos by motion detection via email or a local or remote FTP server, in addition to this, we also have the possibility to store them locally on a micro SD card or rent the Reolink Cloud to store them in the cloud directly.
Other features of this advanced IP camera for outdoor environments are that we can create Time Lapse, as well as it is integrated into Google Assistant and it is also compatible with Home Hub. If you purchase this Home Hub and add an IP camera, it will be compatible with RTSP protocol and the ability to send video to the NASalthough this would leave us with much less independence. Get rid of IP66 certified against dust and waterso it can be outdoors without problems and will withstand all harsh weather conditions.
The price of this camera is 250 euros with the solar panel, keep in mind that it has 4K resolution and 180 degree horizontal view, in addition to a high capacity battery. The truth is that this model is the most advanced that we can buy today.
Unboxing and first impressions
The first thing that caught our attention about this camera is the quality of the materials, as well as all the accessories built into it. Being an outdoor IP camera, we have everything necessary to place it on the front of the house, on the roof and even on the bar thanks to the included strap to secure it. The same thing happens with the solar panel, which is placed separately from the camera, and we can place this panel on the facade, the roof and also on a strip by incorporating another strap.
Inside the box we can use a 4 meter USB extension cable, so we can separate the camera from the solar panel with these 4 meters, thus putting the solar panel in an ideal place so that it can recharge the camera as much power as possible. In the following video, you can see all the accessories and documentation included with the Reolink Argus 4 Pro camera.
We will soon provide you with a full analysis of this camera, where we will explain the technical characteristics in detail, as well as real recording tests and we will also explain all the viewing and configuration options available to us in the official Reolink app.
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