Setting up the Reolink Argus 2 was very simple. As I said in the intro, I use the Reolink Argus 2 camera as a baby monitor, and some baby monitors use their own monitor and don't work with your phone. I'd hate to have to go find the camera monitor every time I needed to see what was happening on one of the cameras. It is a typical feature on most WiFi cameras these days but there are some that require a monitor that is its own separate device ( usually baby monitors). I've always got my phone with me, so this, for me is a great feature. I don't use cloud storage and am perfectly happy with saving recordings to my phone and allowing the cameras to record motion detection to a micro SD Card.īack to top Pro: Use a Phone as the Monitor You can use the Reolink Argus 2 camera in your house with no recurring fees if you don't want the cloud storage capabilities. The Reolink Argus 2 has a cloud storage option, but it is not required for use of the camera(s). To get started, I simply downloaded the app, performed the setup, placed or mounted the camera, and I was good to go.īack to top Pro: No Monthly Fees Required The camera comes with two types of mounts. Each camera is self-contained in that it doesn't need any other companion devices for it to work. Everything I needed to get started came with my first camera. You can usually pick one up for less than $100 on amazon. The Reolink Argus 2 is quite inexpensive for a battery-powered WiFi camera. Distance from WiFi Router Seems to Cause Issues Even with Full Strength Signal.Customer Support is by Email Only (24 hours).PC App doesn't work well and is difficult to use.PIR Motion detection recordings are not continuous.Clicking Noise when Switching Between Day & Night Vision.Infrared Lights Indicate when the Camera is Accessed at Night.WiFi Assist causes the camera to show an annoying "using cell phone data" prompt.Batteries don't last very long (with motion detection on).Audio conversations are possible but are extremely frustrating (audio is delayed and breaks up).Viewing a camera's video takes 2-10 seconds to start sometimes longer. ![]() Privacy Mask to Hide Areas of the Video Feed.Can Access and Save Micro SD Card Recordings from Your Phone's App.Camera Quickly Releases from the Ball Mount.Motion detection can record to an SD Card (must purchase separately).Can zoom in on areas while viewing a camera's video.Easily switch to a low bandwidth quality mode (for bad connection).Camera Access Indicator can be turned off.Easy to grab a camera and monitor a temporary location.Record Videos or Save Still Shots Directly to Your Phone's Camera Roll.Battery can be Charged without the Camera.Rechargeable Batteries are Lithium-Ion (same as cell phones).Batteries Last a Long Time (with Motion Detection Off).Easy to Access Cameras from Outside Your Home Network.Use a Phone as the Monitor (or tablet, computer, etc).Click on any list item to view its details in the sections below. ![]() Hence, battery-powered, wireless cameras are a wonderfully simple solution.īelow are the lists of pros and cons I have discovered while using the Reolink Argus 2 cameras daily in my house. We have a single-story house and the attic space over his room is nearly impossible to reach, so running wired power to the camera from above would be nearly impossible. The cameras would need to be mounted high enough that he can't reach them or any dangling (power) cords. I wanted cameras that were easy to install and move around often. Our older son with special needs is adopted from the foster care system and has very strong behavioral issues. As the baby has moved from a bassinet in our room to a crib in his own room, it has been easy to just tack a camera above his bedding with a couple of screws and move it when needed No power or network wires to mess with or worry about. ![]() One is a baby and the other has special needs. There are plenty of reviews about the Reolink Argus 2 Cameras on the web, but this one is written by someone that actually uses them daily! As such, I should briefly discuss my motivation for needing wireless, battery powered, cameras. My Motivation For WiFi Battery Powered Cameras From my experience with the Reolink Argus 2 camera, I have discovered plenty of pros and cons that I will do my best to articulate in this article. Over time I have acquired six of the battery-powered version. The Reolink Argus 2 is a Wire-Free Rechargeable Battery Powered Security Camera, with an option for Solar Charging.
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