REOLINK First 4K Solar Security Cameras Wireless Outdoor, Argus PT Ultra+Solar Panel, 360° Pan Tilt Auto-Tracking, 8MP Color Night Vision, 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi 6, No Subscriptions, Home Hub Compatible

I own two Reolink Argus', two Reolink Rangers and one Reolink 4k. I've had the Argus' and Rangers for just less than two years. The 4k is new. I think they are a great product. A great value for the price. The set up is easy. The app is intuitive. Reliability is great. Customer service has been responsive. I do have a couple recommendations. Be aware the usb c charging port on the cameras may not be compatible with the newest usb c cables. They usb c protocols have been changing. You'll want to use a usb a to usb c to ensure compatibility. Also, if you live in a region that gets below freezing winters be aware the cameras will have a hard time charging via the solar panels when it gets below freezing. It's a good idea to make sure they are fully charged going into the freezing weather. They'll otherwise work fine.

I recently purchased the Reolink Argus PT Ultra + Solar Panel, and I’m genuinely impressed with how well this setup performs. The 4K clarity is outstanding—day or night, the footage is crisp, detailed, and far better than any battery‑powered camera I’ve used before. The pan/tilt function is smooth, and the auto‑tracking actually works the way it should, following motion without getting confused or jittery. The included solar panel is a game changer. Once mounted, the camera stays fully charged without me ever needing to touch it. Between the dual‑band Wi‑Fi 6 connection and the clean Reolink app, the live view loads quickly and stays stable. I also love that there are no subscription fees. Everything records straight to the microSD card, and the camera gives me full control without locking features behind a paywall. Overall, this is a high‑quality, reliable, and easy‑to-use security solution. If you want a true set‑it‑and‑forget‑it outdoor camera with excellent image quality, this one is absolutely worth it.

First off, in order to make this camera in any way reasonably useful, you've got to buy their Home Hub or Home Hub Pro, an additional purchase that they don't tell you upfront is kinda sorta necessary for this camera to work as intended and advertised, even if you have your own NVR setup. Using it in standalone mode with any other NVR is terribly unreliable. So, I ended up buying the damn Home Hub, too, creating a second redundant NVR on my network for no good reason. Second, their claims of four-month battery life is if the camera never does a damn thing ever. The puny-ass 5-watt solar panel they include with the camera is worthless and cannot sustain the camera for 24-hour operation with even the lightest of usage settings in anything other than the blaring hot sun of an 18-hour desert day. I've had this camera installed for two weeks now; it dies every evening by 8pm, and doesn't power back on again until nearly noon the next day, despite getting 6+ hours of direct TEXAS sun every day! I've watched the battery levels drop while the sun was blaring directly at the panel. It's absurd that they thought this panel was enough, combined with the sneaky hub requirements, and I feel scammed. In testing, and then finally getting around to installing this camera, I've elapsed my 30 day return window. So I'm stuck with it. My options are to run a power cable all the way out to the camera (defeating the damned point of a solar powered camera), or install a larger solar panel, which Reolink will happily sell me for an upcharge. I should have just installed another POE camera and been done with it. I'll never buy another one of Reolink's wireless products again. I've been a customer for years, and their wired products are excellent. Avoid this wireless garbage; it's a rabbit hole of upsells and pure disappointment.

Incredibly simple setup. Beautifully designed user interfaces for both Win 11 and Android. Couple that to well thought out accessories for mounting the camera and a really solid camera. The image quality is excellent. I have the camera about 30 ft from my WIFI access point and separated from it by two walls. There is sufficient signal that I am getting perfect functionality. The solar panel seems to be working, but only time will tell if there is enough sunlight during a New England Winter to keep the battery charged. This makes me want to replace my other cameras with Reolink. This camera is not natively compatible with Homeassistant. It can work with Homeassistant using the Reolink Home Hub and the Reolink, Homeassistant integration.

I bought this as a secondary camera to monitor our backyard/detached garage/driveway in addition to the POE hard-wired Reolink camera that monitors the front of the house. The setup is easy, though I had a difficult time scanning the setup QR code outdoors. I did eventually get it to work without having to take the camera indoors, however. I used a high endurance name-brand 256GB SD card which the camera recognized and formatted with no issues. So far the solar charging is working great -- the camera has never been at less than 100% charge, even after running overnite. The wifi connection has also been very stable and strong, which I thought may be an issue after reading some reviews, and knowing our lead filled 100 year old house generally has poor signal outdoors. The 4k recording is excellent, the clarity is quite a bit better than our front door cam which is a couple of years older and maybe a 2k model? The picture is very sharp and clear. The Reolink software is highly customizable for alerts and notifications as well. We have three dogs, and my wife works from home frequently, so I have it setup so I don't get alerts for animals or people on certain days/hours to avoid unnecessary notifications. The downsides to this camera are it doesn't allow for continuous recording, which, as a secondary camera, isn't a big deal. I wish this would have been clearer in the description, though. The second issue is the camera doesn't track motion. Being a motorized camera, I assumed it would, again I wish this would have been clearer in the description. I maybe would have gone with a fixed wide angle camera instead. All in all a good product and excellent, customizable software. Really appreciate that there is NO SUBCRIPTION required to use the camera to it's full potential. I recently added a Reolink hub which has proved to be an excellent addition with multiple cameras, and was similarly easy to setup and use.

We currently have 6 cameras on our property. We like the ease of use and functioning of the cameras. I like to be able to look on my phone while at work and see if I have a delivery at my gate or if an animal got out. I have had these since 2019 or 2020 (a while), so I feel I can give a honest review. Setting up these cameras into your mobile device or computer can be kind of a pain, but once you have them set up, they are great! The vidoes are of good quality, and you can change the settings to be clear. Night videos can be a little harder to see clearly, if there is an animal running across the camera area it will sometimes come in like a blur. (I have 4 German shorthaired pointers that tend to do zoomies in the back yard area). We have 8 acres that we have cameras throughout. We did install a wifi extender so all cameras could be reached. I have had delivery people show up at my gate and I was able to communicate with them from work through the camera's, there is a lag, but not bad. (I will also talk to my dogs when I am at work as well, they don't care for that! LOL) The biggest problem I have had with these cameras have been battery life. It seems that after 2 years of service, the batteries tend to not hold charges. (There is a 2 year warranty, usually on them) Also, during cold weather, they tend to not want to charge via solar nor power cord. Their customer support is one thing that keeps me buying these camera's. They have been more than generous with problem cameras at all ages. They will communicate with me until I am satisfied with the outcome.

I previously reviewed this camera after sending it back in frustration over the fact that it wasn't supported by Reolink's cloud service, and allowed only the most basic configuration. The inability to make certain configuration changes meant I couldn't integrate it with my home surveillance system and could only record to the SD card. Both of those shortcomings are still true, but I ended up purchasing another one to monitor ground hog activity behind our pool, and the camera was actually (nearly) perfect for that use. The fact that it's solar powered was a winner for me since there's no power where I wanted to place the camera. The solar panel works *very* well, and keeps the camera's battery at 100% even on days of less than full sun. The image quality is very good, and the ability to pan and tilt the lens is very helpful. Motion detection seems to be more than good enough, and offers plenty of configuration settings. The one thing this camera doesn't do that other ones do is keep a running capture in memory. Other cameras will constantly capture several seconds of video in memory so that when motion is detected, those several seconds BEFORE the motion was detected are included in the stored recording. If not for that shortcoming, I'd have given the camera four stars instead of three. But at its price point, this is a pretty good buy.

The Reolink Argus PT Ultra 4K Solar WiFi Camera has been a solid addition to my home camera setup. I installed it on a gazebo that sits near a public trail behind my fence. Recently, a windstorm knocked down part of the fence, leaving a gaping hole where anyone walking by can see in or walk in. Since rebuilding in the middle of winter was not ideal, this camera became a practical short-term and likely long-term security solution to keep an eye on things before and after the fence gets built. For my intended use, which is monitoring the yard and trail access, it has delivered excellent effectiveness and performance so far. I absolutely plan to leave it there permanently. The overall build quality feels very much in line with what I expect from Reolink. I have been running a Reolink DVR system in Colorado weather for over 12 years, ranging from below-zero winters to hot summer sun, and my DVR cameras have never failed. This Argus PT Ultra gives me that same impression of durability and longevity. The camera housing feels solid, the mounting bracket is sturdy, and the included 3W solar panel has a clean, functional appearance that is small enough not clash with the gazebo design or look terribly out of place. Installation was straightforward, highlighting the system's usability and ease of use. Because it is fully wire-free, I only needed two tapping screws into the gazebo's wood beam and a secure mount for the solar panel above it on the camera mount. Within a couple of hours of sunlight, the battery fully charged to 100 percent. That solar functionality removes the hassle of climbing up to recharge batteries, running a power cord to a plug, or running an Ethernet cable, which is a major advantage over some battery cameras I have used in the past. Setting up the Reolink app was equally simple. After creating a Reolink account, I scanned the QR code on the camera, connected via Bluetooth, and then added it to my 2.4 or 5.8 GHz WiFi network. I was pleasantly surprised that I still had a strong signal all the way across my yard. What stands out most is the 4K image quality and the 360-degree pan-and-tilt functionality. The clarity during the day is excellent, and the color night vision with the motion spotlight does a good job of preserving in the dark. The auto tracking feature adds real functionality, especially for monitoring activity along the trail. Instead of a static view, the camera follows movement across its field of view. The ability to view both this camera and my older Reolink DVR system in the same app is a big plus. It keeps everything centralized and easy to manage. Remote access also works reliably, so I can check in when I am away from home. Local storage via microSD is another practical feature, especially since there are no mandatory subscription fees. Motion detection only captures short clips, so even a 32 GB SD card is sufficient to store hundreds, if not thousands, of clips. In real-world use, motion detection has been accurate, and the smart detection options for person, vehicle, and pet help reduce false alerts. I had to turn up the motion detection all the way for it to detect people walking by on the trail, but it will definitely pick people up at 60 percent if they get closer. The spotlight and siren serve as a deterrent, though I mainly rely on notifications and recorded clips. I left the siren feature off since I don’t want to alarm every person who walks by. Video playback in the app is smooth, and the interface is intuitive without feeling overly simplified. Sound quality is also decent for picking up voices nearby. I could easily hear birds through the app as well as dogs barking in the distance. The camera and app offer plenty of options for managing the device, with a few more knobs that advanced users will enjoy. There are a few nuances to be aware of. While it supports both 2.4 and 5 GHz WiFi 6, which offers compatibility with older versions of Wi-Fi, placement still depends on having reliable coverage at the install location. At my gazebo across the yard, I decided to join it to my 2.4GHz only network since 2.4 goes further than 5.8. My wi-fi AP is inside the house, so I may end up replacing the factory antenna on the camera with a directional patch antenna to help boost the signal. Also, while the solar panel has kept the battery full for me, shaded areas or prolonged overcast weather could affect charging performance. You also need to purchase a microSD card separately to enable local event storage. These are not deal breakers, but they are practical considerations. At around 120 dollars, I believe this camera matches its price point well and is actually a bargain for a full PTZ camera. It does not replace a full wired PoE system in terms of continuous recording and absolute reliability, but for a wire-free outdoor solution with strong video quality and solid functionality, it comes very close. In some scenarios, especially where running cable is difficult, it can realistically replace higher-end wired alternatives. Overall, this is a high-value option for anyone wanting a flexible, solar-powered outdoor security camera with strong performance and good long-term potential. If you already use Reolink products, the integration within the same app is a major advantage. For new users, it offers an easy entry into a capable and subscription-free security ecosystem, but there is a bit of a learning curve. The directions are pretty clear, and if you aren’t the type of person who calls tech support on the first sign of trouble, this is a great solution. As long as you have decent WiFi coverage and reasonable sunlight, it is a practical and well-built solution.