Reolink - Argus Series B440 4K 8MP Solar Home Security Camera Outdoor Wireless Wi - Fi with Auto-Tracking Pan Tilt - White

First Look & Setup: Honestly, getting the Reolink Argus Series B440 4K set up was super easy. Seriously, from opening the box to having the system totally up and running was a breeze. The installation was incredibly simple and user-friendly—no complicated wiring or confusing tech stuff. Everything you need is right there in the box, which is a huge plus, especially if you're not a tech whiz. Key Perks and Why It's a Good Deal: One of the best things is that they throw in a 64GB memory card. That's a big deal! You get tons of local storage for your video recordings straight away, so you don't have to immediately fork over cash for some monthly subscription just to save your footage. Plus, Reolink has a great warranty. You get a full two years standard, which really shows they stand by their quality. And here's a tip: if you register the product, they tack on an extra six months, giving you two and a half years of coverage! That kind of long-term backing is definitely reassuring. Smart Home Integration: This Is Where It Shines: The way this thing works with Google Home is absolutely great—it sends proactive broadcast notifications right to my smart speakers. When it detects motion, the speakers clearly announce something like, "Motion has been detected on [Camera Name]." This is a game-changer because Reolink offers it for free. Other brands, like Arlo, have a similar announcement feature, but they usually hide that essential security convenience behind a pricey subscription. The fact that Reolink includes this functionality at no extra cost seriously ups its value. Final Thoughts: All in all, I’m extremely happy with the Reolink Argus Series B440 camera. The combo of easy setup, the generous included storage, the excellent warranty, and free smart home integration makes it an easy recommendation for anyone looking for a solid camera solution.

This is my6th Reolink camera with solar and a Reolink door bell absolutely love them.i have suggested them to family who want security cameras so my daughter and son have them now.

Was very neatly packed,double boxed and received safely. Included everything needed - an assortment of wires, mounts, adapters, and even screws and anchors. The solar panel even has an extension wire if necessary to mount further away from the camera. Mounting is easy, there is even a screw hole template. It can be mounted vertically, horizontally, even on the ceiling. All necessary plates and adapters are included. Setup was fairly easy - using QR codes takes you to an informative video. After downloaded the Reolink app, it walks you through step by step setting up the camera and app. At first I thought the micro SD card slot was defective, but found that the card needed to be pushed below the surface to actually latch. The camera uses a micro SD card for recording, and will loop and record over older video. The camera has pan and tilt, and 360 degree tracking. The motion detection zones can be set horizontally and vertically, along with a “home” return position. Dual band Wi-Fi 6, 4K color night vision. Smart detection, alerts, 2 way communication, spotlight and siren, etc. These are only some of the excellent features of this unit. Once up and running, the camera has a very wide field of vision, extremely sharp image, and can be “zoomed in”. Detail and color were excellent. Manual control of the tracking worked perfectly. The mounting was simple, the camera is easily controlled from your phone. And, using the solar panel makes this camera completely self contained and wireless. All the excellent camera features were offset by issues within the app. I could not get the app to give notices / alarms on the phone – although all permissions were enabled. I could manually view clips, and continue to control the camera with the app. I did reach out to tech support, and it seems they are aware of this, and are working on an update for camera and app. Once this is updated, this would be a great choice for carports, front areas, anywhere you need more surveillance or security. Four screws, some setup, and done.

Reolink - Argus Series B440 4K 8MP Solar Home Security Camera Outdoor Wireless Wi - Fi with Auto-Tracking Pan Tilt and 64GB SD - White Reolink - Argus Series B440 is easy to use and set up. The box has tamper tape on it so you get that warm fuzzy before even opening the box. It has a wide range of mounting accessories and cables to give you flexibility when it comes to mounting the camera. It comes with a Solar panel to help keep this unit charged up. It is advertised as 24-Hour Operation in just 10 Minutes of Solar Panel Charging. It even has a 64GB SD memory card for local storage. No subscription is required but there is an available purchasable cloud storage option and / HUBs are available for additional on site storage and integration with a mix of Reolink cameras. PROS • Easy Setup • Quality of components • WiFi: 2.4/5GHz WI-FI 6 • Included 64GB SD memory card • Wide range of motion and coverage • Wide range of vision and quality of video • Included Solar panel for charging the battery • Can be charged with USB-C adapter • Advanced motion detection can distinguish between people, vehicles, and animals • Two-year standard warranty • Operating Temperature of 14°F - 131°F • Smart Home integration - Google Nest Hub or Chromecast-enabled TVs. • Can be direct setup or with a HUB and cloud storage is optional CONS • App could use improvements and has problems with Push notification (improvement in the works) • Speaker and Microphone on the camera are weak • Only 15 frames per second frame rate so movement can be choppy • IR night vision is only 33Ft ( I have an additional emitter to solve this) • On/off button is not easily defined and the annoying instructions to install the app keep cycling With a 4K (3840 x 2160) @15fps, it uses a 1/2.7" 8-megapixel CMOS sensor. It has a fixed lens field of view of horizontal 90°, vertical 47°, diagonal 110°, with the units capable of 355° pan and 140° tilt, you are pretty much covered. At night, you have a 33-ft IR night vision using two IR LEDs. Additionally, you have color night vision capability with two built-in spotlights. Luckily for me, living in AZ it has an operating Temperature of 14°F - 131°F. I charge up my devices before first use and when I plugged it into charge after a couple of minutes the camera would constantly cycles through audible instructions in multiple languages to install the app while it's charging. I did some quick research to find the on/off button and to hold it for 5 seconds to turn it off. With a lot of DIY wireless security camera systems being only 1080P the quality of the video on this camera at 4K 8MP gives a stunning clarity to the video and performs well in the day or the night. The other advantage the camera has is the ability to follow vehicles, humans and animals after coming into the target zone. The software has many features that are customizable for detection sensitivity, triggers for alerts, sound triggers, and light activation. Push alerts with this version of the app is a little buggy but Reolink will have a fix in the near future. One of the biggest advantages, in my opinion, over most other WiFi cameras is the ability to support dual-mode WiFi and communicate on WiFi 6, with 2.4/5 GHz selection for the best signal and bandwidth. I do wish they had options for increasing the frame rate above 15 frames per second, which can be choppy, but it is comparable to other systems. With the WiFi 6 capability, this could certainly support a higher frame rate. It is nice to be able to use the microphone and speaker in certain situations but they are on the weak side which is comparable to most other WiFi cameras that I have used. Integration into a smart home system is a plus, allowing for both voice commands and ease of viewing on tablets and many of the new Home TV systems. With the data being stored on the 64GB SD memory card ( which is upgradeable) it gives you access to your videos without the need for a subscription service. Since I will be purchasing more cameras to replace some of my current older ones, I will go with a HUB for easier access to the multiple cameras and for larger storage. This is an impressive system with lots of features and expandability and one is not forced into a subscription to maintain the system. It is a good buy and has been given several awards for its quality and ease of home use

Reolink Argus Series B440 4K solar home security camera I've had my share of indoor and outdoor security cams but I have had to keep an eye on battery life. High resolution cameras typically need to be charged more frequently until now. The Reolink Argus Series B440 wireless solar powered security camera has 4K resolution with a solar panel that keeps the camera charged no matter what resolution, number of detections, or live streams you want to view. The B440 can also follow a subject across its detection area until they are out of range. All of this without any subscription fees. (Note: You can subscribe if you want cloud storage with a 60-day video history.) - Design & Build - The design is a simple UV resistant white plastic with a lens, PIR sensor, dual spotlights, and IR LEDs. It has an IP64 rating that can protect against dust and water. The SD card input and USB-C port have a thick silicon cover for weatherproofing. Everything looks well built and fortunately it comes with a variety of mounts based on the installation location. I chose to install my against a wall on the front elevation of my home. There's an antenna that attaches to the camera that you will want to attach. I noticed connection issues without the antenna. Overall, it's packaged well and has a thoughtful design and packaging. I was able to unbox, charge and get everything installed in about 45 minutes. - Specs & Features - - 4K UHD Resolution, 15fps - Pan/Tilt - WPA/WPA2/WPA3 security - Color Night Vision - 2-way audio with microphone and speaker - 2.4/5GHz dual band Wifi 6 - Compatible with Google home and Amazon Alexa - 64GB microSD card in the box - Auto tracking can be setup to track people, cars, pets, or all three. - Bright Spotlights that can be set to trigger upon detection - High gain antenna - PIR angle: 120 deg, Distance: 10 meters/33 feet - AI detection to identify subjects such as humans or pets - Performance - The 4K resolution is great as expected, but what stands out is the resolution when you zoom in, it's very detailed and impressive. You can clearly see license plates when you zoom in. The other surprising benefit to me is it can actually follow a detected subject and follow it around based on your settings. For example, if my kids are playing in my driveway, it will follow them all around the yard helping me keep an eye on them. I appreciate having the spotlights because it can be set to instantly shine if there's a detection providing even more security. The color night vision mode can capture video in complete darkness with the help of its spotlight cameras. The solar panel is 6 watts and has no problem keeping the camera charged 100%, even with a significant amount of detections. The battery is a little over 21 watts and so far it's kept a full charge with no problems at 100% The B440 supporting both the 2.4GHz and 5 GHz band makes it easy whether you have separate bands or you've combined your bands. I have a 2.4GHz band that I use specifically for cameras and robot vacuums. I had no connectivity issues once I plugged in the antenna. - Software - The app works really well, and moves quickly through setup. This is the fastest software setup I've had with a camera. Everything just worked well. There are a host of useful features in the app that you can dial in such as detection, sounds, light, and alerts. It's a comprehensive app with a real focus on security. You can also take photos and video with a simple touch of a button. - Pros/Cons - *Pros* * Exceptional image quality * A considerable amount of features without a subscription * Siren & Spotlights * Solar power * SD Card input *Suggestions/Needs Improvement* * 15fps means motion is slightly less fluid * PIR range is limited to a little over 30 feet so theoretically it might miss some detections * Might not charge a well in extremely cold environments I love the panning and subject tracking ability of this camera. It allows you to track in much larger areas that would often require more cameras. The solar charging is very convenient and keeps the unit charged at 100%. I think it's a great value and is packed with technology. I highly recommend it for home security.