If you have ordered the Argus 2/Argus Pro or if you are interested in this camera model, and want to get some basic information about this product before putting it in use or placing the order, you may refer to the below introduction.
This article includes the following 4 parts which will help you quickly understand the use and working principle of the camera:
Part 4: Difference between Argus 2 and Argus Pro
Unboxing Video of Argus 2/Argus Pro
If you just receive your new camera and are not familiar with the camera, you can have a look at the below video about the unboxing, setup, and installation of the camera.
Product Overview
You may find detailed information about the structure and components of the camera here.
Argus 2:
- Daylight Sensor
- 6 IR LEDs
- Lens
- Status LED
- Built-In Mic
- Built-In PIR Motion Sensor
- Speaker
- Wall Mount
- Rechargeable Battery
- Micro SD Card Slot
- Reset Hole
For more specs, please refer to Specifications
Argus Pro:
- Daylight Sensor
- 6 IR LEDs
- Lens
- Status LED
- Built-In Mic
- Built-In PIR Motion Sensor
- Speaker
- Outdoor Security Mount
- Rechargeable Battery
- Micro SD Card Slot
- Reset Hole
For more specs, please refer to Specifications
Installation of Argus 2/Argus Pro
Connection
To make the camera work properly and monitor the designed area, you need to make sure the camera is connected to WiFi, the battery is available, and also mount the camera with a bracket as you need.
Before you connect the camera to WiFi, please make sure the WiFi meets the requirements:
WiFi Standard: IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Operating Frequency: 2.4Ghz
WiFi Security: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
Please take the below diagram as a reference to connect the camera to the power source.
To make the camera work, you can use a Reolink solar panel or DC Power (5V/2A) to charge the battery.
Mount the Camera
Please refer to the below steps to install Argus 2/Argus Pro with the mount.
Installation Tips
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Do not face the camera towards any objects with bright lights, including sunshine, bright lamp lights, etc.
- Do not place the camera near any outlets, including the air conditioner vents, humidifier outlets, the heat transfer vents of projectors, etc.
- Do not install the camera in places with strong wind.
- Do not face the camera towards a mirror.
- Keep the camera at least 1 meter away from any wireless devices, including WiFi routers and phones in order to avoid wireless interference.
SD Card Installation
Please refer to this video to install the SD card on your camera.
Difference between Argus 2 and Argus Pro
Argus 2 supports both outdoor security mount and wall magnetic mount, while Argus Pro only supports the former.
Please refer to the below steps to install Argus 2 with the magnet mount.
Initial Setup
To set up the camera, you need to connect the camera to WiFi for network connection. After that, you may finish the initial setup via both Reolink App and Reolink Client.
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On Reolink App
Step 1. Power on the camera and wait for the camera to start up. After you hear a startup sound, you will hear a repeated Ding sound or "Please run Reolink App, add the camera and set it up.", which means you may scan the QR code and start the setup process.
Step 2. Tap on the icon
in the top right corner to start the initial setup.Step 3. Scan the QR code on the back of the camera. If the phone doesn't respond, please tap Enter and then manually type in the UID (16-digit characters under the QR code of the camera).
Step 4. Select Wi-Fi Not configured. If you hear the camera speaking Please run App, add the camera and set it up , please tick I have heard the voice prompt, then tap Next.
Step 5. Enter the Wi-Fi password of the selected Wi-Fi network (you may tap the right eye icon to see and double-check the password) and tap Next.
Step 6. For Reolink battery-powered cameras, a QR code will be generated and displayed on your phone. Please place the QR code on your phone in front of the camera’s lens at a distance of about 20 cm (8 inches) and let the camera scan the QR code. Tick I have heard the beep sound or I have heard the voice prompt and tap Next.
Step 6. For Reolink battery-powered cameras, a QR code will be generated and displayed on your phone. Please place the QR code on your phone in front of the camera’s lens at a distance of about 20 cm (8 inches) and let the camera scan the QR code. Tick I have heard the beep sound or I have heard the voice prompt and tap Next.
Step 7. After the beep sound, the camera will try to connect to the router, please wait for 60 seconds.
Step 8. You may initialize your camera: "Create a login password" and "Name your camera". Forgetting this password could be troublesome in the future, please memorize it at your convenience.
Step 9. "Initialization finished". Click "Use Now" and start to preview now.
For more detailed instructions, you may refer to the article below:
How to Initial Set up for Argus series Cameras via Reolink APP -
On Reolink Client
Step 1. Power on the camera and wait for the voice prompt: Camera has been started up. Please run Reolink App, add the camera and set it up.
Step 2. Click "+" icon on the top right corner, choose UID and enter the UID of the camera, and then, click Add starting to set it up.
Step 3. Click OK.
Step 4. Check Connect to Wifi, then click OK.
Step 5. Input the WiFi information to configure WiFi for this camera. Please make sure that you enter the correct WiFi password.
Step 6. A QR code will be generated and displayed on the screen of your PC. Please place the camera in front of the QR code on your PC at a distance of about 20cm (8 inches) to let the camera scan the QR code.
Step 7.When you hear the voice prompt of scan succeeded, click Finish to wait.
Step 8. After you hear the prompt of Connection to the router succeeded, you can create a password and edit the name for the camera. After that, the initial setup process is finished.
For more detailed instructions, you may refer to the article below:
How to Initial Set up for Argus series Cameras via Reolink Client