Reolink Argus 2 User manual

Sept 2021
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Reolink Wireless Battery-powered Camera
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User Manual

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contents
1.Camera Introduction.....................................................................................................................2
Device Overview..........................................................................................................................2
Light status................................................................................................................................... 7
2.Setup and Install............................................................................................................................ 7
Set up the camera......................................................................................................................7
Set up the Camera on the App............................................................................................. 11
Installation................................................................................................................................... 17
3.View Your Camera....................................................................................................................... 21
Live View.......................................................................................................................................21
Display Settings........................................................................................................................ 28
Lights and LED..........................................................................................................................34
4. Alarm and Detection................................................................................................................ 38
Setup Motion Detection........................................................................................................ 38
Setup Motion Alerts.................................................................................................................42
Setup Motion Recording........................................................................................................ 51
Improve Your Motion Detection......................................................................................... 53
5. Recording and Playback......................................................................................................... 56
Setup Recording.......................................................................................................................56
Playback and Download Recordings................................................................................ 57
Time Lapse.................................................................................................................................. 61
Cloud Recording.......................................................................................................................65
6.Use the Reolink App.................................................................................................................. 73
Share your devices to others................................................................................................ 73
Scene Modes.............................................................................................................................. 75
Add or Delete a Camera........................................................................................................ 78
Register Account......................................................................................................................82
App Settings.............................................................................................................................. 84
7.Camera Settings.......................................................................................................................... 86
Network and Wi-Fi Connection.......................................................................................... 86
SD card Storage........................................................................................................................89
Device Information.................................................................................................................. 93
Battery Information................................................................................................................ 94
Device Password...................................................................................................................... 96
Date and Time...........................................................................................................................97
Reboot and Restore................................................................................................................ 98
Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................................................. 99
Smart Homes............................................................................................................................ 101
8.Battery Instructions of Battery Usage..............................................................................110
9.FAQ and Troubleshooting....................................................................................................... 111
FAQs.............................................................................................................................................. 111
Troubleshootings..................................................................................................................... 112

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The screenshot used in this user manual is based on model Arugs 3 Pro. The menu and
options of your model may be different, please refer to the actual page of your own model.
1. Camera Introduction
Device Overview
Argus 2/Argus Pro
A Rechargeable battery and Wi-Fi connectivity make the camera totally wire-free.
No network or power cable, no drilling and no outlets needed. Security is simple.
You can put it anywhere you want: on a shelf or a table; at the front door or back
door; from room to room, to keep an eye on the elderly, babies or pets. Or use it at a
temporary construction site, rental house or holiday house.
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Daylight Sensor
2
6 PCS IR LEDs
3
Lens
4
Status LED
5
Built-in Mic
6
Built-in PIR Motion Sensor
7
Speaker
8
Wall Mount
9
Rechargeable Battery
10
Micro SD Card Slot
11
Reset Hole

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Argus 2E
Argus 2E runs on a non-removable high-capacity rechargeable battery. Without
power cables, it provides clean, easy and flexible installation. You can put it
anywhere you want, indoors or outdoors.
1
Daylight Sensor
2
6 PCS IR LEDs
3
Lens
4
Status LED
5
Built-in PIR Motion
Sensor
6
Built-in Mic
7
Reset Button
8
Micro SD Card Slot
9
Outdoor Security Mount

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Argus 3/Argus 3 Pro
Get wire-free security anywhere you need it with Argus 3/Argus 3 Pro, a battery or
solar operated security camera with motion spotlight and siren. See what’s going
on in 2K Super HD, enjoy color night vision and stop the crime before it happens.
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Status LED
2
Spotlight
3
6 PCS IR LEDs
4
Lens
5
Daylight Sensor
6
Built-in Mic
7
PIR Motion Sensor
12
Battery Status LED
13
Micro USB Port
14
Speaker
8
Reset Button
9
Power Switch
10
Micro SD Card Slot
11
Bracket

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Argus Eco
Works cable-free with a rechargeable battery and reliable Wi-Fi connection.
Flexible and weatherproof – you can put it anywhere with 5-minute installation!
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Status LED
2
Built-in Mic
3
4 PCS IR LEDs
4
Lens
5
Daylight Sensor
6
Built-in PIR Motion
Sensor
7
Reset Hole
8
On/Off Switch
9
Micro SD Card Slot
10
Speaker
11
Antenna
12
Micro USB Port
13
Battery Status LED

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Argus PT
Argus PT can work without any cables thanks to a rechargeable battery and Wi-Fi
connection. Free from wiring hassles, you can mount this battery-operated
security camera anywhere to have an ultra-wide viewing angle backed by unique
355° pan and 140° tilt design. Set it up in seconds and enjoy the peace of mind and
convenience Argus PT brings you.
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Speaker
2
Lens
3
Daylight Sensor
4
Built-in PIR Sensor
5
Built-in Mic
6
6 Pcs IR LEDs
7
Status LED
8
Antenna
9
Battery Status LED
10
Micro USB Port
11
Power Switch
12
Reset Hole
13
Micro SD Card Slot

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Status Light
Status Light
Camera Status
Red light
Wi-Fi connection failed
Blue light
Wi-Fi connection succeeded
Blinking
Standby status
On
Working status
2.Setup and Install
Set up the Camera
What’s in the Box
Note: The package content may vary and update with different version and
platforms, please take the below information only for a reference. And the actual
package content are subject to the latest information on the product selling page.
Argus 2/Argus Pro
Argus 2/Argus Pro*1
Outdoor Security Mount*1
Skin*1
Surveillance Sticker*1
Mount Template*1
Wall Mount*1
Pack of Screws*2
Quick Start Guide*1
USB Cable*1
Mount Template*1
Reset Needle*1

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Note:
The camera and the rechargeable battery are packed separately in the same
package.
There is no wall mount and the first mount template for Argus Pro.
Argus 2E
Argus 3/Argus 3 Pro
Note:
Others of Argus 3/Argus 3 pro are the same as those of Argus 2E.
Security Bracket*1
Surveillance Sticker*1
Pack of Screws*2
Reset Needle*1
Strap*1
Argus 2E*1
Mounting Template*2
Quick Start Guide*1
Argus 3/Argus 3 pro*1
Security Bracket*1
USB Cable*1

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Argus Eco
Note:
There is no skin and wall mount for Argus Eco, and there is just one mounting
template. Except for the above differences, others are the same as Argus 2.
Argus PT
Note:
Except for the above parts, the surveillance sticker, quick start guide, reset needle
and USB cable are the same as others, but just one pack of screw in this box.
Install a Rechargeable Battery
Argus PT*1
Mounting Template*1
Bracket*1
Strap*1
Slide the battery downward
and lock it firmly.
Check the button status to see
if the battery is installed
correctly.
Argus Eco*1

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Charge the Battery
Reolink Argus 2/Argus Pro has its rechargeable battery which is removable, and
there is a micro USB port for charging on the back of the battery.
The charger is a USB adapter (DC 9/5 Volts, not included in the box) which is
commonly used for smartphones. A micro USB cable is included in the box.
Here we’ll guide you to charge Reolink Argus 2/Argus Pro by using the following
three different methods.
Method 1: Pull out the battery and open the charging port, then connect the
battery with the USB adapter via a USB cable and plug it into the electrical outlet.
To remove the battery from
the camera, please pull the
button on the top of the
battery and slide it upwards.

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Method 2: Directly connect the camera with the USB adapter via a USB cable and
plug it into the electrical outlet for charging & working.
Method 3: Charge the camera with Reolink Solar Panel (needs to be purchased
separately).
Note:
There is only one battery with each camera, but you can purchase more
at reolink.com or Reolink Amazon official stores.
There is a status LED under the micro USB port of the battery, which indicates the
battery charging status.
Set up the Camera on the App
Please follow the steps below to do initial setup for the battery-powered cameras
via Reolink App.
Step 1. Power on the camera and wait for it starting up. After hearing a startup
sound, you will hear repeated Ding sounds or "Please run Reolink App, add the
camera and set it up", which means you can scan the UID and start the setup
process.
Green LED
Fully charged
Orange LED
Charging

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Note:
1. Please power on the camera by power switch button before initial setup.
(Suits for Argus PT, Argus Eco, Argus 3, Argus 3 pro.)
2. If you are not sure whether you hear the right sound, you may tap "Demo" to
hear the sample sound. If you couldn't hear the repeated Ding sounds, please reset
your camera.
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 Input UID/IP and then manually type in the UID (16-digit characters
under the QR code of the camera).
Note: You may tap Light to enable flash light when setting up in a dark
environment.

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Step 4. Select Wi-Fi Not configured. If you hear the camera speaking “Please run
App, add the camera and set it up” or the ding sounds, please tick “I have heard the
voice prompt from the camera” or “I have heard ding sounds from the camera” ,
then tap Next.
Step 5. Enter the Wi-Fi password of the selected Wi-Fi network (you may tap to
see the Wi-Fi password you entered and double-check the password is correct)
and tap Next.

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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 from the camera” or “I have heard the
voice prompt” and tap Next.
Note:
1. Please rip off the protection film of the camera’s lens.
2. You may double tap on the QR code to enlarge it.
Step 7. After the beep sound, the camera will try to connect to the router, please
wait for 60 seconds.

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Step 8. You may initialize your camera: “Create device password" and "Name your
device". Forgetting this password could be troublesome in the future, please
remember it for your convenience.

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Note:
For Argus 3 Pro, after the camera is named, you need to select scene: Indoor or
Outdoor.
Step 9. "Initialization finished". Tap Use Now and start to preview now.

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Once the initially setup is completed, you may choose a good position to
mount your camera.
Install the Camera
Here take model Argus 2/Argus Pro as example to demonstrate the steps. The
mounting instructions of other models can be found on it’s Quick Start Guide here:
https://reolink.com/download-center/
Mount the Camera to the Wall
Press the button to
release the plate from
the security mount.
Screw the security mo
unt plate into the wall.
Lock the security mou
nt on its plate. (Make
sure the top edge of
the plate is inserted int
o the mount.)
Press the security mount
button until its plate
clicks into the mount.
Screw the camera, adjust
Its mangle and tighten
the knob to lock it.

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Attach the Camera to a Tree
Remove the Camera
Magnet (for Argus 2 only)
Thread the provided
strap to the mounting
plate.
Fasten the mounting
plate to a tree.
Follow the steps 3-5 in
the wall mounting to
finish installation.
Press the security mount
button to remove the
mount out.
Unscrew the camera from
the security mount.
Put up the skin,
provided in the packa
ge, for Reolink
Argus 2 camera.
There is an anti-falling
Safety rope. Please fasten
the other end of the rope
to the wall mount when
mounting it into a wall.
Stick the camera to the
wall mount and twist
the camera to adjust
direction.

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Install the Solar Panel
You may refer to the following steps to connect your Reolink solar-powered
cameras to a Reolink Solar Panel to get non-stop power.
1. Please select a position with the maximum sunlight exposure throughout the
year for your solar panel.
For Reolink Solar Panel, it only needs a few hours of direct sunlight exposure to
sufficiently power your camera daily. The amount of energy that the solar panel
can generate is affected by weather conditions, seasonal changes, geographic
locations, etc.
2. Mount the bracket with the mounting template and the screws provided in the
package.