Reolink Argus 2 User manual

Reolink Argus 2
Quick Start Guide
For more troubleshooting, please go to FAQs on our website:
https://reolink.com/faqs/
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Welcome to Reolink
Easy Setup Within Minutes!

What’s in the Box
Reolink
Argus 2 Camera
x1
Base
x1
Outdoor Security Mount
(with a hook & loop strap)
x1
Surveillance Sign
x1
Mounting
Hole Template
x2
Screws (in pack)
x2
Micro USB Cable
x1
Reset Needle
x1
The camera and the rechargeable battery are packed separately in the same package.
Rechargeable
Battery
x1
General Introduction
Micro SD Card Slot
Reset Hole
Daylight Sensor
Lens
Status LED
Built-in Mic
Built-in PIR Motion Sensor
Speaker
Base
The LED in Blue
(WiFi connection succeeded)
Blinking: Standby status
On: Working status
The LED in Red
(WiFi connection failed)
Blinking: Standby status
On: Working status
Skin
(with a small rope)
x1
* *
*
Please dress the camera with the skin for better weatherproof performance when
you install the camera outdoors.
*

Install the Rechargeable Battery to the Camera Charge the Battery
There is a status LED under the micro USB port of the battery, indicating the battery charging status.
1. You can charge the battery when it's installed to the camera.
Argus 2
2. You can charge the battery separately.
3. You can charge the battery with Reolink solar panel. Please note that the solar
panel is NOT included in the package. You can buy the solar panel on Reolink official
online store.
Micro USB Cable Rechargeable
Battery
Reolink
Solar Panel
Green LED: Fully charged
(Not included in the package)
Orange LED: Charging
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For the weatherproof performance, always cover the USB charging port with the rubber plug.

1. Charge the battery when it's installed to the camera. 2.Charge the battery separately.

Important Safeguards on Rechargeable Battery Use
Important Note
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3. Charge the battery with the Reolink solar panel. Please note
that the solar panel is NOT included in the package. You can buy
the solar panel on Reolink official online store.
1. Please charge your rechargeable battery with a standard and high-quality DC 5V or 9V battery charger.
Reolink Argus 2 is not designed for 24/7 full capacity running or around-the-clock live streaming. It’s designed to record
motion events and remotely view live streaming only when you need it.
2. If you want to power the camera via the solar panel, please note that the camera is ONLY compatible with Reolink
solar panel. You cannot charge this camera with other solar panel brands.
3.Please charge the battery in temperatures between 0°C and 45°C.
Please learn some useful ways to maximize the battery life in this post:
https://reolink.com/faq/extend-battery-life/
Please read the battery warnings and safety document provided in the package to
use your Reolink Argus 2 rechargeable battery safely.

Install Reolink App
Scan the QR code below to download and install the app.
There are two ways to get the Reolink App:
Available on the Get it on
Search “Reolink” in App Store (for iOS), or Google
Play (for Android), download and install the app.
Set up the Camera
Please follow the prompt tone
to configure the camera
Camera has been started up.
Please run Reolink App, add
the camera and set it up. Please click the “ ” button in the
top right corner to add the camera.
1.
Note 1：
Your family can click
"Access Camera" for live
view after the initial setup.
Note 2：
If you have a Reolink Base,
please follow the Quick Start
Guide of the Base to add the
camera.The Reolink Base is
not included in the package.
2. Scan the QR code on the
back of the camera.
3. Click “Connect to Wi-Fi” to
continue.

If you did not hear the voice prompt, please
press “I did not hear the voice prompt” for
help.
Click the button “I have heard the voice
prompt” to enter the next page.
4. Enter the Wi-Fi password of the selected
Wi-Fi network and press “I have entered
the correct information” to enter the next
page.
5.
I have heard the voice prompt
I have entered the correct information
About 20cm (8 inches)
Scansucceeded.Camerais
connectingtoyourrouter.Pleasewait.
A QR code will be generated on the phone. Please place the QR code on your phone
towards Reolink Argus 2 camera’s lens at a distance of about 20cm (8 inches) to let the
camera scan the QR code. Please make sure that you’ve ripped the protection film of the
camera’s lens.
6.
Distance (20cm)

Connection to the router succeeded.
WelcometoReolink!
Connection to the router failed!
If you hear the above voice prompt, please press
“I heard ‘Connection to the router failed! ’ ” for
help.
If you hear the above voice prompt, please
press “I heard ‘Connection to the router
succeeded. ’ ” to finish the quick setup.
Name your camera and create a password (at least 6 characters), tap “Create Password”, slide the
page to read the tips and tap “finish” to start the Live View. Tap to go to the “Devices” menu.
8.7.
Note：
“Name your camera” field refers to the display name of the camera rather than the login username.
“Playback” only displays when you’ve inserted a micro SD card into the camera. Make sure that the SD
card is recognized by the camera.
9.
I heard “Connection to the router succeeded.”
I heard “Connection to the router failed! ”

Devices Menu
Battery Status
Please tap the camera and follow the steps to
sync the time, and then start live view or go to
“Device Settings” for more configurations.
10.
Add New Device
Menu
Enable/Disable PIR Motion Sensor
(In default, the PIR sensor is enabled.)
Device Settings
Access the Live View