Reolink Argus User manual

Reolink Argus
Quick Start Guide
For Windows Client & Mac Client, please download the PC software:
https://reolink.com/software-and-manual/
For advanced setup, please download the user manual:
https://reolink.com/software-and-manual/
For more troubleshooting, please go to FAQs on our website:
https://reolink.com/faqs/
For other technical support, please contact us at
[email protected]
Technical Support
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Welcome to Reolink
Easy Setup Within Minutes!

What’s in the Box
Reolink Argus Camera
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Wall Mount
x1
Surveillance Sign
x1
Mount Hole Template
x2
Screws (in pack)
x2
Stick
x1
Reset Needle
x1
CR 123A Batteries
x4
CR123A
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Micro SD Card Slot
Reset Button
Daylight Sensor
Lens
Status LED
Built-in Mic
Built-in PIR Motion Sensor
Speaker
Wall Mount
Blue LED (WiFi connection succeeded)
Blinking: Standby status
On: Working status
Red LED (WiFi connection failed)
Blinking: Standby status
On: Working status
Outdoor Security Mount
(with a hook & loop strap)
x1
Skin
x1

Insert the Batteries into the Camera
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Insert four batteries
into the battery slot.Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
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Important Note
Reolink Argus 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. Please note that a new set of 4 batteries (the standard
batteries we provide) will support up to 180 days in standby mode, or 840 minutes
(IR LEDs off in daytime) of motion triggered recording and live view.
Please learn some useful ways to extend the battery life in this post:
https://reolink.com/faq/extend-battery-life/
Important Safeguards on Battery Use
The batteries must be placed in the right direction of polarity;
Do not use batteries of different brands and different models together;
Do not use new and old batteries together;
If you don’t use the product for long periods, please remove the batteries in avoidance of
corrosion resulting from battery leakage.
Please use the stick to
press the white button, and
then rotate to separate the
back casing from the
camera.
Close the back casing.
Please press both ends of
the casing to make it close
firmly for good weather-
proof performance.
Reolink Argus Supports
3V CR123A non-rechargeable batteries
3.6V~4.2V CR123A rechargeable batteries
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Install Reolink App
Scan the QR code below to download and install the app.
There are two ways to get the Reolink App:
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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
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Camera has been started up. Please
run Reolink App. Click the "Add New
Device" button, and follow the instructions
to set up the camera.
Please click the “ ” button in the
top right corner to add the camera.
1.
2. Scan QR code on the camera.
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.
3. Click “Connect to Wi-Fi” to
continue.

About 20cm (8 inches)
Scan succeeds. Camera is connecting to the router.
A QR code will be generated on the phone. Please place the QR code on your phone towards Reolink
Argus camera’s lens at a distance of about 20cm (8 inches) to let the camera scan the QR code.
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Distance (20cm)
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

Connection to the router succeeded.
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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
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I heard “Connection to the router succeeded.”
I heard “Connection to the router failed! ”
Name your camera and create a password (at least 6 characters), tap “Create Password”, slide the
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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.
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Devices Menu
Please tap the camera and follow the steps to
sync the time, and then start live view or go to
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Battery Status
Add New Device
Menu
Enable/Disable PIR Motion Sensor
(In default, the PIR sensor is enabled.)
Device Settings
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Adjust the Detecting Distance of the PIR Sensor
The default sensitivity of the PIR sensor is at “Mid” and the detecting distance is 6 meters (20ft). If you
want to adjust the sensitivity, please launch your Reolink App, and then click “Device Settings” -> “PIR
Settings” and click the “save” button to save the settings.
Sensitivity
Detecting Distance
(For moving
and living things)
Detecting Distance
(For moving vehicles)
High
Mid
Low
Up to 9 meters (30ft)
Up to 6 meters (20ft)
Up to 4 meters (13ft) Up to 10 meters (33ft)
Up to 12 meters (40ft)
Up to 15 meters (50ft)
Do not install the camera facing any objects with bright lights, including sunshine,
bright lamp lights, etc.
Do not place the camera too close to a place where there are frequently moving
vehicles. Based on our numerious tests, the recommended distance between the
camera and the vehicle is 15 meters (55ft).
Stay away from the outlets, including the air conditioner vents, humidifier outlets,
the heat transfer vents of projectors, etc.
Do not install the camera facing the mirror.
Keep the camera at least 1 meter away from any wireless devices, including Wi-Fi
routers and phones in order to avoid wireless interference.
For reducing false alarms, please note that:
Important Notes for Reducing False Alarms
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Note:
Higher sensitivity offers longer detecting distance, but it would
lead to more false alarms.
You are advised to set up the sensitivity level to “Low” or “Mid”
when you install the camera outdoors.

The ideal viewing distance is 2-10 meters (7-33ft),
which enables you to recognize a human.
The Ideal Viewing Distance
Cover the Monitoring Area
When installing the camera, it’s not suggested to
make the PIR sensor vertically face the moving
object. Please note that if the moving object
approaches the PIR sensor vertically, the PIR sensor
may not detect the motion events. You are advised to
install the camera angularly (the angle between the
PIR sensor and the detected object is larger than
10°) for effective motion detection.
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It’s not suggested to make
the PIR sensor vertically
face the moving object.
The path of the
moving object
The PIR sensor’s detecting distance: 20ft
(in default)
The PIR sensor’s detecting angle: 120° (H)
Ideal Viewing Distance:
2-10 meters (7-33ft)

How to Install
Press the button to release the
plate from the security mount.
Step 1
Press the button to release the
plate from the security mount.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Step 4 Step 5 Step 6
Step 2
Latch the security mount on its plate
(Make sure the top edge of the backing
plate is inserted into the mount.)
Step 3 Step 4 Step 5

Unscrew the Argus from the wall mount.