Reolink Argus User manual

Reolink Argus
Quick Start Guide
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
x1
Magnetic Base
x1
Outdoor Security Mount
x1
Surveillance Sign
x1
Mount Hole Template
x2
Screws (in pack)
x2
Stick
x1
Reset Needle
x1
CR 123A Batteries
x4
CR123A
General Introduction
Micro SD Card Slot
Reset Button
Daylight Sensor
Lens
Status LED
Built-in Mic
Built-in PIR Motion Sensor
Speaker
Magnetic Base
Blue LED (WiFi connection succeeded)
Blinking: Standby status
On: Working status
Red LED (WiFi connection failed)
Blinking: Standby status
On: Working status

Insert the Batteries into the Camera
CR123A
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 800 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
erosion resulting from battery leakage.
Please use the stick to
press the white button, and
then rotate to separate the
backing casing from the
camera.
Close the back casing.
Please press both end 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
!

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
Add New Device
Camera has been started up. Please
run Reolink App. Click the "Add New
Device" button, and follow the instructions
to set up the camera.
Click the “Add New Device” button.1.
Note：
When the setup for this camera is completed, your
family can access the camera simply by clicking
"Access Cameras" without reconfiguring it.
2. Scan QR code on the camera.
3. Click “Set Up Camera” 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 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’ 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)

Wi-Fi connection succeeds! Welcome
to Reolink!
Wi-Fi connection failed! Please
check the Wi-Fi settings and try again.
If you hear the above voice prompt, please
press “I heard ‘Wi-Fi connection failed’ ” for
help.
If you hear the above voice prompt, please
press “I heard ‘Wi-Fi connection succeeds’
” to finish the quick setup.
Please create a password for your camera. Press the camera icon on the Device list. A pop-up
window will show as below. Create a new password for your camera, and click OK.
8.7.
I heard “Wi-Fi connection failed”
I heard “Wi-Fi connection succeeds”
Note：
For your account’s security, please create a strong password (at least 6 characters)
that contains letters and numbers.
Please create the password using at least 6
characters.
New password
Confirm password
OK
Cancel
Create Password
9.

Delete Device
Battery Status
Enable/Disable Push Notification
Enable/Disable PIR Sensor
(In default, the PIR sensor is enabled.)
Wi-Fi Configuration
Device Settings
Edit Device
Live Video
You can view the video now.
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)
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.

Do not install the camera facing any objects with bright lights, including sunshine,
bright lamplights, etc.
Do not install the camera in a place within 15 meters (50ft) where there are
frequently moving vehicles.
Stay away from the outlets, including the air conditioner vents,
humidifier outlets, the heat transfer vent of projectors, etc.
Do not install the camera facing the mirror.
Stay away from wireless interference, inlcuding WiFi routers, phones and other
wireless devices.
For reducing false alarms, please note that:
Important Notes for Reducing False Alarms
!
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.
FYI:
Entrance
10°
θ
θ
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)

The ideal viewing distance is 2-10 meters (7-33ft),
which enables you to recognize a human.
The Ideal Viewing Distance
Ideal Viewing Distance:
2-10 meters (7-33ft)