I’ve been using Reolink solar cameras since their early Argus PT ball cameras, and currently have 15 Reolink cameras in operation.This Atlas PT Ultra is by far the best.The Trakmix cameras are good with the full PTZ(oom) capability, but it lacks the capability to initiate recording instantaneously when detecting motion. As a result, you miss objects like vehicles passing by, or things including people just out of the detection range. In order to solve this, you need continuous recording capability - solar powered.The Atlas PT Ultra does this, as long as you know the limitation of the solar recharging.As it comes from Reolink, it cannot adequately recharge daily without full sunlight EVERY day for at least 8-9 hours. Bright overcast, cloudy, or rain will inhibit the recharging. These solar panels require full sunlight to be effective. Nighttime battery usage is 15-25% of battery, and full sunlight during the day is good for 20-25% of battery over 8-10 hours. If you miss several hours or a day or two of full sunlight, the battery will decline all the way down.This camera does have the capability of saving a few seconds prior to motion detection, if you choose to not enable continuous recording, but you will miss capturing what occurs out of range of the sensor. This is not full time recording.When full time recording, the camera saves in 5 minute increments, but they are continuous on replay, if you need it for proof of activity. Looking for incidents, on continuous recording can be difficult, however Reolink incorporated a neat indicator on the 5 minute previews, that indicate motion was captured in that segment, as well as indicators within the segment replay, that indicate where the motion was detected in the segment, as well as what was identified (vehicle, person, animal, or unidentified). See the attached photos.One thing lacking on this camera vs the Trakmix cameras is zoom capability, however the camera is much improved with very clear recording in comparison.Now a ‘fix’ for the limited recharge provided by the current solar panels -The solar panels are 5v 6 watt. Installing a volt/mAmp meter between the solar panel and the camera, indicated the charging amperage was not adequate in less than full sun, nor could it recover charge, once the battery fell to 75-85% charge, as there was not enough sun during a daytime period (and we are in Florida) to recover, hence the battery would continue to deplete as it used more during the night, than can be replenished during an 8-10 hr day.Over the last 5 months, I wired and tested using 2 solar panels in parallel using proper power adapters, per camera. And it worked.Only once during the 4 months of operating this way, did the camera battery drop below the threshold of stop full recording. It was a 3 day period of overcast, including one day of light rain. As soon as sun returned, this setup fully recovered battery charge in 2 days.If you attempt to do this - you are on your own, as I’m sure Reolink would not approve, but I’ve not had any ill affects, but it accomplished full time recording.Photos Attached.As you can see in the photos, the blue bar at the bottom, shows white lines when motion was detected, that helps to identify which 5 minute recorded segment have captured something. On each 5 minute preview pane, it shows what was detected.The white dot following a vehicle usually indicates the camera returning to its standby position after tracking it. Looking at the slider line, it will show when during the 5 minute segment, the motion actually occurred.If you notice the wider dot - it’s the vehicle, the single dot is the camera repositioning back to standby. If a person is detected, there will be a person symbol. If there is an animal, it will show an animal symbol, if it is a large animal (dog, horse) or a single dot, for a cat.The cat that is circled was actual outside the detection range for that size animal, but it was recorded, since the camera is in continuous record mode, and would have been missed entirely by a prior model camera.You will need to fine tune the Object size and tracking range to your preferences.This camera and 2 other Trakmix cameras are approximately 450’ from my closest wifi router, and communication with them is good about 95% of the time. Loss of signal is usually during hot dry daytime, so I assume it is environmentally caused. I’m still looking for a solar powered wifi relay to rectify this, and to reach the far corner of our property at about 650’. (Current units are limited and have some weird wifi requirements. )I will add more to this review in the future.However this Argus PT Ultra camera is definitely the best Reolink at the moment.Hope this helps

The Reolink Altas PT Ultra - 4K Solar Security Camera is an excellent choice for outdoor surveillance. The 4K image quality is fantastic, the solar charging keeps the battery going strong, and it performs well in most weather conditions. The battery life has been outstanding, even with frequent motion detection and PTZ usage.However, in very cold weather, the lens sometimes fogs up, reducing visibility. Additionally, I’ve noticed that the PTZ function can become unresponsive in freezing temperatures, which can be frustrating when trying to adjust the view remotely.Despite these small shortcomings, the camera still provides great security coverage and value for the price. If you’re looking for a high-quality, solar-powered PTZ camera, this is a solid option—I’d still recommend it, just be aware of the potential cold-weather limitations.

This is my second Reolink camera, the first being the Argus4, and I also have the home hub pro. I was immediately struck by the heft and solid build of this solar security camera. It's noticeably larger and heavier compared to the Argus4, which initially took me by surprise.Setting up was a breeze since I already had the Reolink app. It was just a matter of scanning the barcode on the camera's mounting point. The app is user-friendly and loaded with features. I particularly appreciate the mounting design, which separates the mount from the camera, allowing for quick and easy removal if needed.According to the documentation, the camera operates down to -10°C, while the battery can charge down to 0°C. Winters in my area range from 0°C to -40°C, so I had to make some modifications to ensure the camera functions in colder temperatures. If you experience harsh winters like mine, this camera may not work without similar modifications. However, it's important to note that such changes can void the warranty and pose risks, including potential fire or explosion.The camera's integration with my home hub pro is seamless, and the 5GHz connection is invaluable given my already crowded 2.4GHz network. The controls are straightforward, and the video quality is excellent, offering clear and detailed footage. Despite the need for modifications, I find this solar camera to be a solid performer. It provides a range of useful features at a reasonable price.Overall, I’m quite satisfied with its functionality and the enhancements it brings to my home security setup.

Après une semaine d'utilisation je suis ravi de cet achat. La qualité d'image est très bonne, la détection et le suivi automatique marchent très bien et le panneau solaire fait le travail. En enregistrement continu ou PIR la caméra utilise 20% de batterie par jour mais elle se recharge très bien grâce au panneau solaire.

Updated Review: Great camera and great features. This camera still have a bug which cannot stay in the same monitor point. The shifting is still annoying but for the most part works fine. If you turn on auto track it'll shift away from those fixated positions and only way to get it to fix itself is hit the calibration button. If you have a 6w solar panel for this camera, you can't do 24/7 continuously. However, the 12w solar panel from Reolink will make it possible to keep the battery at 100% if you plan on recording continuosly. I did turn off pre-motion recording since there is no need for that option if you are setting it for continuous recording. The support for 512GB micro sd card is sufficient, but I think it can benefit from even larger storage. Their service and customer support is top notch. They reached out to me to address some of my concerns. The 2 years warranty is better than most of the other security camera vendors. Example: I would have to buy from Costco to get a 2 year warranty on Eufy cameras.

Problème de connexion. Jamais pu connecter la caméra.

I have been using this camera for about one month. Super easy to set up. The 360° function is highly versatile. Night picture is very good. Wifi is of no issues. Battery is good. Software is good. Only negative is the difficulty to read license plates but camera is slightly higher mounted than manufacturer recommended.Update: Once the weather reaches close to freezing temperaures the battery starts to deplete and the solar panel is not able to charge the unit. It's February and battery is at 0%.

Después de unos días de prueba resulta que grabando 24/24 el panel solar es insuficiente para mantener la batería cargada. Lo que consume la batería durante el tiempo sin sol es mas cantidad que lo que carga el panel solar estando al sur y en Cataluña.Con esta experiencia el soporte técnico me ha contactado y me ha informado que han notado mis sugerencias como las de otros clientes y un panel mas potente de 12W (el doble) debería estar disponible en los 2-3 próximos meses. Mientras sigo comprobando el funcionamiento y parámetros de la cámara. Esto me hace reconocer de nuevo la profesionalidad del producto y del equipo de soporte.Por lo demás:Conocí la marca hace poco con otro modelo que compré y desde entonces estoy encantado. Podéis leer mi reseña del modelo Argus Track.Este modelo tiene una super batería, 20000mAh y el modo de grabación 24/24. Lo he puesto incluyendo una sensibilidad al 100% y desde las 12h00 hoy que son las 18h00 la batería sigue al 100%, claro cargando con el panel solar.A este modelo que parece ser el más reciente el zoom es digital y comparando con la Argus Track que compré hace poco es el día y la noche.Este modelo permite una micro SD de 512 y confirmo que la reconoce sin problemas.La calidad 4k sin zoom es espectacular pero merecería un mejor zoom.El modo noche es sólo en color y a mi me falla en un sitio, estaría bien también la opción de blanco y negro.Si Reolink me lee, sería genial que para la próxima versión le pongáis un zoom HIBRIDO o ÓPTICO Y UN PANEL SOLAR DE MAS CAPACIDAD.De nuevo, encantado con la marca y la profesionalidad de los equipos, incluyendo la aplicación tanto en Android como en Windows (también en Apple).He cambiado mis cámaras Chinas por éstas y merece la inversión si buscáis algo profesional.Ahora a seguir comprobando como aguantan las baterías de estos 2 modelos con el tiempo y la falta de sol.