Reolink Altas PT Ultra
Idéal pour : Idéale pour surveiller sans câblage une zone bien couverte par le Wi-Fi, suffisamment éclairée la nuit et bénéficiant d’un bon ensoleillement.
En bref : Les utilisateurs Reddit apprécient surtout le pré-enregistrement, le suivi motorisé et la qualité d’image en journée ou avec un éclairage nocturne suffisant. Leur principal reproche concerne l’autonomie très variable, notamment avec le panneau 6 W, le froid ou les modes d’enregistrement énergivores, auxquels s’ajoutent des problèmes de firmware et de fiabilité signalés par certains propriétaires.
Au-delà de ce modèle, la marque Reolink (toutes gammes) recueille 34 % d'avis positifs sur 886 utilisateurs Reddit. Ce signal marque ne compte pas dans la note du modèle ci-dessus.
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Prix élevé
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« launch price is Australia is AUD359.99 - less $70 discount = $289.99, if you have a $1 for $50 voucher, it further price down to $240.99, price @ $360 is expensive for ONE battery cam considering… » Voir l’avis
« My Atlas PT Ultra for review is supposed to come today so I haven't had a chance to compare it yet but I expect big things due to it's big price tag. » Voir l’avis
« If you have access to power you should just use a powered plug-in camera instead. » Voir l’avis
Fiabilité à surveiller
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« After getting sick of this, I left it outside hoping it would eventually charge back up on its own when things warmed up, but eventually gave in and brought it back in - now it charges up to green… » Voir l’avis
« It might take a little longer to install, but it will save you the hassle of having to take down the camera to charge or have it fail randomly because the battery decided to run out quicker because… » Voir l’avis
« Firmware updates shouldn't require you to remember to email them every so often to see if they have fixed their shit. » Voir l’avis
Application perfectible
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« So many features I like, not supporting NVR? » Voir l’avis
« Apparently they can only be pushed by support? » Voir l’avis
« I'm assuming it's recording to my Home Hub Pro - since once you connect the cams to the Hub it sort of makes the sd card disappear from the app. » Voir l’avis
Autonomie limitée
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« Sadly, a load of BS... I got a pair of these to test out for exactly this scenario... unless you live somewhere where it never gets cold, the camera never can charge itself up, especially with the… » Voir l’avis
« Continuous recording eats a lot of battery, but this is an awesome compromise and instantly makes it much better than any other battery camera. » Voir l’avis
« 1 - The camera cannot be charged when the temp is below 5degC » Voir l’avis
Installation contraignante
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« This is a heavy camera and the mount only had 2 holes. » Voir l’avis
« I bet the the speaker and the sd card slot are fine, what I'd be worried about is the camera "globe" - I think water would very easily get between it and the housing and then leak down into where the… » Voir l’avis
« If you place it under an overhang, completely protected from the elements, then maybe you could get away with it. » Voir l’avis
Détection peu fiable
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« I have an application where I need to monitor about 100' away, so PIR is useless. » Voir l’avis
« The object would have to be within the camera's field of view for it to start tracking it. » Voir l’avis
« The Altas specs are like other battery cams, their maximum detection range is stated as 33 feet. » Voir l’avis
| Critère | Note /10 | Ce qu'en dit le consensus |
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| Fiabilité | 1.3 | Les expériences sont très contrastées, certains utilisateurs rapportant une caméra stable, d’autres des déconnexions, des dérives mécaniques ou des pannes de charge. |
| Image | 4.0 | Les utilisateurs Reddit apprécient la qualité générale, mais jugent ColorX peu efficace dans l’obscurité sans éclairage ambiant. |
| Autonomie | 2.1 | L’autonomie varie fortement, le panneau 6 W est souvent insuffisant et le 12 W améliore la situation sans résoudre le froid ni le manque prolongé de soleil. |
| Application | 1.9 | L’application offre lecture, réglages et planification, mais les fonctions diffèrent entre mobile, ordinateur, hub et versions de firmware. |
| Détection | 2.7 | Le pré-enregistrement et le suivi sont appréciés, mais la portée PIR, les bords du cadre et certains firmwares occasionnent des événements manqués. |
| Installation | 2.6 | L’installation sans fil est accessible, mais le poids, le support, le connecteur USB-C et les limites d’un montage inversé demandent de la vigilance. |
| Prix | 1.2 | Le rapport équipement-prix paraît acceptable à certains utilisateurs Reddit, mais l’achat supplémentaire d’un hub ou d’un panneau 12 W est souvent mal perçu. |
| Utilisation sans abonnement | 9.9 | L’enregistrement local et le FTP permettent, selon les utilisateurs Reddit, un usage sans abonnement. |
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mblaser 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · My Frustrating Reolink Experience!!! I've bought over 35 Reolink cameras for myself and my family. I've used them for about four years. Only one has failed. I have an Altas and it's working fine. Every security camera brand I know is designed to work with a smart phone to operate them. Some can also be controlled by computer on the internet. Reolink has it's own computer client app as you know, some other brands do not have this. If your battery cams connect then time out, this is normal. To save battery life, battery cams disconnect after a few minutes. They cannot stay connected 24/7. Even with a solar panel the batteries would drain quickly. So if you try to keep the client app running all the time a battery cam will time out. This is how all battery cams work that I know of. When a battery cam times out just tap it in the app it should reconnect. However, your connection problem may not be the fault of the cameras, it could be your wifi signal is weak outside. Many of us use a mesh system for stronger wifi signal in the house and outside. If you bought another brand camera you might have the same connection problems if your wifi signal oustide is bad. When you get a camera, set it up inside on a table close you your router wifi. Test it for a couple days so you know it's working. Then install is outside. Wherever you install it be sure there's a good strong wifi signal to connect reliably. It's wise to learn, research before buying any product, TV, vehicle, computer, security cameras. There's YouTube videos you could watch. One channel I like is LifeHackster, he reviews Reolink and other brands.
r/reolinkcam · Mounting Altas PT Ultra upside-down? I would not recommend it. It's not water resistant upside down. Water getting inside will ruin the cam. Also taking a pic every minute will drain the battery some. You'd need a solar panel but even then depending how much sunlight there is the battery may not keep up. Plus in freezing temps batteries do no charge well. If at all possible go with a wire powered like a bullet cam that can point up.
r/reolinkcam · Not detecting motion The Altas specs are like other battery cams, their maximum detection range is stated as 33 feet. Practically they may only detect to about 20-25 feet. At night their detection range is less due to lack of light. Battery cams use PIR motion detection, they detect better when motion goes across the field of view rather than straight toward the cam. If you want to detect to the road you could move the cam closer or you'll need a wire powered cam. Wired cams use different detection, it's pixel based. My Reolink POE cams can detect to about 90-100 feet during the day.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra not loading half the time I've had the Altas about three weeks now and it hasn't failed to connect. It does take about 4-5 seconds to live view. This is normal for battery cams, they don't load as fast as wired cams. As I understand it, battery cams stay in low power mode to save battery life, then "wake up" when they detect motion or wake up when you go to live view. My POE and battery cams react the same whether I'm on my home wifi or cell phone connection. I have a good strong wifi mesh system. I think some people have problems connecting cams because their wifi/router has weak signal outside, not saying this is your issue.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra or Eufy SoloCam S340 I think YouTube channel LifeHackster has reviewed them both if you want to compare. The Altas is a low light cam without IR black/white night vision. If it has enough ambient light, street light, porch light it sees good at night, otherwise it's spotlights will stay on. My brother has two Eufy cams, likes them. Reolink has a lot better product line, more cam models, battery, low voltage wifi and POE with more storage options including NVR. If you plan to only have one or two cams Eufy would be okay. But if you want to eventually buy more cams to cover the whole perimeter of your house, go with Reolink. When possible to install wire powered cams are superior to battery cams.
r/reolinkcam · Does continuously recording battery cam Reolink Altas PT Ultra has traditional PIR sensor? 1. Look at it's specs on Reolink.com. It has PIR detection like other battery cams. Wired cams use pixel detection. 2. I assume it works like other Reolink cams recording 24/7. In the app you can select person, vehicle, pet events but I haven't done it with the Altas. Moderator mblaser did a review of it here on Reolink Reddik, use the search line to find it. Also YouTube LifeHackster channel did a review of it.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra vs. E1 Outdoor CX If you look at their specs you'll see they both use the same sensor size 1/1/8 and lens size f 4mm, so likely no difference. It's always better to go with wire powered than battery if you can.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra install Not connected to NVR yet. I don't have hub. I was using older Android app version. Just updated to new version and pre-record is there now.
r/reolinkcam · Hey Everyone The Altas have big batteries, are heavier than most other battery cams, don't know if there is gutter mount for the Altas, check printables, makerworld, Amazon etc. Another option would be to use the indoor E1 series cams. I have outside cams but also a few indoor cams. When I'm away from home overnight I activate the indoor cams in case there is a breakin. You can record only to card in cam but it's wise to record to both card in cam and a home hub or NRV for dual protection in case one method fails such as the card failing. You could watch Youtube channel LifeHackster, he reviews Reolink and other brands, I think he has a video about cam gutter mounts. For outside cams you need to be sure you have good wifi signal outside for the cam to connect reliably.
r/reolinkcam · Atlas PT Ultra Vs the Argus 4 Pro, image quality? I have and Altas, works fine, dont have the other one. You could watch Youtube channel LifeHackster, he reviews Reolink and other brands, shows how to use the apps, tests them. You could also read top post "welcome to the official..." lots of info FAQs including cams spec comparison charts and a section what cams to buy battery or wired. Battery cams are better than no cams at all but are inferior to wired cams in important ways. When possible install wire powered cams. Battery cams can detect to about 30 feet during the day, less at night. My Reolink POE cams can detect to about 90 feet. When people have problems with cams it may be the cam is defective or not reliable. Other times it's the customer poor slow wifi that causes connection issues or a new customer does not yet know how to use the cam settings or their expectations are more than what battery cams can deliver.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra battery charging issue It should charge at 5 C but slower than when it's warmer. When inside wait about 3-4 hours for the battery to warm up before you try charging it. But the cam may be bad, sorry.
r/reolinkcam · Reolink Review - Constant Issues It's worth a try to switch to your home wifi, test it. I have an Altas and it's pan/tilt works okay. As I said try reboot, restore, reset. If those don't help then the cam gears are probably defective. If you live where you're getting snow/freezing rain check the cam to be sure snow/freezing rain is not on the cam preventing it from moving. You could get on a ladder and try to move the cam with your hand, see if it's stuck. When people get new cams it's good to test them inside the house on a table to make sure they work before installing outside.
r/reolinkcam · Can the Altas PT Ultra be Installed Upside Down? I like this, good idea to watch for small animals/birds in the yard.
r/reolinkcam · Can the Altas PT Ultra be Installed Upside Down? I would not install most cams upside down, you expose the speaker holes, card slot, reset button and cam housing to water ingress. If using a solar panel rainwater could get into the recessed area causing the charging cable to corrode and fail. I'm curious why you would want to do this? https://preview.redd.it/6kb7hpm71z6g1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8902cbf30a95f589973bf0c2a74d66058459b4d6
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT ultra monitor point That's odd. You could try to reboot or restore it in advanced settings, with restore you need to re-enter password, see if that helps. There have been reports of tracking cams not going back exactly to monitor point, some call it monitor point drift. But you should not have to manually move the ball/lens to get it going again. The gears inside are plastic, maybe one of the gear teeth bent or broke. Contact Reolink support.
r/reolinkcam · Troubles with Reolink Battery Cameras Try a manual recalibration in the PTZ setting. I'd still try to separate the cams from RTSP Synology, use only Relink app. I suspect those battery models are not fully compatible with third party apps. The POE Reolink cams work good with third party apps I think.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra or Eufy SoloCam S340 You can turn on/off spotlights on most any cam that has them. But if there's not enough ambient light they won't be able to detect or see very far. Cams with both IR lights and LED lights have the option of using either one. IR is black/white night vision, LED is color night vision. Many prefer IR lights at night rather than LED. IR lights are red colored and not nearly as noticable as LED. You could watch YouTube channel LifeHackster, he reviews Reolink and other brands, shows what they look like during day and night.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra needs the 12W solar panel As with any battery cam the 6w can keep battery charged provided the cam doesn't trigger/record more than the panel'a ability to keep up. The 12w will help the Altas but if you pre-record or continuous record it likely won't be able to keep up. It's not a defect, just electrical fact for any brand battery cam. Reolink makes one cam with a massive solar panel that can keep up. But it's $1,000. For that much money you could install wired cams.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra needs the 12W solar panel I understand your point. No matter the product, appliances, cell phones, computers, TVs, a lot of us have bought then a few months later a new improved model is released. I recently bought a TV, the price dropped $100 the next week. The store refunded the $100 to match the new price which was good. Reolink may or may not be willing to exchange for the bigger panel if you pay the difference. Some users have been asking for a bigger solar panel. If will definately help keep battery charged. But even the 12w may not be sufficient if a battery cam triggers/records a lot daily like facing a busy street and there are cold temps or cloudy days. Battery cams do not charge well in freezing temps. When possible it's better to install wired cams which perform better.
r/reolinkcam · The Altas PT Ultra is no longer marketed as a 24/7 battery recording camera. Is this feature still available? It still shows in the specs 24/7 recording but it's a typo saying 24/4 LOL. I have one. I don't think many are using it 24/7 except for short periods, the battery drains faster.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT ultra. PIR and alarmdetectection stopt working well Has it always been pointing to the same spot? If you turned it to a different view it can affect it's detection ability. Read the top post "welcome to the official..." lots of info, FAQs including the differences between battery cams and wired cams. Battery cams use IR detection, wired cams use pixel detection which is superior. Battery cams can deterct much better with movement going across the field of view, not as good with movement coming straight toward the lens. It's typical for a battery cam to detect reliably to roughtly 25 feet during the day with movement across it's view, but with movement coming straight to the cam, maybe it won't detect unitl about 10 feet. At night due to lack of light the detection distance can be less. You'll see this in YouTube channel LifeHackster who reviews Reolink and other brands. You could try to reboot the cam, see if that helps. Also when the battery is low the cam can't function as well, check the battery level. Are you using a solar panel? If the cam gets a lot of triggers a solar panel cannot keep the battery charged. In freezing temps batteries do not charge well. It has to warm up to charge or bring the cam inside to warm up then charge with 5V 2A charger.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra install Are you using a correct charger according to specs 5V 2A and is the usb pushed in all the way? Battery cams do not charge well in freezing temps, if it's below freezing that may be the problem. You may need warmer temps or bring the cam inside, let it warm up then charge.
r/reolinkcam · Altas pt ultra tracking? There's at least 25 brands of security cams. As far as I know most if not all battery cams use PIR for motion detection. To save battery life battery cams go in low power mode until it detects motion then it wakes up to record. This can cause late recording or missed recordings. Also PIR detection works better with movement going across its view rather than something moving straight toward it. The Altas is new so there's not a lot of reviews yet. But with it's options to pre-record several seconds or continuous record it's better able to detect/record events. But these do drain the battery faster. You could see the review by mblaser. If possible you could switch to wire powered cams, much more reliable than battery cams and can record 24/7.
r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Solar charging panels are lacking. Do not recommend these battery cameras. See moderator mblaser's review. I think there's a new firmware that extends the battery life. I think it would be better to have a larger solar panel if Reolink comes out with one. Still it's a battery camera. Battery cams in winter do not charge well in freezing temps. Wired cams are always better when possible. The Reolin low light cams are pretty good for the price. [https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkcam/comments/1g3hz9o/altas\_pt\_ultra\_review/](https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkcam/comments/1g3hz9o/altas_pt_ultra_review/)
r/reolinkcam · Is there a battery capacity chart in Reolink App? How long a battery lasts depends how often it detects motion, records each day and how often you use live view. If pointed to a sidewalk/street with a lot of daily triggers the battery won't last nearly as long as if pointed to your front door with fewer daily triggers. The Altas is a new cam with different modes of recording. You can look at mblaser's test of it here on Reolink Reddit he resently posted, tested the battery life. Also you could look at below chart but it doesn't show the Altas yet. [https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/900000421243-How-Long-Does-the-Battery-Last-for-Battery-powered-Cameras/](https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/900000421243-How-Long-Does-the-Battery-Last-for-Battery-powered-Cameras/)
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra install I was using older Android version cause newer one had disabled two way talk. I didn't check to see if it was fixed. I just updated app and pre-record it there now. Thanks. Haven't tried connecting Altas to NVR yet.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra is officially available! 15 fps is pretty standard for battery cams, no matter the brand. There may be 25 fps battery cams but I'm not aware of them.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Countdown: 3 Days to Go! I think this will be a good performer and high seller. I plan on getting one. Please considered my and others request to create an update page for announcements, dates of release, reported firmware glitches.
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lightguru 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · The Long-lasting Camera that Monitors Your Property throughout the Whole Winter Sadly, a load of BS... I got a pair of these to test out for exactly this scenario... unless you live somewhere where it never gets cold, the camera never can charge itself up, especially with the anemic solar panel that is provided. For the first few weeks, I would bring the camera in every few days to charge up inside my house (which takes a surprisingly long time given the size of the battery). After getting sick of this, I left it outside hoping it would eventually charge back up on its own when things warmed up, but eventually gave in and brought it back in - now it charges up to green, but the LED on the camera is solid red and the power button doesn't respond to on/off or even reset. Unless you live somewhere where the outside temperature never gets below 40, save yourself some pain and get a PoE powered camera and put in your own separate charging system with a more substantial battery and solar panel.
r/reolinkcam · The Long-lasting Camera that Monitors Your Property throughout the Whole Winter That would certainly be a start, but I think the camera simply just does not charge below a certain temperature, and short of putting a battery heater in which would make things even worse from a solar panel perspective, I just think this is an overly ambitious camera for people in the wrong climate.
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sox07 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · The Long-lasting Camera that Monitors Your Property throughout the Whole Winter This is some bullshit marketing lies. 1 - The camera cannot be charged when the temp is below 5degC 2 - Unless you disable all of the features on this camera good luck getting more than a couple of weeks out of it. Even with everything disabled you will be lucky to get 1 month out of it. Do not based on this marketing BS
r/reolinkcam · The Long-lasting Camera that Monitors Your Property throughout the Whole Winter The camera will not charge if the battery temp is below +5 deg C. Selling this as a camera for the cold dark months of winter is bordering on criminal.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra: The Long-Lasting Camera That Keeps Your Property Secure All Winter Long ******Long Lasting means it will last for a couple weeks. This is with most major features turned off to allow you to get a couple of weeks out of it. FYI
r/reolinkcam · The Long-lasting Camera that Monitors Your Property throughout the Whole Winter They cannot because this is 100% marketing bullshit. I have the camera and it does not live up to ANY of the claims.
r/reolinkcam · The Long-lasting Camera that Monitors Your Property throughout the Whole Winter shitty firmware would be my guess. Because unless you disable everything it has terrible battery life. Reolink is also great about only providing new firmware if you reach out and ask for it directly. Firmware updates shouldn't require you to remember to email them every so often to see if they have fixed their shit.
r/reolinkcam · Advice, two Argus pro 3 Event Trigger Cam or one Altas PT Ultra Continuous Recording Battery Cam? The 6W solar panel does not keep the altas pt ultra charged. So be aware that you will have to take the camera down to charge it every two to three weeks.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Review I believe RTSP/ONVIF is available if you run the cameras through a hub.
r/reolinkcam · Why choose Altas over Altas PT Ultra? My experience is that if you turn on pre-recording things work fine for a day or two before the camera shits the bed and stops ever going to sleep. At this point it starts burning through batter so fast that it will die within a week or two if I don't turn of pre-record, and reboot the camera. As it stands now the pre-record feature is trash that they shouldn't be legally allowed to advertise as a feature.
r/reolinkcam · Introducing the Altas PT Ultra, now officially launched! Atlas has a much larger battery (72Wh vs 22Wh) support for new wifi standards, larger SD cards, h.264 and h.265 support. It is however more limited in its tilt range 90deg vs 140deg, does not have infrared capabilities. Those are some of the spec differences that jump out at me
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iwantsdback 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Introducing the Altas PT Ultra, now officially launched! I'm confused. It says 96h battery life with continuous recording. I have an application where I need to monitor about 100' away, so PIR is useless. If the solar panel receives good light, can I use this camera in continuous, non-PIR detection mode where it captures event clips without continuous recording?
r/reolinkcam · Introducing the Altas PT Ultra, now officially launched! Ok, thanks for the write-up! It sounds like pre-recording mode will do exactly what I want. Assuming I get good solar illumination for, say, 8 hours a day, is there a way to know if I'll be able to maintain a battery charge using that mode 24/7?
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra is officially available! I'm confused. It says 96h battery life with continuous recording. I have an application where I need to monitor about 100' away, so PIR is useless. If the solar panel receives good light, can I use this camera in continuous, non-PIR detection mode where it captures event clips without continuous recording?
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Joey-T99 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas go PT 100% battery all the time I have had the problem with several of my Argus Eco Ultra cams, always 100% when plugged in. But don't think with my Altas PT Ultra. The only solution I have found is to keep unplugging/plugging-in the USB cable over and over until the camera reports the correct Percent while plugged in. Then keep an eye on it in the future. Jiggling the cord can set it off again, reporting 100%.
r/reolinkcam · Does Altas PT ultra support vertical and horizontal all subjects tracking? how is it comapred to tapo c660? Altas has horizontal auto tracking for person, animal, vehicle. But not vertical tracking.
r/reolinkcam · Camera suggestions for elderly lady Just to make sure you know. The Argus 4 Pros do not have continuous recording. The Altas PT Ultras do have continuous recording.
r/reolinkcam · Can the Altas PT Ultra be Installed Upside Down? Everything livingwaterRed said. If you place it under an overhang, completely protected from the elements, then maybe you could get away with it. My other concern is also the pan/tilt motor mechanism. It may not be designed for the weight of the turret which would now be on top.
r/reolinkcam · Why choose Altas over Altas PT Ultra? Both Altas cams have the ColorX feature, and do not have/use IR. So, the Altas needs a source of light at night to see. You need to make sure you have enough external ambient light to see at night with the ColorX cams. The Altas has a spotlight that would have to be on all night long, if you don't have another source of light. Having said that, IMO the Altas spotlight is terrible and only is helpful out to maybe 15 feet. In my backyard the ColorX totally fails. Here is my Altas PT Ultra view on a dark night. And in this pic, I have set the camera's Shadow adjust to the maximum. https://preview.redd.it/emybal6lmb9f1.jpeg?width=1360&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=64627495fadf6f47b554f24b6428be8706c5923f
r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas mini review and a real world battery drain/solar charge analysis If having IR on every night 7 days a week would be too draining for the Altas 20000mah battery, then I guess IR isn't an option at this time. Having all the battery savings features on the Altus is nice if they can keep the battery charged enough so you don't have to pull the camera down and charge it with AC. But with my experience with the 6W panels, even the battery savings feature were not enough to keep the battery charged. The battery savings features only delayed the inevitable. I always eventually needed to bring the camera indoors and charge it in the house anyway. Maybe I could extend the need for AC charging from 4 days to 6 days, but why bother. I just used the camera with all its features fully enabled. But the 12w panel has fixed all that. Will have to see how it goes in the winter though. I could see myself once again having to AC charge the battery if there extended days of rain/clouds. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area.
r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas mini review and a real world battery drain/solar charge analysis Reolink could have knocked it out of the park if they added IR to the new Altas. Like the Cx410C. From day one I have refused to knee cap my Altas PT Ultra by using the Smart Battery mode and other battery savings settings. Why buy/sell a camera and not use all of its features? After buying the new 12 panel almost 3 months ago the camera's battery never gets below 90%. I can't believe Reolink continues to sell the Altas with the 6W panel as a package. They should dump the 6W and replace all their Altas packages with the 12W panel.
r/reolinkcam · Difference between Altas and Altas PT Ultra I wish they added IR to this new Altas camera, along with the existing ColorX. Reolink did add both IR and ColorX to the CX410C, why not the Altas and/or Altas PT Ultra?
r/reolinkcam · Reolink Argus 4 Pro stopped charging by solar. I was able to get it working by charging it via USB for several hours but after disconnecting the USB cable, the cam showed 100% power plugged in until the battery died. Now it won't charge at all. I have 2 Argus Eco Ultras, and 1 Altas PT Ultra and all them get funky when it comes to charging. I have found that I periodically have to adjust (push in/out several times) the USB plug to get the camera to behave. I also have to keep an eye on the battery charge percent daily, as out of the blue the camera will stop charging because the USB plug shifted slightly on its own. The USB's are finicky on these cameras. Barrel plugs might have been a better option.
r/reolinkcam · Bought the Argus 4 Pro for my backyard/driveway now I'm second guessing my decision With my backyard, the ColorX on my Altas PT Ultra is terrible. Way too dark and hard to see in corners, under decks, under bushes, etc. When there is a bright moon then yes, wow, looks like daylight. But the rest of the time I am struggling to see anything. I use the Altas to watch all the animals passing through my yard at night. To alleviate my ColorX problem, I bought 2 battery motion detection lights from Harbor Freight. [LED Motion Activated Security Light](https://www.harborfreight.com/led-motion-activated-security-light-99938.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=21901739426&campaignid=21901739426&utm_content=173216738631&adsetid=173216738631&product=99938&store=3541&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6LaBh83WjAMV-iKtBh3yijMrEAQYAiABEgJt2fD_BwE) The lights work great at lighting up parts of my back yard when animals are detected. I actually need about 3 more motion detection lights to see more of my yard, but the 2 lights I have catch most of the activity. I will never buy another ColorX Cam. I recently bought a second Argus ECO Ultra, with IR, to watch the side of my house. Much happier with IR.
r/reolinkcam · The Altas PT Ultra is no longer marketed as a 24/7 battery recording camera. Is this feature still available? I have an Altas and use the continuous recording. I have to bring the camera in the house about every 2 days to recharge it. I lose about 40% battery life per day. Will have to wait until the long summer days to see if I can completely reecharge the battery everyday with the solar panels. Reolink has been claiming for along time they are going to sell a 12 watt panel. Not sure why it is taking them so long to release it. A 12 watt panel should fix the daily charging requirements, at least during the spring/summer/fall. This Reolink article dated Jan 6 2025 makes it appear they were/are currently selling the 12watt panels. [Reolink Altas Series Comparison: What's the Difference?](https://reolink.com/blog/reolink-altas-series-comparison/#:~:text=Upgraded%20Solar%20Panel%20Compatibility,continuous%20charging%20on%20sunny%20days.) Here is what the article says about continuous recording. # Continuous Recording Traditional battery-operated security cameras typically start recording when motion is detected within their field of view. This motion recording feature significantly conserves battery life and ensures only important events are captured. However, some users seek battery cameras that can record for extended periods or even 24/7 to ensure continuous surveillance. This need arises because there may be limited access to constant power at the camera location, or users may be tired of frequent charging. With the new Altas series, users can experience continuous recording on battery cameras. Thanks to the built-in large capacity battery, cameras in this series can record longer than expected.
r/reolinkcam · I have some questions about the color night vision on the Argus 4 Pro It is the moon. With moon ColorX works great and it looks like day. Without moon ColorX is useless in a dark environment like yours. The ColorX spotlights are also way too weak and useless, IMO, Your second picture proves how weak the spotlight is. An IR camera would see a lot more than the ColorX with spotlight on. Since ColorX cameras cannot see/use IR lightening, adding more IR lights will not help. I regret getting the Atlas PT Ultra because of ColorX. I have begun to experiment with adding battery motion detection lighting in my small backyard, to see if additional lights (on top of the spotlight) will improve vision deeper into my backyard. [LED Motion Activated Security Light](https://www.harborfreight.com/led-motion-activated-security-light-99938.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=21901739426&campaignid=21901739426&utm_content=173216738631&adsetid=173216738631&product=99938&store=638&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9Ia94KL7igMVoM3CBB1NwCz2EAQYASABEgLUuPD_BwE) I also dislike having a spotlight on all the time, like ColorX needs. IR lights are so much better for keeping a low profile/hidden surveillance system. Reolink should be advertising a disclaimer with ColorX cameras that it may not work for everyone, and an IR camera is a better solution.
r/reolinkcam · Unboxing Reolink MagiCam Looks kind of messy. Not like the other battery cams. Especially at night I get a lot of animal events tagged as Others on my Argus Eco Ultra and Altas PT Ultra. Appears the Magicam needs some technical tweaks to get its Animal detection improved.
r/reolinkcam · Reolink for my Garden Looking at the front yard picture, I would say the best spot for a camera (to view your entire garden) might be on the third pillar furthest from the garden, next to the steps. Cam would be high up on the pillar, right under the ceiling. If the cam was on the wall, say above your front door, the cam would not see the entire garden. I own an E1 Outdoor Pro and it has auto tracking (only horizontal, no vertical) and might work for you. The only thing not sure of is if the cam's manual tilt feature can tilt down far enough to see the steps and/or entire garden. You would need extension cord for this cam. I also have an Altas PT Ultra, and Altas Bullet battery cam. The PT Ultra has manual Pan and Tilt, but not auto. The PT Ultra is rather bulky because of its big battery, and would stick out much further than the E1 Outdoor Pro. But you would be able to manually (with app/windows client) move the camera up/down/right/left. The Altas Bullet is also a good continuous recording battery cam, and much sleeker than the PT Ultra. But it has no Pan/Tilt.
r/reolinkcam · Altas pt ultra playback too slow to load I don't know anything about how the hub works with the cams or Playback and HDD. I only use the Windows Client with an SD card. But a slow Playback with just SD Card and Windows Client is usually a Wifi issue. Can you unhook the cam from the hub and just connect to your wifi router? You would need an SD card.
r/reolinkcam · Trouble with Argus 4 Pro and solar charging Since you are already using an extension cord, you can avoid having to pull down the camera to charge, and instead, charge the camera with a battery power bank. Just disconnect the panel from the extension cord and plug in the power bank. [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FGKFDR83?ref\_=pe\_125775000\_1044873430\_t\_fed\_asin\_title&th=1](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FGKFDR83?ref_=pe_125775000_1044873430_t_fed_asin_title&th=1) I have been charging an Argus Eco Ultra and an Altas PT Ultra with this power bank and it works great. But the power bank still won't help if it is too cold.
r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas 2K Solar Charging https://preview.redd.it/rdsofkjgmyaf1.jpeg?width=1800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a024f46e9a9f1471077271544e4ef042229c4e81 Just make sure the USB is facing down, like this picture, and you will be fine. Yes, the solar panel should be plugged in at all times. I think the manual's mention of the cover is if/when the USB is not plugged in. I have and Argus ECO Ultra bullet, and Altas PT Ultra and all the USB plugs are like the Altas 2k,
r/reolinkcam · Why choose Altas over Altas PT Ultra? To solve my dark backyard problem I bought 2 motion detection battery lights from Harbor Freight. I placed one light next to the camera and one light 5 ft above the camera sitting on my deck. This picture is with both lights activated. The second post is without the lights on. If your dark areas are not too large some sorta motion detection lights might also work for you . Unfortunately, the Altas spotlight is either on or off. The spotlight can't be activated with motion, which some cams have and is called Night Smart Mode, or something like that depending on the Cam. 2 motion detection lights activated. https://preview.redd.it/w96wzb6xac9f1.jpeg?width=1360&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8c80fdba957701d3110a2460de8f42a3edc0867b
r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Wins New York Product Design Awards 2025! https://preview.redd.it/c8pgjx5sh37f1.jpeg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cd7550ef21cf4f7095dfc30e410f27853be81cad This is the best I can get, after adjusting the Display > Advanced > Brightness & Shadows to the maximum Shadows setting of 255. IR cameras can see way better than this, including the back fence and plants. Even with the Spotlight on, the back fence and plants are totally dark with ColorX.
r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Wins New York Product Design Awards 2025! I have an Altas PT Ultra and there are two major flaws. 1) Still be sold with the 6W solar panel which is totally underpowered. Should be sold with the new 12W panel. 2)Needs to have the ability to switch to IR. The ColorX is totally useless in many situations.
r/reolinkcam · My third Altas PT Ultra will not charge in the past 2 months - another warranty claim. Update. I was able to get the camera to charge with the AC adapter and solar panel. So I won't be filing a warranty claim, at least for now if everything continues to work. I switched to the new USB charging cable that came with my latest Altas. I had been using the cable(s) that came with my previous Altas's. However, when I switched to the new cable the camera did not immediately start charging. The charging indicator light was green and blinking (as it had before). After about 10-15 seconds blinking green, the light finally turned solid orange, and the camera started to charge. The key was to wait those 10-15 seconds, so the camera could sort itself out. I can only assume the old Altas cables may have been faulty, maybe from overheating when trying to charge my previous two Altas's. I am not sure what happened on the Solar panel charging, and why it is now charging. The camera may have been in a temporary funk. One thing I noticed was if I plugged the panel into the camera when in the house, and then walk outside into the sun, the camera did not start charging when in the sun. I had to reboot the camera. Also the plug needed to be jiggled. Hopefully my problem is resolved, and for a long time. I appreciate everyone's responses. They helped rethink and retry these fixes.
r/reolinkcam · My third Altas PT Ultra will not charge in the past 2 months - another warranty claim. I have been using the Reolink USB charging cables the entire time. I have four 5V 2amp chargers which are new, Two are Samsung. Tonight I changed the cables and chargers and for awhile nothing changed, with the camera on. But after really pushing hard and lightly wiggling the USB plug the charging light came on green, but blinking quickly. Same time the icons on the Windows Client was blinking on/off. Another strange thing. The 78% charge, shown in my picture jumped to 85% and got up to 88%, and then suddenly dropped back down to 75%. I have seen that happen before on my other cameras. Not sure what is going on there. My assumption, just more confirmation the camera is in its death throes. So right now tonight the camera is plugged in and shows charging, 100%, and instead of a power plug Icon, the Solar Panel Sun is showing. Don't know why the Solar sun Icon appears, instead of a Power Plug. I also don't believe the camera is 100% charged. I have seen this problem before, and also with may Argus ECO Ultra, where 100% is incorrectly displayed when plugged in and charging. One thing different, compared to my other 2 cameras, is the other two cameras became extremely hot around the charging port area, and I was getting a slight smell of burning electrical stuff. At that point I gave up trying to charge the camera any further. While there was a point today that the camera started to feel hot, it wasn't extreme, which is the reason I tried charging again tonight. Using different cables/chargers as you suggested. Going to have to wait until daylight tomorrow to see what happens when I hook up the solar panel. While this is the first time that I actually got any of the three Altas's to start charging again, the difficulty in getting to this point does not make me hopeful.
r/reolinkcam · Thinking of Switching from Arlo I own an Altas and would never buy one again. It does not have IR. It has something called ColorX which does not "see" well in a dark environment. Having said that. If you have a well lite area where you plan to use the camera, then ColorX is great. The 6 watt solar panel is way too weak and cannot kept up with the battery demands, forcing me to bring the camera in the house to charge it with a wall plug. This is a common complaint. Reolink has been saying for a long time they are working on a new 12 watt solar panel. We are all waiting. Reolink recently announced a new version of the Altas will be released in the 3 quarter of this year, also with a 12 watt panel. I would wait for this new camera. Hopefully they will have worked out the bugs.
r/reolinkcam · Reolink CES 2025 Booth Tour: Color X Series ColorX is awful compared to IR.. Doesn't work in my dark backyard. Regret my Atlas PT Ultra has ColorX. Reolink really should advertise a big disclaimer that the ColorX is not for everyone.
r/reolinkcam · What is wrong with the lens of my Altas PT Ultra? I copied and pasted your question and picture into Google AI and got this answer. [https://www.google.com/search?aep=11&udm=50&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reddit.com%2Fr%2Freolinkcam%2Fcomments%2F1ufep58%2Fwhat\_is\_wrong\_with\_the\_lens\_of\_my\_altas\_pt\_ultra%2F&cinpts=CjAKLgia8J7Zncvd8ZwBEAEYASIQKLzsRK0wCCDnjD4yo2\_huDiws7mu\_6KVA0gBUAUKtwEKtAEIidTis56IzYi8ARABGAEiEJkAnYL\_kUd6eW2hLh3Ca8YyeiICcHcoE0JyCi5sZmUtZHVtbXk6ZmE5ZGMzOGYtOGI3OC00NWYyLTljN2EtYThkZjRjZGVmODVhEkAKPi9ibnMvcHcvYm9yZy9wdy9ibnMvbGVucy1mcm9udGVuZC1hcGkvcHJvZC5sZW5zLWZyb250ZW5kLWFwaS80OOCBm6D\_opUDUABqCmltYWdlL2pwZWc&lns\_mode=cvst&mstk=AUtExfCrfdelcM8nktH-sCO5rk97dM5mveYJqza\_T6JoMVU11yq3aAysuMEx-W3WugwKdgl9c40ypnnFnYA5PRfCoAxzChkRUyGTgZHEGDLwwQtrzFvLqGI6aE5bp780yDO61iE-1XBSth5S9KBWTPCMk0UwG8mfXLdj6kQ&csuir=1](https://www.google.com/search?aep=11&udm=50&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reddit.com%2Fr%2Freolinkcam%2Fcomments%2F1ufep58%2Fwhat_is_wrong_with_the_lens_of_my_altas_pt_ultra%2F&cinpts=CjAKLgia8J7Zncvd8ZwBEAEYASIQKLzsRK0wCCDnjD4yo2_huDiws7mu_6KVA0gBUAUKtwEKtAEIidTis56IzYi8ARABGAEiEJkAnYL_kUd6eW2hLh3Ca8YyeiICcHcoE0JyCi5sZmUtZHVtbXk6ZmE5ZGMzOGYtOGI3OC00NWYyLTljN2EtYThkZjRjZGVmODVhEkAKPi9ibnMvcHcvYm9yZy9wdy9ibnMvbGVucy1mcm9udGVuZC1hcGkvcHJvZC5sZW5zLWZyb250ZW5kLWFwaS80OOCBm6D_opUDUABqCmltYWdlL2pwZWc&lns_mode=cvst&mstk=AUtExfCrfdelcM8nktH-sCO5rk97dM5mveYJqza_T6JoMVU11yq3aAysuMEx-W3WugwKdgl9c40ypnnFnYA5PRfCoAxzChkRUyGTgZHEGDLwwQtrzFvLqGI6aE5bp780yDO61iE-1XBSth5S9KBWTPCMk0UwG8mfXLdj6kQ&csuir=1) The lens is experiencing **optical cement separation and delamination** (browning/bubbling in the center) alongside **outer casing stress cracking** (spiderweb fractures). What is Happening to the Lens * **The Center "Honeycomb" Pattern:** This is the breakdown of the optical glue. The adhesive layer between the lens elements is drying out and peeling apart. This creates tiny air pockets that form a textured, scaly bubble look. * **The Outer Fractures:** The circular, web-like lines surrounding the center are cracks. This usually happens when the outer protective plastic or glass expands and contracts too rapidly in harsh weather. Why It Happened * \*\*Extreme Heat and Sunlight:\*\*Prolonged exposure to direct UV rays and high temperatures cooks the internal adhesive. * **Thermal Shock:** Rapid changes between cold nights and direct daytime sun cause structural materials to expand at different rates, cracking the outer element. * **Manufacturing Defect:** Occasionally, a weak batch of adhesive or imperfect seal leaves the lens vulnerable to environmental breakdown. How to Fix It 1. **Do Not Attempt DIY Repairs:** You cannot wipe this away or fix it with heat. The damage is entirely internal. 2. **Check Your Warranty:** The [Reolink Altas PT Ultra](https://www.google.com/search?ibp=oshop&prds=pvt:hg,pvo:29,mid:576462804143473305,imageDocid:6480811872412407390,gpcid:881716006936797314,headlineOfferDocid:14374828112370027766,catalogid:3311103095433676432,productDocid:2932691550514220550,rds:PC_881716006936797314%7CPROD_PC_881716006936797314&q=product&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjxsoGu_6KVAxVWIjQIHeXfBy0Qxa4PegYIAQgHEAQ) comes with a standard **2-year limited warranty**. 3. **File an RMA Request:** Contact [Reolink Support](https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/) immediately with this photo. Physical defects like lens delamination without clear impact marks are typically covered as manufacturing failures. \[[1](https://support.reolink.com/c/altas-pt-ultra/)\] If you are filing a support ticket, I can help you draft a **clear, concise message** detailing the defect to speed up your replacement process. Would you like me to generate that for you?
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ian1283 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Missing continuous recording option on Altas PT Ultra paired to Home Hub Pro You can download the latest firmware (v3.3.0.369\_24112932) via [https://reolink.com/download-center/](https://reolink.com/download-center/) One of the updates is *Pre-recording mode and smart battery mode of Altas PT Ultra now compatible with Reolink Home Hub Pro*
r/reolinkcam · The Altas PT Ultra is no longer marketed as a 24/7 battery recording camera. Is this feature still available? It was never a 24x7 camera but rather allowed approx 96 hours of recording off a single charge. So yes, you can record continuously for that period and the FAQ still indicates that [https://reolink.com/product/altas-pt-ultra/#faq](https://reolink.com/product/altas-pt-ultra/#faq) Calling it a "long lasting battery camera" is a more accurate description.
r/reolinkcam · Which Reolink camera? E1 Outdoor Pro or vs Reolink Altas PT Ultra If you have choice of a powered camera (poe or plug-in wifi) don't even consider a battery/solar device. Whilst the Altas is one of the better battery cameras due to its larger battery it won't work well in those conditions. I see snow and that probably means its probably fairly cold !. The battery will not charge at/around 0C. [https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/360004062054-Reolink-Solar-Panels-Not-Working/](https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/360004062054-Reolink-Solar-Panels-Not-Working/) As for powered cameras, they continue to work well below 0C [https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkcam/comments/1qr824j/cold\_weather\_challenge/](https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkcam/comments/1qr824j/cold_weather_challenge/)
r/reolinkcam · The Altas PT Ultra is no longer marketed as a 24/7 battery recording camera. Is this feature still available? It was never a 24x7 camera but rather allowed approx 96 hours of recording off a single charge. So yes you can record continuously for that period and the FAQ still indicates that [https://reolink.com/product/altas-pt-ultra/#faq](https://reolink.com/product/altas-pt-ultra/#faq) So calling it a "long lasting battery camera" is a more accurate description.
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A6000_Shooter 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · UPDATE to my Altas battery drain/solar charge tests Which camera? Are you using pre-record 24/7? I have the Reolink Altas PT Ultra and the 6W panel and with pre-record on it just barely lasts a week.
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Big-Sweet-2179 🇬🇧
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r/homesecurity · Best Wireless Outdoor Camera To Buy Right Now? Reolink Altas or Altas PT Ultra with good lighting at night with 12w solar panel. But do not get a Wi-Fi camera if you can install a PoE instead. A solid reliable security camera is a PoE camera, not a Wi-Fi camera.
r/homesecurity · Best wireless outdoor cameras without subscriptions The reolink Altas Pt Ultra is the only camera in the market, that I'm aware of, that is battery powered and that can record 24/7 to some degree. Any other wireless camera can't record 24/7, they just record motion/detection events. IMO, for a battery powered camera there is no better solution than the Altas PT Ultra as of today. Bear in mind that the reolink Altas Pt Ultra is a color night vision camera, and as any other color night vision camera, it requires very good lighting at night to perform well. That's just how color night vision cameras work. If you want to increase the performance at night then add more lighting at night. A step up from what you have would be the CX410W, you need to plug it in the power outlet of course. It is not wireless. It is 4 MP, though, but the MP to CMOS sensor ratio is better. That is still a color night vision camera by the way, so yes you need good lighting at night. If everything is very dark and you can't or don't want to put more lighting then switch to a IR nightvision camera instead. Something like the 810WA or Reolink Trackmix Wi-Fi version. But do note Reolink IR cameras suffer at night with objects in movement, so to improve that you can add external IR floodlights (or more normal lighting). Also note that battery powered cameras or wireless or Wi-Fi pluged to some degree also perform worse than PoE cameras. If you want to step up your camera game then you would need to switch to PoE. IMO, for Wi-Fi, Reolink and Eufy have the best Wi-Fi cameras. But Reolink is still the best for me since Eufy has had security issues in the past and I've heard some pop up ads as of lately in some USA states... so I have stopped recommending it for now. All Ubiquiti cameras perform badly both in day time and night time. They are extremely overpriced. It does make sense to have them as you are in an Ubiquiti environment but don't expect too much...
r/SecurityCamera · Am I looking for a unicorn camera? No wireless camera will be able to record 24/7 except for the Reolink Altas PT Ultra, and even there I'd say you are gambling. Go with a PoE option if you can, save yourself the hassle.
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redflagdan52 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas mini review and a real world battery drain/solar charge analysis Just installed one yesterday. I am hoping the 6W solar will be okay. It is in a south facing direction with exposure to the sun all day. Also, there is lots of light from a street lamp so I have the spotlight off. I am only doing event recording as well. I will be interested in seeing if this camera will stay on if it gets really cold, like below zero, my current ones do not. This is a heavy camera and the mount only had 2 holes. I mounted this on a vinyl siding mount plate. I would need 3 inch screws to get into any wood, so I drilled a third hole, and added another screw.
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Dry_Gas_1433 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra needs the 12W solar panel Supplying a 12W panel for later-purchased cameras of an identical model could be interpreted as a tacit admission that the original 6W one as supplied was inadequate for purpose. You’ve been very reasonable. I’d be a lot less reasonable.
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vertigomitch 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · The Altas PT Ultra is no longer marketed as a 24/7 battery recording camera. Is this feature still available? It was never advertised as 24/7. It's either 24/4 or 12/7 with motion events on the other half.
r/reolinkcam · The Altas PT Ultra is no longer marketed as a 24/7 battery recording camera. Is this feature still available? It was never advertised as a 24/7 camera. Instead, it was advertised as 24/4 or 12/7, depending on whether you wanted to record continuously for 12 hours and capture motion events. However, this testing was conducted in an ideal environment, and most reviews were unable to achieve the 24/4 feature from the camera itself. Therefore, the 24/4 main description was removed from the launch, but it's still hidden away on the website. My suggestion is to get a wired camera. It might take a little longer to install, but it will save you the hassle of having to take down the camera to charge or have it fail randomly because the battery decided to run out quicker because it's cold.
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PoisonWaffle3 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · The Long-lasting Camera that Monitors Your Property throughout the Whole Winter If you read the asterisks on the page... The battery life rating is based on 5 minutes of recording per day, with 5 hours of sunlight per day, and that 5 hours of sunlight has to be when it's above 0C/32F (so the battery can charge without damaging itself). How is this supposed to work at all if it doesn't get above freezing for the entire winter? I don't think this would work anywhere north of Kansas, let alone in the "coldest, darkest months" as advertised. I'm normally a pretty big fan of Reolink products, but I'm pretty skeptical of this one. u/Wilson1_, can you provide some clarification here?
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BrightonBummer 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra: The Long-Lasting Camera That Keeps Your Property Secure All Winter Long \* Lithium Battery Charging Temperature: Above 0°C Operating Temperature-10°C\~55°C (14°F\~131°F) How can this battery cam keep going through the winter when the battery wont give out enough power when it does reach cold enough temps.
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Travishamockry 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Solar charging panels are lacking. Do not recommend these battery cameras. I'm seeing the same as you. And mine get 8+ hours of sun. I don't get charged past like 10% during the day and I'm running just PIR with pre-recording. The long charging times I think are the issue. The panels just can't add enough charge because the battery takes so long to power up.
r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Solar charging panels are lacking. Do not recommend these battery cameras. It's absurd to have to do this for a device advertised to not need that and that it would run continuously off solar. The fact that they announced a new, identical Altas PT Ultra coming out in Q3 with a new chipset pretty much confirms they dropped the ball and couldn't meet expectations and advertised features. If I could get a refund on these at this point I would. Love all my other cameras but these are a massive disappointment.
r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Solar charging panels are lacking. Do not recommend these battery cameras. Forgot to note that, you're seeing exactly what I'm seeing with 10% overnight drop and generally that is with no events even triggering PIR. I'm on the factory firmware though. I need to look for this other firmware floating around.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra and NVR There's a beta firmware I receive that turns on pre-recording and continuous for use with the Home Hub. Not sure if there is one yet for NVR but it looks like it can be done.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra install Is yours connected to an NVR or home hub? That is why mine did not have the recording features. There is a firmware they provided me that enables the features with home hub. I'll come back and edit this with my thread link.
r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Solar charging panels are lacking. Do not recommend these battery cameras. The WiFi comment is BS. Yes it will potentially cause more drain if you're 1 bae, but ironically of my 2, the one with the strongest signal drops the fastest.
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bleh321 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Solar charging panels are lacking. Do not recommend these battery cameras. I believe the newer firmware is what is causing the phantom drain. I’ve been in contact with support and they have only suggested the following May I confirm if your camera connects to 2.4G or 5GHz WiFi? If possible, it’s advised to connect the camera to a WiFi with a stronger signal around it as the camera will consume more power to maintain the connection when it’s connected to an unstable network. Is the camera still plugged into the solar panel now? You can check if there’s a little sun icon beside the camera’s battery level on the Reolink app. If possible, please unplug the solar panel from the camera and plug it back very tightly to ensure a stable connection and also re-estalish the connection between them.
r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Solar charging panels are lacking. Do not recommend these battery cameras. This as well! Actually pre firmware update, I was maintaining 100% with less sun time and pre recording on with continuous recording on 8 hours per day Now post update with full sun, I’m getting like 10% charge with pre recording on schedule for only 12 hours and no continuous recording. Battery is dropping 10% overnight on PIR mode only which seems high. I’m hoping it’s just firmware related since it easily maintained 100% previously
r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Solar charging panels are lacking. Do not recommend these battery cameras. Yep no events and losing 10% overnight in PIR mode only
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra, latest firmware battery drain issue? That’s unfortunate! I had talking just have pre-recording on and not having continuous recording was the compromise to have Altas worthwhile. I should’ve just setup a Poe injector and hardwired in hindsight
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Review Hmm I’ve had the new firmware for a few days now. Access stability improved but for some reason on motion recording with pre recording enabled I cannot maintain my battery charge with full sunny solar anymore. Prior to the firmware, I would be able to get to 100% everyday even if cloudy / rainy
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Review CONTINUOUS RECORDING TO SD CARD STILL CAN'T FILTER TO SPECIFIC EVENTS Literally the only reason why I don't bother with continuous recording. I finally got pushed the latest firmware after requests to support, however, it appears that I cannot locate the smart battery option?
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra not loading half the time Yep wifi is fine actually, so might just be mobile
r/reolinkcam · Introducing the Altas PT Ultra, now officially launched! Have been tempted at $250 AUD with the code ALTAS2024 But unsure whether I'm better off getting a TrackmMix with PoE injector
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gabre123 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra is officially available! So many features I like, not supporting NVR?
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r/reolinkcam · What is wrong with the lens of my Altas PT Ultra? This was very helpful, thank you! What a bummer, especially since the camera is only 4 months old. I’ll contact their support team to see if I can have it replaced under warranty.
r/reolinkcam · Mounting Altas PT Ultra upside-down? The main reason I chose the Altas PT Ultra over other Reolink cameras is that it's the only camera with pan/tilt, 4K image quality, and ColorX technology (very important to me since HDR images have better color accuracy). Reolink unfortunately doesn't make a plug-in WiFi camera with this combination of features, so the Altas will have to suffice. The closest comparison is the E1 Outdoor CX, but it only has 2K image quality (a dealbreaker for me), and it is out of stock everywhere online. Regarding the battery – I have the PIR Motion Sensor and Camera Recording turned off, so it will be used strictly for FTP uploads and the occasional weather timelapse. If it needs charging, I can route a cable through my window jamb to plug it in. Also, the camera has been streaming live for over an hour today, and it's still at 100% battery. This thing is a beast. I understand that mounting it upside-down can be risky due to water intrusion. That being said, would it be possible to cover the speaker grill with a piece of flex tape or electrical tape to prevent that possibility? Or can that cause more harm than good? I don't need audio from the camera, just video.
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra with SD card and Home Hub question >I read somewhere that if an SD Card is inserted in the PT Ultra then the video will be recorded to the on board SD Card, and later synced to the Home Hub when it comes online. You read correctly but that was described as a future feature which apparently still hasn't been implemented https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkcam/comments/1im8zl2/home_hub_pro_use_of_camera_sd_cards/
r/homesecurity · Best Solar-Powered Security Cameras in 2026? Looking for a truly wireless setup. Reolink Atlas https://reolink.com/product/reolink-altas/ or https://reolink.com/product/altas-pt-ultra/ If you have a requirement for pan & tilt Note that the best solar security camera is still not as good as the typical PoE security camera, the limited power means there have to be design compromises. Also you need to have good wireless coverage
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r/reolinkcam · New Altas PT Ultra firmware has 1 Min Post-Recording and AI Recording Extension options This issue is specific to Altas PT Ultra with continuous recording running the latest firmware. The battery maintains 100% if you don't do continuous recording.
r/reolinkcam · New Altas PT Ultra firmware has 1 Min Post-Recording and AI Recording Extension options This latest firmware broke continuous recording. It drains your battery completely. Reolink needs to fix it.
r/reolinkcam · Battery cams: the next step? Which version of firmware are you running on Altas PT Ultra? As far as I know, continuous recording is still broken and will drain the battery completely after 10 hours of continuous recording. I too have a 12W solar panel, but it is irrelevant to the problem at this point. Still waiting for a fix.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra green charging light but battery depleting Latest official firmware will drain your battery rapidly if you enable pre-recording or continuous recording. Reolink support is aware of the issue, but their developer refused to fix the problem. You will have to roll back to the older firmware, which doesn't have this issue. Unfortunately, you will have to contact their support to get the older version of the firmware.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra behavior It would be best to revert to the previous firmware version, which didn’t have this issue. Reolink sent me the previous version, but it requires loading it from an SD card, which means I’ll need to take down the camera. I’ll likely do that after the holidays.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra behavior Is the battery drain issue resolved yet? The latest firmware is the issue and I am still waiting for Reolink to fix it.
r/reolinkcam · New Altas PT Ultra firmware has 1 Min Post-Recording and AI Recording Extension options Not just that. The Smart Battery mode is set to disable recording at 10%, but it continues to drain the battery to zero, where you can no longer access the camera until the battery gets recharged through the solar panel. Sadly, Reolink is ignoring the problem.
r/reolinkcam · New version of Altas PT Ultra for 2025 ?? Altas PT Ultra can't maintain the monitor point. It drifts vertically after panning. Not sure how QA team signed off on the camera with these sort of issues.
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dark79 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Atlas PT Ultra Vs the Argus 4 Pro, image quality? Had nothing but problems with both of these. Moreso the Altas PT Ultra because it constantly would lose the default position I set it to and record nothing. Both were too slow to capture motion as it started but the 4 Pro being so wide, it at least got some of the person at the extremes. Also, if you're in an area that gets cold in the winter, they'll stop charging and die mid-season. My 4 Pro never woke back up after it got warm and sunny. So I have to climb up and get it. I returned the PT Ultra because it was so bad at everything so I don't know if it improved. Even tho only 2K, the Altas 2K is significantly better than the PT Ultra because it can manage 24hr pre-record and even continuous recording overnight and still get topped off if the panel is in direct sunlight during the day. Still has problems staying charged in the cold, but will turn itself back on if it charges back from depleted. Placed in the same location with the panel facing the same way, the PT ultra constantly died for me. Exchanged and same result. But overall, if you can do wired POE, do that instead. The Duo 2 still has much taller vertical view than the Argus 4 Pro and even the Duo 3. I prefer the CX410 POE for Color X, but happy enough with Altas 2K in areas I can't run wire.
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Idahoroaminggnome 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra weight Took mine down and weighed it for you... It's 1lb 12oz, not including the cast aluminum wall mount, which is prob another 2-4 oz. Biggest issue is a lot of the weight is leveraged out, away from the wall... Any way you can use a mount like [this one](https://www.amazon.com/Lighfast-Exterior-Compatible-Weatherproof-Mounting/dp/B0F92H9B6V) and hose clamp it to a pole or some other exterior fixture, like a driveway light? Another thing to keep in mind is that the FoV is really pretty narrow on this model at only 90º... You can also get 33' [12v power cables for cheap](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKMR8MVN), if you have an exterior outlet or light socket you can tap into and then mount a true WiFi Reolink camera. Or, get a Reolink Lumus Pro, which is a great camera, esp when it's on sale for $60ish, and it's powered by 5v, and can be converted to USB A to barrel connector cable for a couple bucks.
r/reolinkcam · New Altas PT Ultra firmware has 1 Min Post-Recording and AI Recording Extension options Can't downgrade battery powered camera firmware, but maybe you can get Reolink to push older firmware to it? Mine seems to be acting normal again the past month. https://imgur.com/a/Apj805C It's randomly not connecting now, but if you want it to record in lower res, I think the setting is in Display > Stream and then lower the res of the clear/high stream.
r/reolinkcam · New Altas PT Ultra firmware has 1 Min Post-Recording and AI Recording Extension options Mine is recording continuously down to 50%, but from sunset to sunrise, seems to only drop to around 70%, then the solar panel has it topped back up in a couple of hours.
r/reolinkcam · New Altas PT Ultra firmware has 1 Min Post-Recording and AI Recording Extension options Wow, that's really bad, but it's also how all of their battery cameras work. Mine is hooked up to a 20w 5v 2.4a solar panel, and so far, it seems to be keeping it topped off to 100% every day, even on overcast days.
r/reolinkcam · New Altas PT Ultra firmware has 1 Min Post-Recording and AI Recording Extension options Wow, wtf? Like it doesn't drop to low fps when it hits the battery % you have set?
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r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas 2K Solar Charging Minimal difference to be honest. However my Atlas 2k doesn't trigger much motion at all but it does record for 12 hours. I have it on the side of the house. It's an amazing piece of kit.
r/reolinkcam · Why choose Altas over Altas PT Ultra? The new 12w solar panel is out. I am able to record 24/7 on my 2 Pt Ultras with the 12w panels hooked up. OP. I have 2 Atlus PT Ultras and I have ordered the Atlas 2k also. The difference is the size. The PT Ultra are very heavy, I need something lighter for the side of my house.
r/reolinkcam · I think I need help with Altas PT Ultra record settings. I have motion recording schedule recording that is set from 07:00-17:00 Pre-recording I have scheduled for 07:00-17:00. I have it set at 9 seconds with 3 fps. I have continuous recording schedule from 17:00 - 07:00 throughout the night. I am located in Melbourne, Australia. So we get a little more sun. I am always staying above 80% charge.
r/reolinkcam · Making the change over to Reolink - need advice for first location (pics) I record 24/7 with my 2 Pt Ultra battery cameras hooked up to a 12w solar panel. No issues at all.
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4reddityo 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra behavior Oh no then it won’t work for me either.
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r/reolinkcam · Is the 12W solar panel a must for the Altas PT Ultra? If you live where there are clouds then 100%. The 6w might work in Arizona or New Mexico.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra behavior Yeah there is definitely something odd about the battery behavior that seems to go over a cliff and then won’t recover. Next camera will be hardwired.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra behavior Gave up on it. Once the weather hits near freezing it stops charging no matter how much sun. It won’t change via USB either at those temperatures. It worked great in the late spring, summer, and early fall. But it is not suited for any region that experiences freezing weather during the day (like here in Massachusetts). Other than that it really was a great camera. If I lived in California, Texas, or Florida it would be a good fit.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra behavior I too had it drain to zero overnight once. I had to manually charge it via USB to 100%. I also set it to “smart battery” and it has behaved much better since.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra behavior I should add that after additional testing this battery camera needs a 12w solar panel if you intend on using it in continuous recording mode. The 6w panel “might” work in Arizona or New Mexico. But up here in Massachusetts we get too much cloud cover AND the solar radiation is less than in the desert southwest. However, even with the 12w I’m no longer convinced it will perform effectively over the coming winter months. Guess we’ll find out.
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r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra: Does this cam rotate on its own ? I don't think it detects motion in the entire range. It detects the motion in the primary point of the view (between L and R in your picture), but continues to track the detected motion in the entire range through the PT (pan and tilt) functionality.
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Witty_Restaurant_252 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra behavior I am in Florida. I had to upgrade to 12 w solar and like mentioned prior, had no issues til recently with battery. 24/7 continuous record with smart battery is not an option and more. Battery drains. I can get a few days now sun with PIR setting only. My traxkmix dont drain overnight. And they have more motion then the Altas Support isn't addressing the battery issue. Only want to offer me a refund of $15 or change to another camera. I have 9 different cameras and an NVR all thru reolink and am surprised they aren't addressing concern.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra behavior It has been fully charging during the day with solar. I do have it on smart battery. And no continuous record, which defeats the purpose of the camera
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra behavior I've had the Altas for months now. Had on continuous record after I got the 12 w solar. No issues. 3 weeks ago, the battery would drain overnight. Reolink sent an update. Told me to shut off continuous record, which in my opinion defeats purpose of camera. Still having same issue. Last night battery drained in 1 hour after sun went down. Jumping thru hoops with reolink support now.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra behavior Me too. Hasn't happened yet. Im now waiting for them to replace mine. It doesn't track either now.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra needs the 12W solar panel I had similar situation. And they supplied the 12w. I had to pay shipping
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mclardass 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Questions on using aftermarket solar panels with an Altas PT Ultra As far as I can tell it was the camera, it had acted flaky since purchase (random re-calibration every few days for no reason) even with the latest firmware. It finally wouldn't respond at all and I couldn't charge from any source. The replacement camera with the same aftermarket panel has been working flawlessly for the past three months. I doubt it was related to the second panel but if the same failure happens with the current setup then I will definitely get the OEM 12W panel.
r/reolinkcam · Questions on using aftermarket solar panels with an Altas PT Ultra Thanks, just ordered a couple of the dual ideal diodes so I'll be ready. Wish we could stop having to beta test a companies products.. smh.
r/reolink · Any way to hard reset an Altas PT Ultra Yep, battery cameras generally require you to open a ticket with support and have them push updates. Annoying but many of us have complained about it for years.
r/reolink · Any way to hard reset an Altas PT Ultra I did have connectivity issues when I first installed it (a year ago?) and everyone suggested an outdoor wifi repeater. After a firmware update, however, it started connecting without issue and was stable after that. Never really experienced random lockups or reboots until my original Altas stopped working outright. The replacement Altas has been solid since I received it and holding a 100% charge (with an aftermarket panel). That being said, my original Altas was fine for ten months or so before it kicked so YMMV.
r/reolinkcam · Questions on using aftermarket solar panels with an Altas PT Ultra I just got a new Altas today (warranty replacement) and haven't tried the dual supply board yet. I'm thinking about printing an enclosure with gaskets to seal up each cable. An oddity of the Altas is that it won't charge when using USBC to USBC cables (at least, I've experienced that and seen others comment the same) so unsure if this dual diode will actually work.
r/reolinkcam · Questions on using aftermarket solar panels with an Altas PT Ultra Yes, still running strong after more than a month. Running time (as reported in the app) ranges from 5 minutes to 1700 minutes each day and the battery is still reporting 100% charge.
r/reolinkcam · Questions on using aftermarket solar panels with an Altas PT Ultra Wonder if there's a problem with the cable or battery itself? The [general support page](https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/16877925906841-Why-does-the-Red-Orange-and-Green-light-at-the-Back-of-the-Camera-Flash-Alternately/) isn't very helpful, unfortunately. There's no remote monitoring on the Orayafid, so I don't know what it's charge is, but my Altas is [still showing 100%](https://i.imgur.com/eJCTi8R.png) after seven days with PIR and tracking enabled. The bars on the chart range from 505 to 1439 minutes of running time and I can see recordings in the playback screen so it is working. Temps in the past week have been in the 20-35F range, which was a concern, but seems to not be affecting battery life. I charged both the camera and the panel before mounting so unsure if your panel was drained and is struggling to charge it's batteries.
r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Solar charging panels are lacking. Do not recommend these battery cameras. I'm in the Mid-Atlantic and have been in the teens and 20's F for the past few days. Even with 8-10 hours of sunlight the included 6W panel couldn't keep the charge up and the camera tapped out a couple of days ago. It's three meters up a tree and with a foot of snow on the ground it's just going to have to stay dead for now. I purchased an aftermarket 15W solar panel but have yet to plug it in.
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ComfortableWait9697 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Which reolink camera to get? Rough sketch of layout + situation explained As for the Altas PT Ultra, I'd go for the 12W panel if you want it solar powered, but even that would only work on motion record mode, or it will run low on battery in a month and you'd have to take it down to manually recharge it. You would also need to exclude the street traffic from motion detection.
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ajquick 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Questions on using aftermarket solar panels with an Altas PT Ultra I was in a similar position with an Atlas PT Ultra. I used the included 6W solar panel and also purchased the 12W version. I picked up one of these USB-C combiners and it has been charging my camera well. I have it set to be always on and broadcasting with RSTP and really the most battery draining settings. I lose about 40% overnight and reach 100% back in about 4 hours. [https://www.tindie.com/products/8086net/5v-usb-c-dual-supply-dual-ideal-diodes/](https://www.tindie.com/products/8086net/5v-usb-c-dual-supply-dual-ideal-diodes/)
r/reolinkcam · Troubles with Reolink Battery Cameras Apparently they can only be pushed by support? Checking for new firmware is the first thing I did with these cameras, but I guess battery ones are only pushed to the camera when requested to support.
r/reolinkcam · Troubles with Reolink Battery Cameras I did get that firmware from support. Now the battery dies and can't get more than 2% off of the solar panel in full sun.
r/reolinkcam · Troubles with Reolink Battery Cameras As I wrote in the original post. The CGI command PtzCheck runs the calibration and is the only way to temporarily fix it, until it drifts out of place once again.
r/reolinkcam · Troubles with Reolink Battery Cameras >that battery cams can record late or miss events, detection range is much less etc. That's actually why the Atlas PT Ultra is such a good camera aside from the droop issue. It is always recording, it does a pre-record. It can stream for 4 days without needing to be charged. If the auto tracking were more reliable, this would be a perfect battery camera. >Could be the problem of battery drain and drift is due to trying to control them with RTSP which I know little about. RTSP is essentially just a video stream. The control is all done inside the camera's AI or through the Reolink app. So the droop is a problem with the camera itself. I have run the camera through a bunch of preset positions and then return to monitor point and it droops there too.
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Tequila003 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Troubles with Reolink Battery Cameras There is a new firmware can fixed the P/T problem. Or at least can relieve the P/T issue of the Altas PT Ultra. What's your current firmware version?
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r/reolinkcam · The Altas PT Ultra is no longer marketed as a 24/7 battery recording camera. Is this feature still available? Yes, using the smart battery feature. The options are 1, 2, 5, 10 fps. You can adjust the sliders to make this all the time or have the fps decrease as battery depletes. If you don't have smart battery then ask support to push a firmware update to your camera.
r/reolinkcam · Troubles with Reolink Battery Cameras How old is the unit? It could be defective. Mine has been steady for at least 8 months. No noticeable drift in the monitoring point.
r/reolinkcam · The Altas PT Ultra is no longer marketed as a 24/7 battery recording camera. Is this feature still available? They're deleted. If you turn on continuous storage it will save them (either at max fps or lower, like 5 fps). This uses more battery (using wifi + my home hub for storage it ups it from 20% to 35% overnight drain). No clue if storing it locally uses less battery.
r/reolinkcam · The Altas PT Ultra is no longer marketed as a 24/7 battery recording camera. Is this feature still available? If you mean pre recording, I lose about 20% overnight with only pre recording on (8s pre recording, 5fps). With the 6W panel (in SoCal so great solar conditions and mild temps) I get 25%+ back per day, so this is sustainable as long as it's not cloudy for more than a few days in a row. Pre recording works very well btw and gives a good overview of what happens before the official recording event is triggered. Unfortunately I lose 30-35% overnight with smart recording on from sunset to sunrise (ie, storing that 5fps pre recording buffer that's happening already). It's possible during the longer days in the summer (or with a beefier panel) that true 24/7 recording would be possible in my situation.
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BillK01 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · UPDATE to my Altas battery drain/solar charge tests That is correct. It records continuously - in varying chunks of time. Sometimes they're 60 minute clips and sometimes they're several minute long clips in quick succession. No real rhyme or reason why that is. I'm assuming it's recording to my Home Hub Pro - since once you connect the cams to the Hub it sort of makes the sd card disappear from the app. But I'm assuming it's also writing to the sd card too.
r/reolinkcam · Finally got current f/w for Altas PT Ultra - continuous recording questions Ohhh - I see now. It does appear that those small ones do seem to end just as a new one starts. I just assumed they'd all be approximately 60 minute long clips. Thanks!
r/reolinkcam · Finally got current f/w for Altas PT Ultra - continuous recording questions u/mblaser So as I mentioned my Altas PT Ultra appeared to be doing it's thing and recording 24/7 - and it did just that for two 1 hour cycles - then it appeared to revert back to random recording. See the attached SS from my phone app. Any ideas why it would do this? https://preview.redd.it/sc7ruq9qk4af1.png?width=660&format=png&auto=webp&s=a54cffdc34b924d359c23e9edc671701124aa150 Thanks in advance.
r/reolinkcam · Finally got current f/w for Altas PT Ultra - continuous recording questions Thank you - by the time I got home for lunch - it was recording! 1 hour blocks of time. Hopefully my 12w Solar can keep up. Now that I'm past the initial support drama with the f/w update - I think I'm going to fully invest in Reolink. I did already buy an Argus 3 Ultra and Duo 2 Battery and have had them strapped to my front porch post underneath the existing Arlo Pro 4 as a test for the past day. I like both of them but for that location maybe prefer the Duo 2 and may even get a second Altas PT Ultra for there since I have a post light in that location. I'll start a new thread with those new questions. Sorry in advance if I ask too many questions!
r/reolinkcam · Finally got current f/w for Altas PT Ultra - continuous recording questions Yea - that's what I thought. Mine is not working then. I am not even seeing where to change the recording location to the Hub. When I run home over lunch I'll try popping out the SD card and and see if that gets things moving along.
r/reolinkcam · Getting frustrated with support over firmware thanks for the insight. i did just get another reply which was… Thanks for getting back. Please reset the camera: [https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/360014965574](https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/360014965574) And then upgrade again to see if the issue is solved. Thanks for your time and looking forward to your reply. Best Regards, Reolink Support Team-Josephina and of course that DID NOT work, so yet again I get to wait another 24 hours for another reply - which will likely be useless. why this is so complicated is beyond me.
r/reolinkcam · Why choose Altas over Altas PT Ultra? Wow that’s pretty bad. I have 2 areas with decent light throughout the night due my post light and garage lights, but my other areas are dark. Perhaps I should consider a different Reolink cam for those areas.
r/reolinkcam · Why choose Altas over Altas PT Ultra? Thank you for sharing your experience. I am not interested in 24/7 recording, but AM interested in the pre-recording - which has seemed to work ok for me thus far. As much as I'd like POE cams - I just don't have it in me do deal with all the fishing and work to get that sort of a system up and running at my house.
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TimeNat 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Why choose Altas over Altas PT Ultra? I think I just started having this problem. I was using pre-recording fine, then maybe a few months ago my camera would constantly die, and I'd have to shut off pre record for it to charge back up.
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r/reolinkcam · Getting frustrated with support over firmware Ah. I also upgraded to solar panel 3 (12w) from the 2 because it wasn't able to keep up the charge in the location I put it in with 24/7 recording Our home hub pros are same firmware. My Altas is v3.0.0.4664_25030710 currently. So it looks like it might be newer tha yours. In that case, I agree with your train of thought. Keep asking for the firmware file from Reolink. As a Chinese person myself, I can understand that communication with other Chinese support staff can be... difficult at times depending on the individual. Good luck!
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One-Requirement-7486 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Why choose Altas over Altas PT Ultra? Reolink has a Battery problem with Altas PT Ultra's. I wanted to get 24/7 recording with charging via solar during the day (in Florida). Even on 100% sunny days, it wasn't enough to charge the Camera to last overnight. I've seen others reports the same Battery drain. I ended up going with a POE PTZ Camera using a flat Ethernet cable I was able to Tuck under the eves, around the house to where I had an access point. My Altas PT Ultra is in a box right now until I can find a place to use with with reliable power.
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r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas mini review and a real world battery drain/solar charge analysis Thank you, this was a question I was wondering, I was looking for something for the backyard but I feel i would be disappointed with this quality compared to my cx820 or duo2 . I was thinking of the track mix poe would be the way to go. Running cables is a bit of a pain but winter gets very cold and dark.
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r/homesecurity · Best wireless outdoor cameras without subscriptions Thank you for the advise. I will also lookup the reviews from The Hookup. The Altas Ultra is great but I think it is lacking an IR sensor so the spotlights would only go on when movement would be detected like on the Argus Track. I will for sure send the Track back because it has no pre recording. and no 24/7 recording is possible.
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WinterCrunch 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Last night I was able to catch Aurora Borealis again! 😊 Seems that with Altas PT Ultra and continuous recording it’s really easier than before 😊 I have an Atlas PT Ultra, and something is wrong. I've been talking with tech support the last couple days, hopefully they'll provide a fix or replacement. And thanks, I have three aurora prediction apps and several websites bookmarked, I've been chasing since the 90s. Just took this pic a couple hours ago! :) https://preview.redd.it/anjninsityqe1.jpeg?width=3008&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4de8a549bced682f4933453fdc02b05643b2d390
r/reolinkcam · Last night I was able to catch Aurora Borealis again! 😊 Seems that with Altas PT Ultra and continuous recording it’s really easier than before 😊 I literally bought this camera to monitor for northern lights without going outside, but so far it's a huge failure. How do you prevent the camera from switching to black and white at night? I'm hugely frustrated that there doesn't seem to be a way to get color night vision without the stupid spotlight turning on. Help?
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GrabCompetitive4538 🇬🇧🌐
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r/reolinkcam · Introducing the Altas PT Ultra, now officially launched! launch price is Australia is AUD359.99 - less $70 discount = $289.99, if you have a $1 for $50 voucher, it further price down to $240.99, price @ $360 is expensive for ONE battery cam considering most likely just battery capacity upgrade.
r/reolinkcam · A new industry breakthrough: Full-frame Pre-Recording for Battery Cameras! 8 seconds of 5 fps video looks alright, how about in a low light environment with IR on.
r/reolinkcam · Introducing the Altas PT Ultra, now officially launched! Found the answer, you are correct, prerecording is based on pictures (5fps or 10fps), PIR is a separate function, https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/34885802627225-Introduction-to-Pre-record-of-Reolink-Battery-powered-Cameras/
r/reolinkcam · Introducing the Altas PT Ultra, now officially launched! thanks, this coupon code works!!! where did you get it from?
r/reolinkcam · The Altas PT Ultra is no longer marketed as a 24/7 battery recording camera. Is this feature still available? That's excellent
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Marvido 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Last night I was able to catch Aurora Borealis again! 😊 Seems that with Altas PT Ultra and continuous recording it’s really easier than before 😊 Looks pretty nice, on phone at least. I am considering purchasing this to upgrade quality from wyze cam pan.
r/reolinkcam · What are the odds? Seems that it was some sort of cable issue with the Duo 3, but the Altas I have no idea and have contacted support to help me out. As I was so baffled I reached out here to this community, because I really havcent heard much bad about Reolink, and I plan to switch to them from Wyze as they are avaiable in Europe broadly, as opposed to Wyze that I had to purchase through Amazon.com. I also find the more options and better image quality to be a big plus to Reolink, so I hop this was just bad luck on my end.
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Milkshakes00 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Questions on using aftermarket solar panels with an Altas PT Ultra Well, good news - It's now a solid green. I went around and noticed even with the Reolink solar panel the other Atlas PT Ultras were doing the orange/green alternate-blinking, which must be their indicator that the solar panel is attempting to send a charge, but they are too cold to accept the charge. I noticed that they're all solid green right now and although the app isn't showing them actively charging - they aren't draining, either.
r/reolinkcam · Questions on using aftermarket solar panels with an Altas PT Ultra Your Atlas PT Ultra is accepting charge from the Orayafid panels? I charged the panels overnight and plugged them into the camera and all I'm getting is a blinking orange/green light on the Atlas PT Ultra. :/
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TroubledKiwi 🇬🇧🌐
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r/reolinkcam · Advice, two Argus pro 3 Event Trigger Cam or one Altas PT Ultra Continuous Recording Battery Cam? Do you live somewhere that it gets cold ie less than 5°c? If so I wouldn't rely on the altas to record 24/7 in the winter because it won't recharge at those temperatures. Probably Id go for the 2x argus 3 pros, than the altas because I get winters. Placing the 2 cameras so that objects go across the lens and not towards it will help with the detection. You can set all cameras to upload video to an email address also for some safe keeping.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra, latest firmware battery drain issue? I only have mine setting to record motion, no pre recording. Unfortunately my house is surrounded by trees and the sun doesn't get a solar panel....so I don't use one. On top of that I live in an area with harsh winters and the batteries won't charge during our winters.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra not loading half the time When you're on data latency can be a killer. So the phone might have good speed, but there is a big delay in the sending/receiving. How is it in wifi? Mine on wifi has not had any issues in terms of live viewing or playback.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra battery drain 30% in one day If it's below 5c, and cloudy with no sun it wont charge. This is a case with all battery cameras.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra WON'T TURN OFF Pre-recorded means the camera is always watching, so if you'd like it to not track you need to turn pre recording off.
r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Solar charging panels are lacking. Do not recommend these battery cameras. I installed mine and can get 80hr+ out of continuous recording with the spot light on at night. This is without the solar panel connected. How long does it last when off of Solar?
r/reolinkcam · RLN16-410 and Altas PT Ultra You need to manually update the NVR from the website as auto update and check update don't work. Then you'll need to manually add the battery camera to the NVR. To be honest there is yet a great reason to add a battery camera to the NVR in my opinion.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra, latest firmware battery drain issue? Okay so it is always on then because of the pre recording. If I remember correctly in Lifehackers review he noticed even with the solar panel in perfect sun the solar panel couldn't keep up entirely. Maybe with the new firmwares we will see better results though. I'm not sure what to say but the closer we get to winter the less powerful the sun, so we will see these cameras die faster and faster.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Review I'm continuous recording mode it will use AI to alert/track and not the PIR.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra, latest firmware battery drain issue? You can, under schedule 😃 https://preview.redd.it/4y28woiqzwvd1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a62088ce28ff150b118662576ff71953e629b20b
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Kamel_Hairs 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Solar charging panels are lacking. Do not recommend these battery cameras. Yes you can hardwire it that way as long as the camera doesn't loose its mind. I have one that gets a constant feed of power and for some reason doesn't keep the charge. Going to call them on Monday about it.
r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Solar charging panels are lacking. Do not recommend these battery cameras. Just got the new firmware this morning. I am charging the cameras back up to 100% and then I will do some documented testing. My Wifi will do both 2.4 & 5G. It is Wifi7(Ubiquiti) and I get decent coverage over my property. Connectivity hasn't been an issue, just battery life.
r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Solar charging panels are lacking. Do not recommend these battery cameras. I am comparing their solar panel charging to the Ring's solar panel charging. Both cameras and solar panels are right next to each other. My 30 day money back clock is ticking so I don't have any time to wait for the 12w panels.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Review I have purchased 3 of them with solar panels. Other than snow days I think I will be fine with the panels. Working on kicking Ring to the Curb. I am using it in PIR mode. Cameras don't have RMTP or RTSP/ONVIF like the doorbell camera has. Hope we get a firmware update that provided those services. Would like to see Linux support come from Reolink as well. It is a very nice change that I can have the cameras save the recordings to a FTP server and no service provider that I have to worry about raising prices on me. So far I have been happy overall. Still some room for improvement but overall I would recommend.
r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Solar charging panels are lacking. Do not recommend these battery cameras. I am having issues with 1 of my 3 Atlas PT Ultras keeping a charge but so far the others have been working well. We haven't had that much cold yet this year.
r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Solar charging panels are lacking. Do not recommend these battery cameras. Making sure I update threads. The firmware upgrade did make the battery life last a lot longer, happy with that update.
r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Solar charging panels are lacking. Do not recommend these battery cameras. Just got new firmware installed this AM. You would think that checking for new firmware would get you the latest firmware but that is not the case. You have to open up a ticket with their support, send in a screen shot of your cameras info page and then their engineering team releases the firmware to the devices.
r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Solar charging panels are lacking. Do not recommend these battery cameras. The pre-recording setting is on the phone app but not on the computer app. It is off. <grumble>Why doesn't the computer app have feature parity with the phone app?</grumble>
r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Solar charging panels are lacking. Do not recommend these battery cameras. I am not seeing anything close to that with PIR and no spotlight. Got to find the new firmware. Will be calling support tomorrow.
r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Solar charging panels are lacking. Do not recommend these battery cameras. PIR only, no continuous record, spotlights are off, camera doesn't need spot light. I know I am getting 24-36 hrs because I run a cord out to the camera, charge it up to 100% and then watch the battery go down and when I see it is at 0 again that gives me a basic time frame. I am on firmware v3.0.0.4008_24090210 so it looks like there is a new firmware but when I go to check for new version it tells me I am on the latest firmware. I do hope this is fixed with new firmware. Not sure where to go to get the updated version but I am now looking for it.
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Gold-Program-3509 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra not loading half the time wifi can still be the problem even if it shows "full bars" .. sometimes devices negotiate higher speed than its realisticaly possible and it causes link stability issues.. if your on 5ghz try changing to 2.4, choose narrower channel width, disable short guard interval.. its not guaranteed to fix your problems, but it might
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Adrian_Wapcaplet 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Last night's Aurora Borealis captured with Reolink Altas PT Ultra Continuous Recording That's really cool. We saw it in Colorado, USA -- extremely rare here, and we've had it twice in in the last 20 or so days. We could just barely see it with our eyes, but could tell it was there if you really looked hard, but the cameras were bright red. Yours are way more beautiful than what we captured, but it was still cool to see. First time I've ever seen it.
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survive 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Introducing the Altas PT Ultra, now officially launched! The other one is a LongPlus X83, which I don't recommend for other reasons. It's much less expensive and lower resolution. It has worked fairly well and survived over a year out in the weather but the AI object classification requires a monthly subscription and that's ridiculous. The wifi range also seems to be more limited than others. My Atlas PT Ultra for review is supposed to come today so I haven't had a chance to compare it yet but I expect big things due to it's big price tag. I usually stick to reviewing POE cameras as I like to run my own NVR with the RTSP streams to have more control over object detection and notifications.
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splitbrain 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Review In the beginning you say that this cam can record for 8 days continuously. Then you say you fully charged it. Then you put it up and it's down to 30% in the evening already? Sorry this whole video was more like watching you repeating the advertising material than you actually testing the claims made by Reolink.
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Konig1469 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra is officially available! Grabbed one this morning while they had their 100 off deal running plus got in on the "pre-order" so saved another 50 bucks. So for I think around 160 bucks (US) that isn't too bad of a deal for a cam like this (assuming it lives up to the hype) and a solar panel.
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TootBreaker 🇬🇧
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r/homedefense · Continuous recording from a battery-powered camera, too good to be true? Real world has spiders building webs in front of the camera, triggering non-stop motion 'events'...
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HighFiveOhYeah 🇬🇧
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r/homedefense · Continuous recording from a battery-powered camera, too good to be true? My coworker has both the battery and wired versions of the Ring cams. The prerecording only reliably works on the wired version. On the battery version, the recording is so delayed oftentimes it’ll only capture motion a good 5/6 seconds into the event. Maybe Reolink’s prerecording actually works.
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CaptRory 🇬🇧
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r/homedefense · Continuous recording from a battery-powered camera, too good to be true? It *sounds* good. We'll have to wait til it gets into the hands of consumers and see how good it really is. Keep in mind that benchmark tests are always under the most ideal conditions. It says 96 hours but I wouldn't be surprised if it was half that in real world conditions. And that's not anything against the company in particular; that's just how these things work.
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LetterheadClassic306 🇬🇧
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r/SecurityCamera · WiFi and solar security cameras. For install-and-forget solar, I would lean toward the [Reolink Altas PT Ultra](https://featherab.com/shopit?q=Reolink%2BAltas%2BPT%2BUltra%2Bsolar%2BWiFi%2Bsecurity%2Bcamera) with a larger solar panel, tbh, mainly because battery capacity and panel size matter more than headline resolution. I ran a solar camera in a shaded spot before, and the failure point was never the app first, it was the battery slowly losing ground after a few cloudy days. The [Eufy S340](https://featherab.com/shopit?q=Eufy%2BS340%2Bsolar%2Bsecurity%2Bcamera%2Bdual%2Blens%2Btracking) has strong detection features, but if you already expect low ambient light, plan on weaker color night performance unless there is some nearby light. I would avoid tiny included panels and budget for upgraded solar panels from day one.
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EmynMuilTrailGuide 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · What is wrong with the lens of my Altas PT Ultra? Living in the northern hemisphere, every camera I have that doesn't face north is well covered by an eave or some sort of cowl made from sheet metal, painted. Even if the camera was guaranteed to weather harsh sunlight, I'd still do this. UV and heat kill things. It not only protects these films, but also seals. And if you do that, and this still happens, you know it the manufacturer's completely at fault.
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BL_ShockPuppet 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Battery Health/Capacity I can't help you but I had the exact same problem with this camera after about a year. Got a return/replacement under warranty.
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Skyion604 🇬🇧
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r/reolink · Reolink Altas Ultra PT im wondering if direct sunlight may degrade the battery from overheating
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wcollin1981 🇬🇧
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r/reolink · Reolink Altas Ultra PT For anyone reading this in 2026 I've had my Altas PT Ultra for just over a year and even with the latest firmware, I'm still constantly having weird charging issues. After MUCH back and forth with Reolink, I was finally given an RMA # to return. However, it started charging again after so I decided to keep it. Mistake. I should have returned for a refund TBH. They first sent me a 12w solar panel which really didn't help much. I had to disable pre recording, and notifications off in order for it to ever get over 60%. And that is in the direct FULL DAY of south Louisiana sun. I have 12 Reolink camera's of various types and models. 3 others which are also solar / battery with zero issues. So this certainly feels out of the norm for them. I also tried hard wiring via usb c to usb c cable and a 20w usb c adapter and it just didn't charge at all with that. So I'm suspecting it is VERY picky on what type of cable and wattage powers this thing. If anyone from Reolink is reading this, I'd be happy to send my camera in for diagnosis now and replace it with something that actually works as advertised lol. I'm just outside of the 1 yr warranty. :/
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-Weyson- 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Battery cams: the next step? My firmware version: v3.0.0.5649_25111355 But be careful with that update. Since installing it, my camera no longer records audio when using 5 fps continuous recording… which honestly makes no sense and feels like a pretty bad regression. My smart battery mode setup: 100%-60% - smooth 60%-30% - 5fps 30%-20% - pre-recording only I have full sun on my 12w solar panel from 8am to 2pm only. I basically never drop below ~80%, unless there are several days in a row with heavy clouds.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra - No sound on continuous recording smart battery mode I’m in the same situation. They offered to let me keep the camera and refund me 20%. I explained to them that they should give customers the option to choose whether they want sound or not for 5 fps recording. This decision on their part wasn’t a wise one.
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m00ntaco 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Hey Everyone To be honest, the Altas PT Ultra is part of my 16 camera setup, and it is far and away the most reliable of the entire fleet. I am about half POE, and half battery. And SD cards are so cheap that I would get a 256 GB for it not only for backup, but, and I may be wrong, but I think you need the camera to have an SD card for the time lapse function to work.
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jhawkinsvalrico 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Hey Everyone I just put a couple of these up on my house to augment my Argus cameras and if you have access to a 3D printer, my son discovered some nice mounts for the Altas PT Ultra. I mount mine directly to the facia board, but I suspect that something may be available for mounting the camera to a gutter. I did use a 3D printed mount that integrates the solar panel on top of the camera which is really nice. As for the SD card, I use 32GB SD cards in all of my cameras and had 2 256GB cards in my hub. I also have my hub setup to ftp all videos to onsite and offsite storage.
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Sweetrockera 🇬🇧
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r/reolink · Camera keeps disconnecting No, I haven’t found the solution and I do believe it’s the camera itself. I been testing indoors and it still has the issues. I also believe the camera cannot keep up with continuous recording and that makes it disconnect more frequently. I got the camera to monitor my backyard as it was high traffic movement. It’s been annoying to have this issue and it happens after the return window.
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AdministrativeYam252 🇬🇧
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r/reolink · Camera keeps disconnecting Did you find a solution for this? I have had the same issue but the problem seemed to be of the camera itself. I had two different apps; both showed disconnections. If I went to the Camera and either hit the button once or turned it off and turned it back on, it would reconnect. Sometimes, if I let it alone long enough, it will reconnect on its own. But I'm monitoring a construction project, and it needs to be on all the time.
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RoleForsaken 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Why choose Altas over Altas PT Ultra? Had one fail after 5 months then they sent a replacement and that failed aftef 7 months with the same problem it suddenly loses power and will not be able to charge. Reolink seems to have that problem of battery charging failure. Was ready to buy another Atlas thinking it was a one off but not now
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Justbrowsing721 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Atlas pt ultra abnormal lagging It’s your WiFi - full stop. Thats exactly how it behaves when your WiFi coverage is either not good enough, or more likely several cameras use the same AP radio/band at the same time, but are positioned far enough from each other that they cannot properly hear the other camera talking. Then they talk at the same time, and it all becomes noise at your AP’s location - causing LOTS of retransmitted frames = laggy and jittery video.
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sky905 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Atlas PT Ultra Vs the Argus 4 Pro, image quality? Thanks for sharing, guess thats out as an option
r/reolinkcam · Atlas PT Ultra Vs the Argus 4 Pro, image quality? That sucks to hear, I was really liking the features and samples of the camera quality i have seen on them and was just about ready to place the order. Guess i need to research some more on this as wired is not an option for me unfortunately.
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cbdoc 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Atlas PT Ultra Vs the Argus 4 Pro, image quality? Also have atlas pt ultra and it’s terrible. They randomly go off line and never connect back to WiFi without a full reset.
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markosmiro 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Atlas pt ultra abnormal lagging The attached screen record is showing at low graphics all cameras. I ve done a lot of tests with WiFi, either home Hub's or my routers WiFi, both 2,4 and 5ghz, I have solar panels battery all time above 70 percent. Atlas pt ultra battery is massive it keeps at 80 percent at night, without all time recording, just pre recording 7 seconds. I have to stick with WiFi solar camera, I know wired is the solution, but can't .
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junbo12 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra - No sound on continuous recording smart battery mode Yeah it's really stupid, especially when audio used to work before the updated firmware. I asked them to update the description of smart battery mode to state no sound will be recorded, but nothing ever happened. It was a great camera before the sound disappeared.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra - No sound on continuous recording smart battery mode Ended up with a $100 good will refund for the major fault and keeping the camera. Surprised more people aren't having this problem with smart battery mode.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra - No sound on continuous recording smart battery mode Is there audio on live view? If not could be a hardware fault.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra - No sound on continuous recording smart battery mode Reolink have offered a $20 refund if i wish to continue using the camera 70% refund if I return the camera at my own cost. Looks like the sound recording won't be fixed on smart battery mode.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra needs the 12W solar panel Do your cameras have pre-recording on 24/7? I‘m testing out a new Altas with the 12w panel and it doesn’t seem enough to keep the camera charged with pre-recording. It’s end of autumn here though so not that much sunlight.
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Low_Drummer_9913 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra battery charging issue Tryed both. Charging outside (5-12 degrees Celsius) and inside with several usb c an a chargers (with minimal 2a capable) and different cables. Rebooted and factory resetted also several times. Now battery is drained. So it does powering on and an USB adapter but will not charge. Contacted Reolink support, still under warranty so see what they will say.
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Fluffy-Republic8610 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra battery charging issue Same thing for me..the camera comes on and I can see it in the reolink app when it's connected to a USB wall charger but it never actually charges and the charging icon never appears in the app. It just shows orange / green led when connected and stays at 2%. I contacted reolink support and they suggested a) use the original charging cable that came with it b) makes sure the charger can provide 5v 2a. I did and still the same behaviour. So now I've been sent to the warranty team.
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NewHomeOwner-2025 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Reolink Review - Constant Issues Thanks for the information. My doorbell shows 3 bars. The only outlet closer to the doorbell than the one the wifi is currently connected to is directly on the other side of the same wall so I wouldn’t really be able to provide a stronger connection. My home hub is probably under 10 feet away from the doorbell. I wish it was more reliable but I’ve read others with similar problems. I have another camera that shows the front so I thankfully can still tell when people are at my door. But when disconnected I don’t get the doorbell call to my phone. For the Ultra I wish they would offer to warranty that one but for whatever reason they haven’t despite my attempts to troubleshoot with them. They did offer to warranty the elite wifi since the mic is broken but when asking about shipping they became unresponsive. So I guess they are not willing to discuss that. I haven’t looked into if I can just return the problematic ultra but that’s a good option. It’s frustrating since my other ultra is my favorite and most reliable camera.
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tilicoon 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Solar charging panels are lacking. Do not recommend these battery cameras. Altas PT Ultra and Altas user here. I have 2 PT Ultra, one with a 6w and the other with a 12w solar. The Altas (still camera) is on a 6w as well, bought two weeks ago. They are connected to the new reolink hub for recording. None of them last more than 24-36h on a full charge, with 6h sun of sun, with only PIR+Pre Record 8 sec. For all the hype reolink promoted, even with the newest Altas, I feel ripped off. My 2 cents.
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ghostt22 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra with Home Hub + Blue Iris - help with PTZ Unfortunately no, I gave up and sold the camera on eBay.
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Mikedub63 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra with Home Hub + Blue Iris - help with PTZ Having the same issue...any update.
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TakeProfit89 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra: Does this cam rotate on its own ? Automatic switching between predefined viewpoints is a feature called patrol mode and that's only available on the high end PTZ models. But this feature also has its own limitations, detection is only possible when cam is stopped in a viewpoint not while the camera is moving. I don't think there is a camera that can do a constant pan scanning between defined range limits and detect objects while on the move.
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MyRealName46 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra: Does this cam rotate on its own ? I had hoped that it has a motion detection and turns the camera :(
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eXntrc 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Q&A: Your Most Common Questions Answered! I almost bought this today. But no RTSP without hub is a dealbreaker for me. I need my cameras to integrate with Home Assistant and local AI. I don't want to pay extra for a hub when I don't need more local processing or storage. Why was the decision made to not include RTSP when so many other Reolink cameras support it. I started investing in Reolink because it seemed open to community integrations. This change has me worried.
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Ancient-Buy-7885 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra: Does this cam rotate on its own ? When there is motion in the viewing area, it will track if they start to go out of range. If they are already out of range, the camera cant see them.
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Realistic_Dare69 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · How do I enable continuous recording on the Reolink Altas PT Ultra 4K Battery Powered PTZ Camera with solar panel? Is the solar panel cable plugged in. I believe you need at least a Reolink solar panel 2(6w) for the camera might require the solar panel to be plugged in for the option to appear. I configured my camera after install and the solar panel was fully inserted in the charge port.
r/reolinkcam · How do I enable continuous recording on the Reolink Altas PT Ultra 4K Battery Powered PTZ Camera with solar panel? You seem to be missing a lot of features like smart battery mode and continuous recording that should be under the timer section which you are missing completely. Did you recently purchase it? Mine came with fully up to date firmware. AFAIK both Altas cameras should have continuous recording although I only own the non PT model.
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ateam1984 🇬🇧🌐
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r/reolinkcam · How do I enable continuous recording on the Reolink Altas PT Ultra 4K Battery Powered PTZ Camera with solar panel? I don’t have the continuous recording option. https://preview.redd.it/ybt1oplsin5g1.png?width=1178&format=png&auto=webp&s=c57c6cd5d5d464eed66278f91ca0131122d3eb1e
r/reolinkcam · How do I enable continuous recording on the Reolink Altas PT Ultra 4K Battery Powered PTZ Camera with solar panel? So I’m confused by the article then that states you can but clearly I don’t see how it’s possible in the app or otherwise.
r/reolinkcam · How do I enable continuous recording on the Reolink Altas PT Ultra 4K Battery Powered PTZ Camera with solar panel? I don’t see surveillance as an option
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lancelen 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra needs the 12W solar panel Kinda bs that they’re making us spend more money for it. Paid nearly $200 for each and now have to drop another 60 each for the solar panels. Worst part is that we’ll have to trash the 6w panels. Weathers been cold here in Cali, but not too cloudy. Cameras lost 30% in 1 day. Pre record on, with low to moderate activity. Seriously considering just returning it. I’m shocked at how much worst the connection is compared to ring. The quality is definitely a HUGE improvement though.
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imposter_in_the_room 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Review Thank you for l mentioning the size of the USB C molded overmolding can be prohibitive, as well as the incompatible high powered charging blocks.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Review I want to thank you for such an in-depth and valuable review of this camera. I don't knew if your still following your post, but I'm hoping you might respond. The 4G is necessary for my situation and it seems the 10sec pre-recording would be vital in all situations. I have access to power, but I need a 4G LTE camera. My parents aren't at the property. A major burglary occurred, which has been very hard for me to cope with (damn meth heads). I want to reduce the likelihood anyone comes back. I've added flood lighting everywhere, but I feel stuck trying to l figure out which cameras to go with. My focus is primarily 4G, since it appears the monthly cost to install and maintain frontier WiFi service on the vacant property would exceed the monthly cost of 2-3 x 4G cameras to monitor the house and workshop. I'll be coupling exterior cameras with a 4G interior system of window, door, and motion sensors. I'm inexperienced with home security, and the limitations with some of the cheaper 4G home WiFi router plans seem impossible to run numerous WiFi cameras for my situation, so I stopped considering them. I've lived at so much the last few months admittedly my mind is clouded and overwhelmed. I live many hours away which compounds my concerns. Am I missing something major or a different option? If I can use a smart plug to provide power to this camera for a set time period every day, will the freezing temperatures still prohibit the camera function?
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Daycruiser 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra needs the 12W solar panel I tossed the 6w panel and purchased a 20w 12vdc panel and have a 12v AGM battery that the panel with integrated charge controller charges. The AGM battery is output to a transformer to take the 12vdc to 6vdc and feed that to the camera solar power input. The camera thinks it's getting solar 24/7 and charges the internal battery to 100% unless it gets too cold. The AGM battery will run the camera for a couple of weeks with no sun which is common in winter. Works great.
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Any-Can-6776 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · When pre-recording is enabled, the Altas PT Series operates continuously, decoding footage without recording. Did something change since this post? I enabled pre recording and disabled pir the Alta’s was able to still record me
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RedDyed 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra not charging past 25% I’d take it off the mount, charge it 100% indoors remount it and see how it goes, if it drains again, if it still under warranty, contact Reolink, but I had to purchase another solar panel off of amazon that was twice the amount the original panel put out and the camera was fine with it.
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BrilliantStay1814 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra weight FOV may be small but remember it spins 360 degrees
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r/reolinkcam · Is the 12W solar panel a must for the Altas PT Ultra? I'm in a cold climate with lots of clouds and the 12w keeps them at 100% with ease (event detection with wifi nvr). Worth the extra little bit of money to have that peace of mind that they'll be charged when I need them recording.
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra with an NVR I got the Altas PT ultra connected to the Reolink rln36 with no issue. Just setup camera in the app as a standalone and then add camera in NVR
r/reolinkcam · Help for finding Reolink Altas PT Ultra Wall-Corner Mount Wall Mount didn't quite work. But I finagled a fix for it. I just bought a small block of wood from Home Depot and attached that to the corner mount and then the camera to the block of wood. It was already painted white like the camera and the mount. I'll post pictures shortly.
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number1ponyfeeder 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra weight Great thank you so much for that. I didn’t realise the fov was so small. I might just look at another model then. The pole clamp is a fantastic idea
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra will not consistently connect to Reolink Client I find the Altas very Wifi deaf, I have an access point not 2 meters from the camera and it still refuses to connect and drops out.
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Slight-Rock4310 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT ultra monitor point Hi there, I tried rebooting several times but no avail. I will try restoring to default settings to see if that helps! Thanks!!
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MountainManGuy 🇬🇧
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r/reolink · Any way to hard reset an Altas PT Ultra Gotcha. I have 3 new Altas PT Ultra cameras, and 2 of them are on different firmware versions than the other. When I go to the software update tab, it says it's up to date on all of them, and I don't see an option to push firmware manually. Not really sure what to do there except for reach out to Reolink support...
r/reolink · Any way to hard reset an Altas PT Ultra Did you have any issues with your device randomly going offline, or would it just not charge? Mine shows a decently strong wifi signal but it keeps disconnecting from the app.
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NewCondition5249 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Anyone know what is Altas PT Ultra latest firmware So I have this situation: 1 camera on battery, only motion recording. Battery lost around 10% in 2 months 1 camera on 6W solar, prerecording on, barelly manages to stay charged last 30 days 1 camera on 6W solar, prerecording on, can not hold the charge, but this one is positioned wrong and gets sun only in the afternoon 1 camera on 12W solar, prerecording on, records street, so 50-80 records per day. Never seen it under 95%, even on couple of rainy days Location is Europe, by the Adriatic sea, so plenty of sun. Summer is not a problem but now in autumn 6W solar is not enough for prerecording. On the other hand 12W solar is out of this world! It literally charges camera on full cloudy day. No problems that you describe.
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robl45 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Review I was considering the battery/solar version of both, now considering the wired version of the trackmix as I'm only seeing advantages to having the extra lenss.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Review I know this is old but considering this one bit concerned that it doesn’t have second lens like the track mix. Do I really need a second lens? It would be monitoring my driveway in front of my garage and maybe a bit of my walkway to my door with the 360
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frustratedstudent69 🇬🇧
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r/homesecurity · Best wireless outdoor cameras without subscriptions A lot of battery-first cameras tend to cut corners on night vision because they’re trying to save power. Even when you wire them in, you’re stuck with the same limited IR setup they shipped with. That’s why your Altas PT Ultra still looks underwhelming at night. For 24/7 powered use, you really want something that’s marketed as a true security cam with decent IR or something with color night vision, not a battery cam that can be plugged in. Since you’re already in the Ubiquiti ecosystem, the G6 Instant could be a smoother fit for management and storage, but it’s more of an entry model. Night vision is passable but not standout. For night clarity, it’s worth checking if they have models with a starlight vision or [color night vision](https://onlinehairguide.com/dp-B0DG31JBFQVS) (normally advertised) in your price bracket. Otherwise, you’ll run into the same frustrations. Those are powered cameras designed for 24/7 use, not just stretched battery cams[.]( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DG31JBFQ)
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No-Emphasis4014 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra with an NVR I've got this Altas PT Ultra and the NVR. I cannot figure out how to connect it to the NVR at all. Is it even possible?
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jstu 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra's monitor point keeps drifting vertically I have also been having this issue. I have two but only one seems to do it. Did you end up resolving somehow?
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SeriousPvP 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Review Following your comment. I just installed my new camera 2 days ago and have already had the monitor point not where it should be 3 times. Each time, it looks good horizontally, but vertically it's slightly down from where it should be. I figured out that performing a recalibration fixes it on my own before Googling. I'm also just reset the monitor point immediately after recalibrating and will wait to see if it happens again.
r/reolink · Are there any 2in1 camera/solar panel gutter mounts for Argus 4 Pro or Altas PT Ultra? I'm here from a Google search, looking for the same answer. I have an REOLINK Altas PT Ultra and would love some kind of gutter mount. The search continues....
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ifelsefi 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Questions on using aftermarket solar panels with an Altas PT Ultra Still working? Their 6W panel is terrible so I want to see if I can add another panel with a USB splitter.
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ItsShowtimes 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Review Same issue here. I am taking this up with the product team as we speak, we confirmed it's still an issue on their latest firmware (beta, not publicly released yet), so we still require a fix here. Please, if you could share any links of posts/comments from other customers complaining about it, share them with me, it helps increasing attention that goest to this topic and might speed up the released of new firmware. So far, these are the only reports I found online, besides your comment; \- [https://community.reolink.com/topic/3530/possible-fix-for-auto-tracking-strafing-issue](https://community.reolink.com/topic/3530/possible-fix-for-auto-tracking-strafing-issue) \- [https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkcam/comments/1he1255/atlas\_pt\_ultra\_return\_to\_monitor\_point\_creep](https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkcam/comments/1he1255/atlas_pt_ultra_return_to_monitor_point_creep) \- [https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkcam/comments/1byl5vh/reolink\_trackmix\_wifi\_is\_not\_returning\_to\_monitor](https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkcam/comments/1byl5vh/reolink_trackmix_wifi_is_not_returning_to_monitor) \- [https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkcam/comments/16e26ik/trackmix\_poe\_failure\_to\_return\_to\_monitor\_point](https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkcam/comments/16e26ik/trackmix_poe_failure_to_return_to_monitor_point) \- [https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkcam/comments/wz5nvf/rlc523wa\_inconsistent\_return\_to\_monitor\_point](https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkcam/comments/wz5nvf/rlc523wa_inconsistent_return_to_monitor_point) \- [https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkcam/comments/19976at/reolink\_e1\_outdoor\_pro\_review](https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkcam/comments/19976at/reolink_e1_outdoor_pro_review) \- [https://community.reolink.com/topic/3304/e1-outdoor-ipc\_523sd8-guard-point-issue](https://community.reolink.com/topic/3304/e1-outdoor-ipc_523sd8-guard-point-issue) \- [https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkcam/comments/15svycs/e1\_outdoor\_poe\_and\_e1\_zoom\_require\_calibration](https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkcam/comments/15svycs/e1_outdoor_poe_and_e1_zoom_require_calibration) Please, note, I only discovered this guide just now: [https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/23502171388441-Camera-Fails-to-Return-to-the-Correct-Reolink-Monitor-Point-Preset-Point](https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/23502171388441-Camera-Fails-to-Return-to-the-Correct-Reolink-Monitor-Point-Preset-Point) . I am checking if "3. Set a guard point/preset point right after calibration, then recall it and see if it deviates immediately. [Introduction to Reolink Camera Calibration](https://support-d.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/34512745835289-Introduction-to-Reolink-Camera-Calibration)" actually does the trick and fixes this issue permanently or not. Before, I've continuously done re-calibration on a daily base, losing lots of time. Apparently, this guide is suggests to immediately reset the monitor point after a calibration, which I'm validating right now.
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haterofbs 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Solar charging panels are lacking. Do not recommend these battery cameras. That's an awful lot of work for a camera that is supposed to be battery powered! If you have power available to run a warming blanket you could power the camera from that and get away from the batteries.
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aZealCo 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Review Oh wow that sucks, I was looking at Reolink to replace another solar camera I have but sounds like this issue of not charging below 32F would be for any brand. Guess I just have to bite the bullet and run a wired camera.
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Amazing_Tree 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Missing continuous recording option on Altas PT Ultra paired to Home Hub Pro Likely your Altas PT Ultra actually isn't on the latest firmware despite the app telling you so. Updated mine to v3.0.0.5000\_25061152 after [contacting Reolink](https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkcam/comments/1lzw9qk/comment/n6y29p8/).
r/reolinkcam · Argus 4 Pro - Live View "Noticing" but NOT Triggering Recording I was getting *some* notifications with all sensitivty up to 100 but I still couldn't figure out why or how to intentionally set it off - waving my hand in front of the camera or moving the camera itself wouldn't trigger. I have the Altas PT Ultra now. Despite leaving the sensitivity to default factory settings, motion triggers are going off like the wired E1 Outdoor CX.
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Ballashna 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · UPDATE to my Altas battery drain/solar charge tests They manually uploaded a firmware update for my camera last night. Haven’t noticed a noticeable difference in charge time but will see tonight how it the battery drain. I know I lost 20-25% from when the sun stops charging it till when it starts charging again.
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jordant2722 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra needs the 12W solar panel To chime in late, I received my 12W solar panel on July 3rd from Amazon, I was previously using the 6W panel with my Altas. After installing the 12W panel, it charged from 40% back to 100% over two days with pre-recording enabled. The 6W panel produced mixed results for me, some days it would get to a full charge, other days it might only make it to 70. I then turned on 24hr continuous recording and the camera now stays near 100% most of the day. It dips in the 80% range overnight, especially if my dog keeps going in the yard, but charges back to 100% by 10AM (I'm in Vegas so the morning sun is big and bright). This new 12W panel is a game changer for me. I've been using continuous recording for three days now and I'm currently at 100%.
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r/reolinkcam · Impressed with the quality of the Argus pro 4 Not on the Argus. Only on the altas and altas PT Ultra. (Or any powered Wifi/POE cam, but I guess you meant battery cams).
r/reolinkcam · Impressed with the quality of the Argus pro 4 Not on the Argus. Only on the altas and altas PT Ultra. (Or any powered Wifi/POE cam, but I guess you meant battery cams).
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RCSteve710 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Advice on Reolink Altas https://preview.redd.it/udgorr2dgw9f1.jpeg?width=2400&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6ebaca61e640157fbc6a80aeb8786db1d59bc9f7 Altas PT Ultra mounted on my corner l. With the PTZ function, it will be able to get both my sides of the house no problem.
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Review I have the same question, no option for continuous recording…
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Competitive_Star4026 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas mini review and a real world battery drain/solar charge analysis Thanks for the reply. Definitely a camera I'm looking at.
r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas mini review and a real world battery drain/solar charge analysis Your review came right on time. Living in Montreal Canada we do have many days that drop below zero degrees Celsius which is 32° f that being said during the winter months I don't think I'd even be trading water if my intention was continuous recording. In other modes the camera Mayfair better during the coldest winter months but if charging stops completely at 0° c for a week or more even that maybe an issue if I was just using motion activated recording. I'll have to do more investigation.
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Jos_Jen 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas mini review and a real world battery drain/solar charge analysis Thanks for the feedback. So the smart event detections are solely available on poe and plugin wifi. You are doing a great job using your precious time to assist others.
r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas mini review and a real world battery drain/solar charge analysis The highlight of this camera is mainly the battery capacity which allows continuous recording provided there is sufficient direct sunlight on the 6W panel. How about the audio quality? How this compares to the audio we hear through the Trackmix? Being a new cameras, it is assumed that they added the smart event detection. But so far these features have not been added to HHP/NVR and so such camera has to operated in standalone mode. Really pity. Personally I would have added IR lights which hopefully will shall see in the new CX products.
r/reolinkcam · Difference between Altas and Altas PT Ultra The only two different parameters are resolution and PT/tracking. Once you know your requirements then it easy to select the appropriate cam.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra, latest firmware battery drain issue? Schedule pre-recording. Battery operated cams cannot be used for continously recording even at low fps.
r/reolinkcam · A new industry breakthrough: Full-frame Pre-Recording for Battery Cameras! That's the main reason. It would be nice to get an idea of the battery usage when pre-recording is enabled and there are 20 events per day.
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Miserable_Gap69 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Review Maybe I am missing something but I have no option for continues Record on my app for the Altas PT Ultra. I have gone through every setting and in Camera Recording all I have is an option for Motion Schedule. I have that set to high and it misses 99% of all movement
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Spiritual_Bug_5694 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · When pre-recording is enabled, the Altas PT Series operates continuously, decoding footage without recording. Hi I have a new altas pt ultra and my standard USB c cable plug will not fit deep in the camera ,I am in uk .What do I need to buy please .?Thank you
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Positive_Meaning2481 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Solar charging panels are lacking. Do not recommend these battery cameras. I wrote on this topic several months ago. I have 4 Altas PT Ultra cameras. One original from Amazon with the 6W Solar panel 2 and later, 3 from Reolink with the 12W Solar Panel 3. All 4 cameras are set the same with pre-record. Today was a hot sunny day in Northern California. It is now 10PM. The 3 cameras with the 12W panels are at 100% charge. The one with the 6W panel is at 27% charge. Looks like I wil be upgrading it to the 12W panel.
r/reolinkcam · New solar panel 3 (12W) No, I am doing motion recording. All cameras were holding at 100%> I just enabled pre-motion recording. I'll let you know how they do.
r/reolinkcam · New solar panel 3 (12W) I received the 12W Solar Panel 3 with 3 Altas PT Ultras I ordered from Reolink several months ago. They have been 100% charge continuously. I just decided to add pre-motion recording. We'll see how they hold up. BTW I haven't seen the 12W panels on Amazon yet.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra needs the 12W solar panel Yes, my cameras have pre-recording, but it wasn't turned on because I usually use the desktop program rather than the mobile app. The desktop software doesn't offer pre-recording settings. I have now turned it on for all 4 Altas PT Ultra cameras and we'll see what the power consumption looks like. We are just going into summer here in California.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra needs the 12W solar panel Here is the final update on the solar panel issue. I removed the Altas PT Ultra and charged it overnight using a standard USB charger. It reached 100% charge. I then reinstalled the camera with the original 6W solar panel. It has been three weeks and the camera is still at 100% charge. Problem solved. Reolink tech support was very encouraging.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra needs the 12W solar panel I don't see a 'bundle' on the Reolink site either but that's where I ordered them. The camera and panel was priced at $193.58 (which is exactly the sum of the prices on the Reolink site. $138.59 + $54.99) and was shipped from Eztech Digital Inc., 600 Travis Street, Suite 2800, Houston, TX 77002,
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra needs the 12W solar panel YES, the Altas PT Ultra from Reolink now comes with the Solar Panel 3 12W panel. It does NOT appear to be available on Amazon yet. They still show the 6W Solar Panel 2, but for less money.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra needs the 12W solar panel To be clear, I really like the new Altas PT Ultra. And I do not have a 24 hr/day source of power. So I need to use a battery cam. I have a 12-14 hr/day power source but I've read that connecting the camera to that with a charger would probably ruin the battery.
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soundbytegfx 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · New solar panel 3 (12W) You recording continuously 24/7? All mine maintain at 100% if just doing motion events whether it's the 12w or 6w solar panel.
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r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Wins New York Product Design Awards 2025! Add a small solar light (60 lumens) or two in the area. Makes video like daylight.
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Nice_Village_8610 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Last night I was able to catch Aurora Borealis again! 😊 Seems that with Altas PT Ultra and continuous recording it’s really easier than before 😊 Thankyou! Just reassured a purchase I was about to make. I came to the conclusion (with the help of chatgpt, reddit and google) that the Atlas PT Ultra would be best for a quick check for aurora to decide if I want to kit up and get out there. I noticed there is also a Atlas GO PT Ultra... would you still go the Atlas PT Ultra over this?
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TheTacticalChef 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · I'd Argue Pro 3 RTPS compatible with Home Hub ? I need to clarify, On any of these battery cameras...if you have motion detection/recording enabled and configured, these cameras will not timeout the RTSP stream as long as recording is happening. So if it's a busy area or if you have a lot of activity going on....you should be able to monitor RTSP with minimal timeouts. This has been my experience.
r/reolinkcam · I'd Argue Pro 3 RTPS compatible with Home Hub ? The RTSP streams are only available from the home hub. You'll have a separate URL for each camera. Battery cameras work just fine but they will timeout after around 5 minutes. Using VLC on my smart TVs inside my LAN the streams load in about 3 seconds. It's quite usable. Argus 4 Pro connected to a power source has been hit or miss with the timeout. Sometimes it ends in 5 minutes and sometimes it'll go for over an hour. Altas PT Ultra (connected to power) and Lumus Pro do not timeout. Argus 3 will timeout regardless of battery, solar, or AC power. You need to use the Reolink Windows app to get to the advanced settings of your Home Hub to enable RTSP. This is how your URL will look... rtsp://admin:password@ipaddress:port/Preview_01_main Just replace 01 with 02 etc for each camera. Obviously use your own IP address, port, and username/password. Hope this helps anyone. I just switched from Eufy cameras to Reolink mainly for this feature and I have been very happy with it.
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Tuhkah 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Introducing Reolink App v4.53.0: New Features, Optimizations & More! Idk if there's a feature request email for Reolink but I own the Reolink Altas PT Ultra and it would be nice if it supported HDR, allowed you to edit privacy masks without clearing the previous mask and let you set privacy masks per pre-set location. The auto contrast(?) needs some work too but I assume HDR would help this issue: There's 4 bright street lights that shine directly into the camera at night causing a wall of white bloom past a certain range unless I turn on the spotlight, bounce it off the corner of the house for the lens to focus on, then it "fixes" whatever the auto settings are doing at night
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dimox_t 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Last night I was able to catch Aurora Borealis again! 😊 Seems that with Altas PT Ultra and continuous recording it’s really easier than before 😊 What camera model do you mean? looks like your post is about some camera from Argus series, as Altus have no black and white record at all. I'm forced to tell that Argus series not the best choice for monitor for northern lights as of small sensor size and lens specifications. It's possible to see only strong northern lights with Argus and it's very rare in place I live. You can turn off the spotlight in Settings->Light->Spotlight and restrict black and white in Settings->Display->Day and Night by setting Color value. You need to rise brightness as well, but big amount of color noise and not the best lowlight performance make Argus not very usable for monitoring. But next picture(don't know how to add video in comment) was taken with Argus PT Ultra https://preview.redd.it/ov8euos3oxqe1.png?width=3840&format=png&auto=webp&s=7ce73cd2c703ca100a922804e170f5e9cd178629 I personally highly recommend **Altas** PT Ultra for northern light monitoring. I'm constantly using it for such purposes! Also can recommend to add one of the aurora/northern light prediction application on smartphone - it helps me very much as well
r/reolinkcam · Last night I was able to catch Aurora Borealis again! 😊 Seems that with Altas PT Ultra and continuous recording it’s really easier than before 😊 About 20% by the last twenty-four hours with 13 hours continuous recording, simultaneously creating time-lapse (interval 10s), uploading to FTP, downloading captured after it and about 1hour connected time for the live view. I don't have enough statistic yet, but looks like charging by 6W solar panel is not enough to hold battery charged with pre-record constantly enabled. Reolink does not promise it, by the way. Only new features and bigger battery. Hope that spotted at the exhibition 12W solar panel helps a bit to keep camera charged even with pre-record. By the way, pre-record can be scheduled to several hours a day and I sure it's possible to find optimal balance by using partly PIR and partly pre-record even with 6W solar panel My Argus 4 Pro can't record timelapse(interval 10s) at night more than 7 hours, by the way, but Argus (not Altas) PT Ultra can record similar timelapse at night for 12 hours without problems. Seems that 2 streams and image stitching requires 2x energy, but battery has the same capacity
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kyokahn 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Q&A: Your Most Common Questions Answered! hi there! my altas is recording to the SD but not to the home hub pro it's paired to. Any clue how to make it work? continuous recording is enabled from the hub directly.
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Capital-Plane7509 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Solar charging panels are lacking. Do not recommend these battery cameras. Mine has barely dropped below 80% and that's on a cloudy day with me accessing the camera frequently and with pre-recording enabled.
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Embarrassed_Set_7364 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Review glad to read this camera can do FTP!!! however I don't see it is specified in Reolink's specs. Just want to double check and confirm this is the case.
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Disiplyn 🇬🇧
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r/SecurityCamera · Reolink vs Eufy It's pretty much the same as your trackmix. Just opened it right now and it was instant
r/SecurityCamera · Reolink vs Eufy It's really good actually. Got an inside cam, doorbell and the altas solar panel one over the garage outside and it follows everyone that passes by. The quality is really good on all of em and with the homebase 3 we have a terabyte of storage with 24/7 recording
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra install I figured it out. It doesn't work with usb-c to usb-c. It has to be usb-a to usb-c
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra install Is something wrong with mine? I connected it to a usb charger and it's not charging at all
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Turbulent_Two_6421 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Would the Reolink NVR (either of them) get me any more features/benefits out of a Altas PT Ultra (either natively or within HomeAssistant)? I have the PT Ultra Ed from the Home Hub and battery charge is maintained by the solar panel accessory It feeds the Home Hub which was discovered automatically by HA. This then provides images and control. I have automation which pop up notifications on TV when activity detected.
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x_streams 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · The Long-lasting Camera that Monitors Your Property throughout the Whole Winter This marketing gimmick at its finest. I bought the white version from Amazon and it only lasted about 3 days until I have to bring it down and recharge. I did have the continuous recording the first 2 days then I turned it off and it was down about 20% when I brought it down to recharge it on the 3rd day. I also didn't even bother with the solar panel since it doesn't work for most ppl and I wanted to try it without the solar panel first. I was testing this reolink Ultas PT Ultra and returned it back. I am also currently testing a eufyCam S340. I've had it up without a solar panel for almost a week now and it's at 47%. the battery seems better than reolink Ultas. However, I am not sure if I will be keeping the eufy yet since I've read so much negative reviews about the customer service. I am afraid if I keep the camera and within a month is ends up not working, then I have to deal with eufy customers service. I did buy the Ultas again but in black. I should be receiving it tomorrow and want to try it out again but instead of Wifi 5ghz, I want to try it out on 2.4ghz and see if that helps with the battery. FYI, I am in the east coast so it's currently 34 degrees and snow.
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Marathon2021 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Would the Reolink NVR (either of them) get me any more features/benefits out of a Altas PT Ultra (either natively or within HomeAssistant)? Thanks. Yes all this tracks with my experiences and how I was interpreting things. It’s good to have a confirmation, I was hoping maybe the NVR would bring some additional “smarts” to the always-being-captured (?) RTSP stream at that point if added … but it doesn’t seem like it will get me there. Better HA integration - yes. More capabilities for detection - no. Got it. Thanks!
r/reolinkcam · Would the Reolink NVR (either of them) get me any more features/benefits out of a Altas PT Ultra (either natively or within HomeAssistant)? The location for the Altas camera is a shed off on another acre of this property. We’re not going to trench electrical out there just for this use case. WiFi reaches that spot, and we would simply have the NVR inside our house wired to our CAT-6 network. So it looks like the best that I can get is better HA integration - which is helpful - but no more improvements in detection. That’s what I suspected, thanks for confirming.
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Fire_Giver_999 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · The Long-lasting Camera that Monitors Your Property throughout the Whole Winter I have to agree I am very underwhelmed as well. So far I have not had battery issues, but I am very surprised at poor alarm performance. I cannot get it to alarm unless the target is very close to it (within 10 ft). This is significantly not the norm for my other Reolink cameras. I'm going to have to replace it with a different model and then figure out where I can utilize this one.
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Nearby-Violinist1397 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Review I have a strange behavior! All 4 Altas cameras are set equal, and with the same last firmware sent to me by customer support. One always remains 100%, the others three have a remarkable battery drain. Now for test they have sent me a new 12W solar panel than that of the Altas but in any case I think it depends on something else that even assistance understands.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Review How can disable continuos recording? Support sent me last firmware but battery still drains quickly
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pm_me_your_f4u 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Review I have a solar panel with mine. In the winter I'm lucky to get 30 days, not continuous recording, motion only. Average 10 or less events a day. Im in Ontario Canada so when its really cold I can understand reduced Nayeli live but even adding the freezing mark is unacceptable Looking to dig up an emergency light battery, tired of pulling an extremists ladder out every month And yes, the panel is clear of snow
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MIKECANVAS 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Review Same issue with mines, charger it to 100% with included wall charger, mount it up and instantly notice battery drainage with pre-recording enable and smart battery enable, continuous recording is disabled. Everyday since, the battery has been dropping. So today I disabled both pre-recording and disabled smart battery since I’m not using continuous recording. Will report back to see if the battery stop dropping. Currently on firmware 3.0.0.0
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lcwallace 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra with an NVR It’s a nice camera but I will echo what has already been said. I mounted ours to my fence on the sunniest side. It’s been pretty cloudy and cold lately and 3 days after charging to 100% it’s under 50%. That said if you get a lot of sun and you can’t wire a camera, I think it’s a good choice.
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BigChemist-1591 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra with an NVR Thanks for the quick reply. Our current system is wired but only four of the eight cameras are working and the resolution seems to be even less than 1080. The wires are a question mark as they are stretched in the attic which is available to other people that store things in the attic. I have seen people moving around the wires. I know we should be able to police this, but it is just not feasible. We live in central Florida, so should get plenty of sun and relatively warm weather in the winter. Not sure where I heard that the Home Hub does not support the 10 second pre-record. That almost tips the pointer towards the Altas PT Ultra with 4 cams and Home Hub Pro.
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Relevant_Exit_6046 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Solar charging panels are lacking. Do not recommend these battery cameras. I had the same issues as the batteries would not charge in cold weather and didn’t relish the idea of taking the cameras down every few days or so in cold weather. I have overcome this problem by using carbon fibre pet warming pads which I enveloped in plant protection fleece before folding into thick pads and covered the top with kitchen foil before laying them on the cameras with an overhang over the sides and front of the battery cases. I then secured them with thin Velcro straps and set them on timers to work from 5volt 2amp chargers and set them up on timers to work during night time via long USBA cables to an outside powered source inside dry boxes. As I’d taken charging cables from the cameras inside the house and set them on timers to work for an hour or so in the early morning I waited with baited breath and lo and behold they immediately started charging the following morning, even though the outside temperature was -2.3 Celsius. Because both cameras use the spotlights during the night and I have the pre-recording facility on, the had been drawing the, batteries quickly. I have found that they don’t drain as fast as before during the night. Hope it helps?
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra doesn't charge and slowly losing battery. Had the same charging problem and was advised to take my cameras indoors to charge in cold weather. As they are over 2.5 metres high and the securing bolts are a bit fiddly as my fingers aren’t as nimble as they were, I tried using an ‘electric blanket’ idea I thought of by adapting small carbon fibre pet warming pads and enveloping them in plant protection fleece and folded them into thick pads. I covered the top with kitchen foil and placed them over the top to overhang the sides and front before securing them with Velcro straps. I then connected them to 5volt 2amp chargers via long usbA cables and set them up on timer/s to work during the night. Next morning I was able to charge both immediately, e,ven though the temperature was - 2.3 Celsius. They now charge quickly and the batteries don’t drain as quickly during the, night when I use the spotlights as the areas are poorly lit at night.
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Pure_Water5902 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Atlas PT Ultra Vs the Argus 4 Pro Thank you so much for your response. I will not be needing the continuous recording, however the pre recording feature of Altas is amazing. 32F won’t be applicable to me. With Argus 4 pro, the advantage is 180 view, so would require exactly 4 cameras to cover all the house. However, its battery is 1/4 of Atlas. I also feel image quality of Atlas is better than Argus.
r/reolinkcam · Atlas PT Ultra Vs the Argus 4 Pro Thank you so much for your response. I will not be needing the continuous recording, however the pre recording feature of Altas is amazing. 32F won’t be applicable to me. With Argus 4 pro, the advantage is 180 view, so would require exactly 4 cameras to cover all the house. However, its battery is 1/4 of Atlas. I also feel image quality of Atlas is better than Argus.
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Ok-Morning2162 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Atlas PT Ultra Vs the Argus 4 Pro Thanks for answering an issue I was having. My Atlas cameras have been working flawlessly then all the sudden I’ve been having battery issues didn’t realize that being below 32 would cause issues. Thanks so much!!
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Vuelhering 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Review Just to get this documented on your good review.... I have one "con" to add. Altas does not do "patrol mode" like some of their other PT cameras. I haven't been able to get it to look around. It can reset to a specific point, after tracking something though. I'm also finding it misses trackable things on the edge of the view. Someone walking into view at the edge is not recognized until they move towards the center a bit more. And one "Pro", the strength of the network connection seems to be pretty solid. After a few weeks, I've only experienced one hiccup for a short time.
r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Solar charging panels are lacking. Do not recommend these battery cameras. It's supposed to go over a year just on PIR. First, check to make sure the firmware is updated. I heard there's a massive difference from the old firmware. Next check to make sure the solar panel is plugged in properly. If it's updated and everything is hooked up right, and everything you said above was accurate, then I think you got a broken one. I just bought one of these and haven't even hooked it up yet :-/
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tbone1004 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra battery drain 30% in one day Having similar frustrations with mine as well, it says it only needs 10mins of sun to recharge but yesterday was a sunny day and it didn't fully recharge and I'm not getting low battery warnings.... This in addition to them sending me an incorrect floodlight camera and having trouble with sharing the Hub with my partner. Color me extremely unimpressed so far
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jchannon 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra battery drain 30% in one day It has 24/7 motion recording but not continuous recording
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grammarjew30 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Solar charging panels are lacking. Do not recommend these battery cameras. Eagerly following this thread. The poor solar panel performance had me connect it via wire to a smartphone charger in an external box. This is simply so that I can use pre-recording without my battery phantom draining zero over night. Even then, I see a charge rate of about 2% per hour which seems ridiculously slow.
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rpgwizard 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra's monitor point keeps drifting vertically E1 Outdoor got that fixed with latest firmware so probably there's a chance that they might be able to improve it with Atlas as well.
r/reolinkcam · What is your favorite thing about Altas PT Ultra? Difficult to pick one. Combination of pre-recording, PT cam & auto-tracking and great battery life (for detection recording) for me.
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randerton1 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Review Both your original review and follow-on commentary are hugely helpful. My personal interest in this camera is related to the 10 second pre-record capability combined with battery size, solar capability and ColorX (given we do have ambient street light nearby). Unfortunately wiring for PoE isn't practical for many of our locations. My only outstanding question is if I can position the antenna downward or horizontal if mounted under our eve in a ceiling mount location. I've also been very impressed with Reolink customer support thus far relative to other options. The security camera market is complex and confusing to navigate for a majority of consumers so the purpose of this post is huge thank you for your posts as they have helped me navigate my Arlo replacement strategy more than any other resource. Your Reolink comparison chart has also been hugely helpful - not sure why that's not in the Reolink site as I spent many hours sorting through all their options before coming across your work. Thank you so much - I'll be going with the Atlas PT Ultra once I can confirm antenna position options for a ceiling mount scenario.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Review Both your original review and follow-on commentary are hugely helpful. My personal interest in this camera is related to the 10 second pre-record capability combined with battery size, solar capability and ColorX (given we do have ambient street light nearby). Unfortunately wiring for PoE isn't practical for many of our locations. My only outstanding question is if I can position the antenna downward or horizontal if mounted under our eve in a ceiling mount location. I've also been very impressed with Reolink customer support thus far relative to other options. The security camera market is complex and confusing to navigate for a majority of consumers so the purpose of this post is huge thank you for your posts as they have helped me navigate my Arlo replacement strategy more than any other resource. Your Reolink comparison chart has also been hugely helpful - not sure why that's not in the Reolink site as I spent many hours sorting through all their options before coming across your work. Thank you so much - I'll be going with the Atlas PT Ultra once I can confirm antenna position options for a ceiling mount scenario.
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kborgolte 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra doesn't charge and slowly losing battery. Folks, i also have problems with the camera. In winter there is not much sunshine so i only want to operate the camera in PIR mode. Pre-recording is switched off, the light is also switched off because there are also problems with switching it off after ussing the stream. The night color mode is a nice option but yes, i miss the infrared camera option when the light is not going off after not use it. Now to my actual problem: when I switch off the pre-recording, the PIR does not recognize any objects, so there is no alarm push, object tracking etc. Only when the camera is brought out of its deep sleep again... by opening the app while watching the streams or by pre-recording on (1pfs is enough) the objects are recognized immediately and works fine incl. tracking the object. And yes this is a battery killer option :/ I have firmware v3.0.0.4339 which is probably the latest. Have you noticed that there is no Altas PT Ultra on the official Reolink download firmware site even the product ist not on there list ? Too bad I would have liked to try a firmware downgrade. [https://reolink.com/us/download-center/](https://reolink.com/us/download-center/) For me, the camera really has a lot of problems optimizing the battery life and the only 6W solar panel that is too weak I have not even dealt with. I first want to have a normal PIR mode like my Argus PT Ultra does by the way there battery life work fantastic .. over weeks or months with the panel 2 even in winter. At first i also thought that i got a monday model and requested a replacement, but after all the reports i assume that the product is simply bad and not working properly. In any case for sure with this firmware. Sorry but the dear product developer or marketing folks... really 500 days PIR mode when it does not even work properly. Now with all the other problems I will probably change the camera again, waiting for a new firmware for such a product is not an option.
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SibeDad55 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · My Frustrating Reolink Experience!!! Thank you, again. Reolink is replacing the second Altas PT Ultra with a wired Argus Track Mix. However, I have to absorb the cost of shipping back both defective Altas cameras. This should not be my cost.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra will not consistently connect to Reolink Client Thanks, I have tried this with no change.
r/reolinkcam · My Frustrating Reolink Experience!!! Thank you. I know the battery camera times out! As long as I had the Client running the connection was fine and would reconnect when activated. The problem was when the Client was shut down, then the camera would not reconnect when the Client was reopened, without opening and closing several times, The camera was tested inside on the counter next to the router, same issue and when outside was only 10 to 12 feet from the router. Other Reolink E1 Outdoor Pro is 100 yards away and connects with out issue.
r/reolinkcam · My Frustrating Reolink Experience!!! Wrong! My Wi-Fi signal is good and this occurs with camera sitting right next to router. Other Reolink camera located over 100 yards away connect without issue.
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TechPir8 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra doesn't charge and slowly losing battery. I had the same issue with battery life. I got on the phone with support, got firmware v3.0.0.4090_24092610 and my battery issues went away. Feels like Reolink is kinda funky with all of their different versions of firmware and that you have to reach out to their support to get them. That seems weird to me, and I have worked tech support for over a decade.
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Careless-Sense-82 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra doesn't charge and slowly losing battery. Firmware i have on the replacement camera is v3.0.0.4008_24090210. I contacted support for the old pre warranty camera for a different issue and i got firmware 3.0.0.4339_24112212 for that one which didn't resolve the issues and honestly i think made it worse which led to me RMA warrantying the device so im hesitant to do so again for obvious reasons. Device shows no updates available so im just assuming those aren't publicly released updates yet and they give them to people who have issues. >You can't really use percentages as a comparison here though. It's a massive battery so of course 5% of its charge is going to take longer than it takes to charge their other battery cameras 5%, its battery is 4x larger than those ones. When I've had to plug mine into an outlet to charge from almost dead, it really does take all day, and that's to be expected. I suppose im just spoiled by phone batteries and everything nowadays that can charge to full or at least make noticable progress. For reference yesterday we put the camera up at 7AM, was at 54%(should've charged to full inside after receiving but was leaving for work and didnt want to deal with it when i got off tbh). Outside it got solar power for about 3 hours charged to 59% and then between 12~pm due to clouds and rain through overnight this morning became 50%. When we unplugged it and brought it in this morning it dropped to 40%(cause i know the app lies from other posts to protect from overcharging or something) and expected that so wasn't a big deal. Just not seeing the battery performance compared to the other two older cameras i have. I understand this camera was higher quality/draws more power etc but i don't expect these things to make it a net negative on all power.
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Ofelos 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Review I see, thank you I just want to do motion bases recording, but I need a battery-powered camera and no subscription services or local SD card recordings, just wifi transfer into the PC - from my understanding this camera is the easiest to do that, but idk if there is better or easier alternative If this does continues recording, then idk how much storage I'd need :| and the Blue Iris you mentioned will that work easily with what I want?
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rsforever 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Review Same here, having home position drift especially after auto tracking or manually tilt up and down. Doesn't happen with panning. I did notice that when calibrating, there seem to be some position the camera cannot get to - The camera will tilt down slightly (a few degree) when panning on highest tilt position during calibration.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Review I am getting home position drifting on this new unit. Especially after auto tracking or when I manually move it up or down. I can reproduce the drift consistently, the drift itself is consistent too leading me to believe it could be fixed in the software. I don't think the motors have any sort of end position sensor, probably only internal stepper count.
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Ko0kiedo 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra, latest firmware battery drain issue? I wish I read this before purchasing. I too would have found a way to wire poe. I was thinking at least a weatherproof USB C Y splitter to the extention cord so I can recharge it from the ground. I will have to drag out the ladder, unplud the solar panel, plug in the extention to charge it. Then reverse. That will get old quick. It took 6 days from 100% to 30%. It stayed at 30% today though, maybe because we got a little sun and it went up to 32°. It's been a little extreme weather since I installed. Also, found that a squirrel seems to be fascinated by the camera and thinks it's his own show.
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Issues_tissues 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra will not consistently connect to Reolink Client It appears, because it's battery based, that constant streaming and access over the camera IP address is disabled. Whilst I don't have the same issues as you, I noticed the connection from the reolink app on my phone or windows computer takes longer as it's connecting based on UUID and not IP, my PoE cameras are instant as you would expect which makes the delay with that PT noticeable.
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jhnisbest 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Review Yes you can disable the tracking completely
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Review I have issues with mine returning to the home position correctly. Read others have the same issue... I really hope reolink will fix the issue. Recalibrating brings it back to the home position but doing it on a daily basis is not ideal....
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Willson1_ 🇬🇧🌐
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r/reolinkcam · Reolink Black Friday Live Recap: Altas PT Ultra Altas PT Ultra has been one of our favorable cameras since its lunch, what’s your experience with it and what features do you want to add? Share your thoughts!
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Countdown: 3 Days to Go! Sadly no, it will prevent PIR detection
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Countdown: 3 Days to Go! It supports ceiling or wall mounting; as for under the roof, could you provide pictures of the roof? The cam can hardly be installed under the roof (its antenna may be affected in this way), but it can be partially installed like this: https://preview.redd.it/w67174ng0uud1.png?width=444&format=png&auto=webp&s=6618f2040c0b74744e20b39b3c751b64f79da41b
r/reolinkcam · Picked up an Altas PT Ultra on Fall Prime Day The camera itself does not support the ONVIF protocol. However, when added to a Reolink NVR or Home Hub, it can support ONVIF through the NVR or Hub, enabling features like RTSP streaming and integration with third-party software.
r/reolinkcam · Introducing the Altas PT Ultra, now officially launched! Yes, through the Home Hub
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra is officially available! Yes, through the Home Hub
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra is officially available! There's a switch for the light. You can set the light off/automatic, and in the later case, the cam will be on when the environment is extremely dark
r/reolinkcam · Stay Alert with Altas PT Ultra! Never miss an important moment of the continuous recording—get instant push notifications and view events anytime, anywhere. Credit to: Félix Llorens Explore more: [https://reolink.club/AltasPTUltra-RDT9](https://reolink.club/AltasPTUltra-RDT9)
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skip5440 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Review Thanks for reply. So I use there hub I can use my qnap. I don’t see a ftp option on the in the setting for the camera via the Reolink app.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Review I was really hoping to use this camera with my qnap qvr pro. But please confirm this is not an option. I would have to use the Reolink hub to get it to work with my nas? Thanks
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Irvington_NY 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra, latest firmware battery drain issue? I have the same issue, battery is depleted after 1-2 days even though connected to solar. I canceled the Pre recording and battery still drain so fast. I also have Nest Cameras and Tapo with Solar and these camera are full charge no problem. For the Nest cameras I have smaller panels and since I installed them two years ago I only have 1 or two days where one of the cameras didn’t work but than back to working when the sun was out.
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formosanite 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Review A huge con I've noticed has to do with the spotlight feature. As noted in your cons, ColorX is unusable in no-light environments. The only solution to counter this is to enable the spotlight. However, the only control for the spotlight is either off or auto. On auto, in a no-light environment, the spotlight is then on for the entire night draining the battery. There should be an option for the spotlight to only come on when motion is triggered. Along the same topic, another con I've noticed is that PIR detection is very poor at night and also at times misses detection in daylight.
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Odd-You-6110 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Solar charging panels are lacking. Do not recommend these battery cameras. My Altas firmware version is v3.0.0.4008_24090210 and Update tells me it's the latest. The numbers on yours seem higher, which means yours is latest. Should I just contact support to get mine updated?
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Remarkable-Sale5261 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · RLN16-410 and Altas PT Ultra Thanks for the assistance on this one. I was able to update the NVR and while I was at it, all of the PoE cameras. I was able to get the Altas connected and it is in 24/7 mode now watching the side driveway. Unfortunately there is no power readily accessible on that side and no attic access in that area without extremely difficult navigation through some very tight areas. The one thing I'm still sorting out is the solar pannel. I'm trying to find the right positioning to keep the battery charged. I've tried a few adjustments and I'm hopefully in the spot for most of the morning and throughout the day sun which will hopefully will keep it topped off. I've had to charge it via a battery pack a couple of times as it's dropped into the red.
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Tech_Veggies 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Solar charging panels are lacking. Do not recommend these battery cameras. I have the same issue. Waiting for an update on whether or not the 10w panels from Amazon are enough to keep the battery charged with always on recording. Thank you for testing for everyone!
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Apple2T4ch 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Countdown: 3 Days to Go! Do you have the Home Hub? If so do you have RTSP/ONVIF enabled and it streaming to a third party NVR? Curious on battery life if you have this setup aswell. Planning on potentially grabbing a couple of these with solar panels and streaming to Frigate / Home Assistant.
r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Solar charging panels are lacking. Do not recommend these battery cameras. They have a larger (12w?) solar panel coming soon. They could be basing their claims on that. It’s also highly dependent on amount of sunlight.
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Rude_Blueberry_722 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Review Thank you for the review. I have a question about Wifi connectivity. I'm trying to connect to a hotspot. I can access the camera from my phone but when I walk out of range, I can no longer access the camera from my phone. Any idea?
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corco1 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra, latest firmware battery drain issue? The real problem is that the included 6W splar panel is not strong enough. They should've provided atleast 12W , or even a stronger solar panel in my opinion.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Countdown: 3 Days to Go! Which motion sensor does it have? I'm asking because I'm not very satisfied with PIR sensor on my Argus PT. Also, did you test the auto tracking and color x?
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SugarSalt233 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Is there a battery capacity chart in Reolink App? Thanks for the explanation and all the information. The reason I want a battery capacity chart is that it can help me visualize the speed the battery drains under defferent recording modes, different pir sensitivities, and different weathers. Now I'm writing down the battery percentage twice a day to get an idea, but it's too vague. And I don't have the time to check it more frequently.
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Thaladorr 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Pulling my hair out with altas Correct. I have tried changing the order of the channels in the iOS app and pressing where it should be and still nothing. https://preview.redd.it/0u9daejipivd1.jpeg?width=1206&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e341b2bbd3b2c6071d17e87fc0a25b218af87567
r/reolinkcam · Pulling my hair out with altas It shows up on the NVR monitor and the windows client. The really odd thing is when I go into channel list on the iOS app. It shows up, but it will not show up as something that I can view.
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Loopsloopsloops 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Countdown: 3 Days to Go! Can it be vertical “l” up down instead of horizontal “—“
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra Countdown: 3 Days to Go! Hi! 🙋🏻♀️Can this be installed vertically? Are there any instruction or video links I can look up?
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ShinyTechThings 🇬🇧
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r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Review I'm still testing mine, it may be that it could draw more power than what rhe solar can provide.
r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra is officially available! That's going to depend on the sun exposure, motion alerts and possibly other variables that I haven't thought of yet but what I was told was up to 8 days of continuous recording but I'd suspect that's just off the battery. I'll have to test it more but what I have tested so far is in this [video ](https://youtu.be/6W66yW2lfo8) when I move it I'll see how long it'll record for without the panel 24/7. Then charge it up again and add the panel and see how long that works for with good to great sun coverage.
r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Review I didn't get time to test full drainage of the battery but I do plan on doing it and trying different variables to see how it will function. Overall, I am impressed though and wonder how much better it will get over time with firmware updates as well.
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r/reolinkcam · Picked up an Altas PT Ultra on Fall Prime Day Yes, thats option as well, but Im trying to avoid ‘overhubing’ my setup.
r/reolinkcam · Picked up an Altas PT Ultra on Fall Prime Day Its a shame it doesn’t support RTSP or ONVIF😕
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r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Review I am using it in continuous recording with no spotlight and no pre-recording mode and it is slowly losing power over each night. The first night it went down to 86% and charged up to 100% by noon. The next day it went down to 78% but but only charged up to 93%. Today it went down to 68% and is struggling to charge in full sun. It currently only 71% at noon.
r/reolinkcam · Reolink Altas PT Ultra Review I am using it in continuous recording with no spotlight and no pre-recording mode and it is slowly losing power over each night. The first night it went down to 86% and charged up to 100% by noon. The next day it went down to 78% but but only charged up to 93%. Today it went down to 68% and is struggling to charge in full sun. It is currently only 71% at noon.
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r/reolinkcam · Introducing the Altas PT Ultra, now officially launched! Was hoping the pre-record mode would last much longer - months not days. Are there any comparable cameras / manufacturers with removable batteries that have this pre-recording feature. So I can just keep a bank of spare batteries always charged to swap out/in?
r/reolinkcam · Introducing the Altas PT Ultra, now officially launched! oh wow, so only 16ish days with pre-recording (without solar), then I have to pull all the cameras down and recharge them? that's not good. a few spots i have are either low sun or no sun (under covered porch or deck) so don't think solar will do me any good. maybe if I could have a second set of batteries and just swap those. but no dice with reolink. every time I think I've found something that will work, there's a catch.
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r/reolinkcam · Introducing the Altas PT Ultra, now officially launched! I can appreciate that, but there are ways to address that. a) if battery is less than n%, then disable continuous. Also, let users do what they want and accept the risk. Ah well.
r/reolinkcam · Introducing the Altas PT Ultra, now officially launched! I would have thought with the new continuous recording capabilities, which infers the camera always being awake and network connected, RTSP would be an option. Frankly, I don't understand why it doesn't. My opinion is, all the camera manufacturers are being overly conservative. I've many of these solar powered, wifi connected cameras around my property for testing, and with PIR they all "miss the action" (for lack of a better term. However, they never seem to see less than 80-90% battery level with daily solar recharge. It sort of makes these cameras useless in many applications.
r/reolinkcam · Introducing the Altas PT Ultra, now officially launched! It would seem that pre-recording mode is not available when connected to a home-hub (the option just disappears). Also, not clear to me how you can access the RTSP stream of the camera directly, this does not seem possible.
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r/reolinkcam · Aurora Borealis captured with Reolink Altas PT Ultra That’s gorgeous. Thank you for sharing.
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r/reolinkcam · Where do you plan to install your Altas PT Ultra? I liked the idea till I saw it only lasts 4 days continuous. Not knocking reo link as that is impressive for a battery camera but if it’s gonna die every 4 days I don’t see the point. Better off with wired wifi or poe
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r/reolinkcam · Introducing the Altas PT Ultra, now officially launched! Definitely the Trackmix + Poe since it's wired and the altas isn't
r/reolinkcam · Introducing the Altas PT Ultra, now officially launched! Thankyou, I appreciate it. Damn that 20,000mAh battery!
r/reolinkcam · Secure your Altas PT Ultra Pre-order with $50 off! Cheeky asking for the $1 considering this is a completely new platform :) Will wait to see how it reviews, last thing I want is Apple-type Gen 1 issues - less so, paying more to be the guinea pig :P
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra is officially available! So it’s both. Can the spotlight be disabled ? I’m asking because I want to use it as a wildlife camera so I don’t want to spook the animals.
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra is officially available! It’s 8 days for 12 hours a day not 8 days for 24 hours. But let me know how it works and how long it stays charged for
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT Ultra is officially available! It only supports 15fps currently
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r/reolinkcam · How do I enable continuous recording on the Reolink Altas PT Ultra 4K Battery Powered PTZ Camera with solar panel? As far as I was aware, you couldn’t do that on them because there’s zero chance the battery lasts. AFAIK the way the battery versions work is my conserving battery between detections, and only recording (and using a lot of power) when it’s got something to record. I’d love to see from other people if it’s actually a thing that can happen
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT ultra. PIR and alarmdetectection stopt working well I have same issue, did you get it resolved
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r/reolinkcam · Altas PT ultra. PIR and alarmdetectection stopt working well Anche io stesso problema.
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r/reolinkcam · My Frustrating Reolink Experience!!! Obwohl Akku-Kameras die Live-Ansicht automatisch trennen. Kann man diese Option denn bei der PT Ultra abstellen ? An für sich bin ich Zufrieden mit der Cam, aber diese Funktion in meinem Kleingarten finde ich als störend wenn ich daheim am PC bin. Habe die App. auf meinem 2. Monitor und nach ein paar Minuten kommt diese Trennung. Hätte gerne beim Gaming alles im Blick was im Garten so passiert.
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Le consensus Reddit est mitigé. Le panneau 6 W est souvent jugé insuffisant, tandis que le 12 W maintient mieux la charge chez certains utilisateurs, sans garantie par temps froid, couvert ou en cas d’activité soutenue.
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Les utilisateurs Reddit trouvent l’image nocturne convaincante lorsqu’un éclairage ambiant est présent. Dans l’obscurité complète, l’absence d’infrarouge pénalise fortement la visibilité et peut imposer l’usage du projecteur, au détriment de la batterie.
Le pré-enregistrement évite-t-il de manquer le début des événements ?
De nombreux utilisateurs Reddit considèrent cette fonction comme le principal atout du modèle, car elle conserve les secondes précédant la détection. Ils signalent toutefois une forte consommation et, selon le firmware ou l’intégration au hub ou NVR, un fonctionnement parfois incomplet.
Peut-elle fonctionner sans abonnement ?
Oui, les retours Reddit mentionnent l’enregistrement local et le transfert FTP sans dépendre d’un service payant. Certaines intégrations, notamment RTSP ou ONVIF, nécessitent toutefois un Home Hub ou un NVR compatible.
I'm in the middle of testing one of these and can answer that. So this camera essentially has 3 modes.... **-Traditional PIR mode** like all other battery cameras up to this point. Where it only records when the PIR detects motion. The website says it can last for 500 days in this mode. **-Continuous recording.** It's fully recording everything in this mode, and this is what the the 96 hours claim is for (although my testing so far is less than that). If you get a lot of sun this would probably work for you. For me in the northern US we can go weeks without the sun in the winter so I won't be able to use this mode, at least not in the winter. **-Pre-recording mode.** This is a new mode for battery cameras. [Here](https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/34885802627225-Introduction-to-Pre-record-of-Reolink-Battery-powered-Cameras/) is their article which explains it, but I'll try to explain it also. It's always "on" and watching, but only at 5fps and it's not continuously recording (except to a temporary buffer obviously). If it detects motion then it switches over to full fps mode to record the motion event. So your full recorded motion event is then going to be 10s of the 5fps pre-record followed by the standard motion event at full FPS. So that eliminates the big problem of battery cameras missing the beginning of events. Yeah, the pre-record motion will only be 5fps, but it's a whole hell of a lot better than *no* video. I'm in the middle of testing this mode so I don't have an exact number yet, but I think it's going to last a little more than twice as long as continuous recording mode. Oh, this mode has a schedule also, so you could schedule when you want it to do this vs PIR only mode or continuous recording mode. You could set it to do this at night, but continuous during the day... or whatever... you have choices, which is awesome. I'm pretty sure this is the mode I'm going to end up running this on, at least in the winter. I might be able to do continuous in the summer.
If anyone is curious what the 5fps pre-recording mode looks like I have a video that I will be using for my review of the Altas: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw\_GCUTKEz0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw_GCUTKEz0) That is with continuous recording off and pre-recording mode on. You'll see that the first 8 seconds of the video is in 5fps, that's the pre-record footage. Then at 8 seconds is when it actually detects me and starts recording in full FPS. So in this particular example a normal battery camera wouldn't have started recording until the 8 second mark. And when I do my review you'll see that in action because I also had an Argus 4 Pro mounted beside the Altas for that video. In my opinion, that's the killer feature of this camera. Continuous recording eats a lot of battery, but this is an awesome compromise and instantly makes it much better than any other battery camera.
The only advantage the Altas has is the ability to record continuously, it's the only battery camera that can do that. And it's a huge advantage. The biggest drawback to battery cameras is missing events or missing the beginning of events because they have to be woken up from sleep. So the Altas is the only battery camera without that drawback. However, it also comes with a huge caveat. Continuous recording uses a LOT of battery. So in order for the battery to not die in about 3-4 days you need to live in a location that gets sun pretty much every day and it never drops below 32F. If that doesn't apply to you then you likely won't be able to have continuous recording turned on, so you might as well go with the Argus 4. That being said, the way to not have any of those drawbacks is to not use a battery camera at all. If you have any possibility of getting POE or wall power to the camera locations you'd be **much** better off using powered cameras instead of battery.
> Using my scenario from a few days ago, if the camera were facing our driveway (North-West) and someone starting walking through our yard from the East, would the camera detect them immediately and turn, or would it wait until they entered the camera's North-West FOV? The object would have to be within the camera's field of view for it to start tracking it. What you're wanting would be possible if the camera's PIR sensor was wider than the lenses field of view, but it's not (well, it is, but only by 10°) That sounds like a neat feature for a PTZ PIR camera, but I don't think I've ever heard of any company making something like that. Give the camera two more PIR sensors, one on each side, and if one of the side sensors detects motion, the camera turns on and points that way. I like it lol.
I very seriously doubt it will make it to other battery cameras, they likely wouldn't be able to stay charged enough for it. The massive battery is what makes it feasible on the Altas.
At this point it'd be hard to say for sure since there's not a lot of real world data yet, but yeah I think that would be enough to run that mode 24/7. In the little bit of testing I did with the solar panel so far it seemed to charge about 5% per hour in the sun. That should be enough to keep it topped off as long as that much sun is consistent for you. So far with my test it's looking like that pre-record mode uses somewhere between 10-20% per day. At IFA a couple weeks ago they even showed a larger 12W solar panel (the current solar panel 2 is 6W), so that will be an option at some point, but I haven't seen it for sale yet. You can see it in the last image on this post: [https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkcam/comments/1faky74/ifa\_berlin\_2024\_reolink\_impressions/](https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkcam/comments/1faky74/ifa_berlin_2024_reolink_impressions/)
That Altas is really intriguing. It addresses the main issues with battery cameras, so this might be the first battery camera I might be able to recommend with no caveats about missing motion events lol. I'd definitely want to replace the 1 battery cam I do use (Trackmix) with one of these. For anyone wanting more info here are a few articles I found that talk about it in more detail: [https://mightygadget.co.uk/reolink-unveils-altas-pt-ultra/](https://mightygadget.co.uk/reolink-unveils-altas-pt-ultra/) [https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/6/24235858/reolink-atlas-pt-ultra-security-camera-battery-smart-home-doorbell](https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/6/24235858/reolink-atlas-pt-ultra-security-camera-battery-smart-home-doorbell) [https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/reolink-announces-altas-pt-ultra-industry-leading-4k-uhd-continuous-recording-battery-camera-with-its-new-brand-campaign-302240453.html](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/reolink-announces-altas-pt-ultra-industry-leading-4k-uhd-continuous-recording-battery-camera-with-its-new-brand-campaign-302240453.html) [https://reolink.com/blog/reolink-altas-pt-ultra-review/](https://reolink.com/blog/reolink-altas-pt-ultra-review/)
I bet the the speaker and the sd card slot are fine, what I'd be worried about is the camera "globe" - I think water would very easily get between it and the housing and then leak down into where the battery and the rest of the electronics are. I assume power isn't an option and you need a battery camera? And you want it to be ColorX like the Altas PT? Then you could look at the base Altas, or the Argus 4 Pro, those are their other two battery powered CX cameras and you would be able to just tilt those up as high as you want. If you are able to get power or POE to the camera location then that opens you up even more.
Yes, it's certainly possible, and it can do it to any of their NVRs or Hubs, you don't have to use that specific one. However, be aware that recording 24/7 on a battery camera uses a *lot* of power and you will need to live in a location where the solar panel can get 3-5 hours of sun per day on average and also where it never goes below 35F for more than a couple days in a row. Otherwise the battery will die within a couple of days. You should read this from our FAQ: [https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkcam/comments/133vod7/comment/mxram47/](https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkcam/comments/133vod7/comment/mxram47/) You will also need to make sure you have a strong wifi signal to the camera. If you're having connection issues with a different wifi camera you'll probably have connection issues with any wifi camera.
Are there actual gaps in recording though? Seeing segments less than 60 minutes is normal, it just means there was a hiccup in the connection between the hub and camera so it started a new segment. The next one should pick up right where the previous one left off.
You don't need to change the recording location to the Hub. If it's added to the Hub then that's where it will automatically be recording. Either way it might be a good idea to reboot both the Hub and the camera.
They should be painted blue. That means enabled. Like this: [https://i.imgur.com/R9CtMqM.png](https://i.imgur.com/R9CtMqM.png) The recordings will be there under playback, and the size of them depends on if you have it added to the Hub currently or are doing standalone. Standalone should be 5 minute chunks, Hub should be 60 minutes: [https://i.imgur.com/uslkD0D.png](https://i.imgur.com/uslkD0D.png)
You can have the camera's spotlight on if you want to. I didn't test that since I wouldn't use that mode, so I don't know how much faster it would drain it. It only has auto mode under light settings, which I believe will leave the light on all the time, *really* draining the battery: [https://i.imgur.com/8ln5v1b.png](https://i.imgur.com/8ln5v1b.png)
I agree about the 12W panel being standard. Not so much about IR though, unless if maybe it only turned on upon motion detection. Having the IR on 24/7 for the continuous recording would be too draining. I do agree that IR along with CX is a great combo. I don't have a CX410C, but I am testing an upcoming camera that has it and it's very nice. >Why buy/sell a camera and not use all of its features? Because for some people that might be the only way to keep it alive. Continuous recording at 3fps is better than no continuous recording because the battery is dead. Plus, smart battery mode being on is the default setting and I like to do all my testing with default settings for consistent results. Maybe I'll do another test run but with smart battery mode off just so I can see how much it's actually saving. I assume you live somewhere where you get a decent amount of sun and it's not cold in the winter? Even with the 12W solar panel I wouldn't be able to do continuous recording in the winter. Not only can we go weeks with no sun, but we can also go weeks without it getting above freezing. A 12W panel might as well be no solar panel when it never goes above 25F for a month straight. Hell, even in the summer I can go 4 days without sun, which is what happened here in my week 1 test. 4 days without sun and the battery is dead. 12W panel wouldn't have helped there.
The only difference is PT and resolution. You mention the Altas having an antenna as a difference. Well, they both have an external antenna. I have both (and currently have them mounted side by side for my upcoming review of the Altas) and I can tell you that the Altas is a bit brighter at night. Same situation we had with the CX410 vs CX810. The lower resolution allows it to capture more light per pixel. You can see an image from both here: [https://imgur.com/a/ZUfG8DT](https://imgur.com/a/ZUfG8DT)
>I will not be needing the continuous recording, however the pre recording feature of Altas is amazing Just be aware that pre-recording uses almost as much battery as continuous recording, so what I said about sun and temperature still applies.
Yes to your first question about smart battery mode. If smart battery mode is engaged, the continuous recordings will be 5fps until motion is detected, then it goes to full fps for the duration of the motion event. You can also automate when it uses smart battery mode and when it doesn't. If you look at my screenshot for smart battery mode up in my review you'll see that in that example it's going to record in full fps until it gets to 80%, then it will switch to 5fps, and then if it gets down to 10% it will stop continuous recording and go to PIR-only mode. Yes, the video clips are 5 minutes long.
Yes, you can use the app to view videos on the SD card without removing it. And yes, you can have as many cameras in the app as you want. Having an NVR or Hub would be even better since you'd have more storage and have it all in one place
That shouldn't be a problem with Reolink because you can set the auto-tracking (and detection in general) to only trigger when it detects a person (or vehicle or animal) and not random things like bugs or rain or shadows, etc. There may be the occasional false alarm where it detects a bug as an animal, but it's not common.
I had a chance to test this. I added the Altas to my NVR and the pre-recording mode sort of works... lol. What I mean by that is sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't. And when it does, it's only about the previous 3 seconds, not 10 seconds like it's supposed to be. However, I think the fact that it works at all is actually a good sign. It means it's capable. Since the NVRs haven't had a new firmware in a few months the current firmware has no idea what pre-record mode is. So I'm betting pre-record mode will be properly implemented in the next NVR firmware update.
I haven't seen any mention of that officially, but based on my observations it appears to be the pixel-based detection. Which makes sense... it's already "watching" anyways, and even at 5fps pixel-based detection is still going to be better than PIR in most cases. Maybe it also uses PIR at the same time to assist, I don't know.
ColorX has been around for about a year now, so there's been plenty written about how it works and it's on at least half a dozen cameras now, but the short version is that it has a larger image sensor which means it can gather a lot of light when there isn't a lot of light to work with. And yes, the cam can turn on its spotlight to help that out. However, with a battery cam like this it can only do that after it's detected motion. Also very important to understand is that it does need some light to work with, ColorX won't work well if you have zero ambient light. Anyway, they have an article about it: [https://reolink.com/blog/reolink-colorx-technology/](https://reolink.com/blog/reolink-colorx-technology/)
You mean a separate spotlight? Yeah, if it's on all the time. It doesn't need a lot of light, as you see in my review above all I have is a small porch light.
It auto-tracks targets that it sees. If you're expecting it to track something that's out of the camera's view, it doesn't do that. It can't track something that it can't see. The setting you're talking about is the "tracking" range, not the "seeing" range. This is how far it will pan the camera left or right to track something.
>If I can use a smart plug to provide power to this camera for a set time period every day, will the freezing temperatures still prohibit the camera function? Well, it's not that the camera won't function, it will still function in the cold. The problem is charging. If it's under about 35F the battery won't charge. Since you have power, why not get an LTE router? Then you only have 1 sim card to pay for, and then you also aren't limited to battery cameras and don't have to worry about charging them. You could get normal plug-in wifi cameras, which are cheaper, and better than any battery camera. The cameras would only use LTE data when you're viewing them remotely, so you're not going to be using any more LTE data that way than you would with multiple separate sim cards in each camera.
>I’ve had ring cams in the same places for 3 years and really liked them for what they were. Never had any battery issues with them either. Yeah, but the Ring cams didn't record continuously like the Altas does, so it's apples and oranges. The Altas can do continuous and pre-recording because of its very large battery, but even that's only enough to keep it going for about 4 days if it doesn't get sun and temps above 35F. That includes pre-recording, because like I said, that's pretty much the same thing as continuous recording since it has to keep the camera awake to do the pre-recording. It's pretty pointless IMO, you might as well just have continuous recording on because the battery difference between pre-recording mode and continuous recording mode is negligible. If you're in Michigan you're not going to be able to have pre-recording on during the winter or else the battery will be dead in about 4 days. >I’ll probably swap it out with a regular bullet altas. I’ve heard those have way better battery life. Not really, they're about the same. I've tested both. If there's any difference it's very small.
Depends on how much sun you get. If you live some place that gets 8 hours of sun every day then it's not necessary. Also keep in mind that if you don't get sun for 4 or 5 days in a row, or if your temps are below about 35F for 4 or 5 days in a row then it doesn't matter how big your solar panel is, the camera's going to be dead if you're using pre-record or continuous. Speaking of... >I don't really need or want continuous recording, just pre-recording. They're almost the same thing as far as battery usage goes. Having only pre-recording on only saves you a tiny bit of battery because with that on the camera can never go to sleep.
Well the Altas and the Trackmix are very very different cameras that would be meant for different situations. The 2nd lens of the Trackmix is for its auto-zoom feature. The Altas won't have that feature. So it depends on if you want auto-zooming with your auto-tracking or not. The Altas is a ColorX camera, the Trackmix is traditional infrared. So night vision is very different between the two. The Altas can record 24/7 (if you get a lot of sun), the Trackmix can't (I'm assuming you're talking about the battery version of the Trackmix here)
Yeah, with continuous recording or with pre-recording turned on it's about 3-4 days. In PIR only mode it's hard to say for sure since I don't think anyone's tested it out that far, but I'm kind of doing that right now with the base Altas model, which has the same size battery as the PT Ultra. I installed it in its permanent location on 7/19 and now it's at 86%. So 14% battery drop in 5.5 weeks. So extrapolated out I expect it will last somewhere around 6-9 months. However, I'll probably top the battery back up to 100% before winter since the cold temps will shorten the battery life. Of course it also depends on lots of variables. How often its PIR sensors are woken up by motion, how often you're viewing it, with the PT Ultra model the more it pans and tilts that's going to drain it a lot more, etc. Also, I don't know how much research you've done, but be aware that the ColorX cameras need some ambient light to work well. They aren't good in complete darkness. I would assume the Eufy would be the same since it has the same size image sensor.
Yes you can disable tracking. I did not use it over the winter. However, the battery definitely would not have lasted if I had it in continuous recording or pre-recording mode due to the cold. Batteries won't charge when it's under 32F (see [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkcam/comments/133vod7/comment/m6o2cdn/)), and we had multiple spans over the winter where it never got above 32F for a couple of weeks. PIR only mode would have been fine though because it would have lasted all winter without needing any charge.
Oh... this post is about the Altas, not the Altas PT Ultra. So the firmware I was talking about is for the Altas. I just checked my PT Ultra and it's on the same 4664 firmware as yours. I would assume that they're working on the same power saving features for the PT as well, just have to be patient.
Yeah, if you can't get power to the location and you want continuous recording, then yeah I'd recommend it. Even though you're in California it might still be a good idea to get the larger 12W solar panel for it just in case (it's under the accessories section of their website). There's also the Altas PT Ultra, which is higher resolution and can pan/tilt/track. A Hub gives you a central place to store your recordings, which is nice if you have more than 1 camera. And it gives you an event summary/history view of all camera events in one screen. It's also a good idea to have your recordings stored somewhere instead of only on an SD card in the camera. Not only are SD cards more prone to failure, if the camera gets damaged or stolen then there goes your footage.
In a perfect world they would be, but wifi is far from perfect as we all know lol.
If you're only doing PIR motion triggered recording and have continuous recording turned off then it should last a really long time. It's supposed to last over a year in that mode. I've had a different camera of theirs last 3 months without a charge over the winter, and that had a battery 1/4 the size of this.
The audio quality continues the trend of not being great. It's better than some of the recent ones, but nowhere near as good as ones like the Trackmix, or the 1224A, which has the best audio out of any of my currently installed cams. It doesn't have the new smart event detection features, even in standalone mode. I even temporarily removed it from my HHP to check.
For the Altas and its continuous recording feature, make sure you understand its limitations and that you need a lot of consistent sun to be able to keep it charged. Read this from our FAQ: [https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkcam/comments/133vod7/comment/mxram47/](https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkcam/comments/133vod7/comment/mxram47/) Yes you can turn off spotlight and auto-tracking on all of their cameras. For the garage, do you not have power in the garage? If you do you should be looking at powered cameras, not battery. Beyond that, it's hard to offer advice because we don't know what features you want/need. You need to answer those questions for yourself, so I'd suggest reading [this](https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkcam/comments/133vod7/comment/jibhtuu/) and also using our unofficial [comparison charts](https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkcam/comments/z6caqk/reolink_specs_comparison_charts/).
Connectivity is good, but I don't use the Hub's wifi, I use my own. So that's largely dependent on your wifi coverage. I have excellent wifi coverage, with 3 APs around my house, so no problems there for me. The battery life isn't great compared to their other battery cameras, but if you have it connected to a solar panel that shouldn't be a problem. It's a battery camera, and all battery cameras are going to take a couple seconds to wake up from sleep and start recording. It's just the nature of how they work. In order for them to wake up faster they would have to be awake all the time, and the only one of them that can do that is the Altas PT Ultra due to its massive battery.
What you're mainly discovering is how different battery cameras work from powered cameras. As you seem to be aware, battery cameras use a PIR sensor to detect motion and the range on those is fairly limited and also picky about things like mounting height, angle, and direction of the motion. I suggest you read the battery section of this support article: [https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/360006379253-Reolink-Camera-Installation-Tips](https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/360006379253-Reolink-Camera-Installation-Tips) \----------------------------------------- >You can't integrate it natively to Home Assistant. Apparently this has something to do with not having a native built-in RTSP server or something? I get it, it makes sense, it's a battery device unlike my TrackMix which is WiFi so running a web server locally on it is probably too power-hungry. It's actually more along the lines of... the RTSP protocol doesn't support cameras that can go to sleep (i.e. battery cameras). And yes, getting an NVR (or a Home Hub) would address this, it would provide an always-on connection that the RTSP protocol would then be able to handle. It doesn't really add any other functionality I can think of, other than having a place to store your recordings that isn't in the camera, which is important. \----------------------------------------- >Conversely, the TrackMix seems to have AI detection natively (in addition to dumb PIR detection?) No, the only cameras that have PIR sensors are battery cameras. Powered cameras don't need it since they're always on and always watching. They use pixel-change based motion detection, so it can be triggered by anything within its view. Whereas PIR cameras need to be woken up by the PIR sensor first, and only *then* the AI algorithm kicks in to see if there was motion that it cares about.
I don't believe anything has changed, but I'm not 100% sure because I have mine recording to my Home Hub Pro, so I can't easily test standalone SD card playback. It's not a problem when recording to an NVR or Hub.
I see in your other comment that you're replacing a wired system. If that's the case, why are you looking at battery cameras? Battery cameras should only be used as a last resort for when you have no possible option to use power. Wired/plug-in cameras are far superior to battery cameras. If you already have the wiring, re-use that and buy POE cameras. It will be cheaper and you'll get much better results. To answer your questions... >Is the Altas PT Ultra a good choice for this? It's only a good choice if you have no option for regular power, and it will get sun every day and you're in a warm-ish climate. The whole point of the Altas is its unique ability to do continuous recording and/or pre-recording while being battery powered. However, those use a lot of battery so you need regular sun to charge it, and you also need temps above 32F for it to charge. Otherwise the battery will only last 3-4 days. >Can I record to an NVR system (or something equivalent), and if so, which one is suggested? Yes, you can. If you're using battery cameras I'd go with one of the Home Hub Pro because they're more geared towards battery cameras and the UI is a bit more polished than the NVRs. The Pro version is much better than the base version since it can hold a HDD, which means it can store up to 16TB (versus only 1TB max with the basic Hub). >BTW, I like the idea of the 10 second pre-record, but it's not supported with the HomeBase. Are you talking about the Home Hub? It definitely supports the pre-record feature.
No you cannot. The only battery camera that can record 24/7 is the Altas PT Ultra. They're going to be coming out with POE and wifi CX cameras that are in the same body as the Argus 4, you will probably want to wait for that. You can see them on display at their IFA booth last Fall here: [https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkcam/comments/1faky74/ifa\_berlin\_2024\_reolink\_impressions/](https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkcam/comments/1faky74/ifa_berlin_2024_reolink_impressions/) And if you're on Facebook they teased them again at CES last week: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/reolink/posts/1637002700533600/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/reolink/posts/1637002700533600/)
> it seems a bit stupid if cameras can't capture when someone steps onto your property for at least 10secs? I think you might be misunderstanding what pre-record means. It doesn't mean that without it someone has to be on your property for 10 seconds. With a typical battery camera it is in sleep mode 99% of the time. The only thing that's awake is the PIR sensor, which uses very little power. When the PIR sensor detects motion, it wakes the camera up to tell it to start recording. PIR only has a range of about 30ft, plus it takes a second to wake the camera up. That means that battery cameras will often miss the beginning of events (but not 10s worth) and that's why they're vastly inferior to powered cameras. The pre-recording feature of this camera simply keeps the camera awake at all times (hence the battery drain) and keeps a rolling 10s of video in memory, and if there's a motion event it then saves that 10s to storage. >Maybe I should look to send this camera back and get a POE one so that the power is always there? Well yeah, if POE was an option you shouldn't have even attempted this camera. Battery cameras should only ever be used a last resort for when you need a camera in a spot where there is no option for power.
You could, but... 1. If you have access to power you should just use a powered plug-in camera instead. You'll save some money and have better performance. 2. Reolink recommends not having their battery cameras plugged into power nonstop, it will eventually kill the battery. A good way around this problem is to run the power through a smart wifi plug and control it through that. For example, have the plug scheduled to turn on for only 1 hour a day or something like that.
Your charger might be underpowered or something, mine charges it at about 13% per hour. Yesterday I plugged mine in at 54% and 3.5 hours later it was full. Even when I had it on solar during my testing when it first came out I was getting about 5% per hour when it was in full sun. Also, if you have access to power near the camera why are you using a battery camera?
>My personal interest in this camera is related to the 10 second pre-record capability Just remember that having the pre-recording on is almost as battery-draining as having continuous recording on, so what I said about needing a lot of sun and 35+ temps still applies to pre-recording as well. >My only outstanding question is if I can position the antenna downward or horizontal if mounted under our eve in a ceiling mount location. Yes you can. It can be set horizontal, and it can even go a few degrees downward, but not very far.
Well, you didn't ask any questions and I believe I already covered everything in the review so I'm not sure what more of a perspective you want. It's a good camera, but has some caveats. The big one being that if you want it since it's a battery camera that can record 24/7, you need to know that it needs a lot of sun and temps above \~35° to be able to get enough solar charge to keep that up. I just skimmed several of the bad reviews on Amazon, and they're all people that either didn't do their research on the camera beforehand, or they're just plain dumb and are misunderstanding things about it. Several of the reviews had things that are just plain untrue. You're always better off using a plug-in powered or POE camera than *any* battery camera, even this one.
How quickly? I listed above in my review the amount of hours you should expect. To turn continuous recording off there should be a continuous recording schedule under the recording menu. [https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/900000431446-How-to-Set-up-Continuous-Recording-on-SD-card-Reolink-NVR-and-Home-Hub/](https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/900000431446-How-to-Set-up-Continuous-Recording-on-SD-card-Reolink-NVR-and-Home-Hub/)
What you're describing is called patrol mode, and no it doesn't do that. It watches one direction and then tracks from there when motion is detected. Only their higher end powered cameras support patrol mode.
>I'm assuming its because its too cold outside(30F shouldn't be too cold to get ANY charge but i digress cause im not an engineer). In my testing with their battery cameras, mid-30's is the approximate threshold where it will/won't charge, and even then it charges slowly. I don't think it charges at full speed until you get to the low-40's. When I tested the Altas back when it was warmer it took me about 3-5 hours per day of sun to replenish the amount of battery that was used up by having continuous recording on. So yes, it can be replenished by the sun, but only in ideal conditions. Also, when I have mine in PIR only mode (no pre-record, continuous recording off), it only drops 1% about every 2 days or so. Depending on how much action its PIR sensor sees of course. So I'm not sure why yours is dropping so much when in PIR only mode. Are you on the latest firmware? v3.0.0.4090\_24092610 is what I have. >Hell even when bringing it inside it charges slow as fuck from direct outlet power like 5% per hour You can't really use percentages as a comparison here though. It's a massive battery so of course 5% of its charge is going to take longer than it takes to charge their other battery cameras 5%, its battery is 4x larger than those ones. When I've had to plug mine into an outlet to charge from almost dead, it really does take all day, and that's to be expected. One time I let it completely die to 0 it took more than a day to fully charge.
Why no SD card recordings? It's always good to have that as a backup storage method. I just use small 32GB cards in every one of my cameras. As for Blue Iris... I was just commenting in generalities. Once we're talking about battery cameras (including the Altas), they don't directly support 3rd party protocols (ONVIF/RTSP/etc) that are needed to work with 3rd party products like BI. Or rather those protocols don't support cameras that go to sleep like battery cameras do. So the workaround for that is that a battery camera would have to go through one of Reolink's Home Hub models to allow support with a 3rd party product like BI. And at that point you might as well just record to the Hub. So, long story short is that if you want to record to your PC and don't want to have to get a Hub, then doing FTP would be the way to do it. And yes, FTP can do motion-only recording.
The desktop client can only do continuous recordings to the PC it's running on, but I wouldn't recommend it. The client isn't really meant to be a software NVR, it's not good at it and it always ends in frustration for anybody that tries to use it like that. You can't play that footage back in the client or app, it will just be .mp4 files sitting on your hard drive. It will not auto delete anything. If you want to use your computer's storage then you should look into a proper software NVR, like Blue Iris (Windows) or Frigate (Linux). Another option if you don't care about having an NVR interface is to just set up an FTP server on the PC and have the camera set to upload footage via FTP.
No, pre-record footage isn't saved anywhere unless there's an actual event to save it with. If you want that, then you would just turn on continuous recording, and use the smart battery mode that I mentioned above. That's always recording at 5fps until motion is detected.
Well, they showed off a 12W solar panel at IFA in September, so I would think it would at least work with any 12W solar panel. But I don't know that anyone has ever tested and confirmed that.
It would be in the same section as Push Notifications, Email Alerts, Siren, etc. I don't have mine powered on right now, but on all my other cameras it's right between Email Alerts and Siren.
Assuming your NAS would be using RTSP or ONVIF, then no, none of their battery cameras support that, including this one. They can only do that when running through one of their Hubs. Now if you just wanted to transfer motion events to the NAS via FTP, it would support that out of the box.
It is simply because it can record 24/7. That's the major drawback to all other battery cameras. However, that comes with a few caveats.... Since it's a CX camera, you need some ambient light in the area for it to work with. CX cameras shouldn't be installed where it's complete darkness. If you plan to record 24/7 you need to have a lot of sun in order for it to keep it charged. Recording 24/7 uses a lot of battery.
Yes it does return to its home position when done tracking. It's hard to say how durable it is since they're so new. Need time to see if there are reports of failures.
>I'm running just PIR with pre-recording. Keep in mind that that's almost the same thing as having continuous recording on. With pre-record mode on the camera never gets to go to sleep. That's the difference of 140 hours per charge (based off my testing) versus 500 days per charge in true PIR-only mode.
Ok, if pre-record is off then that makes zero sense. I guess the next step is to wait and see what happens with that new firmware. BTW, the next version of the desktop client will have the new options. There just hasn't been a new version of it released since the Altas came out.
Yeah, that's the old firmware, open a ticket with support to get the new firmware. To save time make sure you give them right off the bat the UIDs of all your cameras, what firmware you have now, and give them the version number of that new one that you need. The results you're getting with PIR being the only thing turned on is inexplicable. Are you sure you don't have pre-record on? Not continuous recording, but pre-recording mode. In the mobile app it's on the main menu, right above battery.
What recording settings are you using? Continuous recording? (If so, is smart battery mode on?) Pre-record only? PIR only? Do you have the spotlights on all night or something? How do you know you're getting 24-36h? Did you let it run all the way down to 0? As I mentioned in my review.... >***NOTE:*** *If you have one of these and notice that the battery is draining really fast and you think you won’t get anywhere near the claimed time, don’t fret. How they measure battery level is weird. It will drain all the way to 2% and then stay at 2% for a long time. I’ve had it stay there for up to 48 more hours. So if you’re seeing the battery drain from 100% to 60% in 1 day, that doesn’t mean you’re only going to get 2.5 days. Once you get to 2% I’d estimate you still have 20-40% of the battery left. I’m not sure if that’s a bug or if maybe they do that to try to prevent you from draining the battery all the way to 0, which of course isn’t good for a battery.* Do you have the latest firmware? v3.0.0.4090\_24092610? If not, 60 hours with continuous recording is what I was getting when I let it drain past 2% and all the way down to 0. However, once I got that firmware update I was getting 96-120h with continuous recording (and smart battery mode on), and about 140h with continuous off, but pre-record on. And that was all off a single charge, with no solar panel. I didn't test PIR only mode for very long, but in 2 days it only dropped 1%. I only did a little bit of testing with the solar panel, but in full sun I was getting back 5-10% per hour, even with continuous recording on. Not sure if you saw my review, but I guess I'm just repeating what I said there. Either way, I'm not making up those numbers. So the results you're seeing just don't make sense.
Yep, it also auto-tracked me.
I just did a test for you. I turned PIR off and turned continuous recording on and yes, it detected and recorded me. I also tested it with continuous recording off, but pre-record on, and that worked as well. So yes it can work only with pixel based motion detection.
I don't know anything about the Eufy, but unless it can do continuous recording as a battery camera then it's not a valid comparison. That's the whole point of the Altas. You're talking about [this](https://www.eufy.com/products/t81701w1)? The Altas also has true color night vision (i.e. without needing a spotlight), it looks like the Eufy doesn't. A more valid comparison on the Reolink side would be the battery version of the [Trackmix](https://reolink.com/product/reolink-trackmix/). They're very similar in fact, since they both auto-track and they're both dual lens, with the 2nd lens being a fixed zoom lens.
If you added it to the NVR it would just show up under the NVR along with the rest of your NVR cameras. Once you add it to the NVR there's nothing else you need to do. I just tested this with my Altas and that's exactly how it worked. Is it showing at the NVR UI (via attached monitor)? Is it showing up with the desktop client?
How are you accessing it? As far as I know that mode is currently only available in the mobile app. It's under Camera Recording>Continuous Recording Schedule: [https://i.imgur.com/xMCDjvg.png](https://i.imgur.com/xMCDjvg.png)
I suppose you could, but I see a couple of issues. If you're putting it outside where it might get rain on it, the rain will probably now be able to get into the camera. It might have issues with it seeing everything or auto-tracking, since what is now looking straight out from the camera would be the camera's natural straight downward position, and there's going to be a limit to how far it can go in that direction.
Do you mean on a vertical surface? It can be mounted to both a wall or a ceiling if that's what you mean. Lifehackster's video about it shows it being installed: https://youtu.be/T_0AJCKhSYY?si=mZv5SJ4a2239wfTc
Well, it's certainly better than nothing, but yeah, just due to the nature of PIR sensors, they have some limitations, such as detection distance being at most 30ft, and they're better at detecting motion across their field of view as opposed to motion coming at it (read about PIR installation guidelines [here](https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/360006379253-Reolink-Camera-Installation-Tips/)). And then when the sensor detects motion it has to wake the camera up from sleep, so there's an inherent delay there, so it may miss the beginning of events. And if the targets don't keep moving, it may stop recording too soon. You said the cameras would be under a porch or deck, so no sun. Well, the solar panels come with fairly long cords (and you could even get extensions), so just because the camera is under a porch doesn't mean the solar panel has to be.
Yeah, if you have no sun then you are going to have to make sacrifices. There is no magic camera that's always on and watching yet doesn't have a power source. You're either going to have to use PIR mode, which is only motion event recording with no pre-recording (which will last you over a year with this cam), or you're going to have to find a way to get proper power to the camera. Also, I never said it would last 16 days. In fact, it's not going to be anywhere near that much. The actual number of hours they claim you can get if it's doing continuous recording is 96 hours. At the time I wrote that comment I was only getting about 60 hours. My pre-recording tests seemed like they were going to get about double that, so 120 hours. They've since published a firmware update and I'm now getting 90-100 hours of continuous recording instead of 60. I haven't re-tested pre-recording only since then though.
Oh, for sure, I don't disagree. I don't particularly care for battery cameras, and would never use them for primary security cameras in critical locations (except maybe the Altas), only as supplements to powered cameras. However, battery life is so dependent upon where you live. I've seen lots of people complain that they can't keep it charged even with a solar panel because they live where there isn't much sun during certain times of the year. So it's a "you can't please everyone" situation.
No, none of the battery cameras support RTSP directly: [https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/900000617826-Which-Reolink-Products-Support-CGI-RTSP-ONVIF/](https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/900000617826-Which-Reolink-Products-Support-CGI-RTSP-ONVIF/)
I believe I saw that there's going to be a firmware update for the Hubs that will give the Altas all of its features. In fact, if you have the basic Home Hub, it looks like the firmware that supports it was just published 3 days ago: [https://i.imgur.com/9yyuXhR.png](https://i.imgur.com/9yyuXhR.png) As for RTSP, I just tested connecting to my Altas through the Hub via RTSP and it worked. I just followed the directions under Home Hub listed here: [https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/900000630706-Introduction-to-RTSP/](https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/900000630706-Introduction-to-RTSP/)
Well, battery life in PIR mode is dependent on so many things that it's impossible to say. If the camera is in a position where it sees very little traffic and you don't view it a lot, I could see it lasting 500 days. I've had a battery camera with 1/4 of the battery last 3 months on a single charge, so theoretically in that same situation the Altas could last a year. If it saw less traffic than my situation and it was viewed less than I did, then I could certain see the Altas lasting 500 days. Of course actually testing that would take a long time, so I don't think we'll ever have a true answer lol. That comment I made about the battery life being disappointing was before I got the latest firmware update. It now has a smart battery mode, which I talked about [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkcam/comments/1ftmdex/comment/lpuezza/), and with that I'm getting very close to the claimed 96 hours. Doing one last battery drain test right now and then I'll be posting a review of it in 4 or 5 days.
I was able to test that this morning and it operates the same way the other battery cameras do... The desktop client gave me the warning at 5 minutes. The mobile app gave me the warning at 20 minutes.
That camera doesn't have IR, it's a ColorX camera. And that is a fairly low light environment. I found a couple of pics I took from that position a while back from my cell phone to show what it truly looks like: [phone night mode on](https://i.imgur.com/w9amLeN.jpeg) vs [night mode off](https://i.imgur.com/LBvmfw0.jpeg)
As for pre-record mode... that's weird that you don't have it, with that same firmware version I had it, but only through the mobile app, and only if not added to NVR or Hub. Is you mobile app up to date? There's actually a newer firmware update available (v3.0.0.4090\_24092610) but you'll probably have to ask support about it. I just got it pushed to me this morning. I was about to write my review of it in the next couple days, but then I told them that I was only getting about 60 hours of continuous recording (as opposed to the claimed 96). They said that this new firmware should fix that. So now I'm back to the drawing board with testing the battery and writing my review lol.
Thanks for sharing, and congrats on being the first one to have a review of the Altas here. They didn't give us (at least me) much time with this before releasing it, I won't have my review up for another week or so. It takes time to put this massive battery through full 100% to 0% drain tests lol. I like it so far, especially the pre-record mode and of course finally being able to continuously record with a battery camera. The battery life is a bit disappointing for me so far though.
Well, all of their battery cameras use a PIR sensor. This camera is unique because it's a battery camera *and* it can record continuously. So if you have it set to record continuously it can always see what's going on and isn't going to need to use the PIR sensor. The PIR sensor should theoretically only be needed if you don't have it set to record continuously, and therefore it will go to sleep to save battery. It also has a new mode called pre-record mode, which is a neat in-between hybrid mode. It's not full on recording continuously, but it is continuously watching in a low power 5fps mode and then when it detects motion it turns on full quality mode. That way you have a bit of pre-motion recording, which takes care of the biggest problem with battery cameras: missing the beginning of events. I predict this is the mode I'll probably end up using long term. They have a support article up about it here: [https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/34885802627225-Introduction-to-Pre-record-of-Reolink-Battery-powered-Cameras/](https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/34885802627225-Introduction-to-Pre-record-of-Reolink-Battery-powered-Cameras/) Auto tracking seems to work well, although I haven't done a thorough test on that yet. Same with ColorX... it seems to work about the same as the CX810 (probably even uses the same sensor).