Reolink Argus 3 Pro Security Camera: Review and Unboxing

[@TM-tw1py]

This has to be one of the best security cam reviews I have ever seen. Coming for a true professional makes a real difference. Thank you!

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Thank you for that! Very kind of you. I’m glad it helped!

[@Ranger11413]

@@GeorgeLangabeer obviously haven't had it long ?

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

I moved from that location in 2022.

[@valhopeless856]

Thank you for this video! The camera did not work with my Internet setup and I had to figure out how all the little parts went back into the box to be returned, which made the unboxing part of this video very, very helpful!

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Sorry to hear you had issues with it.

[@waynesoles6280]

Im a fist time user and found the information super helpful. Thank you

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching!

[@johnd942]

Thank you. Well done. Unfortunately, the deal breaker for me was the 'late' video recording of your test vehicle. This was really an important assessment of your review. I thank you again for that honesty.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

You’re very welcome & thanks for watching.

[@BillHosler]

I was asked by Ankerworks yesterday to take a survey on an upcoming outdoor camera/security light they are considering selling. If it comes out it will be a game-changer! It looked just like a typical outdoor light for your house. Hidden somewhere in the light is a camera. It looked amazing. I hope they decide to sell them. They would be perfect for someone who wants surveillance cameras but doesn't want anyone to know they have them.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Yeah, there are already quite a few of those available from other companies. They are fine, but most of them have very restricted viewing angles. Cool concept though. I’m of the belief cameras should be visible. They are a deterrent & sometimes pay for themselves over & over without you even knowing it (because they deterred a crime).

[@Cordoba78]

Agreed, I'd much rather they know I have it and maybe think twice. If they don't know it's there and go ahead and rob me, the chances of them being caught is still slim to none these days.

[@joe-cy4ol]

Thank you for your honest review. It's confirmed my decision to go with this camera and solar panel after viewing a few other brands. Cheers

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@USMC-Sniper-0137]

You can choose the factory installed SIREN or you can record anything you wish to replace SIREN with your own customized alert whether it be a customer recorded voice phrase or recorded alert you like from the computer or yourself. Mine are selected police chase siren sounds from the computer... Since I've been turned on to this brand, I have added 3 more in which I found my last installed cameras a year ago were discontinued and I had no choice but to buy the Argus Pro 3 and I couldn't be happier that the change took place. I am worried that Reolink is turning into a Radio Shack style situation in which they make changes so much that they self destruct like Radio Shack did. At first I was disappointed that I couldn't find my old cameras anymore and was forced to switch, but luckily it was good, but, I was able to remove the battery on the last most recent model. If the battery goes bad in the Argus Pro 3, you must buy another complete camera again. Don't mess up a good thing! OH, and I miss that wide view from the last discontinued model and yes, I noticed it easily. Overall, it's REOLINK wireless for me. Great Review!

[@casper2yall]

Great review, I need this..

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@ROACHCLASS711]

Awesome review! I’ve watched several and this seems to be the most put together one. My only concern is how sensitive is the motion detection? I’ve seen a few reviews saying it’s delayed and misses catching the motion until several seconds after. Like your video with the car and only seeing the back end of it when it was clearly in frame seconds before. Again, awesome review!

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Thank you! Glad you found it helpful! I had pretty good luck with the motion settings in general, but I did miss some events. But that’s the case with any motion based Wi-Fi camera (unfortunately). For more control over motion events & better analytics, you really need a wired NVR system. That’s always going to be the most reliable.

[@clausboman]

Is the capacity of the solar panel enough for continious recording 24/. I live in sunny Thailand. Thanks for very nice review.

[@MicahTKJ]

Will it damage these cameras if you leave it connected to a charger

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

It won’t damage the camera, but if you’re talking about using them outside, you should be careful of the charger if it’s not waterproof.

[@donking1997]

g day ,re the argus 3 pro , i dont own a mobile phone , can i connect to my home computer ? thanks 🙃

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

It’s made to be used with the app.

[@sharonmolina5739]

Hello! We need a system wired to keep an eye on baby foals, we have preditors around our area, and need to keep a 247 eye on them. What do you suggest and reasonable price? We have large dogs, dont want them attacted either. We have the Zosi, piece of junk, had it just replaced, and worse then the first. Tried tech help 10 times, they only responded once. Please help, we would only need 4 cameras. Thank you!

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Feel free to contact me & we can discuss: ovou.me/c/71268ead7d49403980c6730f7e9a923a

[@Dusty_Bottoms_]

I'd love to see a side by side comparison of the Alibi & Reolink NVR system & cams. Guessing the Alibi would win but it would be nice to see. Thing is I just bought a Reolink NVR wired system, I think it would serve me well. I might've considered Alibi if I had known it existed.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

There is no comparison. Reolink is a step (or two) below Alibi. Alibi beats Reolink in every category.

[@Dusty_Bottoms_]

Quite literally "no comparison" , the Alibi brand isn't included in any comparison video anywhere I can find. Why is there so little information about the Alibi? Don't they want to sell their products? If they're hands down better in every category why no comparison.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

As I’ve explained in every video talking about Alibi, it is a dealer-only brand. It is not a brand available to the general public. Normally, you’d research “security cameras” in your area, you’d find a dealer locally & that dealer would tell you everything you want to know about Alibi. Me being a dealer with a KZbin Channel, is unique for them. It’s changed the routine a bit.

[@Dusty_Bottoms_]

@@GeorgeLangabeer Thanks for taking ther time to respond. As a consumer who doesn't live in your area, I was completely in the dark about the Alibi brand. I would have like to consider all options but it wasn't an option to me because so little information is out there.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

That’s exactly why I’ve made these videos.

[@stevelapaglia1169]

Does it work with frontier 5g Wi-Fi since my Arlo essential does not? Tia

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

No. Typically Wi-Fi cameras don’t work with that type of WiFi.

[@dancoleman8467]

I'd really like to know if this camera is a good fit for my application. I have an overland mini camper. It does have a local area network and WiFi; however, 90 percent of the time it's just that: a local area network with no internet. Sometimes there is internet, but not often. I need a camera to detect intruders, record them, etc., but it must be able to continue working even without internet. What do you think? Any recommendations???

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

This camera will not work in that scenario. You’d have to do a wired DVR/NVR system or something like a trail camera.

[@sendo427]

You can change the push notification sound on Android but not quite sure how to do it on iOS but I'm sure there is way.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Sorry, it’s been awhile since I’ve used this camera. Wish I could remember how to do that for you, but I do not.

[@Zykosis]

What is the best system In your opinion? I need 4K cameras, flood light, a door bell and door/window alarm… I can’t fine a company to advise me on what system is best to coordinate all of these through a single app… is it possible?

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Unfortunately, that’s not going to happen in a single app. I wish there was a good option for all the above.

[@dancoleman8467]

How about Yolink? Are they moving in that direction with all their security products and their new camera?

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

I haven’t tried any Yolink products to tell you one way or the other.

[@stonejr74]

I can't afford a professionally installed system like alibi or else I would go that route. So what is the best non-professional install camera with the best night vision? I need to see 25 ft and I have some ambient light to help the camera.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

With wired systems you really get what you pay for. I tell people all the time, you wouldn’t buy cheap windows or siding, why would you buy cheap cameras…so I really don’t have “non-professional” system I can put my stamp on. They all suffer too much in quality in some way (most times it’s the night vision that suffers). Wish I had a better answer for you.

[@stonejr74]

@@GeorgeLangabeer thank you for replying

[@antoniocerasuolo757]

hi i bought the reolink nvr so i could connect the argus 3 pro, can you explain how i can configure this??

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

The Argus 3 Pro is a standalone battery camera. It’s not made to be used with a NVR.

[@antoniocerasuolo757]

@@GeorgeLangabeer sounds ridiculous .. i bought the NVR..monitor etc... and now what?? there must be a way to connect it? i refuse to believe that reolink let's its customers down like this.. i expect a solution from reolink.. of course youre just the messenger so nothing on you...thanks!

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Reolink makes both types of cameras, wired & WiFi. This particular model is WiFi.

[@antoniocerasuolo757]

@@GeorgeLangabeer can you suggest at this point as good priced wifi camera that will connect to the reolink NVR?

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

I’m not a big fan of Reolink NVR systems, so I’m afraid I cannot.

[@aliaouel7085]

Hello i'm new in this field and im using a sensor Honeywell DT-7235T and i want to connect alarm with it, the sensor is working when i plugged but when it try to connect the alarm with it doesn't trigger ! anyone can help ! they are 4 pins 2 for power and 2 for alarm and there is also the tamper ? should i connect the tamper to trigger the alarm ? thanks for help.

[@davidwilley4524]

How much footage on a sdcard

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Quite a few variables to answer this question.

[@jerryerzhu9236]

I don't really get how good the image quality actually is, during the day and night

[@mipexagro]

After I done instalation, I wanted to test if. But it is not recognizing wifi. It works only if I turn the Same wifi on my mobile phone. But when I leave the location it can no longer work because I am kot connected to the same rooter like the one which is next to camera. Wtf. My friend and I have been struggling for days now.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Should work just fine when you’re away. Have you called their tech support?

[@ural186]

Is there companies that do installation?

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

For Reolink cameras?

[@javig.5213]

Can you connect the Argus 3 Pro to an NVR instead of the SD card for recording?

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Unfortunately not. The Argus 3 Pro is simply a Wi-Fi camera.

[@SuperBoricua2000]

Is the battery removable or is it built in?

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Built in.

[@stigonutube]

yes it would be even better if it had pre footage 5-15sec ,that way truck/people would not be half missed like it was..big ask i know but other wifi reolink models has that ai. big ask for a battery powered camera that needs time to wake up as well as balance battery usage..even pre 3-5seconds would be great.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

I agree. That would be a nice addition. Pre-record & post-record options would be great.

[@eamonmolineux340]

Are eufy good camera because I want to upgrade my blink camera.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Yes. My favorite is the Eufy 2C Pro (for outdoors) & their 2K Pan Tilt for indoors. Definitely better than Blink.

[@darenn71]

On my third one as the other two failed due to rainwater ingress. This one no longer charges. 3 units in 18 months. These are absolute junk and not fit for purpose.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Sorry to hear you’re having such a bad go of it.

[@Ezel21love]

First world problem lol

[@Weezulguy]

Did you say drug dealer cameras lol

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Yep. Sure did. Lol

[@Ranger11413]

These cameras are bottom of the barrel junk. I got sucked into buying 5 of them for security on my home. They are absolutely junk !

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Sorry to hear you’re having such a rough go of it with these. Most of the feedback I’ve received, is that people are liking them. But issues like yours, is why I always recommend going with a wired NVR system.

[@Ranger11413]

@@GeorgeLangabeer funny..... I don't recall explaining the issues with these pos. Wired is the only way to go. Anything using net is junk.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

I just meant you’re obviously having issues or you wouldn’t be calling them junk.

[@neilmick6778]

Wow what a comprehensive review

[@Ranger11413]

@@neilmick6778 I won't go into detail cause there are too many issues to discuss. Just take my word for it, stay away from them.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday, I’ve just received the Reolink Argus 3 ultra and I’m about to install this on my workshop, would you have an email address I can contact you on please, cheers Matty…

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

My contact info is in the description of the video.