I have never experienced the app crashing on my Samsung Galaxy S9.Īs Reolink started introducing cameras such as the Argus without a built-in web server, it became essential for the app to be able to fully configure the camera. The Reolink mobile app has always been a reliable and well-designed app. In the next section, I will cover the camera configuration also. In that respect it is more like the Reolink Argus. Unlike the C1 Pro, the E1 Pro does not have a built-in web server where you can access the advanced settings. The only way of configuring the camera is using the Reolink mobile app. After the camera has initialized, create a login password to complete the setup process.The camera will then attempt to connect to your Wi-Fi network.Scan the QR code on the bottom of the camera base.The app will then transfer it to the camera in the next step. I was not happy to see the app asking for location access, feel free to deny it – the setup will continue successfully anyway.In the Reolink app, click the plus button at the top right to add the camera, and choose the ‘Connect to Wi-Fi option’.You will hear a voice message ‘Please run the Reolink app and add the camera to set it up’. I had it already installed since I use the Reolink C2 Pro, C1 Pro and the Argus all of which I have reviewed in the past. Reolink recommends the smartphone app method, so that’s what I did. Setup using a laptop and the Reolink Client software for PC.Setup using a smartphone or tablet using the Reolink app, or.So you have two options for setting up the camera: I would expect most people to use the camera’s Wi-Fi option rather than the Ethernet port, so that’s what I have also done in this review. The setup is voice guided (just like the Reolink Argus) and can be done fully wireless. There is also a helpful camera connection guide for those who are new to security cameras. The general introduction section illustrates and labels the different parts of the camera such as the daylight sensor, the built-in mic, the speaker, the indicator LEDs and the various connections. The Reolink E1 Pro comes with a very good quick start guide which is a double-sided glossy booklet, just like the other Reolink cameras I have reviewed. The contrasting colours and the matte finish of the black lens housing really makes the E1 Pro look and feel far more expensive than it really is. The higher bandwidth capacity of the 5 Ghz band comes with a significant range disadvantage though.Īll in all, the camera feels light yet solid in construction. Just like the C2 Pro, the 5 Ghz Wi-Fi is a great feature to have as most of the competitors are still sporting just 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Yes, the antennae are built-in but in my testing this doesn’t seem to affect range noticeably. The dual-band Wi-Fi antennae are prominent by their absence. Update: Reolink has recently added an Ethernet port to the E1 camera lineup, and so the E1 Pro can also be used as a wired camera.įlip the camera over and you will find the slot for fitting the wall bracket and a sticker with the QR code for setting up the camera in the Reolink mobile app. The base of the E1 Pro has just the AC power input. The left and right sides of the body are bare but you will find the built-in speaker on the back of the lens housing. When the camera is in its default position of looking straight ahead, the SD card slot and the reset button are totally concealed! Tilt the lens up all the way using the Reolink mobile app or PC Client software and you can access the slot and the reset button. The SD card slot and the reset button are also placed here, which is actually a genius idea. The built-in microphone is placed just under the lens. If you look carefully you can see the red tinge of the Infrared LEDs under the darkened glass surrounding the lens. The black lens housing has a matte design and is super smooth to the touch. The daylight sensor is integrated into the ring-type 8 Infrared LEDs concealed smartly around the lens. When tilting, only the black lens housing rotates up or down. So how does this Pan-Tilt camera work? When panning, the entire upper body revolves around the base. Overall, the high-quality fit and finish of the camera exudes a premium aura that belies its budget price. The tennis ball design of the body which surrounds the black lens housing is a neat design. The camera can be divided into 3 parts – the black lens housing, the white tennis ball shaped body, and the white base. It is very compact and weighs just 200 grams. The E1 Pro is different from any other Reolink camera I have seen. Reolink surveillance notification sticker.Reolink E1 Pro PT Indoor Wireless Security Camera.
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