These Reolink Smart Security Cameras Are on Sale Ahead of Prime Day
I change out the security cameras around my house with alarming frequency to test and write about new models (a fact I don’t share with my neighbors because I find their suspicions amusing). So friends often ask me which brand I recommend, and Reolink is one that gets my seal of approval . Right now, several Reolink cameras are on sale, so it’s a great time to snag one if you’ve been on the hunt.
Increasingly, the ability to skip another monthly fee is becoming a major factor in my security camera recommendations, and it’s one of the reasons I like Reolink. Its cameras offer a range of backup hubs, so if you’d rather skip the subscription, you can certainly do that. Reolink cameras also offer POE (Power over Ethernet) options, as well as cameras with static IP addresses, both of which can greatly enhance the security of your cameras. (PoE provides constant power and internet; static IP addresses make it easier to secure your camera’s connection, making it harder to hack.)
I always recommend using a PTZ camera.
Point/tilt/zoom (PTZ) cameras allow you to use your phone as a remote control for the camera, giving you a much larger field of view than fixed-focus cameras. The Argus PT is a fantastic example, with a camera that can rotate 360 degrees, offers 8-megapixel color night vision, and automatic tracking to keep an eye on your pets or strangers around the yard. Use the coupon on the product page to get $28 off the regular price of $139.99.
If you’re really suspicious and need to track more than one pet or person at a time, Reolink has a dual tracking model. The coupon on the page will knock $28 off the price from $169.99.
Get a video intercom that works with your smart cameras
There are some video doorbell brands that are so good that I’ve been known to keep an entire separate app and subscription just for the doorbell. This year, I decided that was absurd, and I’ve been incredibly happy ever since — I now use one system for my entire home, including the doorbell. This allows the system to track people or pets from one camera to another, and I can easily access all the feeds in one place. If you’re in the Reolink ecosystem, this 2K Wired Doorbell comes with its own smart chime. A coupon on the page will knock 20% off its regular price of $109.99.
When you need lots of storage and incredible detail
The Reolink Duo , another camera included in the sale, isn’t a PTZ, but it’s still a good option. The camera’s focus remains fixed, so you’ll never miss a second of what’s happening in its field of view, which is still quite wide at 180 degrees. This camera also doubles the detail of the Argus models, with a full 16-megapixel UHD. Another notable perk: up to 512GB of storage on board, so you won’t have to delete clips every few days. Normally $189.99, the $45 off coupon can be stacked with an additional 5% off coupon, both on the page.