Reolink Argus 3 Pro Battery Powered Smart Camera Instruction Manual Argus 3 Pro – Product Information
- January 9, 2024
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Argus 3 Pro Battery Powered Smart Camera
Argus 3 Pro – Product Information
Specifications
- Spotlight: 1
- Status LED: 2
- IR LEDs: 6
- Lens: 4
- Daylight Sensor: 5
- Built-in Mic: 6
- Built-in PIR Motion Sensor: 7
- Reset Button: 1
- Power Switch: 2
- Micro SD Card Slot: 3
- Bracket: 4
- Battery Status LED: 5
- Micro USB Port: 6
- Speaker: 7
Setup and Install
Set up the Camera
What’s in the Box:
Note: The package content may vary and update with different
versions and platforms, please take the below information only as a
reference. The actual package content is subject to the latest
information on the product selling page.
- Argus 3 Pro x 1
- USB Cable x 1
- Quick Start Guide x 1
- Security Bracket x 1
- Stand Bracket x 1
- Mounting Template x 1
- Surveillance Sticker x 1
- Pack of Screws x 1
- Reset Needle x 1
- Strap x 1
Set up the Camera on the App:
Step 1. Download and install the app on your smartphone.
Step 2. Tap the app icon in the top right corner to start the
initial setup.
Step 3. Scan the QR code on the back of the camera. If the phone
doesn’t respond, you can manually type in the UID (16-digit
characters under the QR code of the camera). Then click Next.
Step 4. Select “Wi-Fi Not Configured”. If you hear a voice
prompt played by the camera, please tick correspondingly and then
tap Next.
Step 5. Enter the WiFi password of the selected WiFi network and
tap Next.
Note: Only Argus 3 Pro, Argus PT (5/2.4GHz), Reolink Duo
(Battery), and Reolink TrackMix support 5GHz/2.4GHz Dual-Band WiFi
connection.
Step 6. Tap “Scan Now” and place the QR code on your phone in
front of the camera’s lens at a distance of about 20 cm (8 inches)
to let the camera scan the QR code. Tick correspondingly and tap
Next.
Step 7. Wait around 60 seconds for the camera to connect to the
router. After hearing “connection to the router succeeded”, tick
correspondingly and tap Next.
Step 8. Create a login password and name your camera.
Step 9. Select a scene according to the place where your camera
will be installed, then click Next.
Step 10. Read the note below and then tap Finish to complete the
initialization of your camera.
Install the Camera
We offer you guides on three different scenes in which the
camera could be installed. Check them out respectively.
Mount the Camera to the Wall
Step 1. Rotate to separate the base from the security mount.
Step 2. Drill holes with the mounting template and screw the
base of the mount onto the wall. Then attach the other part of the
mount to the base.
Step 3. Screw the camera to the mount.
Step 4. Adjust the camera’s angle to get the best field of
view.
Step 5. Secure the camera by turning the part on the mount
identified in the chart clockwise.
FAQ
Q: What should I do if I can’t connect to Wi-Fi during
setup?
A: If you are unable to connect to Wi-Fi during setup, please
make sure you have entered the correct Wi-Fi password and that your
smartphone is within range of the Wi-Fi signal. You may also try
resetting your router and restarting the setup process.
Q: Can I use the camera without a battery?
A: Yes, the Argus 3 Pro can be operated using either a battery
or solar power. If you choose to use solar power, you will need to
purchase a separate solar panel.
Argus 3 Pro
Get wire-free security anywhere you need it with Argus 3 Pro, a battery or
solar operated security camera with motion spotlight and siren. See what’s
going on in 2K Super HD, enjoy color night vision and stop the crime before it
happens.
1. Specs
1 Spotlight 2 Status LED 3 6 IR LEDs 4 Lens 5 Daylight Sensor 6 Built-in Mic 7
Built-in PIR Motion Sensor
1 Reset Button 2 Power Switch 3 Micro SD Card Slot 4 Bracket 5 Battery Status LED 6 Micro USB Port 7 Speaker
Status Light
Status Light Red light Blue light Blinking On
Camera Status Wi-Fi connection failed Wi-Fi connection succeeded Standby status Working status
2. Setup and Install
Set up the Camera
What’s in the Box
Note: The package content may vary and update with different version and
platforms, please take the below information only for a reference. And the actual package content are subject to the latest information on the product selling page. Argus 3 Pro
Argus 3 Pro*1
USB Cable*1
Quick Start Guide*1
Security Bracket*1
Stand Bracket*1
Mounting Template1 Surveillance Sticker1
Pack of Screws*1
Reset Needle*1
Strap*1
Set up the Camera on the App
Please follow the steps below to do initial setup for the battery-powered
cameras via Reolink App. Step 1. Power on the camera. Remember to turn on the
power switch on the camera before initial setup except for Argus 2 and Argus
Pro. After a startup sound, you will hear a repeated Ding sound or a voice
prompt. Note: The voice prompt you will hear may be “Welcome to Reolink,
please install Reolink app and scan the QR code on the camera” in multilingual
versions, or “please run Reolink app, add the camera and set it up”.
Step 2. Tap the icon in the top right corner to start the initial setup.
Step 3. Scan the QR code on the back of the camera. You may tap Light to
enable a flashlight when setting up the camera in a dark environment. If the
phone doesn’t respond, please tap Input UID/IP and then manually type in the
UID (16-digit characters under the QR code of the camera). Then click Next.
Step 4. Select Wi-Fi Not Configured. If you hear a voice prompt played by the
camera, please tick correspondingly and then tap Next.
Step 5. Enter the WiFi password of the selected WiFi network (you may tap the
right eye icon to see and double-check the password) and tap Next.
Note: Only Argus 3 Pro, Argus PT (5/2.4GHz), Reolink Duo (Battery) and Reolink
TrackMix support 5GHz/2.4GHz Dual-Band WiFi connection. Step 6. Tap Scan Now.
Place the QR code on your phone in front of the camera’s lens at a distance of
about 20 cm (8 inches) and let the camera scan the QR code.
Tick correspondingly and tap Next.
Step 7. Wait around 60 seconds for the camera to connect to the router. After
hearing “connection to the router succeeded”, tick correspondingly and tap
Next.
Step 8. Create a login password and then name your camera.
Step 9. Select a scene according to the place where your camera will be
installed, then click Next.
Step 10. Read the note below and then tap Finish to complete the
initialization of your camera.
Once the initial setup is completed, you may choose a good position to mount
your camera.
Install the Camera
We offer you guides on three different scenes in which the camera could be
installed. Check out them respectively.
Mount the Camera to the Wall
Step 1. Rotate to separate the base from the security mount.
Step 2. Drill holes with the mounting template and screw the base of the mount
onto the wall. Then attach the other part of the mount to the base.
Step 3. Screw the camera to the mount.
Step 4. Adjust the camera’s angle to get the best field of view. Step 5.
Secure the camera by turning the part on the mount identified in the chart
clockwise.
Note: To adjust the camera angle later, please loosen the mount by turning the
upper part counterclockwise.
Install the Camera with Loop Strap
If you’d like to install the camera to a tree stem, follow up on the mounting
method below. Step 1. Thread the loop strap through the slot at the bottom of
the security bracket.
Step 2. Fasten the strap around the tree tightly.
Place the Camera on a Surface
If you plan to place the camera on a level surface indoors, for example, on
the bookshelf, you could put the camera into the stand bracket and adjust the
camera angle by slightly rotating the camera back and forth.