Two years ago we examined the Reolink C1 Pro, a 4 Megapixel cordless pan-tilt indoor safety and security electronic camera. We liked it so much that it became our primary baby room infant screen. Now Reolink has released an additional 4MP Pan-Tilt, the E1 Pro which is a much more cost effective choice than the C1 Pro.
So how does the E1 Pro execute, what features if any have been sacrificed and also eventually should you buy it? To learn, we placed a testimonial example that Reolink supplied with its paces in this hands-on evaluation.
Reolink E1 Pro PT Indoor Wireless Security Camera
DC 5V wall surface adaptor
Power cable
Wall surface installing brace
Flying start guide
What's next brochure
Exploration design templates
Reolink surveillance notification sticker label
Screws and also rawl plugs
Design & Features
The E1 Pro is various from any other Reolink electronic camera I have actually seen. It is really small and also weighs simply 200 grams.
The video camera can be split into 3 parts-- the black lens real estate, the white tennis round shaped body, and also the white base. The tennis ball layout of the body which borders the black lens housing is a neat layout. Overall, the high-grade fit and surface of the camera exudes a premium mood that conceals its budget price.
So exactly how does this Pan-Tilt video camera job? When panning, the entire upper body focuses on the base. When turning, only the black lens housing rotates up or down.
The black lens housing has a matte layout and is extremely smooth to the touch. The daytime sensing unit is incorporated right into the ring-type 8 Infrared LEDs concealed smartly around the lens. If you look meticulously you can see the red tinge of the Infrared LEDs under the dark glass surrounding the lens.
The integrated microphone is put simply under the lens. The SD card port as well as the reset button are also placed below, which is really a brilliant suggestion. When the camera is in its default setting of looking straight ahead, the SD card port and the reset button are entirely hidden! Turn the lens up all the way utilizing the Reolink mobile app or COMPUTER Client software application as well as you can access the reset and the slot button.
The right and left sides of the body are bare yet you will certainly find the built-in audio speaker on the back of the lens real estate.
The base of the E1 Pro has just the Air Conditioner power input. Unusually this is not a microUSB style. Flip the electronic camera over and also you will certainly locate the port for fitting the wall brace and also a sticker label with the QR code for establishing the camera in the Reolink mobile app.
The dual-band Wi-Fi antennae project by their lack. Yes, the antennae are built-in however in my testing this does not appear to affect array significantly. Similar to the C2 Pro, the 5 Ghz Wi-Fi is a terrific attribute to have as most of the rivals are still sporting just 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. The greater data transfer capacity of the 5 Ghz band features a considerable range downside though.
All in all, the video camera really feels light yet strong in building. The contrasting colours as well as the matte surface of the black lens housing actually makes the E1 Pro feel and look even more expensive than it truly is.
Installation & Setup
The Reolink E1 Pro features a great quick start guide which is a double-sided glossy brochure, similar to the various other Reolink cameras I have actually assessed. The general intro section shows and labels the different parts of the camera such as the daylight sensing unit, the built-in mic, the speaker, the sign LEDs as well as the different connections.
There is likewise a practical video camera connection guide for those that are new to security electronic cameras. Considering That the E1 Pro does not have an Ethernet port, the arrangement is totally wireless and as a benefit is voice guided (just like the Reolink Argus).
So you have 2 alternatives for establishing the electronic camera:
Setup utilizing a mobile phone or tablet utilizing the Reolink application, or
Arrangement utilizing a laptop computer and also the Reolink Client software for COMPUTER
Reolink advises the mobile phone application method, so that's what I did.
Install
ADT DIY LifeShield 13-Piece Easy, DIY Smart Home Security . I had it already set up because I utilize the Reolink C2 Pro, C1 Pro and the Argus all of which I have actually examined in the past.
Power on the E1 Pro. You will hear a voice message 'Please run the Reolink app and add the cam to establish it up'.
In the Reolink app, click the plus button on top right to add the cam, and choose the 'Connect to Wi-Fi alternative'
I was not satisfied to see the application asking for area accessibility, feel free to reject it-- the configuration will proceed efficiently anyway.
Enter your Wi-Fi details into the app. The application will certainly after that transfer it to the cam in the following step.
Scan the QR code under of the cam base.
The camera will after that attempt to connect to your Wi-Fi network.
After the electronic camera has initialized, produce a login password to complete the configuration procedure.
Configuring the E1 Pro
The only way of configuring the video camera is using the Reolink mobile application Unlike the C1 Pro, the E1 Pro does not have a built-in internet server where you can access the advanced settings. In that respect it is a lot more like the Reolink Argus. In the following area, I will certainly cover the camera configuration additionally.
Making use of the Reolink mobile application.
The Reolink mobile application has actually always been a reliable as well as properly designed app. I have actually never ever experienced the application crashing on my Samsung Galaxy S9.
As Reolink started presenting video cameras such as the Argus without a built-in web server, it became essential for the application to be able to totally configure the electronic camera. The E1 Pro leverages the app effectively and also the app allows you nearly complete control over the cam.
You are greeted with the familiar video camera choice checklist with a fixed sneak peek photo when you open the application after setting up the cam. What's new in the application is the capability to team video cameras with each other and also apply Scenes or quick settings to them swiftly-- this is a wonderful feature if you have numerous Reolink cameras however don't have an NVR. You can develop customized scenes, say, 'Arm alarm system' to immediately allow activity detection recording, push/email informs, and also audio buzzer alarm systems when you leave the residence. After that when you return you can simply activate a 'Disarm alarm system' scene to deactivate all alarms/alerts.
Touching the camera preview image takes you to the Live-view screen of the E1 Pro. Below you can change the Pan-Tilt electronic camera setting, make use of the 2-way sound talk attribute, document a clip or take a photo. There's also a great audio buzzer button that will briefly sound the cam alarm buzzer. Its not really loud yet must be enough to frighten a burglar!
The playback switch near the bottom right is for accessing the built-in NVR attribute of the E1 Pro. More on that later. Back in the application home page, you can touch the equipment symbol of the E1 Pro to access the camera setups.
You can either activate/deactivate specific sharp settings or use the Scenes include mentioned earlier to control the cam behaviour. This is my favorite way of handling the sharp settings of the E1 Pro.
Under Display, you can adjust the video stream setups-- you can choose between 4MP, 3MP, 1080p and 720p for the main stream. 4MP is the default.
You can additionally do user monitoring right here, such as setting up added individuals for your member of the family' mobile phones.
The E1 Pro has the normal P2P as well as UID features yet the application does not admit to these settings. You can do it via the Reolink Client COMPUTER application if you want to change these and other advanced settings such as port numbers.
Integrated NVR Feature
The integrated NVR function of the E1 Pro allows you to tape video without needing to purchase a different NVR. What is this built-in NVR attribute? Primarily, pop in a microSD card and the video camera can videotape activity detection triggered video or snapshots to the SD card.
This means that if you require only a solitary camera or more in your house, you don't require to acquire a separate NVR just to tape video clip footage (although I highly advise it ). The cam can additionally push alerts to the Reolink app on your smart phone, send out email informs with attached pictures or video.
Adding a microSD card for motion detection recording
I put a microSD card into the SD card port. I needed to push the card all the way right into the port before it click-locked. I then formatted the card with the Reolink mobile app. The camera then automatically restarted as well as the microSD card awaited usage.
You have numerous options to regulate the activity detection tape-recording behaviour. First off is sensitivity, you can go for the default single setting or established multiple setups for different times of the day.
You can additionally specify the location that the camera need to keep track of for motion.
The two attributes above will certainly go a long way in lowering false activity detection signals.
Assessing taped footage
There are 3 methods to view the tape-recorded video-- the Reolink mobile application, the Reolink Client PC software, as well as by hand accessing the clips on the microSD card with a laptop.
Making use of the mobile app, you can login whenever from anywhere to assess the video with a timeline sight. The mobile app likewise recognizes each motion detection event to make sure that you can simply play those without needing to scrub with the timeline.
In the beginning I assumed were just the sub-stream clips could be downloaded and install to the phone as well as not the main stream. But Reolink directed me to the picture quality symbol-- tap it and alter it to 4MP as well as you can download and install the 4MP clips!
You can also do all of the above with the Reolink Client application or remove the SD card and also take the video off it with a laptop computer.
Mobile Push Notifications
Utilize the Scenes feature to manage when and just how push notices are delivered to your smart device.
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Two years ago we reviewed the Reolink C1 Pro, a 4 Megapixel wireless pan-tilt interior safety cam. We loved it so much that it became our main baby room baby display. Now Reolink has actually launched an additional 4MP Pan-Tilt, the E1 Pro which is a a lot more budget friendly choice than the C1 Pro.
So how does the E1 Pro do, what attributes if any type of have been compromised as well as inevitably should you buy it? To discover, we put an evaluation sample that Reolink gave through its rates in this hands-on review.
VueVille Review - Reolink E1 Pro PT Indoor Security Camera - Front view
MATERIALS
Specifications
Unpacking
Style & Features
Installation & Setup
Configuring the E1 Pro
Using the Reolink mobile app
Built-in NVR Feature
Performance
Decision
Where to purchase
Requirements
Reolink E1 ProSpecifications
Image Sensor1/2.7" 4 Megapixel Progressive Scan CMOS
Minimum illumination0 lux (with IR on).
IR LED RangeUp to 40 feet/12 metres.
Lens typeFixed focus.
Focal lengthf= 4.0 mm, f 2.0.
Angle of viewHorizontal: 87.5 °.
Upright: 47 °. Bit rateH.264, 1024Kbps - ~ 4096Kbps.
WDRNone.
EthernetNone.
Wi-FiIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/ n, Dual-band 2.4 GHz/ 5GHz.
StandardsONVIF.
ProtocolsHTTPS, SSL, TCP/IP, HTTP, UDP, UPNP, RTSP, SMTP, NTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, P2P.
StoragemicroSD port.
Other ConnectionsNone.
Power supply5.0 V/1A (no PoE).
Key stream4MP (2560x1440), 3MP (2304 * 1296), 1080p, 720p. Max frame price 20 fps.
Sub stream640x480.
Audio supportBuilt-in double as well as mic speaker.
DimensionsΦ76x106mm.
Weight200g.
Weather-proofingNone.
Functioning environment-10 ℃ ~ +55 ℃ (14 ° F ~ 131 ° F), 20 % ~ 85 % humidity.
Unboxing.
VueVille Review - Reolink E1 Pro PT Indoor Security Camera - Box front.
VueVille Review - Reolink E1 Pro PT Indoor Security Camera - Box side 1.
VueVille Review - Reolink E1 Pro PT Indoor Security Camera - Box side 2.
What's in the box.
VueVille Review - Reolink E1 Pro PT Indoor Security Camera - Box Contents.
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VueVille Review - Reolink E1 Pro PT Indoor Security Camera - Quick Start Guide.
Reolink E1 Pro PT Indoor Wireless Security Camera.
DC 5V wall surface adaptor.
Power cable.
Wall surface installing brace.
Quick Start overview.
What's following pamphlet.
Exploration design templates.
Reolink security alert sticker.
Screws and rawl plugs.
Style & Features.
VueVille Review - Reolink E1 Pro PT Indoor Security Camera - Front viewThe E1 Pro is various from any other Reolink cam I have seen. It is really compact and also weighs simply 200 grams.
The electronic camera can be separated into 3 parts-- the black lens housing, the white tennis ball shaped body, and the white base. The tennis ball layout of the body which surrounds the black lens real estate is a cool style. Overall, the top quality fit and surface of the cam shows a costs aura that conceals its bargain.
So exactly how does this Pan-Tilt video camera job? When panning, the whole upper body revolves around the base. When tilting, just the black lens housing rotates up or down.
The black lens real estate has a matte design and is incredibly smooth to the touch. The daylight sensor is incorporated into the ring-type 8 Infrared LEDs hid wisely around the lens. If you look very carefully you can see the red tint of the Infrared LEDs under the darkened glass bordering the lens.
The integrated microphone is positioned just under the lens. The SD card slot and the reset switch are likewise placed below, which is actually a wizard suggestion. When the electronic camera remains in its default placement of looking straight ahead, the SD card port and the reset switch are absolutely concealed! Tilt the lens up right making use of the Reolink mobile app or PC Client software program as well as you can access the port and the reset button.
VueVille Review - Reolink E1 Pro PT Indoor Security Camera - SD card.
VueVille Review - Reolink E1 Pro PT Indoor Security Camera - Side sight 2.
VueVille Review - Reolink E1 Pro PT Indoor Security Camera - Side sight 1.
The left and right sides of the body are bare but you will locate the built-in speaker on the back of the lens housing.
VueVille Review - Reolink E1 Pro PT Indoor Security Camera - Back view.
The base of the E1 Pro has simply the Air Conditioner power input. Abnormally this is not a microUSB style. Turn the camera over and you will find the slot for fitting the wall surface brace as well as a sticker label with the QR code for establishing the camera in the Reolink mobile app.
VueVille Review - Reolink E1 Pro PT Indoor Security Camera - Bottom sight.
The dual-band Wi-Fi antennae are prominent by their lack. Yes, the antennae are built-in yet in my testing this doesn't seem to influence range visibly. Similar to the C2 Pro, the 5 Ghz Wi-Fi is an excellent function to have as the majority of the rivals are still showing off simply 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. The greater data transfer capacity of the 5 Ghz band features a considerable array disadvantage though.
In conclusion, the camera feels light yet solid in building and construction. The different colours and the matte surface of the black lens housing actually makes the E1 Pro look and feel far more expensive than it truly is.
Setup & Setup.
The Reolink E1 Pro features a great quick start overview which is a double-sided glossy pamphlet, just like the other Reolink cameras I have actually assessed. The general intro area highlights and identifies the various parts of the electronic camera such as the daytime sensor, the integrated mic, the audio speaker, the indicator LEDs and the various connections.
There is also an useful cam link overview for those that are brand-new to protection video cameras. Since the E1 Pro does not have an Ethernet port, the configuration is completely cordless and also as a benefit is voice led (much like the Reolink Argus).
So you have two options for establishing the video camera:.
Setup making use of a smart device or tablet utilizing the Reolink app, or.
Configuration using a laptop computer and the Reolink Client software program for COMPUTER.
Reolink advises the smart device application method, to ensure that's what I did.