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I replace the security cameras around my home with alarming frequency in order to test and write about new models (a fact I don't share with neighbors, because I find their suspicion amusing). As such, I am often asked by friends what brand I recommend, and Reolink is one of the brands that gets my stamp of approval. Right now, several of Reolink's cameras are on sale, making it a great time to snag one if you've been on the lookout.
Increasingly, the ability to skip another monthly fee is a major factor in my security camera recommendations, and that's one of the reasons I like Reolink. Its cameras offer a number of backup hubs, so if you prefer to skip a subscription, you certainly can. Reolink cameras also offer POE (power over Ethernet) options, as well as cameras with static IPs, both of which can significantly increase the security of your cameras. (PoE ensures consist power and internet; static IPs make it easier to secure the connection to your camera, thus making it harder to hack.)
Point/tilt/zoom cameras (PTZ) allow you to use your phone as a remote control for your camera, so you gain a much larger field of view over fixed focal point cameras. The Argus PT is a fantastic example, with a camera that can rotate 360 degrees, offers 8MP color night vision, and auto tracking to follow your pets or strangers around the yard. Use the coupon on the product page for $28 off the regular price of $139.99.
If you're really suspicious and need to track more than one pet or person at the same time, Reolink has a dual tracking model. The on page coupon will take $28 off the $169.99 price.
Get a video doorbell that works with your smart cameras
There are some brands of video doorbells so good that I've been known to keep a whole separate app and subscription just for the doorbell. This year, I decided that was absurd and I've been incredibly happy since—now I use one system for the whole 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. An on-page coupon will knock 20% off its regular price of $109.99.
When you need a lot of storage and incredible detail
The Reolink Duo, another camera included in the sale, isn't PTZ, but it's still a good option. The camera's focus remains fixed, so you never miss a second of what happens in the field of vision, which is still pretty wide, at 180 degrees. This camera also doubles the detail of the Argus models, with a full 16mp UHD. Another notable perk: up to 512GB of storage on board, so you don't have to delete clips every few days. Normally $189.99, a $45 off coupon can be stacked with an additional 5% off coupon, both on the page.
