Thank you sooo much for making this video and instructions. I would have been lost without them. Especially the part about picking a SIM card and how to activate it and use it in the camera. I needed a camera for the farm. We have had multiple thefts and many large items of my dads had been stolen through time. I had narrowed the camera options down to this one and one other brand that was a trail camera. Then after a search on the internet, found your youtube channel and watched all the videos on this Reolink 4G camera. I knew after all your testing that it had to be worth the purchase to try it out. I even picked up one of the extension antennas you had mentioned in the antenna shoot-out you did. Set up was a breeze after bringing this video back up after receiving all the parts and pieces. Now I'm off to mount it where nobody can reach it and catch some bandits. Keep up the great work and excellent reviews and testing. I'm a loyal follower now.
Thank you! You are very much more informative than anyone at ReoLink! I asked them about a sim card, and they literally just sent me a link to T-Moble's home page.... I told them......that's not what I asked. It's people like you who let clueless people like me, own and operate things like this. I have a property in a very rural area that I want to put a storage shed on, so I don't always have to transport things back and forth, and I want to leave my RV there as well, but....everyone knows, there's plenty of meth-heads, and other nasty people wanting to steal, or break your stuff, even out in the rural areas..... You can put up all the signs you want, but nothing beats an actual security camera! Thanks man!
Thanks for your reviews. I recently bought a PT go Plus. I'm having problems with the lens fogging every night. Have you had this problem and what did you do about it ? Thanks
NOT COMPATIBLE WITH VERIZON… I spent 2 hours on the phone today attempting to add two REOLINK GO PT Plus cameras to my Verizon account. The IMEI numbers on the cameras would not be accepted on line with Verizon and I got the error message to contact customer support. Customer support told me Verizon would not support these cameras on their wireless network and told me to try two different cameras the names for which the Verizon tech provided. If you want to use your Verizon account to manage these cameras, look for another camera!!
Another great and informative video. As you already know, I have 5 of them that I use as trail cameras and I love them. I wish you would of hit a little bit more on the data. I think that would of been very helpful for new buyers. In my opinion, 1GB of data is plenty per month. Simply save the picture of video of your choice and at the end of each month, go into the settings and clear the card. That way your 1GB of data is always refreshed. Maybe that'd be good for another video on in depth operation of the camera. Regardless, great video Dave. It's because of your first video a year ago is why I bought 5 of them at once....I was sold on them. Glad I trusted your review. I'm definitely not disappointed. Thanks Dave..... Dale from Tennessee
Thanks for sharing your experience. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. I’m glad you’re enjoying the Reolink’s. They’re my favorite cellular cam also 👍
The smallest data plan I could find is 3GB and that's $25 per month. What do you mean clear the card? How does that refresh you 1GB of data? If you mean clear the memory card in the camera that has nothing to do with you data plan. The camera automatically deletes the oldest video when necessary. I do have a major problem with these cameras. If they go offline for any reason they seem to not be able to reconnect. So if I turn them off and move them to a different location or if a battery goes dead these cameras are a real PAIN IN THE ASS to get back on line. I have one right now that was working two days ago and I brought it in to top off the battery and move it to a new location and now the ATT sim card is a no go. ATT says it's active, but Reolink is not having any of it. This guy in the video jumps from one sim card to the next to the next and has no problem. It would be completely miserable for me to jump sim cards.
@@Elkmonger I'm not sure that I totally understand everything you're saying, but I will try to answer as best I can. When I'm talking about clearing the card, I'm talking about going in and clearing the memory card. Yes I agree, it doesn't affect your data plan. My data plan goes from the 6th of every month to the 6th of the next month and it's 1 GB. I watch and pay attention to how much my camera uses, I've had them since March and they've never even came close to using 1 GB. So just as a habit I clear the memory card remotely with my phone once a month. During that month if there's any videos that I want to save or pictures, I save them to my phone that way when I clear the card nothing's lost that's important to me. I'm on a 1 GB per month plan. I have five cameras. I got my 1 GB plan through red pocket. I bought the cards that ran through AT&t. So I have a 1 GB AT&t nano SIM card and each camera. I've already figured out that I'm not going to go over my 1 GB data. I've never had the problem that you describe. I have my cameras in an area of woods that is in thick heavy dense cover. Had to go back and get them one time to charge them up because they were going down and the solar panel couldn't keep up, but I don't blame the camera because they were getting little to no sunlight on the best days. I can take the camera out of the woods bring it home charge it up turn it back on and it sinks right back up and pick signal. Hope this helps in some way, thanks
@@Elkmonger my 1 GB of data to Red Pocket using AT&t is $10 a month per card. So I'm spending $50 a month for five cameras. I can live with that because any satellite camera like spy point is a minimum of $10 a month. Cameras work just like Dave's in the video. I can turn them off bring them home turn them back home and they sink right back up
@@dalewalker2379 Thanks Dale. I have one camera on a SimpleMobil sim card and it's never a problem. The ATT cards seem to be the problem. Once linked up the cameras work great for me. Being able to pan and tilt remotely is crazy. It's almost impossible to get excited over a regular trail camera now I just hate disturbing an area. I'm especially frustrated now. I leave for Colorado Elk on Saturday and would like to have my cameras out while I'm away. I just now started getting bucks on the cameras. I'll still set it and pull the camera card when I get back.
I have a question....will the camera work without a sim card? Looking for a camera that will record on an SD card that can be removed and viewed on a computer as needed. I guess a second question is does the recording loop, meaning just record over previous recording once it if full? Thanks for the videos and time!
Found your channel because Eiotclub sent me a couple cards with internet to try out and review! I never would have thought of using one of these cameras! Great idea!
Hi Dave I just set up my second camera and reviewed your video. Great video, informative and I’m glad I saw your review when I was making a decision to buy my first one earlier this year. They work great and thank you for all videos you do a great job.
Thanks for responding to my message. Just watched a video you did on the digipettor trail camera. Would you recommend this for watching my hog trap with a cellphone control device. The problem I'm having is T Mobile is the primary cellular carrier in Liberty, Ms. The Eiot card would be roughly 10 dollars a month. Reolink go camera with solar panel on AMAZON for $89.00. I value your advice. Since I'm on a budget!!!!!
The Digipettor is hard on batteries. The included solar panel hasn’t kept after which makes the camera more expensive to operate (all 4G cameras will have a cost for the data consumption) Most cameras will be $10 per month or more and usually that’s for pictures only (videos would be extra). I like my Reolink’s because I can use Eiotclub (at approximately $10 per month) and I get videos and the live view.
Great videos, have 2 on the way. What I havent seen or heard you mention was how far the detection range is. Given the PT option, I was hoping to mount it pretty high and look around now and again. Id hate to eliminate its detection range. I know you mentioned the lighting at night was good for about 40ft.
Mine was working great for just over a year. Email notification quit and I couldn’t seem to get it back. Now it’s lost connection altogether. I’m hoping I can follow your directions to get it up and running. I’m not overly impressed with the Customer Service although I am genuinely impressed with the Camera. If I can easily get it up and running I plan to buy another. Wish me luck!
Thanks for watching. The Reolink GO PT should work perfectly for what you’re describing. No WiFi needed and you can use the Eiotclub SIM card for the data needed 👍
You said it doesn't work with Verizon, thats what we use here in Alabama, i would to like get one but if it doesn't work with Verizon it will not work for me...
I must say I have not subscribed to one person's TH-cam channel...until now. Your information is absolutely fantastic. You don't miss anything, and for me, you answered every question I had. I really appreciated your 6 month video, but this one was a huge help for my purchase. Thank you so much and God Bless
You can either get push notifications or an email when there is activity. I prefer the push notification because it’s faster (within seconds). Thanks for watching 👍
I'm glad you mentioned it, the problem I have is I followed their directions exactly, and their first step says put in sim card. The first step should say put on antenna! I won't tell you how long I wasted trying to get a signal without an antenna.
You must supply your own SIM card. I prefer Eiotclub prepaid SIM cards. They work well in the Reolink cameras and have affordable rates. I have a link in the description 👍
Great video. I am currently in the process of waiting for a new sim card from US Mobile. The first one they sent me did not activate. "Not your fault ;) " I am curious about that aftermarket antenna that you have. When I am looking for an antenna like that, what end does it need to have to fit the connection on the Reolink camera? Thank you.
I wanted a cam for my garage as my wifi doesn't reach. that is going to be an issue with the solar power though. Can this camera be run exclusively off a adapter plugged into the wall?
i have been using eiotclub for 6 months was great till 2 weeks ago now hard to connect to all my reolink cameras for some reason but they have 3-4 bars and haven't moved the cameras any idear why this is happening now
Thanks for this. I found it very helpful. Do you know if more than one person can login and view the live camera at the same time? Also, can the live feed be viewed on a computer/laptop or is it possible only through the app on a smartphone/tablet. Any idea how many Mb per hour of data is used when viewing live please. Thanks in advance.
Thanks for watching! You can “share” the camera with numerous people but I have never tried to view at the exact same time. Reolink does have a software download that allows you to view on a pc
I got a good, interesting question. Let's just say you set the camera up, and then you move out of state. Do you have to reset the camera again or is the signal still good and will travel with you?
Hi Dave. I've been watching your great videos and I've ordered the RL GO PT to monitor my lot & cabin I'm having built which will soon be there. Anyways, I want to thank you for your very helpful videos which helped me decide on the awesome reolink cam that will contact me via my cell whenever anything's on the lot which, I have a question about if you'd be kind enough to answer? During the fall, how do you set your camera when the leaves are falling and keep the camera running? Is there a setting for that? And what setting do you suggest? Thx buddy! You Rock!!!
Thanks for watching! You have full control over the sensitivity level of the sensor. I typically run my cameras on 80% sensitivity. Leaves falling don’t seem to trigger my cameras but blowing limbs or brush will. There is also an option (setting) called “reduce false triggers” in the app. Not sure what it does, but I also activate that 😁👍
Does it come with a strap to mount it to a tree. Can't screw things into a tree without land owners permission. Is the screw on the camera and solar panel the same as a regular trail camera?
We are using these to catch wild hogs in Texas. The one thing I can’t seem to do is see a thumbnail on the playback. Is this a setting or possible? This way I could quickly see what happened in the night without watching every video. Awesome videos, they are a great help!
Thanks for watching. There is no thumbnail available at this point. Hopefully they’ll come through for us at some point with this. I’ve also complained about this in the past 😜
@@HuntingFarmerOfficial thanks for the response! I watched a European set up of a reolink. Different camera, indoor WiFi. But the same exact app. The video is here on TH-cam. When he went it to playback he had thumbnails. Seems like it should be possible. It is already in the app
A question I haven't seen you address, is there a way to change the field of view (zoom)? I would like to mount it high on a pole for security away from the reach of thieves, but the field of view is too wide to make out a face to supply to the sheriff.
Thanks for watching. There is no way to change the lens angle. I can understand your concern with it being too far away. You might have to get creative and find a “hiding spot” in a lower location?
@@HuntingFarmerOfficial Thanks, in that case my next best idea is to have another standard and cheaper trail camera mounted higher than the Reolink (pointed directly at Reolonk) to deter or record the theft of the Reolink. These are too expensive for me to have them stolen on my remote property. Problem is of course accessing the trail cam high up with a long ladder a couple times a year.
PROS CONS- we have 5 of these on my property, I love these cameras, BUT! They have a temperature rating for the battery life and won’t charge no matter how much sun they receive at low temperatures. During spring summer fall these have been above and beyond what I expected. They trigger great for all size animals based on sensitivity settings, having the ability to follow animals is amazing, and these are very quite when they are moving especially if you have them over ten feet up. Mine are mostly 12-14 because of crack heads. I have lots of game and they are triggered a lot which my wife and I watch a lot, and the 1 year eoitclub or whatever plan worked epic. Plenty of data so far and you can check it to see what have used on there site. The camera also tells you how much storage you have used on your sd cards but I would advise you to get the 128 so you can stray from going and checking it. But you can record the footage you like to your phone directly so technically you could get away with a smaller card, they come with 32 but I would get bigger. The BAD! If you plan on using these for late season which I am, every storm they seem to lose signal and I have to go out and reconnect the signal by turning the camera temporarily on and off which completely screws over my stealth plan of attack watching wildlife. The batteries drain in the winter with use which is common sense especially with low temperatures but if these aren’t in the perfect place to receive maximum charging they will go dead and stay dead, which you will have to go get them and charge them in the house. Also after the get so low you will lose signal until they reach a certain charge. Our late season in under way (Washington idaho) and 3/5 cameras are down after a few cold fronts and checking them through the 4g. If you don’t have super cold fronts GET THESE CAMERAS! I’m just giving my opinion so far. A lot of the battery failure is limbs bending way down after big snow and partially shading so give the solar panels plenty of room, which I did well on 3 of them the other two limbs bent down almost 2.5 feet. Knowing what I know now I would not use the instant notice features on camera/cell to keep myself from checking them constantly in the winter, I would check cameras only a few times a day to save camera battery in the winter. All and all these are a game changer. I’m going to buy a few more next year. You can cover a massive area with these cameras. Just some tips on these. This dudes channel is why I got these cameras, and I’m grateful for the information. I also camouflage mine and added moss and they vanish, sometimes if it wasn’t for the solar panels I wouldn’t see them at all. Enjoy if you get these. They are way better than regular cell cams and make it extremely fun watching wildlife for way longer because of the pan and tilt features than just a stationary camera.
Excellent video, Dave. I intend to get 2 (bundle sets) for my land and need the cameras to help control trespassers. How do you keep your cameras from detection? The bright white camera stands out in a natural woodsy environment. Will the sun fade the camera lens? UV rays sometimes make tinted plastic oxidize and look murky. I'm excited about getting Reolink GO PT cameras from a security perspective. Will keep you posted on how effective the cameras are for my surveillance purposes. Enjoyed your well executed Reolink video. Have a fine week. Don 👍🏽🙂
I think they’ll work well for you. The lenses have held up well on all of my Reolink’s over the past year+ I did a video a while back where I showed my camo hack on the PT It definitely blends it in better. I edit this comment and put a link to that video in here. The bright white color is still my biggest complaint with Reolink th-cam.com/video/v8xWqi1grc4/w-d-xo.html (camo job at 1:44)
@@HuntingFarmerOfficial Thanks Dave. I received confirmation from Amazon the 2 Reolink cameras I ordered will arrive in 2 days ( Sunday). Yes, I saw the nice camo pattern you painted your Reolink. I will do something similar. You mentioned you purchased a separate antenna from a 3rd party. Would you please share that info? Thanks.
Fantastic video. the way you lay out the information is fantastic. You have a product here that most of us in the hunting community are not familiar with but you make it very clear that this is in fact a serious tool for game camera users.
Will the Reolink go be able to send out text notifications with the EIOT plan.??? I went to their website to look at their plans, and they state that the trail camera plans don't have sms or voice. Also there doesn't seem to be a way to contact the company. When I click contact, nothing comes up.
I average less than 1gb per month per camera. Many factors go into your data usage and I feel I have mastered the settings and habits that limit my data usage. (I’m cheap, what can I say) 😁
GREAT STUFF! I ordered the camera and SIM card. It's all working fine. Now I need to buy data for my SIM card... Can you explain the Eiotclub data plans, please? Why would anyone buy the “120GB 360day” plan for $400, when they can get the “Trail Camera 360day Unlimited” for $96 ?
Thanks for watching. The Eiotclub names their plans but if you click on the plan it gives you the actual data. For instance the unlimited plan for 360days is 7GB. No doubt the unlimited name is a bit misleading. For my Reolink’s between 1 and 2gb per month is enough. That 7GB plan spread out over 12 months is not enough. Hope this helps
I use Eiotclub SIM cards and they offer 2gb of data per month for $10. (2gb is more than enough for my usage, but usage varies among users). Eiotclub rates drop to 8.33 per month when prepay for 24gb spread out over 360 days (approximately 2gb per month)
I had a camera with an AT&T SIM card and it quit working. I got a new SIM card and still wouldn’t connect to the network. I just got a T-Mobile SIM card am having same problem. Anyone have any ideas. The camera worked great originally on ATT.
Hi, HF. You've sold me on the camera, so thanks for the video... and I've invested the huge sum of $5.40 (after NY state Tax) for the EiotClub Sim card... but have a concern about the fact that the company supporting the SIM card says that it will not support Talk and Text. (Their spiel pasted here: "☆ Compatible and Convenient Data Service - Our SIM cards have been Tested and there are PERFECT for a variety of IoT devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, PCs, watches, pet trackers, security cameras, trail and game cameras for hunting, 4G routers, GPS devices, car locators and more. Data Only, Not support talk & text." So I have to ask... how are you getting sound? Have you tried 2-way comms? And, yes... I used your links to get to Amazon. Salute! ~JLB
Thanks for watching and for the support. Yes, even though EIOTCLUB is data only, it will work and you’ll have audio and be able to use the talk feature on the camera 👍
My wife and I just bout a Reolink Go Plus, and we are having a hard time getting the camera up and running. Do we have to have a micro SD chip installed for it to run? Will a T-Mobile sim card work?
Thanks for watching. Yes. You’ll need the micro sd card and an activated cellular SIM card installed. T-Mobile is advertised as compatible but I personally use the Eiotclub sim listed in my description.
Any idea how much data one will need for this? I just bought the Reolink Go and I'm probably going to use it for about 3 months or so. I'm shopping around for a data plan and I'm wondering how much data I should get. I have T- Mobil but their data only plan is pretty expensive.
I use Eiotclub sims (link in the description). They have a 2GB a month plan for about $10 per month. Their cards come preloaded with 300mb for free to try their service to see if it’ll work for you 👍 I usually use about 1GB per month per camera. (I’m pretty frugal with my settings to keep the data usage lower than most).
I have never had a trail cam. I have been doing research to attempt to sort through the seemingly insurmountable mountain of products and features. You gave me an option that I didn’t know existed. Thank you for sharing that with us.
excellent tutorial farmer! i hate to ask stupid questions but...i have verizon now on an android...ATT is in the area also but i went with verizon becuz of better reception...so my question is: will I have to get a second phone to run the cam on ATT? TYTY, excellent videos!
Thanks for watching. No question is stupid! No, you will need a data SIM card for the camera to operate (no other phone needed). I have a link in the description to a EIOTCLUB SIM card that works well for me 👍
Thanks for the video!!! I’m thinking of rigging one up on next one I get. Which through wall connector did you use? Was looking around Amazon some but haven’t found suitable one. Are you going to make another video for hook up options for audio/ pan function applications ?
Thanks for watching. I usually use the supplied mount. I am planning to make a video that goes into detail the app and available setting (and what each setting does) in the near future. With my schedule I don’t know if that’ll be a week or a month from now 😜
@@HuntingFarmerOfficial do you have on any of your postings where they are off your app so i can see how grainy they are ? Just curious because it won’t make a difference because I already have 4 of them but they are sill in their boxes
Thank you for the advice ordered the cam got it. now ordered the Eiotclub sim kit from Amazon 10 bucks.$$$ cheap enough not to be upset lol. I don't understand why people get upset over a choice they made. You don't force anyone into a commitment. with good advice. these cell and data plans change ALL the time get you in cheap then stick it to you if you let them.. thanks for the updates keep them coming I appreciate your help....
Hey Dave, really appreciate the review! Was looking at getting a few of these, actually around 6-8. I saw that you had multiple of them, dose that mean you need to pay for multiple SIM card services im assuming? Or does the carrier bundle that to just one? That was a nice buck at 19:35 by the way lol
Thanks for watching. You do need data plan and a sim for each camera. Some companies will give a discount for a data plan with multiple cameras on it 👍
Great video HuntingFarmer - question for you - are the clips in this video downloaded from the app? Or are they from the SD card? Is there a difference? Your clips look very high quality which is cool but I'm curious if I need to get the SD card to see that level of video quality.
Great videos and mostly because of your videos I purchased this camera system for my boathouse property. Just recently watched your other video regarding the remote antenna and will be ordering that soon. My camera is installed in an area that has poor cell reception and the video tends to buffer while watching live stream videos. I do have a question regarding camera functions... I have the pan and tilt set in a specific direction and was curious if there was a setting that allow me to automatically return it to this position after scanning? With the cameras poor cell reception it's quite timely in getting it set back to this location. Thanks!
I appreciate you watching. Reolink does have a desktop software available online that can have preset locations programed. The software is a bit ‘unrefined’ and I don’t use it much. There is currently no option like that for mobile users. 🙁 Hopefully if you get better signal it’ll improve for you 👍
Thank you so much for your video!!!!! We was using Att go phone sim card and for some reason it stopped working properly. Tried two more att go sim cards and they didn't work either. Found your video and the sim card you suggested worked! We've had our camera well actually two of them going on a year now! They are awesome and so are you! Thank you again from my Husband and I!!!
hi i had another question do you have a sim card for every camera if i had three cameras of the same place on my farm or all of the sim cards different for each camera and thanks you been very helpfull
Yes, you’ll will need a SIM card for each camera. If you use Eiotclub you’ll need a plan for each camera. (They give a discount after 5 cameras I believe).
Thank you for your video. I recently purchased a reolink go camera. I purchased the Eiotclub and as of 8/28/21 it is working fine. The set up was easy thanks to your video.
I purchased one these camera just over a month ago. I plan on swithing out the micro sd card for the 1st time. Do I need to shut off the camera main power switch ? Or can I just turn off the pir sensor and recording threw the app ? What do you recommend ?
Thanks for watching. It does look like they are temporarily out of the combo package. My video must have sold them out. 😂🤣😂 It is possible to buy the panel separately (and the individual panel is black instead of white which is good). amzn.to/3lug7GQ
Great review! Was struggling with getting SIM card in the devise. She’s now telling me I have to activate the Sim card. I did go to the EIOT club and I guess I didn’t activate. Do I click on some thing called activate?
If you entered the sim number on Eiotclub website and hit search you activated the card. (It takes a bit for the card to show activated vs ‘ordered’ on the website. You should be ready to attach the antenna and turn the camera on. I suggest going outside for better reception.
My camera says SIM card cannot be recognized, please insert the card correctly and restart the camera. I did the Eiot Club and it says “ready”. Do I just have to wait or what? Thanks, in advance.
Thanks for watching. It’s advertised as 33’ but I’ve found it to be better than that. I touch on the distance in this video: th-cam.com/video/2M509aXYGxY/w-d-xo.html
To change providers you must activate the new sim (through the provider) and then install it into the camera and turn the camera on. The camera will recognize the new sim. You must then reconfigure the app settings (I usually ‘delete’ the camera and start over like it’s a brand new camera when I change providers)
@@HuntingFarmerOfficial thanks. I got the data card from TMobile and they activated it. I was hoping all I had to do was replace it instead of having to reset everything. I really appreciate your videos and a big thanks for answering my questions. Stenton McIntyre
Hi I have Straight Talk for my carrier.I believe they operate off of Verizon towers.You said only T Mobil or At&T towers will work.Did I miss something or am I out of luck as in getting the camara,since I'm not changing carrier's..thanks I hope I'll be able to use my carrier towers..Thumbs up
I doubt straight talk will work in the Reolink but you could still use that as your phone carrier. You would however need to choose an Att/Tmobile based carrier for the Reolink
@@HuntingFarmerOfficial Why thank you.Then all I need is to get a Att/t mobile simcard for Reolink?Question where can I buy that camara with battery and solar panel etc? Thanks for your fast responce🦌
I bought and am having trouble with it connecting. It only worked once. Any one have any ways to get it to work. It said connection successful but after that nothing
Thanks for watching. Do you have enough signal? Are you testing the camera outdoors? If you got the network connection successful message and have signal, you should be good to go 👍
@@HuntingFarmerOfficial at the beginning in my house I was able to see a video one time with weak signal but once I took it outside I just get notifications that it’s detecting movement. I log into the app and all I get is cannot connect. Frustrating.
Have you any trouble activating the eiotclub SIM cards? I entered the numbers for two different SIM cards and both show “ordered” but not activated. Does this process take time? I thought I might need to buy the test plan, so I did. It charges my account and when I refresh, I see the purchases data was added, the both cards still indicate ordered and not activated? Please help if you can.
Once you entered the numbers you can put them in the Reolink camera. When the camera recognizes the SIM card the EIOTCLUB website will show activated then. 👍
I purchased a prepaid card stright from the att store with 5 gigs of data on it. The card is not a 5g card. It is an older one and it doesn’t seem to work. I had the card activated at the store and checked the account online. The card also works in my phone. I think it only works with t mobile. If anyone else has it working on att can you please tell me how you got it to work. Thanks.
I did the same. I bought an ATT card from the store and it didn’t work. The sim was orange from the store. I then went to Walmart and bought the 3 in 1 sim for ATT. That card worked great but the one from the store did not. I hope this helps.
There are a number of considerations when it comes to data use. The camera uses very little data recording the video and sending you the notifications. When you playback the videos or watch the live feed is when most data is consumed. I have my playback and live video quality at about the lowest setting possible. This saves on data. Also limit your time watching the live view (I know that’s hard 😜)
@@HuntingFarmerOfficial what I tried to say is that Reolink go pt used a lot of data . I’m 100% sure that you’ll need about 100GB for one month. Definitely not under 100G . Not !!!
@@catalinbelibou5812 in the above reply I’m giving pointers on how to conserve on data. I have been using Reolink GO’s and GO PT’s for about two years now and have never once used more than 2gb of data per month (usually it’s less than 1gb a month for me). Like I said above…. You either have your quality settings way too high or you’re watching the live stream much more than I do!!
Thank you sooo much for making this video and instructions. I would have been lost without them. Especially the part about picking a SIM card and how to activate it and use it in the camera. I needed a camera for the farm. We have had multiple thefts and many large items of my dads had been stolen through time. I had narrowed the camera options down to this one and one other brand that was a trail camera. Then after a search on the internet, found your youtube channel and watched all the videos on this Reolink 4G camera. I knew after all your testing that it had to be worth the purchase to try it out. I even picked up one of the extension antennas you had mentioned in the antenna shoot-out you did. Set up was a breeze after bringing this video back up after receiving all the parts and pieces. Now I'm off to mount it where nobody can reach it and catch some bandits. Keep up the great work and excellent reviews and testing. I'm a loyal follower now.
I appreciate you watching and for your encouragement! Enjoy your new cam. 👍
Hello, I"m Al, and I'm the President of Reolink INC. and i'm requesting that you please ease up on the brown nosing, your smothering us bro! LOL j/k
Haha! I hear ya! 😂🤣😂
Thank you! You are very much more informative than anyone at ReoLink! I asked them about a sim card, and they literally just sent me a link to T-Moble's home page....
I told them......that's not what I asked.
It's people like you who let clueless people like me, own and operate things like this.
I have a property in a very rural area that I want to put a storage shed on, so I don't always have to transport things back and forth, and I want to leave my RV there as well, but....everyone knows, there's plenty of meth-heads, and other nasty people wanting to steal, or break your stuff, even out in the rural areas.....
You can put up all the signs you want, but nothing beats an actual security camera!
Thanks man!
Thanks for watching and for the encouragement! I appreciate it 👍
This looks like a great trail camera option with the solar panel power source option. Great 1 year update Dave.
Thanks for watching Fitzy. I appreciate it 👍
Thanks for your reviews. I recently bought a PT go Plus. I'm having problems with the lens fogging every night. Have you had this problem and what did you do about it ?
Thanks
NOT COMPATIBLE WITH VERIZON… I spent 2 hours on the phone today attempting to add two REOLINK GO PT Plus cameras to my Verizon account. The IMEI numbers on the cameras would not be accepted on line with Verizon and I got the error message to contact customer support. Customer support told me Verizon would not support these cameras on their wireless network and told me to try two different cameras the names for which the Verizon tech provided. If you want to use your Verizon account to manage these cameras, look for another camera!!
Nice cellular and solar panel options
Looks like a very good outdoor security camera and video quality
Thanks for your honest review /Update
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. It’s appreciated 👍
Another great and informative video. As you already know, I have 5 of them that I use as trail cameras and I love them. I wish you would of hit a little bit more on the data. I think that would of been very helpful for new buyers. In my opinion, 1GB of data is plenty per month. Simply save the picture of video of your choice and at the end of each month, go into the settings and clear the card. That way your 1GB of data is always refreshed. Maybe that'd be good for another video on in depth operation of the camera. Regardless, great video Dave. It's because of your first video a year ago is why I bought 5 of them at once....I was sold on them. Glad I trusted your review. I'm definitely not disappointed. Thanks Dave..... Dale from Tennessee
Thanks for sharing your experience. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. I’m glad you’re enjoying the Reolink’s. They’re my favorite cellular cam also 👍
The smallest data plan I could find is 3GB and that's $25 per month. What do you mean clear the card? How does that refresh you 1GB of data? If you mean clear the memory card in the camera that has nothing to do with you data plan. The camera automatically deletes the oldest video when necessary. I do have a major problem with these cameras. If they go offline for any reason they seem to not be able to reconnect. So if I turn them off and move them to a different location or if a battery goes dead these cameras are a real PAIN IN THE ASS to get back on line. I have one right now that was working two days ago and I brought it in to top off the battery and move it to a new location and now the ATT sim card is a no go. ATT says it's active, but Reolink is not having any of it.
This guy in the video jumps from one sim card to the next to the next and has no problem. It would be completely miserable for me to jump sim cards.
@@Elkmonger I'm not sure that I totally understand everything you're saying, but I will try to answer as best I can. When I'm talking about clearing the card, I'm talking about going in and clearing the memory card. Yes I agree, it doesn't affect your data plan. My data plan goes from the 6th of every month to the 6th of the next month and it's 1 GB. I watch and pay attention to how much my camera uses, I've had them since March and they've never even came close to using 1 GB. So just as a habit I clear the memory card remotely with my phone once a month. During that month if there's any videos that I want to save or pictures, I save them to my phone that way when I clear the card nothing's lost that's important to me. I'm on a 1 GB per month plan. I have five cameras. I got my 1 GB plan through red pocket. I bought the cards that ran through AT&t. So I have a 1 GB AT&t nano SIM card and each camera. I've already figured out that I'm not going to go over my 1 GB data. I've never had the problem that you describe. I have my cameras in an area of woods that is in thick heavy dense cover. Had to go back and get them one time to charge them up because they were going down and the solar panel couldn't keep up, but I don't blame the camera because they were getting little to no sunlight on the best days. I can take the camera out of the woods bring it home charge it up turn it back on and it sinks right back up and pick signal. Hope this helps in some way, thanks
@@Elkmonger my 1 GB of data to Red Pocket using AT&t is $10 a month per card. So I'm spending $50 a month for five cameras. I can live with that because any satellite camera like spy point is a minimum of $10 a month. Cameras work just like Dave's in the video. I can turn them off bring them home turn them back home and they sink right back up
@@dalewalker2379 Thanks Dale. I have one camera on a SimpleMobil sim card and it's never a problem. The ATT cards seem to be the problem. Once linked up the cameras work great for me. Being able to pan and tilt remotely is crazy. It's almost impossible to get excited over a regular trail camera now I just hate disturbing an area. I'm especially frustrated now. I leave for Colorado Elk on Saturday and would like to have my cameras out while I'm away. I just now started getting bucks on the cameras. I'll still set it and pull the camera card when I get back.
I have a question....will the camera work without a sim card? Looking for a camera that will record on an SD card that can be removed and viewed on a computer as needed. I guess a second question is does the recording loop, meaning just record over previous recording once it if full? Thanks for the videos and time!
Found your channel because Eiotclub sent me a couple cards with internet to try out and review! I never would have thought of using one of these cameras! Great idea!
Thanks for watching! I appreciate it 👍
Do you ever go over 1 or 2 gb on the ones you use as trail cams? Doesn't seem like much data.....thanks for any help
Hi Dave I just set up my second camera and reviewed your video. Great video, informative and I’m glad I saw your review when I was making a decision to buy my first one earlier this year. They work great and thank you for all videos you do a great job.
Thanks for watching and for the encouragement 👍
SECURITY CAMERA = CELLULAR TELEPHONE & CONTRACT required = NO Cell SMART-PHONE = worthless
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I appreciate you watching and for your input 👍
Just ordered my first one tonight along with an EIOTCLUB card.
Thanks for the informative videos.
Thanks for watching. Enjoy your new cam 👍
Thanks for responding to my message. Just watched a video you did on the digipettor trail camera. Would you recommend this for watching my hog trap with a cellphone control device. The problem I'm having is T Mobile is the primary cellular carrier in Liberty, Ms. The Eiot card would be roughly 10 dollars a month. Reolink go camera with solar panel on AMAZON for $89.00. I value your advice. Since I'm on a budget!!!!!
The Digipettor is hard on batteries. The included solar panel hasn’t kept after which makes the camera more expensive to operate (all 4G cameras will have a cost for the data consumption) Most cameras will be $10 per month or more and usually that’s for pictures only (videos would be extra). I like my Reolink’s because I can use Eiotclub (at approximately $10 per month) and I get videos and the live view.
Great videos, have 2 on the way. What I havent seen or heard you mention was how far the detection range is. Given the PT option, I was hoping to mount it pretty high and look around now and again. Id hate to eliminate its detection range. I know you mentioned the lighting at night was good for about 40ft.
Thanks for watching! The detection range is pretty good. I discuss the detection range in this video th-cam.com/video/2M509aXYGxY/w-d-xo.html
Mine was working great for just over a year. Email notification quit and I couldn’t seem to get it back.
Now it’s lost connection altogether. I’m hoping I can follow your directions to get it up and running.
I’m not overly impressed with the Customer Service although I am genuinely impressed with the Camera.
If I can easily get it up and running I plan to buy another.
Wish me luck!
Has your SIM card data renewed lately. Sometimes that requires the camera to be rebooted (turn off and then restart the camera)
Watch all your videos. Looking for a camera that works off wifi. Possibly the EIOT sim card to monitor a hog trap. Any suggestions on a reolink camera
Thanks for watching. The Reolink GO PT should work perfectly for what you’re describing. No WiFi needed and you can use the Eiotclub SIM card for the data needed 👍
You said it doesn't work with Verizon, thats what we use here in Alabama, i would to like get one but if it doesn't work with Verizon it will not work for me...
It is a shame they don’t have a Verizon model as of yet. I do appreciate you watching 👍
What about straight talk
It works with Verizon. I have two cameras using them now. I purchased directly from Verizon and I believe I’m using a plan for an iPad.
I must say I have not subscribed to one person's TH-cam channel...until now. Your information is absolutely fantastic. You don't miss anything, and for me, you answered every question I had. I really appreciated your 6 month video, but this one was a huge help for my purchase.
Thank you so much and God Bless
I appreciate you watching and for the encouragement. Thank you 👍
Thank You for the EIOT Club Link up. I was on Freedompop for a while but they went Bad. These are Great Cameras!
Thanks for watching 👍
Great review my friend! Just purchased the ATT EIOTCLUB sim and the setup was the easiest of all cards I have used. So simple! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching and for your feedback 👍
With the EIOTCLUB sim card, how are you notified when the camera is activated by motion?
You can either get push notifications or an email when there is activity. I prefer the push notification because it’s faster (within seconds). Thanks for watching 👍
I'm glad you mentioned it, the problem I have is I followed their directions exactly, and their first step says put in sim card. The first step should say put on antenna! I won't tell you how long I wasted trying to get a signal without an antenna.
Thanks for watching. That step is often overlooked (I’ve done it myself) 😁
Thank you very much I looked at multiple TH-cam videos and none of them including the manufacture explained it in detail like this most appreciated
I appreciate you watching and for the encouragement 👍
What network service dose the Reolink cameras have to have full unlimited or just prepaid monitor?
You must supply your own SIM card. I prefer Eiotclub prepaid SIM cards. They work well in the Reolink cameras and have affordable rates. I have a link in the description 👍
Enjoyed seeing the follow up on this cam. Glad you are enjoying them. Have a good day, Char😊
I appreciate you watching Char! Have a great weekend 👍
Great video. I am currently in the process of waiting for a new sim card from US Mobile. The first one they sent me did not activate. "Not your fault ;) " I am curious about that aftermarket antenna that you have. When I am looking for an antenna like that, what end does it need to have to fit the connection on the Reolink camera? Thank you.
Thanks for watching. Hopefully your card gets straightened out. The antenna must have an RP-SMA male connector on it 👍
I wanted a cam for my garage as my wifi doesn't reach. that is going to be an issue with the solar power though. Can this camera be run exclusively off a adapter plugged into the wall?
Thanks for watching. Yes, you could power this camera via a wall charger
i have been using eiotclub for 6 months was great till 2 weeks ago now hard to connect to all my reolink cameras for some reason but they have 3-4 bars and haven't moved the cameras any idear why this is happening now
Thanks for watching! I have no idea? All mine operate on Eiotclub and I’ve experienced no changes. Is not a foliage change that decreased signal??
Thanks for this. I found it very helpful. Do you know if more than one person can login and view the live camera at the same time? Also, can the live feed be viewed on a computer/laptop or is it possible only through the app on a smartphone/tablet. Any idea how many Mb per hour of data is used when viewing live please. Thanks in advance.
Thanks for watching! You can “share” the camera with numerous people but I have never tried to view at the exact same time. Reolink does have a software download that allows you to view on a pc
@HuntingFarmer That's very helpful information. Thanks from the UK.
I got a good, interesting question. Let's just say you set the camera up, and then you move out of state. Do you have to reset the camera again or is the signal still good and will travel with you?
The camera will work anywhere there is cellular service (just like a cell phone works as you travel) 👍
Hi Dave. I've been watching your great videos and I've ordered the RL GO PT to monitor my lot & cabin I'm having built which will soon be there. Anyways, I want to thank you for your very helpful videos which helped me decide on the awesome reolink cam that will contact me via my cell whenever anything's on the lot which, I have a question about if you'd be kind enough to answer? During the fall, how do you set your camera when the leaves are falling and keep the camera running? Is there a setting for that? And what setting do you suggest?
Thx buddy! You Rock!!!
Thanks for watching! You have full control over the sensitivity level of the sensor. I typically run my cameras on 80% sensitivity. Leaves falling don’t seem to trigger my cameras but blowing limbs or brush will. There is also an option (setting) called “reduce false triggers” in the app. Not sure what it does, but I also activate that 😁👍
@@HuntingFarmerOfficial Thanks Buddy!
Your reviews are always so solid, Dave. Great job.
Thank you! I appreciate your encouragement 👍
Wow Dave you always have the best devices. You're like Tony Stark or Bruce Wayne with these things. Great set up.
Haha! Thanks Titus. I appreciate your support and encouragement 👍
Does it come with a strap to mount it to a tree. Can't screw things into a tree without land owners permission. Is the screw on the camera and solar panel the same as a regular trail camera?
It does come with a white strap, although it’s not real long if I remember correctly
hi i am mike and have a go pt plus camera on the Eiotclub plans do you half to put a new sim card in when it runs out or can you renew it on line
You can renew it online. You can simply go to their website and enter your card number. Then select a new plan 👍
We are using these to catch wild hogs in Texas. The one thing I can’t seem to do is see a thumbnail on the playback. Is this a setting or possible? This way I could quickly see what happened in the night without watching every video. Awesome videos, they are a great help!
Thanks for watching. There is no thumbnail available at this point. Hopefully they’ll come through for us at some point with this. I’ve also complained about this in the past 😜
@@HuntingFarmerOfficial thanks for the response! I watched a European set up of a reolink. Different camera, indoor WiFi. But the same exact app. The video is here on TH-cam. When he went it to playback he had thumbnails. Seems like it should be possible. It is already in the app
A question I haven't seen you address, is there a way to change the field of view (zoom)? I would like to mount it high on a pole for security away from the reach of thieves, but the field of view is too wide to make out a face to supply to the sheriff.
Thanks for watching. There is no way to change the lens angle. I can understand your concern with it being too far away. You might have to get creative and find a “hiding spot” in a lower location?
@@HuntingFarmerOfficial Thanks, in that case my next best idea is to have another standard and cheaper trail camera mounted higher than the Reolink (pointed directly at Reolonk) to deter or record the theft of the Reolink. These are too expensive for me to have them stolen on my remote property. Problem is of course accessing the trail cam high up with a long ladder a couple times a year.
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PROS CONS- we have 5 of these on my property, I love these cameras, BUT! They have a temperature rating for the battery life and won’t charge no matter how much sun they receive at low temperatures. During spring summer fall these have been above and beyond what I expected. They trigger great for all size animals based on sensitivity settings, having the ability to follow animals is amazing, and these are very quite when they are moving especially if you have them over ten feet up. Mine are mostly 12-14 because of crack heads. I have lots of game and they are triggered a lot which my wife and I watch a lot, and the 1 year eoitclub or whatever plan worked epic. Plenty of data so far and you can check it to see what have used on there site. The camera also tells you how much storage you have used on your sd cards but I would advise you to get the 128 so you can stray from going and checking it. But you can record the footage you like to your phone directly so technically you could get away with a smaller card, they come with 32 but I would get bigger. The BAD! If you plan on using these for late season which I am, every storm they seem to lose signal and I have to go out and reconnect the signal by turning the camera temporarily on and off which completely screws over my stealth plan of attack watching wildlife. The batteries drain in the winter with use which is common sense especially with low temperatures but if these aren’t in the perfect place to receive maximum charging they will go dead and stay dead, which you will have to go get them and charge them in the house. Also after the get so low you will lose signal until they reach a certain charge. Our late season in under way (Washington idaho) and 3/5 cameras are down after a few cold fronts and checking them through the 4g. If you don’t have super cold fronts GET THESE CAMERAS! I’m just giving my opinion so far. A lot of the battery failure is limbs bending way down after big snow and partially shading so give the solar panels plenty of room, which I did well on 3 of them the other two limbs bent down almost 2.5 feet. Knowing what I know now I would not use the instant notice features on camera/cell to keep myself from checking them constantly in the winter, I would check cameras only a few times a day to save camera battery in the winter. All and all these are a game changer. I’m going to buy a few more next year. You can cover a massive area with these cameras. Just some tips on these. This dudes channel is why I got these cameras, and I’m grateful for the information. I also camouflage mine and added moss and they vanish, sometimes if it wasn’t for the solar panels I wouldn’t see them at all. Enjoy if you get these. They are way better than regular cell cams and make it extremely fun watching wildlife for way longer because of the pan and tilt features than just a stationary camera.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and share your experience!! I appreciate it and others can learn from your experience 👍
Excellent video, Dave. I intend to get 2 (bundle sets) for my land and need the cameras to help control trespassers. How do you keep your cameras from detection? The bright white camera stands out in a natural woodsy environment. Will the sun fade the camera lens? UV rays sometimes make tinted plastic oxidize and look murky. I'm excited about getting Reolink GO PT cameras from a security perspective. Will keep you posted on how effective the cameras are for my surveillance purposes. Enjoyed your well executed Reolink video. Have a fine week. Don 👍🏽🙂
I think they’ll work well for you. The lenses have held up well on all of my Reolink’s over the past year+ I did a video a while back where I showed my camo hack on the PT
It definitely blends it in better. I edit this comment and put a link to that video in here. The bright white color is still my biggest complaint with Reolink
th-cam.com/video/v8xWqi1grc4/w-d-xo.html (camo job at 1:44)
@@HuntingFarmerOfficial Thanks Dave. I received confirmation from Amazon the 2 Reolink cameras I ordered will arrive in 2 days ( Sunday). Yes, I saw the nice camo pattern you painted your Reolink. I will do something similar. You mentioned you purchased a separate antenna from a 3rd party. Would you please share that info? Thanks.
Some use Camo Tape, seems to work very well.
Fantastic video. the way you lay out the information is fantastic. You have a product here that most of us in the hunting community are not familiar with but you make it very clear that this is in fact a serious tool for game camera users.
I appreciate you watching and for the encouraging words! Thank you 👍
I still have to get me one of those. So much better than a standard trail cam.
Great video as always
Thanks for watching Jon. I appreciate it. Have a great day 👍
There awesome, kinda pricy but worth every cent! I just bought mine recently and set it up in no time. Works better than expected!
Will the Reolink go be able to send out text notifications with the EIOT plan.??? I went to their website to look at their plans, and they state that the trail camera plans don't have sms or voice. Also there doesn't seem to be a way to contact the company. When I click contact, nothing comes up.
Yes. The EIOTCLUB card will work and you’ll get push notifications from the app on your phone nearly instant when an event has occurred. 👍
How much data did your cameras use over a year?
I average less than 1gb per month per camera. Many factors go into your data usage and I feel I have mastered the settings and habits that limit my data usage. (I’m cheap, what can I say) 😁
Do you have issues seeing at night when it rain’s
The rain can reduce your visibility (like most cameras). Thanks for watching 👍
GREAT STUFF! I ordered the camera and SIM card. It's all working fine. Now I need to buy data for my SIM card... Can you explain the Eiotclub data plans, please? Why would anyone buy the “120GB 360day” plan for $400, when they can get the “Trail Camera 360day Unlimited” for $96 ?
Thanks for watching. The Eiotclub names their plans but if you click on the plan it gives you the actual data. For instance the unlimited plan for 360days is 7GB. No doubt the unlimited name is a bit misleading. For my Reolink’s between 1 and 2gb per month is enough. That 7GB plan spread out over 12 months is not enough. Hope this helps
What is the average monthly cost
I use Eiotclub SIM cards and they offer 2gb of data per month for $10. (2gb is more than enough for my usage, but usage varies among users). Eiotclub rates drop to 8.33 per month when prepay for 24gb spread out over 360 days (approximately 2gb per month)
I had a camera with an AT&T SIM card and it quit working. I got a new SIM card and still wouldn’t connect to the network. I just got a T-Mobile SIM card am having same problem. Anyone have any ideas. The camera worked great originally on ATT.
What is not working? Are you getting an error message when you turn it on? What lights are on or flashing?
Hi, HF. You've sold me on the camera, so thanks for the video... and I've invested the huge sum of $5.40 (after NY state Tax) for the EiotClub Sim card... but have a concern about the fact that the company supporting the SIM card says that it will not support Talk and Text. (Their spiel pasted here: "☆ Compatible and Convenient Data Service - Our SIM cards have been Tested and there are PERFECT for a variety of IoT devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, PCs, watches, pet trackers, security cameras, trail and game cameras for hunting, 4G routers, GPS devices, car locators and more. Data Only, Not support talk & text." So I have to ask... how are you getting sound? Have you tried 2-way comms? And, yes... I used your links to get to Amazon. Salute! ~JLB
Thanks for watching and for the support. Yes, even though EIOTCLUB is data only, it will work and you’ll have audio and be able to use the talk feature on the camera 👍
My wife and I just bout a Reolink Go Plus, and we are having a hard time getting the camera up and running. Do we have to have a micro SD chip installed for it to run? Will a T-Mobile sim card work?
Thanks for watching. Yes. You’ll need the micro sd card and an activated cellular SIM card installed. T-Mobile is advertised as compatible but I personally use the Eiotclub sim listed in my description.
Any idea how much data one will need for this? I just bought the Reolink Go and I'm probably going to use it for about 3 months or so. I'm shopping around for a data plan and I'm wondering how much data I should get. I have T- Mobil but their data only plan is pretty expensive.
I use Eiotclub sims (link in the description). They have a 2GB a month plan for about $10 per month. Their cards come preloaded with 300mb for free to try their service to see if it’ll work for you 👍 I usually use about 1GB per month per camera. (I’m pretty frugal with my settings to keep the data usage lower than most).
How much data have you used over a year?
I use less than 24gb in a years time. 👍
Amazon no longer has that antenna.
Thanks for the information. I appreciate it
I have never had a trail cam. I have been doing research to attempt to sort through the seemingly insurmountable mountain of products and features. You gave me an option that I didn’t know existed. Thank you for sharing that with us.
I appreciate you watching and for the encouragement. Trail cameras can be very enjoyable 😁👍
Thanks for making this dummy proof. This is exactly what I needed
I appreciate you watching 👍
Can’t get the camera added to the reolink app on my iPhone 10!! No live body to talk to, only email for support.
What error message are you receiving? Did the network connection succeed?
Can u add an antenna to a reolink 4g lte?
Yes, I’ve made a video showing different antennas I’ve tried. th-cam.com/video/a8s9YmnImjY/w-d-xo.html
Good stuff. Thank you for sharing. I wish I would have known about the EIOT Club service before. But, I may switch to them.
Thanks for watching. Eiotclub works great in the Reolink’s
excellent tutorial farmer! i hate to ask stupid questions but...i have verizon now on an android...ATT is in the area also but i went with verizon becuz of better reception...so my question is: will I have to get a second phone to run the cam on ATT? TYTY, excellent videos!
Thanks for watching. No question is stupid! No, you will need a data SIM card for the camera to operate (no other phone needed). I have a link in the description to a EIOTCLUB SIM card that works well for me 👍
US Mobile is $8.57 for 500 mb per month. More $ per mb but I guess it just depends on how much data you use per month 🤷🏻♂️
Thanks for the info! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment 👍
Excellent commentary from you Dave
Thank you Scott! 👍
@@HuntingFarmerOfficial anytime David
Thanks for the video!!!
I’m thinking of rigging one up on next one I get.
Which through wall connector did you use? Was looking around Amazon some but haven’t found suitable one.
Are you going to make another video for hook up options for audio/ pan function applications ?
Thanks for watching. I usually use the supplied mount. I am planning to make a video that goes into detail the app and available setting (and what each setting does) in the near future. With my schedule I don’t know if that’ll be a week or a month from now 😜
Are those videos you show off the app or off the card ?
Thanks for watching. They are off the card.
@@HuntingFarmerOfficial do you have on any of your postings where they are off your app so i can see how grainy they are ? Just curious because it won’t make a difference because I already have 4 of them but they are sill in their boxes
Great video Dave. I have to check out Eiotclub...Because I not real happy with my Carrier.
Thanks for watching Pat. 👍
Thank you so much for the explanation! Great job!!
Thanks for watching and for your encouragement 👍
Thank you for the advice ordered the cam got it. now ordered the Eiotclub sim kit from Amazon 10 bucks.$$$ cheap enough not to be upset lol. I don't understand why people get upset over a choice they made. You don't force anyone into a commitment. with good advice. these cell and data plans change ALL the time get you in cheap then stick it to you if you let them.. thanks for the updates keep them coming I appreciate your help....
I appreciate you watching 👍
Hey Dave, really appreciate the review! Was looking at getting a few of these, actually around 6-8. I saw that you had multiple of them, dose that mean you need to pay for multiple SIM card services im assuming? Or does the carrier bundle that to just one? That was a nice buck at 19:35 by the way lol
Thanks for watching. You do need data plan and a sim for each camera. Some companies will give a discount for a data plan with multiple cameras on it 👍
I see you use a lot of other trail cameras besides the Reolink Go PT, are you still using them and happy with them? Thanks in advance
I use many different makes and model and the Reolink’s are my favorite cell cams because they can do what no other camera I found can do 👍
Great video HuntingFarmer - question for you - are the clips in this video downloaded from the app? Or are they from the SD card? Is there a difference? Your clips look very high quality which is cool but I'm curious if I need to get the SD card to see that level of video quality.
Thanks for watching! These clips are the full HD videos pulled from the card. The videos downloaded over the cloud are less quality
Great videos and mostly because of your videos I purchased this camera system for my boathouse property. Just recently watched your other video regarding the remote antenna and will be ordering that soon. My camera is installed in an area that has poor cell reception and the video tends to buffer while watching live stream videos. I do have a question regarding camera functions... I have the pan and tilt set in a specific direction and was curious if there was a setting that allow me to automatically return it to this position after scanning? With the cameras poor cell reception it's quite timely in getting it set back to this location. Thanks!
I appreciate you watching. Reolink does have a desktop software available online that can have preset locations programed. The software is a bit ‘unrefined’ and I don’t use it much. There is currently no option like that for mobile users. 🙁 Hopefully if you get better signal it’ll improve for you 👍
Can't you connect two devices to the camera? My wife and I both want access on our devices?
Yes! You can share one camera with multiple people. The sharing setup is pretty easy through the app 👍
Thank you so much for your video!!!!! We was using Att go phone sim card and for some reason it stopped working properly. Tried two more att go sim cards and they didn't work either. Found your video and the sim card you suggested worked! We've had our camera well actually two of them going on a year now! They are awesome and so are you! Thank you again from my Husband and I!!!
Thanks for the encouragement! I appreciate it. I really enjoy the Reolink’s also 👍
hi i had another question do you have a sim card for every camera if i had three cameras of the same place on my farm or all of the sim cards different for each camera and thanks you been very helpfull
Yes, you’ll will need a SIM card for each camera. If you use Eiotclub you’ll need a plan for each camera. (They give a discount after 5 cameras I believe).
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Thank you for your video. I recently purchased a reolink go camera. I purchased the Eiotclub and as of 8/28/21 it is working fine. The set up was easy thanks to your video.
Thanks for watching and for your encouragement. Enjoy your new cam 👍
Very cool camera and looks easy for set up! Maybe next for the property as I have a camera I need to replace. 👍👍👍
Thanks for watching Dave. I appreciate it 👍
I purchased one these camera just over a month ago. I plan on swithing out the micro sd card for the 1st time. Do I need to shut off the camera main power switch ? Or can I just turn off the pir sensor and recording threw the app ? What do you recommend ?
I recommend turning the camera off before switching out the micro sd card! How are you liking the camera?
Thanks for more good information on outdoor tools and the fun Wildlife videos. Good shooting and gods speed to the HUNTING FARMER. 👍🇺🇸
Thanks for watching Joel! Have a great day 👍
Hi I think you are onto something here went to the link do they not come with the solar panel anymore appears to be the camera only
Thanks for watching. It does look like they are temporarily out of the combo package. My video must have sold them out. 😂🤣😂
It is possible to buy the panel separately (and the individual panel is black instead of white which is good).
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We are having a lot of break ins here now. What do you think of this for our home
If you have WiFi available I would consider going with a wifi model vs cellular. Cheaper to buy up front and no monthly data fees 👍
Great review! Was struggling with getting SIM card in the devise. She’s now telling me I have to activate the Sim card. I did go to the EIOT club and I guess I didn’t activate. Do I click on some thing called activate?
If you entered the sim number on Eiotclub website and hit search you activated the card. (It takes a bit for the card to show activated vs ‘ordered’ on the website. You should be ready to attach the antenna and turn the camera on. I suggest going outside for better reception.
My camera says SIM card cannot be recognized, please insert the card correctly and restart the camera. I did the Eiot Club and it says “ready”. Do I just have to wait or what? Thanks, in advance.
Need wifi for initial setup?
No WiFi needed. You will however need to have adequate signal on both the camera and your cell phone 👍
@@HuntingFarmerOfficial Good video brother
Great Job Dave, any tips on strengthening the Cell Signal??
Thanks for watching. Here’s a video I did on better signal th-cam.com/video/a8s9YmnImjY/w-d-xo.html
One question
How far motion sensor works daily?
Thanks for watching. It’s advertised as 33’ but I’ve found it to be better than that. I touch on the distance in this video: th-cam.com/video/2M509aXYGxY/w-d-xo.html
Could you please give me instructions for setting up my go pt when I change cellular companies.
Thanks
To change providers you must activate the new sim (through the provider) and then install it into the camera and turn the camera on. The camera will recognize the new sim. You must then reconfigure the app settings (I usually ‘delete’ the camera and start over like it’s a brand new camera when I change providers)
@@HuntingFarmerOfficial thanks. I got the data card from TMobile and they activated it. I was hoping all I had to do was replace it instead of having to reset everything. I really appreciate your videos and a big thanks for answering my questions.
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For the price of the camera, the colors do not look very good, in some parts it looks purple.
Thanks for watching. I’m pleased with the quality. I never really noticed the purple hue.
My device has no QR code on it 🙄
If it’s a PT it’ll be on the bottom by the mounting threads
@@HuntingFarmerOfficial yep. I had to remove the cap. Thx
The image can be flipped in the menu allowing you to mount the camera either way. Up or Down
Thanks for watching. You are correct 👍
The eiotclub setup says it used either T-Mobile or att towers. How do you know which one you are on?
I believe they’ll use whichever has greater signal at the time. Not sure if it’s possible to know which it’s using at any onetime?
Hi I have Straight Talk for my carrier.I believe they operate off of Verizon towers.You said only T Mobil or At&T towers will work.Did I miss something or am I out of luck as in getting the camara,since I'm not changing carrier's..thanks I hope I'll be able to use my carrier towers..Thumbs up
I doubt straight talk will work in the Reolink but you could still use that as your phone carrier. You would however need to choose an Att/Tmobile based carrier for the Reolink
@@HuntingFarmerOfficial Why thank you.Then all I need is to get a Att/t mobile simcard for Reolink?Question where can I buy that camara with battery and solar panel etc? Thanks for your fast responce🦌
I have Verizon in two of my cameras. Works great. I believe it’s a plan for an iPad.
I'm curious what type of antenna did u end up buying and could you provide a link for it if you got it off Amazon
Thanks for watching. I posted a link in the description 👍
Thanks. I've wondered how well those actually work.
Thanks for watching. It’s appreciated 👍
I bought and am having trouble with it connecting. It only worked once. Any one have any ways to get it to work. It said connection successful but after that nothing
Thanks for watching. Do you have enough signal? Are you testing the camera outdoors? If you got the network connection successful message and have signal, you should be good to go 👍
@@HuntingFarmerOfficial at the beginning in my house I was able to see a video one time with weak signal but once I took it outside I just get notifications that it’s detecting movement. I log into the app and all I get is cannot connect. Frustrating.
Have you any trouble activating the eiotclub SIM cards? I entered the numbers for two different SIM cards and both show “ordered” but not activated. Does this process take time? I thought I might need to buy the test plan, so I did. It charges my account and when I refresh, I see the purchases data was added, the both cards still indicate ordered and not activated? Please help if you can.
Once you entered the numbers you can put them in the Reolink camera. When the camera recognizes the SIM card the EIOTCLUB website will show activated then. 👍
Thanks for sharing. That worked! It’s hard to get any reliable information from the website.
Thanks for the help setting up. You made it easy for me.
I appreciate the encouragement. Enjoy your new cam 👍
I purchased a prepaid card stright from the att store with 5 gigs of data on it. The card is not a 5g card. It is an older one and it doesn’t seem to work. I had the card activated at the store and checked the account online. The card also works in my phone. I think it only works with t mobile. If anyone else has it working on att can you please tell me how you got it to work. Thanks.
What error message are you getting? Are you certain you have signal where your at? (If indoors, try it outside)
I did the same. I bought an ATT card from the store and it didn’t work. The sim was orange from the store. I then went to Walmart and bought the 3 in 1 sim for ATT. That card worked great but the one from the store did not. I hope this helps.
God bless you! Thanks for your help!!!
Thanks for watching. I appreciate it 👍
Hi Dave
I’ve got 30GB monthly plan , my camera sd card already showed me 2GB. There’s two days since I installed it. 🤔
There are a number of considerations when it comes to data use. The camera uses very little data recording the video and sending you the notifications. When you playback the videos or watch the live feed is when most data is consumed. I have my playback and live video quality at about the lowest setting possible. This saves on data. Also limit your time watching the live view (I know that’s hard 😜)
@@HuntingFarmerOfficial what I tried to say is that Reolink go pt used a lot of data . I’m 100% sure that you’ll need about 100GB for one month. Definitely not under 100G . Not !!!
@@catalinbelibou5812 in the above reply I’m giving pointers on how to conserve on data. I have been using Reolink GO’s and GO PT’s for about two years now and have never once used more than 2gb of data per month (usually it’s less than 1gb a month for me). Like I said above…. You either have your quality settings way too high or you’re watching the live stream much more than I do!!