Setup Camera, Insert SIM, and Connect to Mobile App
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Confronted trespasser didn't expect this! Be prepared!
What happens here
Rotate the camera's front housing to access the nano-SIM card slot and optional Micro SD card slot. Carefully insert the T-Mobile nano-SIM card into the designated slot. Close the housing, ensuring the rubber seal provides weather protection. Turn on the camera using the power switch, and listen for audio cues confirming network connection (e.g., "Network connection succeeded"). Use the Reolink app on your smartphone to scan the QR code located on the camera's base, connect to the device, set a strong password, and assign a descriptive name to the camera (e.g., "North Pasture"). Test the live view, pan, tilt, and zoom functionalities within the app to ensure proper operation and responsiveness.
Goal: Configure the camera for remote access and control.
Tools and materials
- Reolink Go PT Camera Reolink — The main security camera unit
- Small Screwdriver or Pocket Knife — To open the SIM card slot housing
- Smartphone Apple — Running the Reolink app for camera setup, configuration, and live viewing
- Micro SD Card — For direct local storage of recordings on the camera
- T-Mobile Nano-SIM Card T-Mobile — Providing cellular connectivity for the camera