Reolink Go Review – (4G LTE Review – 2022)

Benefits and Features

Design ​

The Go looks like a bullet-style camera and has durable formation. It has a portable and lightweight design. It is relatively easy to use, and you can shift the camera with ease due to its simple design. The outer white shiny material radiates simplicity. 

On the black face part, you can find a built-in mic at the top. Adjacent to it, there is the lens, daylight sensor, working status indicator, and PIR movement detector. The speaker is positioned on the outdoor mounting system, and below is the USB charging port. 

Installation​

Installation of the Go cam is simple in comparison with the Arlo cameras. It comes with IP65 certification, which protects the cam from dust and water. The camera has a rubber sheath to tolerate other elements, which makes the Go camera an ideal pick for the outdoors. You can install it anywhere, which has a strong LTE signal, regardless of whether it is a cottage, ship, building site, or in the forest. The Go comes with safe and durable screws, which you can use to mount to any surface. Before mounting it, fix the viewing angle. (2)

Video Quality and Common Functions​

It records videos and images with high definition 1080p resolution. The Reolink Go camera includes a 110-degree wide-angle lens. That wide-angle helps in capturing more area with little to no sightless spots. Like the other cameras, the Go has dual-way talk and motion detection functions. 

Another feature that is crucial in a surveillance camera is night or dark vision. It is meaningless to buy a camera that doesn’t capture events at night. To record the events at night time or in dark places, the Reolink Go cam has a starlight night vision feature. With this function, the cam records the events that are happening up to 10 m. This function came into existence because of the impressive 2.0 megapixel CMOS sensor. It gives a higher level of image clarity without using direct lighting. (3)

Network Compatibility​

In the US, the Go works well with the 3G W-CDMA and 4G LTE systems from T-Mobile. In other countries, it also supports carriers. Besides, Go is compatible with a few T-Mobile MVNOs (mobile virtual network operators). To operate or start the Go camera, you need a SIM card. So, submit a micro-SIM card from your carrier and then register for a monthly or yearly cellular data plan.

Energy and Battery​

The Go uses the power from the 7800mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery. With a single full charge, it gives up to 500 minutes of live view. Besides, it can record for up to eight hours. The charge refilling flexibility is another feature that makes Reolink Go the perfect pick for external use. It also can take power from the air conditioner, or you can attach the Go cam to the Reolink solar panel. 

Mobile Phone Application ​

The smartphone application supports and works with both iOS and Android devices. Go mobile app has a professional design. The application is relatively easy to use and guide. You can control the cam from anywhere using the Reolink app. The application also allows you to talk with the people on the other side as it comes with a dual-way talk feature. Besides, it is user-friendly and lets you watch the live recording. 

The opening screen displays the thumbnail image of the cam. It also shows the 4G signal status and the battery span using various icons. When you tap the thumbnail picture, you can watch the live feed. The screen gives you several controls like pausing the camera, taking a screenshot, recording the video, changing the color from black to white, and many more. You can also adjust the resolution settings like 1080p to fluent.

Network and Connectivity​

If the place you want to monitor doesn’t have access to Wi-fi, then the Reolink Go is a perfect choice. But the cam is not restricted to 4G connections. It can run on 4G LTE and other 3G connections. When you don’t want to connect the Go to the wireless networks, you can always opt for the SIM card or micro SD card slots. 

Storage Capacity​

The Go camera automatically saves the videos in the local storage. By inserting a micro SD card in the slot, you can use the motion recording function. From there, with the help of the Reolink application, you can get access to the footage. The Go supports SD cards but only up to 64 GB. If you want more storage capacity, you can opt for the cloud service. When you sign up for the beta plan, you will receive free 10 GB of storage for offsite backup. The free plan supports only a single camera, and it gives a seven-day video history.