Battery-Powered Security Cameras: 100% Wireless, Portable & Affordable
Unlike wired security cameras, battery cameras need no messy wiring. They stand alone, watching over places where power and Internet cable cannot reach. In some cases, solar-power charging option is availabe for those rechargeable battery powered cameras, sparing you from dead-battery concerns.
Battery cameras are usally small-sized and having hub-free reliable network connections. Within the WiFi range, you can easily install a WiFi battery camera anywhere, or just put it on the table. Even better, 4G battery cameras run on mobile data networks; they can go anywhere around the world like your smartphone.
Battery cameras have relatively budget-friendly prices and barely need installation costs. As technology develops, low-cost security cameras are no longer necessarily related to low quality or blurry footage. Some of the newest battery cameras are now equipped with 2K 4MP SHD, motion spotlights, long-distance night vision, two-way audio and more!
Argus 3 Pro
As Reolink's newest battery powered security camera, Argus 3 Pro is equipped with smart person/vehicle detection technology, 230-lumen spotlights, and dual-band WiFi. It's also IP65 waterproof, so can survive outdoor environments. Learn more
Battery:
6000mAh rechargeable
Solar power:
Support (via Reolink Solar Panel)
Local storage:
Micro SD card slot (Max. 128GB)
Network:
5/2.4GHz dual-band WiFi
Reolink Duo
Reolink DuoReolink Duo
Combining two lenses in one, Reolink Duo expands your world with a 150° wide viewing angle. It also supports person/vehicle detection without subscription.
Learn moreReolink Duo 4G
Reolink Duo 4GReolink Duo 4G
This 4G mobile security camera has 2 lenses for expanded view, 440 lumens spotlights for deterrent effect and color night vision.
Learn moreArgus 3
Argus 3Argus 3
With motion spotlights, Argus 3 has a better deterrent effect and full-color night vision. It now has 2K 4MP version available.
Learn moreArgus PT 2K
Argus PT 2KArgus PT 2K
This 2K 4MP battery camera can pan and tilt to cover more area and can smartly discern people and vehicles from other trivial objects, greatly reducing false alarms.
Learn moreReolink Go Plus
Reolink Go PlusReolink Go Plus
In places where WiFi and power are out of reach, Reolink Go Plus with battery and 4G connection watches over your property, tenaciously.
Learn moreReolink Go PT Plus
Reolink Go PT PlusReolink Go PT Plus
Running on the 3G/4G network, Reolink Go PT Plus with battery can be taken anywhere for monitoring and recording. Try its person/vehicle detection also!
Learn moreArgus PT
Argus PTArgus PT
With a 335° pan & 140° tilt, Argus PT has a very expansive field of view for monitoring inside or outside your home. Pair it with Reolink solar panel for non-stop protection.
Learn moreArgus 2
Argus 2Argus 2
Small-sized Argus 2 is 100% wire-free thanks to its battery powering option and WiFi network connection. Truly a versatile security camera at a competitive price.
Learn moreArgus 2E
Argus 2EArgus 2E
Home security does not necessarily cost much. Argus 2E is one of the most affordable security cameras of 2021, with night vision & 2-way audio!
Learn moreArgus Pro
Argus ProArgus Pro
Wire-free Argus Pro is a professional security camera on home surveillance. It's WiFi connected, IP65 rated and budget-friendly.
Learn moreArgus Eco
Argus EcoArgus Eco
This low-cost IP security camera offers high quality night vision, two-way audio and PIR detection. It is also IP65 rated weatherproof for both outdoor and indoor use.
Learn moreReolink Go
Reolink GoReolink Go
Reolink Go goes anywhere with 3G/4G LTE. Say bye-bye to messy wiring and unreachable WiFi connection; this IP security camera is 100% wireless!
Learn moreReolink Go PT
Reolink Go PTReolink Go PT
When 4G mobile security meets 355° pan & 140° tilt, Reolink Go PT is a great outdoor standalone security camera. Pair it with Reolink solar panel for a non-stop power supply.
Learn moreWiFi Connected Battery Security Cameras
Usually, a security camera can record and save videos to its local storage like an SD card or a connected NVR. But a WiFi battery security camera can do much more as long as it's within the WiFi range: full control via App or Client, access to cloud storage, live view, and even real-time communication.No matter where you are, WiFi connected cameras can send immediate alerts to your phone once an event is detected. You can take quick actions like vocally warning off the intruder via the camera's two-way audio and turning on the spotlights remotely to welcome family or friends. If you don't want too many insignificant alerts, you may want to consider those with advanced detection technologies. Some security cameras are able to detect only warm objects (like humans or animals) and some even can discern people and vehicles from other trivial objects. You can configure those detection modes via App or Client. And more, you can filter playback video clips by those detection modes.The biggest advantage of a WiFi battery security camera, however, is that it needs no Internet cable and no power cable to achieve those fantastic functions.
4G Connected Battery Security Cameras
As the name implies, a 4G camera is running on 4G mobile data network, which requires a SIM card but no network cable. In this way, it is free from spatial limitation, ideal for places where WiFi and power are inaccessible, like your rural cabins, farms or warehouses.You may want to take into consideration the mobile services plan and its cost, which varies. Also, the cellular data consumptions are not always the same, depending on how many times you watch live streaming, receive motion detection alarms, etc. But on average it won't make a dent in your wallet.Battery life is also a big limitation for a 4G IP camera if it is used far away like in the wild. The good news is, there are solar powering options for 4G battery cameras. With enough sunlight, the camera companied with solar panel can work continuously all year round.
Outdoor Battery Security Cameras
Battery security cameras are also suitable for outdoor use. Nowadays, most battery cameras are made rugged, designed to withstand rain, snow and extreme weather conditions. IR night vision also earns a point for outdoor battery cameras since light sources are rare outside a house. Some battery cameras may be equipped with spotlights for color night vision and deterrent effect.If you are worried about packages being stolen from your porch or the car being broken in the driveaway, installing a battery camera outside your house watching over the front door or the driveway should be a quick and effective fix. The camera will immediately notify you once a suspicious person or car is detected. Some outdoor battery cameras may allow you to turn on the spotlights via App to scare the intruder; some have the two-way audio for you to warn off the unwelcome.
Dual-Lens Battery Security Cameras
A battery security camera with two lenses not only spares you messy wiring; they cost less. In a sense, having one dual-lens camera is having two cameras installed in the same place for a wider viewing range, and you only need to pay for one.The two lenses in one camera allow Reolink Duo Series cameras to have an expanded view of 150°. Traditional single-lens cameras with a wide viewing angle have a common problem of image distortion; some details may be sacrificed. A dual-lens security camera, however, has two views to form one wide view. The images captured by each lens are nicely combined together to reproduce a less distorted panoramic view.It is a good choice to monitor a long street passing your front door or the wide backyard for its advantage of covering a large range of areas with one camera performing like two.
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Top 5 things to know before buying a battery security camera
We list several important factors for you to check out and figure out what feature matters to you.
1. IP Rating & Working Temperature
2. Night Vision of Wireless Battery Operated Outdoor Security Cameras
3. WDR Function of Battery Powered CCTV Security Cameras
4. WiFi Range of Battery Powered Outdoor Security Cameras
5. Battery Life of Wire Free Battery Powered Outdoor WiFi Cameras
How to Choose a Standalone CCTV Security Camera
If you want a security camera with no electrical outlets, no base stations and sync modules, check those reasons and reviews.
Battery security cameras have the advantages of being portable and moveable, small and discreet, money-saving, and working without the Internet. Moreover, you may expect them to have features like containing a micro SDcard slot, motion detection alerts, remote live viewing and so on.
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From Our Customers
ALL NEW ARGUS 3 PRO
Very very nice camera. Looks and feels like a $500 camera. This has lots of upgrades from the Argus 3. Dual wifi 2.4GHz and 5GHz, and it works great. The PIR is all so good, I had no false triggers.<br>It had night color video and all so now 2K up from 1080p, and you can see the difference, way better...and then there is the light, wow so bright, you can leave it on/off up to you. It's all done by the app, same as the siren. Even better, you can record your own voice message to play when motion is detected...And the battery, well I have had it 4 weeks and it's on 100% still, but I am in Australia, so I unplugged it from my solar panel and use it a lot, and I had it on 2K mode and only used 18%...Overall it's a fanatic camera. For the price it's the best in its field.
From Clive, a user of Argus 3 Pro
Read moreImpressive Little Cam
I have the camera and solar panel mounted on an aluminum plate backed with magnets so I can move it around out our jobsite and follow the construction phases. I've had it indoors for the past month without access to the sun and have found the battery to last 12 days before needing a charge. Charging takes 4-5 hours with a rapid charger which is pretty reasonable but when possible, I still recommend the solar panel since it keeps the cams fully charged and allows for nearly constant streaming., I'm currently on a prepaid T-Mobile package that expired a few days ago so I am about to switch it to the EIOTCLUB SIM card that Reolink recommended. I will follow up on how that procedure works out but I'm sure it was just as easy as the T-mobile card. Basically I inserted the pre-activated card and powered it on and it worked.
From Coulter, a user of Reolink Go Plus
Read moreVery Good Camera for Battery Operation
I have the camera, have been using it for more than 4 months and am satisfied. Price-performance ratio is more than ok. At the beginning there were a few connection problems with the WiFi, but with the help of the support and these could be remedied., Since I don't have a power connection at the installation site, charging with a solar panel was very important to me. This works very well after I have hung the panel facing southwest. For this, however, I would have to buy an extension cable, as the standard length was not sufficient for my configuration.
By Penelope, a user of Argus 2
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