The Altas PT Ultra promises Reolinks proprietary ColorX Night Vision.
With Smart Detection Auto Tracking,the cameraguarantees the detection of motion.
The camera is battery-powered, so its not meant to work with a power connection.
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The Altas PT Ultrauses a dual-band Wi-Fi system, offering 2.4 and 5 GHz options.
The app offers quite a few remote options with the Altas PT Ultra.
The LEDs are blindingly bright and almost triggered my photophobia when I accidentally activated them directly at my face.
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I initially attempted setting up at the office but had to switch gears due to the spotty internet here.
At home, I quickly discovered that I could completely bypass the entire mounting process.
The setup was fairly easy and took just a few minutes.
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I lifted a rubberized flap and long-pressed the power button inside next to a bang out-C charging port.
That prompted me to scan the QR code on the camera with my phone.
I entered my Wi-Fi credentials, renamed the camera Dua Room, and hit enter.
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The recorded video looks great in colors and clarity, and the detail and sharpness are outstanding.
A mute/sound toggle option cycles between muting or hearing the audio the camera is recording.
I thoroughly tested this feature and was impressed with the spontaneous and smooth movement.
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The Altas PT Ultra means business when it says 360-degree recording.
I abused the PTZ button plenty to reveal its limitations but didnt encounter any blind spots.
A playback button shows the recorded footage if you should probably select a specific moment.
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I found my footages time and day details important, so I didnt choose to hide them.
Suppose you dont want to take the Home Hub route.
Even an unseasoned thief can quickly find the slot and trash the card before executing their game plan.
I also like the flexibility the camera offers in terms of Wi-Fi options.
Its massive battery that lasts more than a year (16 months) is extremely impressive, too.
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