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Reolink Goes All-In on New Outdoor Security Cameras at All-Time Lows as If Prime Day Arrived Early

If you're wondering what goes on outside your house when you're not home, a camera is a must-have.
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The REOLINK Argus MagiCam Wireless Outdoor Security Camera is a 1080p Wi-Fi camera with a magnetic mount and a pair of replaceable AA lithium batteries that last up to 9 months between swaps. The camera works indoors and outdoors with an IP67 weatherproof housing rated for temperatures from 14°F to 131°F, with 1080p IR night vision for clarity in total darkness. AI person detection reduces false alerts from shadows, lights, and passing animals, and dual-band 2.4- and 5-GHz Wi-Fi switches between range and speed automatically based on signal conditions.

Visit Amazon to get the REOLINK Argus MagiCam Wireless Outdoor Security Camera for just $60, down from its usual price of $70, which is a $10 discount and 14% off.

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A reliable camera to keep an eye on your home and surroundings

The Argus MagiCam’s 2-megapixel sensor records 1080p HD video during the day and switches to infrared night vision after dark for clear black-and-white footage in total darkness. AI person detection filters motion alerts to distinguish real human activity from noise caused by blowing leaves, passing headlights, or stray cats. A built-in microphone and speaker handle two-way talk through the Reolink app, so you can answer the door from across the house or warn off someone on the porch.It just takes two AA batteries to power the MagiCam for up to nine months. However, if it’s in an area with frequent traffic, that number is sharply reduced. Fortunately, you can also power it via USB-C if you don’t want to worry about batteries and want the option for continuous recording.

The magnetic mounting pad has adhesive backing for sticking to most surfaces, and the camera attaches to the pad with a built-in magnet, so you can pull it off and put it back without tools. The camera will also stick directly to any metal surface, such as a refrigerator, garage door, or fence post. A wide-angle rotary bracket comes in the box for adjusting the camera through 360 degrees horizontally and 180 degrees vertically, useful for awkward corners or odd ceiling angles.

Recordings from the MagiCam are saved locally onto a microSD card or on an optional Reolink Home Hub. The on-camera AI detection and live view features work without a subscription, making this a great camera if you’re tired of being nickeled and dimed. Plus, you can live stream, play back records, get alerts, and time-lapse summaries all through the Reolink app.

Marked down to $60 from $70, the REOLINK Argus MagiCam Wireless Outdoor Security Camera brings a wireless 1080p camera with AI detection, IP67 weatherproofing, and a nine-month battery into the budget security camera bracket. For a side yard, a campsite, or temporary monitoring of a vacation rental, the Argus MagiCam delivers the basics without a subscription.

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