Chapter 4
Install the Camera
4.1 Reolink Argus Placement
➢ Rule No.1: Know Camera’s Field of View
The field of view of Reolink Argus is diagonal 130° and horizontal 110°,
please make sure the monitoring area is well within its field of view.
The ideal viewing distance is 2 to 10 meters (7ft — 33ft), which enables
you to recognize a human. To achieve better viewing experience, it's
advised not to place the camera too far away or too high from
designated monitoring areas (7ft — 33ft).
➢ Rule No.2: Understand the Detecting Field of the PIR
Motion Sensor
Our PIR motion sensor is more sensitive to side-to-side movement than
movement heading straight toward the camera or away from the
detecting field (horizontal 120˚) of the PIR motion sensor.
For example, when a person moves straight toward the camera (shown
below), the PIR motion sensor will be less sensitive to the movement.
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