Reolink’s wireless camera easily transitions from vanlife to homelife

is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for almost 20 years. As a part-time vanlifer, I’m constantly looking for opportunities to be alone in the world. But I also want to feel safe when parked overnight at an abandoned train station where there’s a non-zero chance of starring in a Netflix true-crime drama. That’s why I always travel with an axe, my reactive beagle, and — more recently — a pair of battery-powered Reolink Argus 4 Pro security cameras. I chose this particular 4K camera to test because it works directly over my Starlink Mini’s Wi-Fi connection (5GHz or 2.4GHz) and doesn’t need a SIM card or data plan like more expensive go-anywhere cellular cameras. Its IP66 rating makes it suitable for use indoors and out, even when I return home to maximize value for money. And because the camera has two lenses that automatically stitch together footage for a 180-degree field of ... Read full article.