Security camera guide
Reolink Go PT Ultra 4G LTE Solar Camera with Solar Panel 2
A site with mobile coverage but no Wi-Fi, where a solar-charged pan-tilt camera suits
The Go PT Ultra is a 4K pan and tilt camera that uses a 4G LTE SIM, included in the box, instead of Wi-Fi, and runs on a 21.6Wh battery charged by the 6W solar panel in this bundle. It needs a data plan after a small free allowance. Reolink rates it IP64 with microSD up to 128GB; the listing claims IP65 and 512GB.
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Published specifications
- Maker: 4G LTE; SIM in box connects to AT&T, Verizon or T-Mobile (US)
- Maker: 1/2.7in CMOS, 3840x2160 at 15 fps, H.265; 110 deg diagonal view
- Maker: pan 355 deg, tilt 140 deg; up to 32 presets; PIR up to 10 m
- Maker: 21.6Wh battery; 6W Solar Panel 2; guide says charge at 0C to 45C
- Maker: microSD up to 128GB (listing says 512GB); Reolink Cloud where offered
- Maker: IP64 (listing says IP65); -10C to 55C; 496 g; 2-year limited warranty
Fit and limits
Strengths
- Works on 4G LTE with a SIM in the box, so no Wi-Fi is needed at the site
- Pan and tilt head covers 355 by 140 degrees, with a 6W solar panel included
- Reolink says the battery can run for up to two months on cloudy days
Caveats
- Needs an ongoing data plan after 100 MB of free data, per Reolink's page
- Reolink says microSD up to 128GB and IP64; the listing claims 512GB and IP65
- Guide says it is not built for 24/7 recording or constant live streaming
A cellular camera for places without Wi-Fi
The Go PT Ultra connects over 4G LTE rather than Wi-Fi; the listing's bullets say it has no Wi-Fi at all. Reolink's page says the SIM in the box connects automatically in the US. It runs from a 21.6Wh built-in battery, and this listing bundles Reolink's 6W solar panel for charging.
The listing's box row names the Go PT Ultra camera, a 6W solar panel with a 4 metre cable, a Reolink SIM card, a mounting template, an instruction manual and a surveillance sticker; its storage table also says a 32GB microSD card is included. The quick start guide separately lists a bracket, mount base, antenna, USB-C cable, screws, a hex key and a reset needle.
The guide notes that a power adapter is not included. The head pans 355 degrees and tilts 140 degrees, and Reolink's page and the listing both give up to 32 preset positions for the pan and tilt head.
The SIM and the data plan
Reolink's page says the included SIM connects automatically to the strongest available network from AT&T, Verizon or T-Mobile in the US, and that 100 MB of free data is provided to start, after which you choose a plan. The listing bullet names only AT&T and T-Mobile, while the listing's cellular table names all three.
We have not read Reolink's plan terms and quote no plan figures. Reolink's page says a plan must be chosen once the free 100 MB is used, and the guide's troubleshooting table lists a failed data call among its SIM problems. The listing's storage table also mentions a seven-day free cloud trial.
The quick start guide calls for a Nano SIM that supports WCDMA and FDD LTE, and says some SIMs must have their PIN disabled first; the listing's table says standard size SIM. The guide's troubleshooting table covers an unrecognised SIM, weak signal and data plan problems, and suggests moving the camera to better signal.
Card size and weather rating: the sources differ
Reolink's product page and its Specs table both say the camera saves motion-triggered recordings to a microSD card of up to 128GB. The listing's storage table says a maximum of 512GB. Neither explains the difference, so confirm with Reolink before buying a card larger than 128GB.
Reolink's Specs table rates the camera IP64. The listing's Waterproof Rating row says IP65. The listing also gives an operating range of minus 5 to 55 degrees Celsius, while Reolink's table says minus 10 to 55 degrees Celsius, or 14 to 131 Fahrenheit, and the quick start guide agrees with Reolink.
Smart-home support differs too. Reolink's Specs table lists Google Assistant only, and the product page marks Alexa support as coming soon. The listing's Controller Type row says app control. On the evidence read, Alexa support is not yet stated as available.
Solar, battery and the limits Reolink prints
Reolink says the 6W Solar Panel 2 needs just 10 minutes of charging a day, and that on cloudy days the built-in battery can power the camera for up to two months. The listing's table gives a 10-minute solar charging figure too.
The quick start guide says the camera is not designed for running 24/7 at full capacity or for round-the-clock live streaming. Recording is listed as motion-triggered. The guide says to charge with a DC 5V charger or a Reolink panel, not other brands' panels.
This guide gives a charging range of 0 to 45 degrees Celsius and a use range of minus 10 to 55 degrees Celsius. Temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius are outside that charging range. Read the guide's battery safety instructions in full before installing.
Picture, detection and mounting
Reolink gives a 1/2.7 inch CMOS sensor at 3840 by 2160 and 15 frames per second in H.265, with 90 degrees horizontal and 110 degrees diagonal view. Night viewing uses two 850 nm infrared LEDs rated to 10 metres and two 6500K spotlights for colour; in complete darkness Reolink says it shows black and white.
Detection uses a PIR sensor rated up to 10 metres at 120 degrees horizontal, alongside person, vehicle and animal detection, with push and email alerts, a siren, two-way audio and detection zones. The guide warns that an object moving straight toward the PIR sensor may not be detected, and advises mounting at an angle.
For outdoor use the guide says the camera must be mounted upside down, 2 to 3 metres above the ground, and that the antenna should point upward or horizontally for better 4G reception. The guide also allows strapping it to a tree. Reolink's table gives 496 grams with battery.
Warranty and the seller question
Reolink's Specs table states a two-year limited warranty, and the quick start guide adds that it is valid only if the camera was bought from the Reolink official store or a Reolink authorized reseller. Reolink's policy page says the period begins on delivery and that registering a new product adds six months.
The same policy tells buyers who purchased from a third party to contact that third party for warranty service, and excludes damage from installation, drops, extreme temperatures or severe weather, non-Reolink batteries, and products that have been painted or tampered with. Check who the seller is on the listing before ordering.
The size figures differ slightly between Reolink's documents: the quick start guide says 98 by 112 millimetres, while the Specs table says 98 by 122, and neither explains why. Keep the order record for any claim, since Reolink's policy requires proof of purchase.
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Primary sources
- Reolink product page for the Go PT Ultra, with the Specs table
- Reolink Go PT Ultra Quick Start Guide supplied with the listing
- Reolink US Warranty and Return Policy
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