I went back and forth between multiple small screwdrivers and was getting very close to stripping the screw heads.

To get the setup started, download the Reolink app (discussed morein a later section).

On the first screen, tap the plus icon in the top-right corner to add a unit.

the Reolink trackmix held in a person’s hand

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This automatically adds the TrackMix to your Reolink ecosystem.

Next, you’ll be asked whether you want to connect to the internet wirelessly or with anEthernet cable.

Now your TrackMix should be activated and ready for mounting!

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The Reolink TrackMix WiFi Outdoor Camera has dual telephoto lens, auto tracking, and 6X hybrid zoom to closely follow and focus on the target. You can have an ultra-wide overview and a clear close-up look at the same time on one screen.

How does this all come together?

And that 1080p zoom lens is certainly no straggler.

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The Reolink TrackMix WiFi Outdoor Camera has dual telephoto lens, auto tracking, and 6X hybrid zoom to closely follow and focus on the target. You can have an ultra-wide overview and a clear close-up look at the same time on one screen.

Now, what about nighttime footage?

I thought the TrackMix did an excellent job with overnight live feeds and recording.

The Reolink app lets you customize exactly how the camera captures video at night.

front of the Reolink Trackmix

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With a throw distance of 50ft (15m), the TrackMix’s infrared abilities are beyond decent.

The Reolink app functions as an all-hands-on-deck surveillance center and customization dashboard for your TrackMix.

So how do you steer the ship?

the mounting portion of the Reolink Trackmix

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Quite simply, actually.

When you launch the app, tap the “PTZ” button to bring up navigation options.

This makes the pinch-and-pull of the TrackMix’s digital zooming much easier to pull off.

the accessories for the Reolink Trackmix

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The latter option will bring up a side ribbon of event thumbnails with dates and time stamps.

Simply select a clip, and it will begin playing.

This dashboard also has some basic filtering for various motion types.

daytime footage taken by the Reolink Trackmix of a parking lot full of cars

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daytime footage from both lenses of the Reolink Trackmix

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