Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Reolink Lumus Pro vs Yale Smart Outdoor Camera

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Reolink Lumus Pro and the Yale Smart Outdoor Camera are security cameras. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. Reolink specs come from Reolink’s own product pages; Yale specs come from our Yale review, checked against Yale’s own pages.

Quick verdict

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Reolink Lumus Pro

Pick it for: 4K (3840 x 2160) video (the Yale: 1080p HD) · Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (the Yale: 2.4GHz only) · Records to microSD up to 512GB or an NVR (the Yale: 2 to 4 days on the camera)

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Yale Smart Outdoor Camera

Pick it for: Rechargeable USB-C battery, with optional outdoor cable or solar charger (the Lumus Pro is plug-in only)

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Quick comparison

Spec Reolink Lumus Pro Yale Smart Outdoor Camera
Resolution 4K (3840 x 2160) 1080p HD, 154° view, 8x digital zoom
Power DC 5V 1A adapter (included; not compatible with extension cables) Rechargeable battery (USB-C); optional outdoor cable or solar charger
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6, 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz only
Weather rating IP65 IP65
Storage microSD up to 512GB, Reolink NVR, Home Hub, Home Hub Pro, FTP/NAS 2 to 4 days built in, no subscription; optional Yale plan for 30-day cloud
Smart home Google Assistant (Reolink’s spec table does not list Alexa) Yale Home app
Night vision Infrared up to 10 m, plus a spotlight 6m colour night vision
Reolink Lumus Pro

Pros

  • 4K from a compact plug-in camera
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 6
  • Works with Reolink NVRs and the Home Hub
  • Colour night vision with the spotlight

Cons

  • Not compatible with power extension cables
  • Reolink’s spec table lists Google Assistant only
  • Fixed view, no pan or tilt
Yale Smart Outdoor Camera

Pros

  • Local storage with no subscription (2–4 days)
  • Human detection included free
  • 1080p video with 6m colour night vision
  • Spotlight that can trigger on motion, plus a built-in siren

Cons

  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Vehicle, pet and package detection need an optional Yale plan
  • Battery needs recharging (Yale quotes about 4 to 6 months per charge)
  • No pan or tilt

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Reolink Lumus Pro

  • 4K (3840 x 2160) video (the Yale: 1080p HD)
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (the Yale: 2.4GHz only)
  • Records to microSD up to 512GB or an NVR (the Yale: 2 to 4 days on the camera)
Why choose the Yale Smart Outdoor Camera

  • Rechargeable USB-C battery, with optional outdoor cable or solar charger (the Lumus Pro is plug-in only)

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