One thing I didn't make clear in the video, but needs to be said: Reolink cameras are a VERY good value when used standalone with an SD card or with a Reolink NVR. However, they should NOT be used with 3rd party NVRs or software based NVRs like Blue Iris. Compatibility seems to be increasing and the CX810 seems to work perfectly with my Blue Iris server, but most other Reolink cameras will have codec issues, framerate issues, and lag issues.
I've been using the Ethernet Doorbell on your recommendation with Blue Iris, and while it does work, it has been a challenge. This video has made me rethink using blue iris moving forward when I get more cameras, and switching to a Reolink NVR with the camera's recommended. Thanks for putting in the work for all these reviews!
The doorbell should actually work fine. It's a 5mp so you can set it up as RTMP and you shouldn't have any issues. That said, the Reolink NVR experience is very user friendly and smooth.
Oh. Will you do a video of cameras that are good with blue iris? I was going to ask if any of these cameras would be good for license plate reading but if it cannot be used with BI, I don’t see the point…
They have so many models... this is SO HELPFUL! I almost left a comment a few days ago asking if you'd consider a video explaining what the model numbers means and what the differnt "groups" of cameras (CX vs RLC vs duo) actually mean in real life, since there's a ton of overlap between the RLC line and all other lines (except duo).
Just a comment on reliability. 4+ years ago I installed the RLN16-410 NVR (16-port) with Eight 510A Cameras. It was a kit I think 699.00 off Amazon. I set it up once and have never touched it again. It has run 24/7 with out ever having to be reset, rebooted nothing. Even during power outages (storms etc..) it starts back up automatically and loads all the cameras. Works perfect. I live in Texas and 3 of the cameras are in direct 100+ degree Texas heat from about noon to sunset pointed directly at the suns path. No shade and not much cover from the rain etc. I figured these would fail first but they all still work perfect. I even hit them with the IR temperature gun in some of the hottest days just for the info. At the hottest point of the day in direct sunlight they were all reading 150+ degrees on the camera casing. Has not affected them one bit. At this point I kinda want it to fail so I can get one of these newer systems you mention but if it aint broke, why fix it :)
Everytime you post a video about something I haven't even considered buying, I end up learning how much I want that thing. Before I even watch this I already know I'm about to start looking into security cameras. I'm calling this phenomenon "gettin' hooked."
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Finally, in one simple video, someone gave quick and concise explanations of every Reolink camera, what each is used for, and how they rate. I've had so much trouble trying tom make the right decisions. Your clear-cut explanations have made it very easy. This video is so much appreciated. BTW, I'm adding a TrackMix, thanks for the "Hook Up"!
Love the focus on Reolink. I've gone with them for replacing my Eufy cameras and to add additional functionality I didn't have with Eufy and was too expensive if I went with a Unify setup. Right now our house is split between Reolink, Eufy, and Unify, with a rather simple setup to cover all of our entry and exit doors. I use the cameras I have for a dual purpose 1) security of our home 2) help me keep track of my dad who I am caregiver for (he has dementia). Also have a doorbell from Unifi that I need to replace my Eufy doorbell with, but need to run the POE cable, so that's been delayed. My use of smarthome tech has allowed me to be a bit more proactive when my dad is up and about and about to get into trouble. Last year, he had 5 falls, and I identified problem areas for him. This year, the combination of cameras and door sensors has allowed me to keep him out of the hospital as he has had no falls yet this year.
Thanks so much for this video. I had a headache trying to figure out which cameras did what until you explained all their differences. Currently have the wifi reolink doorbell. Its great.
New subscriber, got your info from a Reddit comment. I'm "technologically challenged" and keep buying different products in hopes that I can eventually have a simple and secure camera system without a subscription that is reliable. Thank you for the detailed info breaking down all the guess work which is greatly appreciated. I most admire YOUR INTEGRITY. By standing independently without sponsorship can be a tough route but I will gladly support your independence and I hope many others will too. Starting from scratch again, wish me luck 😄
Somehow you are always on-point. I was just researching Reolink cameras and came here because I knew you had a lot of related content that I trust. I figured you would have a Reolink camera part of a recent-ish round up. Not a dedicated Reolink shootout that is 2-weeks old..... amazing. Keep up the good work.
I have had my Reolink system for two years now based on your previous review. I have had no issues with the NVR and cameras system, 5MP cameras. 👍 Thank you for the information.
@@michaelhuyge9881 If you can swing it just bite the bullet and go straight for the 8MP. I got the introductory 5MP system with the NVR. I'm now going to upgrade all the to either CX810 or RLC-810 depending on if I want the spotlight feature. Looking back I should have just ponied up for the 8MP system from the beginning
First off thank you for a great overview of all the current cameras Reolink has to offer. I will however disagree with you on your CX comparison stating that the CX810 is better than the CX410. Even with your images I see better clarity in the CX410. Regardless I am really liking the CX lineup from Reolink for night time security. Please keep these videos coming they are EXTREMELY helpful.
I have tackled the issue with night time video quality by adding lights to monitored area with motion detectors (IR). Pets, persons passing the area fires up the lights and car's when the door of the vehicle is opened. Thank you again Rob!
This was such a well done cross-analysis of all the security cameras. I'm so impressed. Simple and to the point on each important feature/type of camera. Love it!
My man Rob with the conspicuously great timing, as usual. Have the PoE doorbell and 833A currently, and will need to expand my collection for the new house soon. Was tempted by those high end 16x PTZ cameras and thought 'what is the point of the track mix' but now I have some food for thought. Your last videos on the CX810 also gave me hope that I can get decent night vision out of Reolink without getting Dahua starlights or similar.
Awesome Video! For the past 2 years I have been trying to figure out which camera configurations would be best for my application; this video is exactly what I needed. You are greatly appreciated.
Rob, another great video. I always come away from watching one of your videos knowing something i didn't before.. or worse.. going straight to amazon !! lol keep up the thoroughly great work.. i know these videos take a lot of time to make but I for one find them extremely informative. Thanks
From other videos i've watched the CX410 seems to perform a lot better than the cx810 in extremely low light conditions. Even at 7:50 in your video you can see that it has much more detail in the shadows and across the road. the car parked in the driveway in the top right or the metal pole at your 2 o'clock position aren't even visible on the cx810.
This video is an awesome roundup! I am a little confused on your Duo 2 vs Duo 3 comments though. In the footage you showed it seemed like the Duo 3 had better image quality all around. (not massively different though) The text on the signs were a lot easier to read in almost every test. Just surprised me when you ranked them A vs D
The thing that's really important to consider when looking at security footage is whether any new information can be obtained from one image over the other. The only difference between the Duo 2 and Duo 3 images is sharpening and "edge detection" algorithms. You could easily bring the Duo 2 image into photoshop and make it look like the Duo 3 by running a few filters.
@@TheHookUp Gotcha! Just seemed like license plates might be picked up a little more often but obviously hard to tell. I have one of each so maybe I will try it!
This video was extremely helpful. The number of POE cameras from Reolink has exploded in the last 1.5 years and I get overwhelmed at all the options when trying to decide which ones to use for expansion of my system to get more complete coverage.
Thanks. That's exactly why I made this video. Reolink has done a great job innovating over the last few years but it has made the process of choosing much more cumbersome.
Great advice, great style, with lots of information given in a concise manner and no running off on irrelevant rabbit trails. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I wish more Toobers would learn from your example. Exactly what I needed, except that I found this video AFTER I had already ordered a couple TrackMix cams. lol I guess I did okay picking those specific models though...
This is so helpful. I was going to buy the duo 3 + duo with flood lights + 2 cx4 .. but after watching this i think I'll go with trackmix or duo 2 + duo with lights and 2 cx810s. No more researching for me! Awesome video. Liked! Edit: I'll definitely use your links to buy.
Late to the party but thanks for doing the hard work of comparing all of these PoE cameras. I'm replacing several solar-powered WiFi Reolink cameras (Argus 3 Pro) due to reliability issues (60% failure of batteries/power controller). I had pretty much decided to go UniFi and eat the cost but now you have me reconsidering Reolink. Will definitely be revisiting this video as I plan out property coverage. Thanks!
@@TheHookUp I'm torn as I prefer the DIY route (variety of manufacturer's cameras + Frigate or BlueIris) on commodity hardware but like the simplicity of a turn-key solution. Maybe a comparison video of DIY vs the popular all-in-one NVRs? I can sort of piece that together from years of your reviews but if you had to choose, knowing what you know now, do you have a preference?
Great video. Im starting from scratch... I think I have settled on unify for home network with doorbell since i want 24/7 , synology for nas and been trying to figure out cameras , unify is expensive and synology cameras don't seem well reviewed ... Was thinking reolink line would be where to go because i like what duo2 is doing and just need another for back entrance so maybe another duo2 or trackmix or that nc800 you mentioned awhile back... A lot to consider. Pretty amazing channel for getting reviews and at least seeing the cameras in action.
I thoroughly enjoy all the videos you share. Its the type of objective detail I appreciate. Keep at it. I’ll be buying 12 Reolink cameras in a few months, I’ll come here for the affiliate links.
This video is so helpful and came at the right time. I am considering adding a couple of Reolink surveilance cams to my house but their product portfolio is overwhelming. This video makes chosing the right camera dead easy. Thank you, Rob.
I've been struggling with making that video for the last year or so. There are just SO many different models from each brand and most are solar now, so placement of the solar panel dictates how well they perform.
@@TheHookUp Thanks for the reply. I concede there are more variables to consider. I still think that they have a place for wireless options in many home setups. The addition of solar helps to extend the battery life which is one of the main drawbacks of wired vs wireless. I understand a PoE setup will always reign supreme, but are there any wireless models or brands I should focus on? I suppose I'll wait for a video if you figure it out :) Thanks for the content
FYI - have been tweaking my new Trackmix POE for almost a week. Lots of emails to support. First - If you have any bushes or trees that sway in the breeze - bingo your motion is triggered. I have to "erase" tracking on most of my front yard due to too many moving bushes. After moving the cam to track just my walkway, the person tracking started working. Yea. Then setting the horizontal panning for tracking - NO JOY. the camera focuses in on someone walking up the walk, but will not pan as they ascend the stairs and approach the front door - all of this is included in the horizontal capture. So frustrated - ready to spend the extra cash for a true PTZ.
Was really let down by the DUO 3, the resolution is better than the duo 2, but it’s a lot more blurry with movement, even in the day time. I was well aware of the loss on vertical resolution but didn’t mind this, since I already knew the specific area I was going to cover. Very informative video, thank you! 🙏
Small correction (which you incidentally address verbally) is that the Duo Spotlight is listed as 16MP / $126.99 though - which is the incorrect resolution for that camera. Just finished the video. WOW - this addressed every question I've had on these camera lines. THANK YOU
Talk about timely! Just last night I made the decision to buy Trackmix POE cameras, but my intention was to use them directly into the Home Assistant Reolink integration and not use a NVR. Now I'm not so sure what I should do, but clearly the camera choice was a good one.
I have been using Reolink for years. The wifi cameras are IMO barely okay. The PoE cameras are great cameras for the price. Although I have had issues with the wifi cameras, I have had no issues with the PoE cameras. I also have their RLN36 NVR and it has been flawless. I just wish they would get their PTZ cameras working with a joystick and allow for zoom through their Reolink windows client when the cameras are connected to an NVR.
Great comparison video! I have a riolink system with the RLN8-410 nvr and 2 rlc-810's and 2 rlc-830's. It seems that my cameras are recording all the time not just when movement is detected. I would love for you to now do a follow up video on the proper configuration of the NVR and also the cameras for most efficient use. Compare the movement detection in the NVR vs CAMERA and which is most importaint/correct. HELP! thanks for the great channel
I agree with your list BUT I think size should be taken into consideration. The Duo 2 seems like a great product and is good at what it does but it sticks out like a sore thumb on the side of a house. The smaller 8MP bullet or dome cameras hit the sweet spot for me in a residential neighborhood where they are less obvious tucked under the soffits. Fantastic review though! It's very thorough and I appreciate all the effort you put into making it!
Great video. I have been using several Reolink cameras with Blue Iris for a while and it works but has problems as you say. I'm watching all your camera videos to try to find another camera brand to try.
A+++. This is really good content. There are so many cams and I had no idea which to choose for my Reolink 12 channel system. Can you do the wifi cams next?
Experience has taught me - Purchase a security camera that allows you to use ANY SOFTWARE! Also, once working correctly disable auto updates so that the manufacture doesnt change to a subscription model or block 3rd party software. Im currently using TPLink.
Wow, this is just an exceptional review and just what I was looking for. I have some Reolink cameras now that are wi-fi and I want to go with PoE system. I have been pulling my hair out for weeks now trying to analyze all the videos and specs to make a good choice since it will be a big expense. This absolutely nailed it and helped me decide. Two questions if you get the time: 1) do I also need a PoE switch in addition to the NVR; 2) are there any problems with motor failure in the TrackMix? Thanks a million!!
I have a mixed setup of Reolink cameras as well. I use two Duo 2 PoE with several RLC810's and coverage for me is good. I do agree the Duo 3 PoE is backwards and I did try one prior to returning and getting another Duo 2 PoE. Very good explanation of all the cameras and will tag this for not having to remember it all.👍
Awesome stuff! I have that NVR, and a bunch of the 810A cameras. My biggest gripe with them is the small field of view, leading to blindspots where I don’t have the overlap. That and false motion positives due to insects during IR night vision. Those dual cameras look great!
I actually use the E1 Outdoor as my indoor camera and it is great. I needed something that could be aggressively tilted for my mounting location and the other cameras looked too obvious so having this one is perfect.
When do you think you will do this type of video again, I just watched the Unify version but I think i still like reolink cameras more. Feels like reolink wifi doorbell is way to go unless we think a new version coming along, and i went to the website and there seems to be a new set of duo that are coming soon... I got three POE spots to fill , garage door (ceiling mount), back door side mount, and front door side mount... kinda see a new set of cameras coming in with larger aperture... might look at buying at black friday/xmas time and see what models are around great videos, really feel i get a good sense of what is out there and fairly evaluated, thank you for your service!
I was super excited to setup a new Trackmix poe after watching this video. Good info. Update - have been tweaking my new Trackmix POE for almost a week. Lots of emails to support. First - If you have any bushes or trees that sway in the breeze - bingo your motion is triggered. I have to "erase" tracking on most of my front yard due to too many moving bushes. After moving the cam to track just my walkway, the person tracking started working. Yea. Then setting the horizontal panning for tracking - NO JOY. the camera focuses in on someone walking up the walk, but will not pan as they ascend the stairs and approach the front door - all of this is included in the horizontal capture. So frustrated - ready to spend the extra cash for a true PTZ. Curious if other folks are having this issue. Support has been pretty quick to respond and followup, but still not working yet 😒
The issues you're talking about are not related to the trackmix specifically, but all auto tracking systems ("true PTZ" or not). I know this seems obvious, but have you made sure that you have "person" as the only thing checked in "objects to track"?
@@TheHookUp Yes - person was all that was being tracked. I finally removed he horizontal panning based on some web searches and that seems to have solved it for now!! Thanks for the reply!
Great video, as usual thank you. So are you still using Blue Iris or has the improvements in the Reoilnk NVR made you switch? I have been using BI since your first setup video but if Reolink have upped their game is it time for an update?
Been a great fan of yours (from Thailand) for so long Rob. Thanks so much for making great videos as always. Can you perhaps test the cameras in term of looking against the light? I mean those WDR stuff. I have 10 of RLC-810A around my house and one that is installed inside of the house but points out to the street through the window has the problem that I can set it to either see the inside clearly or outside clearly. Outside is a lot brighter than inside. I have 1 Hikvision with ColorVue and it performs much better as I could see both inside and outside at the same time.
GREAT Video! I've seen others you've made in my search for a good 4k system. I am really now leaning towards the RLN8-410 box with a mix of cameras you had laid out here, and I wondered if you had seen any indication of it getting a bit overwhelmed with 8+ 4k streams set to as good of quality and biggest framerate as possible? I've seen some videos of people saying 4k systems that have like 8+ cameras CAN get overwhelmed with all the feeds and get a little janky on the feeds. For this reason, I started considering maybe getting a Synology NAS, which is kinda geared towards getting hit with data. I want to hardwire all cameras to a switch in a back house. From this video alone, I am now back on the Reolink train, is just for my home, and don't think I will have more than 8 cameras, but, I'd like them to be 8MB at as close to 29.87 for at least 2 or 3 of them. Have you seen or heard of any instances of the RLN8-410 choking on having too many high quality streams, or do you know of a good cheat sheet of how to set the streams for optimal performance?
@@TheHookUp thabks for that! I will check that one out. And likely to make sure all is apples to apples, I'll use a replica switch. Oh, one final question! I may run 2 eternity cables in 1 buried conduit pipe.. do you think havibg two csmeras' cables in the same co dust pipe might cause aby sorta crosstalk or distortion? Or would it be ok to run 2 cables in 1 pipe? Others may be indivudual, or no more than 2 in 1 conduit. Just curious!
Another brilliant video and Perfect timing - i am moving into a new house and have been deciding between unifi protect and reolink for security (unifi could be more of everything in one place but reolink has the features/value). Its a townhouse so there are 2 exposed sides of the house with an alleyway beside the garage and wall of the next house that takes you to the maindoor. After this video, i am considering 1. Duo flood at the front covering the garage door and driveway 2. 1 track mix and 1 RLC843A covering the alleyway to the entrance seeing the walkway from the road 3. 2 Doorbell wifis for the front and the patio doors (missed to get ethernet drops during planning :)) 4. RLC 843A at the back covering the patio Does this strategy make sense? For the NVR - should i get the 8 channel one you recommended here but i cannot get the wifi doorbell cameras on it? Or should i get their wifi nvr (RLN12W) and add a POE switch so that i can get all the cameras into the same NVR that way? Might help if i wanted to deploy a few wifi indoor cameras in the future as well?
Thanks for an great video. An short video on the different Reolink NVR will also be great. I purchase the Trackmix 5 months ago and it is great with an SD card. I am also running Blue Iris based on your guides but I am looking to change over to an Reolink NVR. The AI in the cameras are really good :-)
Hi, really impressed with your assessment of the cameras. I was going to buy the Trackmix but have seen that they now have newer ones and the trackmix is no longer on the offered list. Is ther now a better version of the Trackmix. Thanks for your advice. I live in Germany so maybe its different,
Awesome work as always! I have a problem with every Reolink camera I own and I'm wondering if you've noticed the same issue. Motion that is normally always detected (basic and AI) completely fails for short periods and there is no motion flagged. The only way I know something was there is because the person or vehicle gets picked up by the other cameras. Issue has existed for at least 3 years across multiple firmwares and models. With your setup have you noticed this? Motion detected by all cameras but one that misses the motion because detection is briefly frozen or whatever? RLN8-410 811, 822, 820, CX810. All basic motion set to 45/50. Person at 100, vehicle 80, pet 90. Size set to smallest box for minimum and 50% of screen for maximum.
This is a great video. I’d like to see some time spent reviewing the mobile app since most people will be accessing videos from there 95% of the time. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for doing this , especially the ideal system. I've been trying to decide on an NVR or a Blue Iris setup. Having rated the RLC-843A as A tier and part of your ideal system, have you done a review or comparison between the Reolink RLC-843A and the RLC-1240A? Oh, and on a side note, I watched all of your comparisons on the budget projectors right before the holidays last year, and scored a HAPPRUN 1080p Projector for just shy of $32 taxed and delivered. So thanks for that!
Great unbiased review! 👍🍻 It's sad we don't have a CX820 yet as the bullet cameras always have spider web problems, and are not easy to hide in the house architecture, I find bullets cheap looking and unattractive. The TrackMix is a great camera for beginners, but after installing a set of 4-8 cameras on each corner (and for every DORI zone), I don't see the need for a PTZ camera anymore. I stopped using PTZ in 2018 when I had enough cameras to cover the entire property. Now that I've added LPR cameras I would not want that bulky TrackMix on my house. It's also harder to mount under the soffit away from the weather, and more prone to suffer IR StarWars effect in weather. I agree the dual lens Duos are bad, only for people too lazy to run a second network cable for 2x fixed cameras, difficult to aim, the focus is terrible, and the IR is uneven across the field of view, with glare at the edges of the home.
Thanks for the video. I have a reolink NVR with various older reolink cameras. As an interesting problem at night, reflective clothes that are designed for night safety (ie road worker vests\clothes) completely blind security cameras, much like head lights on a car. All that can be seen is a bright reflective image, nothing about the person can be seen. All you can determine is that it is person, nothing more.
I just love your videos. Right to the point with all important information. But I would like to see the compatibility of each camera with BlueIris... Thank you for your service! ;) I would like to see a video with your recommendation (just like you did at the end of this video) for all cameras you recommend for each scenario but for using with BlueIris.
As the pinned comment says, Reolink compatibility with Blue Iris seems to be improving, but I'm not ready to give it my stamp of approval. Blue Iris performance is so different based on your processor, RAM, graphics card and what other software is running on the computer and as I've learned many times in the past just because I can get a Reolink camera working on my 2 blue iris machines doesn't mean other people will be problem free.
Thank you for the concise and informative video. Any experience with the TP-LINK VIGI range of cameras and NVR's? I am very tempted to purchase one of the recommended REOLINK Cameras you have listed in this video but I was wondering if it may be better to opt for a cheap TP-LINK cam to accompany the VIGI NVR I have running already as I already have multiple HIKVISION cameras installed too.
I would love a comparison between Reolink and Unifi because it seems that most other tech-tubers covering security cameras are all sponsored and therefore biased. Thank you for your unbiased reviews.
I'll be making this exact same video but with UniFi cameras within the next 2 months. I did do a direct comparison here: th-cam.com/video/awQgyKJFYZo/w-d-xo.html
This is great! I have a long, curving driveway (1/3 mi) that parallels a 30yd wide "greenbelt" We already have a reolink NVR and want to add a streaming camera that monitors the entrance to the property and catch wildlife activity in the greenbelt. We have a magnetic induction sensor that dings at the house when a vehicle enters, but we can't see the vehicle until it rounds the bend by the house. This is mostly important when the sensor triggers at night. Was it a false trigger? Someone turning around? A dog with a collar and metal tags? We are leaning towards the 16x PTZ camera. However, the focusing issues you pointed out now have me concerned. We can run a PoE line with a line booster if needed. Or, use WiFi with a local solar battery at the camera. No power along the driveway. Any suggestions on how to fulfill this application?
Amazing video so well explained. Looking forward to the wifi cameras video. Unfortunately I already bought the duo 3 poe... I saw there are several NVR if you can explain the differences it would be great as I have poe and wifi cameras in my home
RLN410-8 and RLN410-16 are basically the same except for the number of cameras they can handle (8 vs 16). The RLN410-32 is different because you don't plug cameras directly into it but use PoE switches instead and the NVR only records the video feeds, it doesn't power the cameras.
@@TheHookUp Thanks. I have poe switch 24 ports 12 of them poe. I want go buy NVR and connect reolink cameras I have both poe and wifi, the nvr will be located near the switch. Which nvr will support poe and wifi and best for me? I saw additional models which are wifi.
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One thing I didn't make clear in the video, but needs to be said: Reolink cameras are a VERY good value when used standalone with an SD card or with a Reolink NVR. However, they should NOT be used with 3rd party NVRs or software based NVRs like Blue Iris. Compatibility seems to be increasing and the CX810 seems to work perfectly with my Blue Iris server, but most other Reolink cameras will have codec issues, framerate issues, and lag issues.
I've been using the Ethernet Doorbell on your recommendation with Blue Iris, and while it does work, it has been a challenge. This video has made me rethink using blue iris moving forward when I get more cameras, and switching to a Reolink NVR with the camera's recommended. Thanks for putting in the work for all these reviews!
The doorbell should actually work fine. It's a 5mp so you can set it up as RTMP and you shouldn't have any issues.
That said, the Reolink NVR experience is very user friendly and smooth.
Oh. Will you do a video of cameras that are good with blue iris? I was going to ask if any of these cameras would be good for license plate reading but if it cannot be used with BI, I don’t see the point…
thank you so much for this video, really helps breakdown the lineup. Think you'll do a similar tier list for Blue Iris optimal cameras?
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I've never seen anyone more passionate about security. This man should be put in charge of the secret service
I bet he could even get up on "slopey roofs" to install cameras...
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Man, you’ve magically anticipated my needs and released a very very timely and helpful video. I appreciate the approach you take!
They have so many models... this is SO HELPFUL! I almost left a comment a few days ago asking if you'd consider a video explaining what the model numbers means and what the differnt "groups" of cameras (CX vs RLC vs duo) actually mean in real life, since there's a ton of overlap between the RLC line and all other lines (except duo).
Just a comment on reliability. 4+ years ago I installed the RLN16-410 NVR (16-port) with Eight 510A Cameras. It was a kit I think 699.00 off Amazon. I set it up once and have never touched it again. It has run 24/7 with out ever having to be reset, rebooted nothing. Even during power outages (storms etc..) it starts back up automatically and loads all the cameras. Works perfect.
I live in Texas and 3 of the cameras are in direct 100+ degree Texas heat from about noon to sunset pointed directly at the suns path. No shade and not much cover from the rain etc. I figured these would fail first but they all still work perfect. I even hit them with the IR temperature gun in some of the hottest days just for the info. At the hottest point of the day in direct sunlight they were all reading 150+ degrees on the camera casing. Has not affected them one bit.
At this point I kinda want it to fail so I can get one of these newer systems you mention but if it aint broke, why fix it :)
Everytime you post a video about something I haven't even considered buying, I end up learning how much I want that thing. Before I even watch this I already know I'm about to start looking into security cameras. I'm calling this phenomenon "gettin' hooked."
Thank you for doing the work and testing that the consumer wants to know!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Finally, in one simple video, someone gave quick and concise explanations of every Reolink camera, what each is used for, and how they rate. I've had so much trouble trying tom make the right decisions. Your clear-cut explanations have made it very easy. This video is so much appreciated. BTW, I'm adding a TrackMix, thanks for the "Hook Up"!
Love the focus on Reolink. I've gone with them for replacing my Eufy cameras and to add additional functionality I didn't have with Eufy and was too expensive if I went with a Unify setup. Right now our house is split between Reolink, Eufy, and Unify, with a rather simple setup to cover all of our entry and exit doors. I use the cameras I have for a dual purpose 1) security of our home 2) help me keep track of my dad who I am caregiver for (he has dementia). Also have a doorbell from Unifi that I need to replace my Eufy doorbell with, but need to run the POE cable, so that's been delayed. My use of smarthome tech has allowed me to be a bit more proactive when my dad is up and about and about to get into trouble. Last year, he had 5 falls, and I identified problem areas for him. This year, the combination of cameras and door sensors has allowed me to keep him out of the hospital as he has had no falls yet this year.
Thanks so much for this video. I had a headache trying to figure out which cameras did what until you explained all their differences. Currently have the wifi reolink doorbell. Its great.
New subscriber, got your info from a Reddit comment. I'm "technologically challenged" and keep buying different products in hopes that I can eventually have a simple and secure camera system without a subscription that is reliable. Thank you for the detailed info breaking down all the guess work which is greatly appreciated. I most admire YOUR INTEGRITY. By standing independently without sponsorship can be a tough route but I will gladly support your independence and I hope many others will too. Starting from scratch again, wish me luck 😄
Good luck!
Somehow you are always on-point. I was just researching Reolink cameras and came here because I knew you had a lot of related content that I trust. I figured you would have a Reolink camera part of a recent-ish round up. Not a dedicated Reolink shootout that is 2-weeks old..... amazing. Keep up the good work.
I have had my Reolink system for two years now based on your previous review. I have had no issues with the NVR and cameras system, 5MP cameras. 👍 Thank you for the information.
I'm preparing to purchase. Any recommendations on devices for front and back of house?
Definitely going with PoE doorbell.
I went with the dome style camera. I preferred the smaller silhouette that the dome camera gives you.
@@michaelhuyge9881 If you can swing it just bite the bullet and go straight for the 8MP. I got the introductory 5MP system with the NVR. I'm now going to upgrade all the to either CX810 or RLC-810 depending on if I want the spotlight feature. Looking back I should have just ponied up for the 8MP system from the beginning
First off thank you for a great overview of all the current cameras Reolink has to offer. I will however disagree with you on your CX comparison stating that the CX810 is better than the CX410. Even with your images I see better clarity in the CX410. Regardless I am really liking the CX lineup from Reolink for night time security.
Please keep these videos coming they are EXTREMELY helpful.
I have tackled the issue with night time video quality by adding lights to monitored area with motion detectors (IR). Pets, persons passing the area fires up the lights and car's when the door of the vehicle is opened. Thank you again Rob!
Wow, this is an effort that deserves support and thanks. This is a massacre reviews so helpful
Thanks you for this video. Best camera reviews always!
This was such a well done cross-analysis of all the security cameras. I'm so impressed. Simple and to the point on each important feature/type of camera. Love it!
My man Rob with the conspicuously great timing, as usual. Have the PoE doorbell and 833A currently, and will need to expand my collection for the new house soon. Was tempted by those high end 16x PTZ cameras and thought 'what is the point of the track mix' but now I have some food for thought. Your last videos on the CX810 also gave me hope that I can get decent night vision out of Reolink without getting Dahua starlights or similar.
Trackmix is a game changer and may get me to switch to a Reolink NVR over my blue iris system, I really really like it.
Awesome Video! For the past 2 years I have been trying to figure out which camera configurations would be best for my application; this video is exactly what I needed. You are greatly appreciated.
Thanks for the review, hey new subscriber here who is starting to purchase & using Reolink 4K NVR & cameras
Rob, another great video. I always come away from watching one of your videos knowing something i didn't before.. or worse.. going straight to amazon !! lol keep up the thoroughly great work.. i know these videos take a lot of time to make but I for one find them extremely informative. Thanks
From other videos i've watched the CX410 seems to perform a lot better than the cx810 in extremely low light conditions. Even at 7:50 in your video you can see that it has much more detail in the shadows and across the road. the car parked in the driveway in the top right or the metal pole at your 2 o'clock position aren't even visible on the cx810.
I enjoyed this. I anxiously anticipate more of this format on different cameras manufacturers. It helps me make sense of what is really good.
This video is an awesome roundup! I am a little confused on your Duo 2 vs Duo 3 comments though. In the footage you showed it seemed like the Duo 3 had better image quality all around. (not massively different though) The text on the signs were a lot easier to read in almost every test. Just surprised me when you ranked them A vs D
The thing that's really important to consider when looking at security footage is whether any new information can be obtained from one image over the other. The only difference between the Duo 2 and Duo 3 images is sharpening and "edge detection" algorithms. You could easily bring the Duo 2 image into photoshop and make it look like the Duo 3 by running a few filters.
@@TheHookUp Gotcha! Just seemed like license plates might be picked up a little more often but obviously hard to tell. I have one of each so maybe I will try it!
Another great in-depth review by The Hook Up. Thanks much. You help a lot of people learn about security cams and other products!!!!!
4:50 I ❤ the trackmix!! We have two in our backyard
This video was extremely helpful. The number of POE cameras from Reolink has exploded in the last 1.5 years and I get overwhelmed at all the options when trying to decide which ones to use for expansion of my system to get more complete coverage.
Thanks. That's exactly why I made this video. Reolink has done a great job innovating over the last few years but it has made the process of choosing much more cumbersome.
Great advice, great style, with lots of information given in a concise manner and no running off on irrelevant rabbit trails. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I wish more Toobers would learn from your example.
Exactly what I needed, except that I found this video AFTER I had already ordered a couple TrackMix cams. lol I guess I did okay picking those specific models though...
Great video im commenting to support because these are the exact video i need straight to the point
This is so helpful. I was going to buy the duo 3 + duo with flood lights + 2 cx4 .. but after watching this i think I'll go with trackmix or duo 2 + duo with lights and 2 cx810s.
No more researching for me! Awesome video. Liked!
Edit: I'll definitely use your links to buy.
WOW, overwhelmingly thorough - will have to watch again to make my choices to add to my current Reolink POE camera set. Great Job!!
Imagine being Rob’s neighbor. House covered in cameras panning and tilling all over 😂
Man this is such an excellent test!
Or just seeing him running all over the place with a sign in his hand. ;)
Late to the party but thanks for doing the hard work of comparing all of these PoE cameras. I'm replacing several solar-powered WiFi Reolink cameras (Argus 3 Pro) due to reliability issues (60% failure of batteries/power controller). I had pretty much decided to go UniFi and eat the cost but now you have me reconsidering Reolink. Will definitely be revisiting this video as I plan out property coverage. Thanks!
I've also recently released a review of all of the UniFi cameras.
@@TheHookUp I'm torn as I prefer the DIY route (variety of manufacturer's cameras + Frigate or BlueIris) on commodity hardware but like the simplicity of a turn-key solution. Maybe a comparison video of DIY vs the popular all-in-one NVRs? I can sort of piece that together from years of your reviews but if you had to choose, knowing what you know now, do you have a preference?
Love your videos and breakdown and test you run. Would love to see the same video with all annke cameras. Keep up the great work.
Great review, Just bought a Trackmix.
I was searching for this exact comparison. Great job!
Great video.
Im starting from scratch... I think I have settled on unify for home network with doorbell since i want 24/7 , synology for nas and been trying to figure out cameras , unify is expensive and synology cameras don't seem well reviewed ... Was thinking reolink line would be where to go because i like what duo2 is doing and just need another for back entrance so maybe another duo2 or trackmix or that nc800 you mentioned awhile back... A lot to consider. Pretty amazing channel for getting reviews and at least seeing the cameras in action.
Fantastic overview!
Your reviews are terrific. Please update with the new DUO 2 and 3 dome cameras and the RLC-1240A
I thoroughly enjoy all the videos you share. Its the type of objective detail I appreciate. Keep at it.
I’ll be buying 12 Reolink cameras in a few months, I’ll come here for the affiliate links.
Great detail. Now I have to watch again to determine which cameras to get.
This video is so helpful and came at the right time. I am considering adding a couple of Reolink surveilance cams to my house but their product portfolio is overwhelming. This video makes chosing the right camera dead easy. Thank you, Rob.
I'd love to see an updated comparison on the wireless cameras in 2024. Appreciate all your research and clear presentation
I've been struggling with making that video for the last year or so. There are just SO many different models from each brand and most are solar now, so placement of the solar panel dictates how well they perform.
@@TheHookUp Thanks for the reply. I concede there are more variables to consider. I still think that they have a place for wireless options in many home setups. The addition of solar helps to extend the battery life which is one of the main drawbacks of wired vs wireless. I understand a PoE setup will always reign supreme, but are there any wireless models or brands I should focus on? I suppose I'll wait for a video if you figure it out :) Thanks for the content
Awesome video. We just purchased Track Mix PoE before watching this video and after watching this, we're glad we did. Great video
FYI - have been tweaking my new Trackmix POE for almost a week. Lots of emails to support. First - If you have any bushes or trees that sway in the breeze - bingo your motion is triggered. I have to "erase" tracking on most of my front yard due to too many moving bushes. After moving the cam to track just my walkway, the person tracking started working. Yea. Then setting the horizontal panning for tracking - NO JOY. the camera focuses in on someone walking up the walk, but will not pan as they ascend the stairs and approach the front door - all of this is included in the horizontal capture. So frustrated - ready to spend the extra cash for a true PTZ.
Was really let down by the DUO 3, the resolution is better than the duo 2, but it’s a lot more blurry with movement, even in the day time. I was well aware of the loss on vertical resolution but didn’t mind this, since I already knew the specific area I was going to cover. Very informative video, thank you! 🙏
Small correction (which you incidentally address verbally) is that the Duo Spotlight is listed as 16MP / $126.99 though - which is the incorrect resolution for that camera.
Just finished the video. WOW - this addressed every question I've had on these camera lines. THANK YOU
Dang, I need to fire my video editor (me). Ha.
I love my PoE Due2 spotlights I bought. Nicely done. Love to see a video on WiFi 6 Reolink cameras. Thanks!!! Keep the TH-cam videos coming. ❤️
interesting insight on the duo 2 vs duo 3
New sub here! Thank you for the in-depth review of each cameras!
Talk about timely! Just last night I made the decision to buy Trackmix POE cameras, but my intention was to use them directly into the Home Assistant Reolink integration and not use a NVR. Now I'm not so sure what I should do, but clearly the camera choice was a good one.
I have been using Reolink for years. The wifi cameras are IMO barely okay. The PoE cameras are great cameras for the price. Although I have had issues with the wifi cameras, I have had no issues with the PoE cameras. I also have their RLN36 NVR and it has been flawless. I just wish they would get their PTZ cameras working with a joystick and allow for zoom through their Reolink windows client when the cameras are connected to an NVR.
Great comparison video! I have a riolink system with the RLN8-410 nvr and 2 rlc-810's and 2 rlc-830's. It seems that my cameras are recording all the time not just when movement is detected. I would love for you to now do a follow up video on the proper configuration of the NVR and also the cameras for most efficient use. Compare the movement detection in the NVR vs CAMERA and which is most importaint/correct. HELP! thanks for the great channel
I agree with your list BUT I think size should be taken into consideration. The Duo 2 seems like a great product and is good at what it does but it sticks out like a sore thumb on the side of a house. The smaller 8MP bullet or dome cameras hit the sweet spot for me in a residential neighborhood where they are less obvious tucked under the soffits.
Fantastic review though! It's very thorough and I appreciate all the effort you put into making it!
Great video. I have been using several Reolink cameras with Blue Iris for a while and it works but has problems as you say. I'm watching all your camera videos to try to find another camera brand to try.
Excellent roundup; just wish this video had existed a few months ago before I bought a set of RLC-1212As 😅
Awesome video, I'm already have doorbell poe, e1 outdoor and cx410, I'm planing buy trackmix so I'm glad you assure, I'm good with trackmix.
A+++. This is really good content. There are so many cams and I had no idea which to choose for my Reolink 12 channel system. Can you do the wifi cams next?
Experience has taught me - Purchase a security camera that allows you to use ANY SOFTWARE!
Also, once working correctly disable auto updates so that the manufacture doesnt change to a subscription model or block 3rd party software. Im currently using TPLink.
This is perfect I was just looking at Reolink cameras last week but decided to hold off. So happy I did!
Thank you very much!
Your videos are very informative and interesting. Keep up the good work.
Super appreciate the explanation of uses along with the review. Thanks as always!
Wow, this is just an exceptional review and just what I was looking for. I have some Reolink cameras now that are wi-fi and I want to go with PoE system. I have been pulling my hair out for weeks now trying to analyze all the videos and specs to make a good choice since it will be a big expense. This absolutely nailed it and helped me decide. Two questions if you get the time: 1) do I also need a PoE switch in addition to the NVR; 2) are there any problems with motor failure in the TrackMix? Thanks a million!!
Man I wish this was out yesterday, I just ordered the duo 3, hopefully it works OK for me or I'll send it back for the duo 2
I have a mixed setup of Reolink cameras as well. I use two Duo 2 PoE with several RLC810's and coverage for me is good. I do agree the Duo 3 PoE is backwards and I did try one prior to returning and getting another Duo 2 PoE. Very good explanation of all the cameras and will tag this for not having to remember it all.👍
Great information. Guess you will have to update it now to include the new DUO series of dome cameras.
Awesome stuff! I have that NVR, and a bunch of the 810A cameras. My biggest gripe with them is the small field of view, leading to blindspots where I don’t have the overlap. That and false motion positives due to insects during IR night vision. Those dual cameras look great!
Dude. You rock. You rock so damn hard!
Was just looking for this EXACT video a couple of weeks ago and wish you had one… and boom. Thank you!
I actually use the E1 Outdoor as my indoor camera and it is great. I needed something that could be aggressively tilted for my mounting location and the other cameras looked too obvious so having this one is perfect.
Needed exactly this review. Excellent job Sir thank you.
When do you think you will do this type of video again, I just watched the Unify version but I think i still like reolink cameras more.
Feels like reolink wifi doorbell is way to go unless we think a new version coming along, and i went to the website and there seems to be a new set of duo that are coming soon... I got three POE spots to fill , garage door (ceiling mount), back door side mount, and front door side mount... kinda see a new set of cameras coming in with larger aperture... might look at buying at black friday/xmas time and see what models are around
great videos, really feel i get a good sense of what is out there and fairly evaluated, thank you for your service!
This was so dam helpful. Can u do the same for eufy cameras. I have no idea how good they are with respect to reolink
What a great video. I've used ReoLink with my NAS setup for years and I'm looking for an excuse to upgrade cameras. Thanks for the info and ratings.
Nice running form , nice legs! haha. Truly appreciate the reviews and time put into this, very helpful.
I was super excited to setup a new Trackmix poe after watching this video. Good info. Update - have been tweaking my new Trackmix POE for almost a week. Lots of emails to support. First - If you have any bushes or trees that sway in the breeze - bingo your motion is triggered. I have to "erase" tracking on most of my front yard due to too many moving bushes. After moving the cam to track just my walkway, the person tracking started working. Yea. Then setting the horizontal panning for tracking - NO JOY. the camera focuses in on someone walking up the walk, but will not pan as they ascend the stairs and approach the front door - all of this is included in the horizontal capture. So frustrated - ready to spend the extra cash for a true PTZ. Curious if other folks are having this issue. Support has been pretty quick to respond and followup, but still not working yet 😒
The issues you're talking about are not related to the trackmix specifically, but all auto tracking systems ("true PTZ" or not). I know this seems obvious, but have you made sure that you have "person" as the only thing checked in "objects to track"?
@@TheHookUp Yes - person was all that was being tracked. I finally removed he horizontal panning based on some web searches and that seems to have solved it for now!! Thanks for the reply!
Great video, as usual thank you. So are you still using Blue Iris or has the improvements in the Reoilnk NVR made you switch? I have been using BI since your first setup video but if Reolink have upped their game is it time for an update?
I've been waiting for this.
Extremely helpful. Thanks!!
Been a great fan of yours (from Thailand) for so long Rob. Thanks so much for making great videos as always.
Can you perhaps test the cameras in term of looking against the light? I mean those WDR stuff.
I have 10 of RLC-810A around my house and one that is installed inside of the house but points out to the street through the window has the problem that I can set it to either see the inside clearly or outside clearly. Outside is a lot brighter than inside.
I have 1 Hikvision with ColorVue and it performs much better as I could see both inside and outside at the same time.
Awesome. Thanks for doing this. You helped me decide.
Wow! What a very helpful video!
GREAT Video! I've seen others you've made in my search for a good 4k system. I am really now leaning towards the RLN8-410 box with a mix of cameras you had laid out here, and I wondered if you had seen any indication of it getting a bit overwhelmed with 8+ 4k streams set to as good of quality and biggest framerate as possible? I've seen some videos of people saying 4k systems that have like 8+ cameras CAN get overwhelmed with all the feeds and get a little janky on the feeds. For this reason, I started considering maybe getting a Synology NAS, which is kinda geared towards getting hit with data. I want to hardwire all cameras to a switch in a back house. From this video alone, I am now back on the Reolink train, is just for my home, and don't think I will have more than 8 cameras, but, I'd like them to be 8MB at as close to 29.87 for at least 2 or 3 of them. Have you seen or heard of any instances of the RLN8-410 choking on having too many high quality streams, or do you know of a good cheat sheet of how to set the streams for optimal performance?
I believe Reolink suggests the RLN-16 if you are planning using 8x 4k cameras.
@@TheHookUp thabks for that! I will check that one out. And likely to make sure all is apples to apples, I'll use a replica switch. Oh, one final question! I may run 2 eternity cables in 1 buried conduit pipe.. do you think havibg two csmeras' cables in the same co dust pipe might cause aby sorta crosstalk or distortion? Or would it be ok to run 2 cables in 1 pipe? Others may be indivudual, or no more than 2 in 1 conduit. Just curious!
S tier video. Thanks
Another brilliant video and Perfect timing - i am moving into a new house and have been deciding between unifi protect and reolink for security (unifi could be more of everything in one place but reolink has the features/value). Its a townhouse so there are 2 exposed sides of the house with an alleyway beside the garage and wall of the next house that takes you to the maindoor. After this video, i am considering
1. Duo flood at the front covering the garage door and driveway
2. 1 track mix and 1 RLC843A covering the alleyway to the entrance seeing the walkway from the road
3. 2 Doorbell wifis for the front and the patio doors (missed to get ethernet drops during planning :))
4. RLC 843A at the back covering the patio
Does this strategy make sense?
For the NVR - should i get the 8 channel one you recommended here but i cannot get the wifi doorbell cameras on it? Or should i get their wifi nvr (RLN12W) and add a POE switch so that i can get all the cameras into the same NVR that way? Might help if i wanted to deploy a few wifi indoor cameras in the future as well?
Thanks for an great video. An short video on the different Reolink NVR will also be great. I purchase the Trackmix 5 months ago and it is great with an SD card. I am also running Blue Iris based on your guides but I am looking to change over to an Reolink NVR. The AI in the cameras are really good :-)
Thanks for a truly superb ranking.
Hi, really impressed with your assessment of the cameras. I was going to buy the Trackmix but have seen that they now have newer ones and the trackmix is no longer on the offered list. Is ther now a better version of the Trackmix. Thanks for your advice. I live in Germany so maybe its different,
Awesome work as always!
I have a problem with every Reolink camera I own and I'm wondering if you've noticed the same issue. Motion that is normally always detected (basic and AI) completely fails for short periods and there is no motion flagged. The only way I know something was there is because the person or vehicle gets picked up by the other cameras. Issue has existed for at least 3 years across multiple firmwares and models.
With your setup have you noticed this? Motion detected by all cameras but one that misses the motion because detection is briefly frozen or whatever?
RLN8-410 811, 822, 820, CX810. All basic motion set to 45/50. Person at 100, vehicle 80, pet 90. Size set to smallest box for minimum and 50% of screen for maximum.
I haven't experienced that.
This is a great video. I’d like to see some time spent reviewing the mobile app since most people will be accessing videos from there 95% of the time. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for doing this , especially the ideal system. I've been trying to decide on an NVR or a Blue Iris setup. Having rated the RLC-843A as A tier and part of your ideal system, have you done a review or comparison between the Reolink RLC-843A and the RLC-1240A? Oh, and on a side note, I watched all of your comparisons on the budget projectors right before the holidays last year, and scored a HAPPRUN 1080p Projector for just shy of $32 taxed and delivered. So thanks for that!
Great unbiased review! 👍🍻
It's sad we don't have a CX820 yet as the bullet cameras always have spider web problems, and are not easy to hide in the house architecture, I find bullets cheap looking and unattractive.
The TrackMix is a great camera for beginners, but after installing a set of 4-8 cameras on each corner (and for every DORI zone), I don't see the need for a PTZ camera anymore. I stopped using PTZ in 2018 when I had enough cameras to cover the entire property. Now that I've added LPR cameras I would not want that bulky TrackMix on my house. It's also harder to mount under the soffit away from the weather, and more prone to suffer IR StarWars effect in weather.
I agree the dual lens Duos are bad, only for people too lazy to run a second network cable for 2x fixed cameras, difficult to aim, the focus is terrible, and the IR is uneven across the field of view, with glare at the edges of the home.
Thanks for the video. I have a reolink NVR with various older reolink cameras. As an interesting problem at night, reflective clothes that are designed for night safety (ie road worker vests\clothes) completely blind security cameras, much like head lights on a car. All that can be seen is a bright reflective image, nothing about the person can be seen. All you can determine is that it is person, nothing more.
I just love your videos. Right to the point with all important information.
But I would like to see the compatibility of each camera with BlueIris...
Thank you for your service! ;)
I would like to see a video with your recommendation (just like you did at the end of this video) for all cameras you recommend for each scenario but for using with BlueIris.
As the pinned comment says, Reolink compatibility with Blue Iris seems to be improving, but I'm not ready to give it my stamp of approval. Blue Iris performance is so different based on your processor, RAM, graphics card and what other software is running on the computer and as I've learned many times in the past just because I can get a Reolink camera working on my 2 blue iris machines doesn't mean other people will be problem free.
Thank you for the concise and informative video. Any experience with the TP-LINK VIGI range of cameras and NVR's? I am very tempted to purchase one of the recommended REOLINK Cameras you have listed in this video but I was wondering if it may be better to opt for a cheap TP-LINK cam to accompany the VIGI NVR I have running already as I already have multiple HIKVISION cameras installed too.
Thanks for your hard work! Love all of your videos. Comment for engagement 🍻
This is beyond incredible. Thanks for all of the hard work (and money spent) on this video!
I would love a comparison between Reolink and Unifi because it seems that most other tech-tubers covering security cameras are all sponsored and therefore biased. Thank you for your unbiased reviews.
I'll be making this exact same video but with UniFi cameras within the next 2 months. I did do a direct comparison here: th-cam.com/video/awQgyKJFYZo/w-d-xo.html
@@TheHookUp I'll be looking forward to it. It's a shame because I was in the market for new cameras but I guess I will hold out for now.
This is great!
I have a long, curving driveway (1/3 mi) that parallels a 30yd wide "greenbelt"
We already have a reolink NVR and want to add a streaming camera that monitors the entrance to the property and catch wildlife activity in the greenbelt. We have a magnetic induction sensor that dings at the house when a vehicle enters, but we can't see the vehicle until it rounds the bend by the house. This is mostly important when the sensor triggers at night. Was it a false trigger? Someone turning around? A dog with a collar and metal tags?
We are leaning towards the 16x PTZ camera. However, the focusing issues you pointed out now have me concerned.
We can run a PoE line with a line booster if needed. Or, use WiFi with a local solar battery at the camera. No power along the driveway.
Any suggestions on how to fulfill this application?
Amazing video so well explained. Looking forward to the wifi cameras video.
Unfortunately I already bought the duo 3 poe...
I saw there are several NVR if you can explain the differences it would be great as I have poe and wifi cameras in my home
RLN410-8 and RLN410-16 are basically the same except for the number of cameras they can handle (8 vs 16). The RLN410-32 is different because you don't plug cameras directly into it but use PoE switches instead and the NVR only records the video feeds, it doesn't power the cameras.
@@TheHookUp
Thanks.
I have poe switch 24 ports 12 of them poe. I want go buy NVR and connect reolink cameras I have both poe and wifi, the nvr will be located near the switch. Which nvr will support poe and wifi and best for me?
I saw additional models which are wifi.
Excellent review! Thank you.