I installed a 16 channel hikvision at my house and it was a pain. Running the cables through the attic, down walls and under ground was challenging. I went overboard and wired a laser trip sensor at my front door that sets off 3 fire bells, one fire high pitch buzzer, 2 strobe lights, air raid siren, backup alarm and a grinder in the attic that shakes the house. The reactions from ups, FedEx and Amazon are priceless!
Yeah, i was looking at having an alarm installed that i could set off remotely if i saw anyone trying something around my house. However, i haven't figured how to trigger it remotely over the internet and have the dvr do the trigger.
@@Zraekor Why are you asking when the prices are available online? The basic system (4 x 4K cameras + NVR) cost around £475 but this price more than doubled after adding extra camera's, 2 x 4TB HDD's, eSATA enclosure, CAT5e cable, terminations, junction boxes, cable clips...
Were you able to store the extra from the Ethernet connection inside the base of the Camera, or were they left exposed. For the front door camera that was installed. Where were you able to tuck that cable or cables that weren't in use because of the POE? Thanks.
Thanks for the videos, 2 questions: 1. Can you somehow add the Argus cameras into the NVR system? 2. Why did you add another Camera to the front? you have the bullet you installed last year + the Argus, and now this new dome one? Thanks again
Really appreciate the time you took for this. I am about to buy the 8ch system and this video confirmed I'm making the right choice. Oh, question... The "older" camera you referred to, is it a Reolink or another brand? I have a couple of Foscams, wondering if they would be compatible with the system. Thanks!
I have the 16 channel reeling nvr the offical talk from reolink is that only reolink cameras are supported but i have a few onvif supported cameras working on the nvr. but it will be try and see with the foscams
Very nice video, but some comments as well. First of all rather than only showing on your mobile phone if you could share having the stream being shared on an Android device or smart TV. Watching on a phone is one thing, but having the ability vto see quality of remote stream especially in the matrix view would be very beneficial. That is where quality tends to tank hard for many systems. Another thing would be that when you use the reolink app you are running through their servers which is not really good from a person security perspective and in the end these are surveillance cameras. You can actually block the system from phoning home to Reolink if you wanted to and then use another optional viewing application with port forwarding that will be more secure. Thanks for the video.
The NVR has an HDMI output on it, you can run that to your TV. There is also a windows app that you can load on your PC and that connects directly to the NVR.
What type of SD card and memory and speed should be installed for this Reolink security camera??? The camera exhibits amazing videos but unable to use the voice and capture the videos yet to see what has transpired.
What's the motion detection settings like on the RLC-420 camera? I have an Argos 2 and the new Argos Eco and it's pretty hit and miss. If the sensitivity is any way high changes of sunlight set it off. If it's too low then it doesn't trigger unless you're nearly on top of it, very frustrating...
Hi from 2023 . i found very cheap offer with RLK8-420D4 . i am wondering about notifications. how fast you getting something on your telephone if some one step in into your yard. thanks
I have 4 Reolink cameras and they are shit. Very good quality WHEN they work but mine constantly disconnect and will only re-connect by removing from the house and having to connect via Ethernet. The firmware will also not update on any of the cameras. Reolink customer support is extremely slow and pretty much useless. They even offered me 8% discount on 2 of my cameras for the issue I am facing. I would rather the cameras actually properly work than have a discount. I do NOT recommend Reolink at all.
I have a question for you. I have a larger house as you do and I have a couple of cameras now but thinking of getting reolink system. I was not sure I should mount them up so high like you did and would you do it again? Yours seem good up there. And do you have issues with spiders putting webs over them like I do. If so it would seem to be a task to keep putting up the ladder to remove the webs over the camera lenses.
Installing it high up is really dependent on what type of viewing angle you want. Obviously mounting it higher will give you a wider view of your home/yard/street. If you mount it lower, you can see faces better, and better details close to your home. Another factor is what's your comfort level in going that high to do the install (safety first). As for spider, I sometimes see a few strands of web, but then goes away after few days. I have not had to clean mine. But yes, it will be more work if you need to service it.
Can you mix the Reolink exterior wired cameras NVR system with Reolink WiFi cameras? If so I’m sold please respond. I’m so tired of researching. I keep going back and forth between Reolink and eufy. I don’t wanna pay monthly fee or footage going to any cloud system. Only looking for 3 to 4 cameras for exterior and would love one to move around inside. Any input at this point would be greatly appreciated
I can only share with you my experience with adding the Reolink WiFi camera with the NVR, and is a mix bag. In the past, I was able to add a Reolink WiFi C2 Pro camera to the NVR and it worked. BTW - the C2 Pro is discontinued. I wasn't able to add a Reolink Argus Pro Wifi camera to the NVR. If there is a model you are interested, you should first reach out to Reolink and check with them the compatibility.
I have an NVR system that had been operating 4 BULLET type cameras, quite successfully, for a few months. I wanted to do what you did, and tried to add a DOME type, just like this one. Bought the same model you mentioned, and installed it following your process - by the way, your process is better detailed than the one recommended by the Manufacturer - the camera seems to be powering just fine (the IR LEDs come on when you cover it), and the cable at the NVR side shows both blinking green and orange lights, yet nothing is showing up on the screen, or on the PC / Phone. Contacted Reolink, and after trying to sell me a Networking cleanup process, they finally sent me a replacement unit, which had an identical result - no video. Interestingly enough, when I connect a BULLET type to that same cable / location, I get picture and all - just the DOME is not reacting. Is there a special trick to making the NVR look at the DOME? I reset the DOME several times, as instructed by the Reolink folks, and am at a loss. Can you shed any light on this?
IM HAPPY WITH my REOlink system. But I cannot get camera 7+8+9 to show up when i plug them in. tested camera with sporter cabvle = ok. tested ethernet with crimped ends and it says good. i would love to get any help to figure out.
Hi, can you tell me if the frame rate drops at night on your cameras?, I have just got Reolink RLC-420 - 5MP and I am using Blue Iris v4, as soon the sun sets it frame rate drops from 25 to 12-13! I hope you can Help me to find out if this normal or not!! Cheers
Hello, Can i have multiple Reolink NVRs shown at the same time? For example 2 different 8ch nvrs, but have all 16 cameras visible at the same time ? Regards
Nice video. My only comment would be that second camera at the back, i wouldn't have installed it so high.. i would have put it below the lower eave in line with table by the spotlight, or off to one side of house pointing across the back yard to pick up the back windows and table...otherwise your back windows are not covered. I guess it depends on what you're trying to achieve...I would set up my system to cover all entry points (windows/doors), cover the road/driveway, and back yard ( minimize blindspots ), so i could see what was going around my house. And have motion sensor spotlights by windows/doors. iR is nice.. But the camera detail is so much better when that spotlight kicks in...
If the ethernet cable isn't long enough to reach the modem I can use a normal ethernet cable ( obviously more longer than the other) or I need a particular cable? Last question, I don't see if you also use cable of power source for the camera?
You can use CAT5e or CAT6 cable and crimp your own RJ45 connector. The NVR supports PoE power over Ethernet so power is supplied on the same Ethernet cable. You can watch my NVR install video.
When you installed the waterproof cover it didn’t look like you crimped that end? Did you crimp the other end and slide the cover all the way to the other end?
That waterproof cover will not allow for the molded RJ45 connector to pass unless you shave the corners down to make it fit. if you crimp your own RJ45 connector, then it will fit fine.
I added 2 Reolink 5MP PoE Dome cameras after I watched the video. They’re great but it stays on color mode at all times. I have to manually switch between day & night mode. Do you know any fixes? Thank you!
wow. I just learned what PoE means. Can we all just use WORDS instead of ACRONYMS? It'd make thinks so much easier and faster to accomplish. 4:13 o... m...g..... This is 2019. You would think that cameras would just transmit wireless w/o having to spend a week trying to run cables through attics and walls. I just bought this system as was just seeing what install vids there are. I don't think I can even get into my attic. The hole in the ceiling is like 18" wide. You sound Chinese but that house doesn't look as if it is located in China. Thanks for the how-to.
Wired is the best way to go, but they do make wireless cameras that work off your wifi. But you will have to have a very stable wifi setup in your home to have a chance at them being reliable.
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I installed a 16 channel hikvision at my house and it was a pain. Running the cables through the attic, down walls and under ground was challenging. I went overboard and wired a laser trip sensor at my front door that sets off 3 fire bells, one fire high pitch buzzer, 2 strobe lights, air raid siren, backup alarm and a grinder in the attic that shakes the house. The reactions from ups, FedEx and Amazon are priceless!
Yeah, i was looking at having an alarm installed that i could set off remotely if i saw anyone trying something around my house. However, i haven't figured how to trigger it remotely over the internet and have the dvr do the trigger.
@@mpcp27 take a look at "home assistant" its free and can do the automations your looking at
After watching your excellent tutorials, I have ordered the new Reolink 4K dome system (2020) which I plan to install in the next few days.
How much did you pay?
@@Zraekor do you mean for the whole system?
@@shirl5554 whatever you purchased
@@Zraekor Why are you asking when the prices are available online? The basic system (4 x 4K cameras + NVR) cost around £475 but this price more than doubled after adding extra camera's, 2 x 4TB HDD's, eSATA enclosure, CAT5e cable, terminations, junction boxes, cable clips...
@@shirl5554 Ty for the info
Were you able to store the extra from the Ethernet connection inside the base of the Camera, or were they left exposed. For the front door camera that was installed. Where were you able to tuck that cable or cables that weren't in use because of the POE? Thanks.
I swear this is DNSL alternate hidden channel. Cheers though for the useful info!
Thanks for the videos, 2 questions:
1. Can you somehow add the Argus cameras into the NVR system?
2. Why did you add another Camera to the front? you have the bullet you installed last year + the Argus, and now this new dome one?
Thanks again
Really appreciate the time you took for this. I am about to buy the 8ch system and this video confirmed I'm making the right choice. Oh, question... The "older" camera you referred to, is it a Reolink or another brand? I have a couple of Foscams, wondering if they would be compatible with the system. Thanks!
I have the 16 channel reeling nvr the offical talk from reolink is that only reolink cameras are supported but i have a few onvif supported cameras working on the nvr. but it will be try and see with the foscams
Very nice video, but some comments as well. First of all rather than only showing on your mobile phone if you could share having the stream being shared on an Android device or smart TV. Watching on a phone is one thing, but having the ability vto see quality of remote stream especially in the matrix view would be very beneficial. That is where quality tends to tank hard for many systems. Another thing would be that when you use the reolink app you are running through their servers which is not really good from a person security perspective and in the end these are surveillance cameras. You can actually block the system from phoning home to Reolink if you wanted to and then use another optional viewing application with port forwarding that will be more secure. Thanks for the video.
The NVR has an HDMI output on it, you can run that to your TV. There is also a windows app that you can load on your PC and that connects directly to the NVR.
It is nice when you can see how well the camera picks up a person at night. This is the most important part. Can it really record your face well.
they have a model of bullet cam with 2.7mm lens . nice wide field of view .
Why didn't you connected the Reolink Lumus with the system too ?
What type of SD card and memory and speed should be installed for this Reolink security camera??? The camera exhibits amazing videos but unable to use the voice and capture the videos yet to see what has transpired.
I want a system with best quality so im assuming 4k 8mp but not sure what camera i should go with , done or bullet , whats the difference
I have reolick 410 camera. How can I put it to record in daylight all the time. I don’t want the night vision at night.
Go to display settings in nvr, then go to camera parameters, then look for ir on/off
Is there a 160 or more degree view cam system?
Excellent, thanks!
how good is the audio recording using the rlc-420s?
thanks for showing how to remove the cam from the base. lol i couldnt figure it out
Great JOB
What's the motion detection settings like on the RLC-420 camera? I have an Argos 2 and the new Argos Eco and it's pretty hit and miss. If the sensitivity is any way high changes of sunlight set it off. If it's too low then it doesn't trigger unless you're nearly on top of it, very frustrating...
Those are battery powered. The camera in the video is powered 24/7
How do you install the water proof covers? I can't find a way to get it on the camera
You need rj45 crimpers, and modular cat6 connectors, you will have to cut the wire and add new connectors
great video
Can the Apps work on your phone and tablet when the internet is down? Thus powered only by the wifi only from your local network router.
it should. other companies such as LaView can so i dont see why this ReoLink cant.
Can someone see the lights on the camera at night if they approach the house?
IR LED will illuminate red at night.
dial2fast thx I subbed
RLC 420 does zoom in and out?
You can pinch to zoom on the live video. It does not mechanically have any moving lens.
rlc 411 has optical zoom 420 has audio record
The cameras are to high. If they wear hats you won't see their face
Im gona fit a reaolink 4k csmera but cat lead neads to be sbout 30m whst should i use cat5 or cst 6
Hi from 2023 . i found very cheap offer with RLK8-420D4 . i am wondering about notifications. how fast you getting something on your telephone if some one step in into your yard. thanks
Looks like a already had one facing the door. I didn't power down the DVR and it won't recognize my new reolink camera but my phone does
I have 4 Reolink cameras and they are shit. Very good quality WHEN they work but mine constantly disconnect and will only re-connect by removing from the house and having to connect via Ethernet. The firmware will also not update on any of the cameras. Reolink customer support is extremely slow and pretty much useless. They even offered me 8% discount on 2 of my cameras for the issue I am facing. I would rather the cameras actually properly work than have a discount.
I do NOT recommend Reolink at all.
Still having issues?
Issues still??Was Looking At The Same System. YOUR REVIEW LEAVES ME WONDERING NOW
Sounds like those might be wireless cameras. I tend not rely on wireless cameras. Only go wireless if it cannot be wired.
I have a question for you. I have a larger house as you do and I have a couple of cameras now but thinking of getting reolink system. I was not sure I should mount them up so high like you did and would you do it again? Yours seem good up there. And do you have issues with spiders putting webs over them like I do. If so it would seem to be a task to keep putting up the ladder to remove the webs over the camera lenses.
Installing it high up is really dependent on what type of viewing angle you want. Obviously mounting it higher will give you a wider view of your home/yard/street. If you mount it lower, you can see faces better, and better details close to your home. Another factor is what's your comfort level in going that high to do the install (safety first). As for spider, I sometimes see a few strands of web, but then goes away after few days. I have not had to clean mine. But yes, it will be more work if you need to service it.
Can you mix the Reolink exterior wired cameras NVR system with Reolink WiFi cameras? If so I’m sold please respond. I’m so tired of researching. I keep going back and forth between Reolink and eufy. I don’t wanna pay monthly fee or footage going to any cloud system. Only looking for 3 to 4 cameras for exterior and would love one to move around inside. Any input at this point would be greatly appreciated
I can only share with you my experience with adding the Reolink WiFi camera with the NVR, and is a mix bag. In the past, I was able to add a Reolink WiFi C2 Pro camera to the NVR and it worked. BTW - the C2 Pro is discontinued. I wasn't able to add a Reolink Argus Pro Wifi camera to the NVR. If there is a model you are interested, you should first reach out to Reolink and check with them the compatibility.
I have an NVR system that had been operating 4 BULLET type cameras, quite successfully, for a few months. I wanted to do what you did, and tried to add a DOME type, just like this one. Bought the same model you mentioned, and installed it following your process - by the way, your process is better detailed than the one recommended by the Manufacturer - the camera seems to be powering just fine (the IR LEDs come on when you cover it), and the cable at the NVR side shows both blinking green and orange lights, yet nothing is showing up on the screen, or on the PC / Phone. Contacted Reolink, and after trying to sell me a Networking cleanup process, they finally sent me a replacement unit, which had an identical result - no video. Interestingly enough, when I connect a BULLET type to that same cable / location, I get picture and all - just the DOME is not reacting. Is there a special trick to making the NVR look at the DOME? I reset the DOME several times, as instructed by the Reolink folks, and am at a loss. Can you shed any light on this?
IM HAPPY WITH my REOlink system. But I cannot get camera 7+8+9 to show up when i plug them in. tested camera with sporter cabvle = ok. tested ethernet with crimped ends and it says good. i would love to get any help to figure out.
Hi, can you tell me if the frame rate drops at night on your cameras?, I have just got Reolink RLC-420 - 5MP and I am using Blue Iris v4, as soon the sun sets it frame rate drops from 25 to 12-13! I hope you can Help me to find out if this normal or not!! Cheers
great job
Hello,
Can i have multiple Reolink NVRs shown at the same time? For example 2 different 8ch nvrs, but have all 16 cameras visible at the same time ?
Regards
Nice video. My only comment would be that second camera at the back, i wouldn't have installed it so high.. i would have put it below the lower eave in line with table by the spotlight, or off to one side of house pointing across the back yard to pick up the back windows and table...otherwise your back windows are not covered. I guess it depends on what you're trying to achieve...I would set up my system to cover all entry points (windows/doors), cover the road/driveway, and back yard ( minimize blindspots ), so i could see what was going around my house. And have motion sensor spotlights by windows/doors. iR is nice.. But the camera detail is so much better when that spotlight kicks in...
It would've been helpful to see people in the video.
If the ethernet cable isn't long enough to reach the modem I can use a normal ethernet cable ( obviously more longer than the other) or I need a particular cable?
Last question, I don't see if you also use cable of power source for the camera?
You can use CAT5e or CAT6 cable and crimp your own RJ45 connector. The NVR supports PoE power over Ethernet so power is supplied on the same Ethernet cable. You can watch my NVR install video.
When you installed the waterproof cover it didn’t look like you crimped that end? Did you crimp the other end and slide the cover all the way to the other end?
That waterproof cover will not allow for the molded RJ45 connector to pass unless you shave the corners down to make it fit. if you crimp your own RJ45 connector, then it will fit fine.
I added 2 Reolink 5MP PoE Dome cameras after I watched the video. They’re great but it stays on color mode at all times. I have to manually switch between day & night mode. Do you know any fixes? Thank you!
Did you sort this out? Let me know if you need to know how
Great video!
Are the IP cameras onvif compatible??
not all. but some of Ip camera can
Great job!
Are these coming with the Poe cables?
No, just use regular ethernet cable with RJ45 connector.
wow. I just learned what PoE means. Can we all just use WORDS instead of ACRONYMS? It'd make thinks so much easier and faster to accomplish. 4:13 o... m...g..... This is 2019. You would think that cameras would just transmit wireless w/o having to spend a week trying to run cables through attics and walls. I just bought this system as was just seeing what install vids there are. I don't think I can even get into my attic. The hole in the ceiling is like 18" wide.
You sound Chinese but that house doesn't look as if it is located in China. Thanks for the how-to.
Wired is the best way to go, but they do make wireless cameras that work off your wifi. But you will have to have a very stable wifi setup in your home to have a chance at them being reliable.