Hi Mark, This was a really great video, I’ve bought the same system and will be using this video to help install it in the next couple of weeks. You spoke about security measures and camera passwords etc, that sounded really interesting. If you’re up to diving a little further into that in another video I’m sure there would be a bunch of people who’d benefit from it. Cheers!
Mount an round electrical box, on the soffit. Put the cover on, drill the holes. Then mount the camera onto the cover. That will drop the camera 2 inches, and that will help with the reflection.
@@scottb_02 There are several grades of electrical boxes, to fit any budget, and the more money you spend, the nicer they look. In my world, the house is old, and is not finished nice enough to justify spending more then $4 a box. lol.
cool vid. I just got this same system a week ago. haven't installed it yet, it appears I have a lot of stuff to learn even before the install. I guess my first lesson is going to be about the camera PoE cables. all will need the water protectors on the cables and of coarse I will have to go buy the tools to do it. thanks, I will be using this vid as I go through this adventure..
@@nogripes ok. I just ordered a pack of ends and the crimp tool. I've seen a few vids that also say the cables are not the best they could be. so I think I may just get a whole reel of wire and make up my own.
You know if you can dual port VGA and HDMI at the same time? I’d like to have a dedicated VGA monitor on the system but four HMDI to my TV if needed with out interrupting my VGA screen
lol your poor dog. I feel bad laughing but the "I've already given him two baths, done two loads of laundry, fed everyone breakfast, and now here we are" comment was hilarious.
hi there. i tried hooking up my nvr to the camera and it's not detecting it. i am using the client on my windows pc. when i connect the nvr to my tv, i can see the screen to setup. when i connect the hdmi to a computer monitor, it won't detect it. it will detect it after i restart the nvr and then it will go away and not detect on my monitor. do you think i have a bad nvr?
I have the RLK8-410B. I have the system set up to my tv. Every time I sign on, I have to enter the password. Is there away to keep the password saved so i dont have to keep trying to use the mouse to click on screen ?
recently bought reolink nvr with 1 camera to test. it is easy to setup both on NVR, phone and PC. But the biggest issue is they only have a customer service email no on the phone customer service. They charge for setup/config. Tech support is from India and super rude. When I ask to speak with supervisor, the phone screener told me no and hang up on me. Think twice before you buy reolink, you have no way to rise issue.
Is your Smart TV in another room from the NVR? How did you get the cameras views on the Smart TV. Did you have to run a HDMI cable from the NVR to the TV? I would like to see the camera views on my Smart TV that is in another room from the NVR.
Purchased a reolink "plug and play" set off amazon. (4 cameras and an NVR with some cables to link everything.) Can i just plug the NVR into my poopy wirless router, and the cameras into the NVR and get it running? The router has a "wan" port and two "lan" ports. 1 and 2. Thats all the ports other than the power cord. Is this enough to get started or do i need a switch?
Hi mark. You mentioned you would do another vid on getting the camera feeds on your TV. I can’t find one , did you do one ? If not can you please give the highlights here , I have an LG smart TV , is there a good RTSP app , I’m guessing it’s something along those lines ? You probably sold it by now.
super good movie. can you explain if it should flash with the red link all the time or is it when it records, can see your flashing like mine in this movie but is then annoying to have to stand. Mvh Michael lyk Danmark
Excellent video. So once everything is installed, you can access your system, network on your computer, right? We'd like to install our system in one area of the house and then access it on the computer in another area or at work. It can be accessed, viewed on a computer if im at work, right?
I have this system and yes you can, quite easily to compared to most others out there. You just download the software from Reolink and follow the instructions
Hi Mark , i just bought this camera kit , i was thinking im going to install by my self , and i have pre- installed cat5e cable from my builder , my question is when you connect rj45 connector, is it T568A or T568B? my cable doesnt have any writing ,,, thank you....
You will need a monitor or TV to setup the NVR. But once it's all setup you can disconnect the monitor or TV and just manage the cameras via the Reolink phone app.
Hi Mark, I saw a lot of bad reviews about the company on a few websites. About 50/50 good and bad regarding quality and customer service. That said, I have a coworker who regularly installs these systems on the weekends. So, I'm torn. Seeing as this video was uploaded in 2020 and you've presumably had a good amount of run time with it, would you still suggest it as a good base model system for a home? Thanks in advance.
It works just fine. With that said, I just replaced it. I have this system for sale right now. The NVR 4 turret cams, and 2 indoor cams for $200 . Comes with ethernet cables & waterproof connectors.
Mechanical hard drive have come a long way, I've been installing these systems for years and usually I have cameras fail due to the elements or they upgrade long before the drive fails. Playback(and your computer) is actually harder on hard drive due to the random I/O, devices like this however mostly have sequential continuous writes over a long time which is actually much better than the random spin downs etc other hard drive uses have constantly. NVR drives like the WD Purple line are designed specifically for this application and last in excess of 5 years in most cases. I wouldn't worry about drive failure.
@@scottb_02 I use 5e, but honestly due to the compression used on the cameras you can't even saturate a regular cat 5 cable. On the highest setting most cameras only use about 8.7mbps. Now for the lan input on the NVR use cat5e because it can saturate a gigabit connection.
@@scottb_02 I still think Cat5e will be a good choice. But if you have the extra money Cat6a STP would be more futureproof. But i still have old cat5 at several sites that I've upgraded to new 5mp cameras with no issues. Usually your balancing the bitrate settings anyway to have them run smoother. So if they are capable of 5m 30fps @ 8725kbps, I usually have them running at 15fps @ 6144 so that device and switches they are connected to dont have to work so hard. Especially if your not using gigabit switches.
hi can u tell me how many days u can cover with 4-5 cameras with 2 tb hard drive ? i bought this kit with 5 cameras and i'm thinking to buy 3 more but not to upgrade the hdd for the moment. was wondering will 2 tb be enough for it
Mark Jenkins yeah but when the powers out for any length of time you’re screwed. Wifi cameras have local memory card, battery backup and are powered by the sun. Also older buildings, with heritage constraints, often can’t be cabled. Finally you have to be mindful of security of cable access otherwise simple to disable PoE cameras.
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Hi Mark,
This was a really great video, I’ve bought the same system and will be using this video to help install it in the next couple of weeks. You spoke about security measures and camera passwords etc, that sounded really interesting. If you’re up to diving a little further into that in another video I’m sure there would be a bunch of people who’d benefit from it.
Cheers!
Yes!
do you have to cut the wires to put the waterproof screw on it?
How can u hook it up to the tv? Not using hdmi or direct cable. You mentioned some app but didn’t see the other video u mentioned
Mount an round electrical box, on the soffit. Put the cover on, drill the holes. Then mount the camera onto the cover. That will drop the camera 2 inches, and that will help with the reflection.
Yeah they even make these boxes specifically for cameras
@@scottb_02 There are several grades of electrical boxes, to fit any budget, and the more money you spend, the nicer they look. In my world, the house is old, and is not finished nice enough to justify spending more then $4 a box. lol.
cool vid. I just got this same system a week ago. haven't installed it yet, it appears I have a lot of stuff to learn even before the install. I guess my first lesson is going to be about the camera PoE cables. all will need the water protectors on the cables and of coarse I will have to go buy the tools to do it. thanks, I will be using this vid as I go through this adventure..
@@nogripes ok. I just ordered a pack of ends and the crimp tool. I've seen a few vids that also say the cables are not the best they could be. so I think I may just get a whole reel of wire and make up my own.
You can get 1000ft solid 6A for $150. So three months later how’d the install go, they just had a sale so I got one. (6 bullet 8mp cameras $425)
@@scottb_02 where was the sale?
@@scottb_02 it’s for Ethernet.
U got me thru biasing my marshall im still breathin and the amp sounds better than ever , so why not this too , love the channel .
You know if you can dual port VGA and HDMI at the same time? I’d like to have a dedicated VGA monitor on the system but four HMDI to my TV if needed with out interrupting my VGA screen
lol your poor dog. I feel bad laughing but the "I've already given him two baths, done two loads of laundry, fed everyone breakfast, and now here we are" comment was hilarious.
hi there. i tried hooking up my nvr to the camera and it's not detecting it. i am using the client on my windows pc. when i connect the nvr to my tv, i can see the screen to setup. when i connect the hdmi to a computer monitor, it won't detect it. it will detect it after i restart the nvr and then it will go away and not detect on my monitor. do you think i have a bad nvr?
I have the RLK8-410B. I have the system set up to my tv. Every time I sign on, I have to enter the password. Is there away to keep the password saved so i dont have to keep trying to use the mouse to click on screen ?
Mine stays on all the time so i don't have to sign in
recently bought reolink nvr with 1 camera to test. it is easy to setup both on NVR, phone and PC. But the biggest issue is they only have a customer service email no on the phone customer service. They charge for setup/config. Tech support is from India and super rude. When I ask to speak with supervisor, the phone screener told me no and hang up on me. Think twice before you buy reolink, you have no way to rise issue.
Is your Smart TV in another room from the NVR? How did you get the cameras views on the Smart TV. Did you have to run a HDMI cable from the NVR to the TV? I would like to see the camera views on my Smart TV that is in another room from the NVR.
HDMI cable.
50ft Max
You can use an hdmi extender kit. They sell it on Amazon
Thanks for the help 🙂
Purchased a reolink "plug and play" set off amazon. (4 cameras and an NVR with some cables to link everything.) Can i just plug the NVR into my poopy wirless router, and the cameras into the NVR and get it running? The router has a "wan" port and two "lan" ports. 1 and 2. Thats all the ports other than the power cord. Is this enough to get started or do i need a switch?
Please tell me what all are you using watching video on Android tv?
Thank
Can you have all 4 camera's on your phone,?
Yes
Hi mark. You mentioned you would do another vid on getting the camera feeds on your TV. I can’t find one , did you do one ? If not can you please give the highlights here , I have an LG smart TV , is there a good RTSP app , I’m guessing it’s something along those lines ? You probably sold it by now.
super good movie. can you explain if it should flash with the red link all the time or is it when it records, can see your flashing like mine in this movie but is then annoying to have to stand. Mvh Michael lyk Danmark
Excellent video. So once everything is installed, you can access your system, network on your computer, right? We'd like to install our system in one area of the house and then access it on the computer in another area or at work. It can be accessed, viewed on a computer if im at work, right?
I have this system and yes you can, quite easily to compared to most others out there. You just download the software from Reolink and follow the instructions
With the Reolink app or internet brouser
Hi Mark , i just bought this camera kit , i was thinking im going to install by my self , and i have pre- installed cat5e cable from my builder , my question is when you connect rj45 connector, is it T568A or T568B?
my cable doesnt have any writing ,,, thank you....
It doesn't matter. But make sure all the cables are wired up the same.
@@sumpyman thank you !
Can I connect the nvr directly to my smart TV. You had it on your TV with remote ???? Let me know please . Thanks
Yes you can do this. You can connect the NVR to any TV using a HDMI cable.
Do I need a monitor to connect to the nvr itself or can it be installed without one just using the app through our phone?
You will need a monitor or TV to setup the NVR. But once it's all setup you can disconnect the monitor or TV and just manage the cameras via the Reolink phone app.
Can you get a cloud service with this if so how much does it cost
This link has all of the info
support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/360024623333-Charging-Plan-of-Reolink-Cloud
Hi Mark,
I saw a lot of bad reviews about the company on a few websites. About 50/50 good and bad regarding quality and customer service. That said, I have a coworker who regularly installs these systems on the weekends. So, I'm torn. Seeing as this video was uploaded in 2020 and you've presumably had a good amount of run time with it, would you still suggest it as a good base model system for a home? Thanks in advance.
It works just fine. With that said, I just replaced it. I have this system for sale right now. The NVR 4 turret cams, and 2 indoor cams for $200 . Comes with ethernet cables & waterproof connectors.
How long do you think the HDD will last? Wondering what the life expectancy of these are, I hear 24/7 surveillance is hard on drives.
Mechanical hard drive have come a long way, I've been installing these systems for years and usually I have cameras fail due to the elements or they upgrade long before the drive fails. Playback(and your computer) is actually harder on hard drive due to the random I/O, devices like this however mostly have sequential continuous writes over a long time which is actually much better than the random spin downs etc other hard drive uses have constantly. NVR drives like the WD Purple line are designed specifically for this application and last in excess of 5 years in most cases. I wouldn't worry about drive failure.
@@TheRickJames 5e good for awhile or should one go 6, or better, for future proofing?
@@scottb_02 I use 5e, but honestly due to the compression used on the cameras you can't even saturate a regular cat 5 cable. On the highest setting most cameras only use about 8.7mbps. Now for the lan input on the NVR use cat5e because it can saturate a gigabit connection.
@@TheRickJames thanks for the reply! I just don’t want to run cables again in say 10 years when I’ve upgraded the cameras a few times, thoughts?
@@scottb_02 I still think Cat5e will be a good choice. But if you have the extra money Cat6a STP would be more futureproof. But i still have old cat5 at several sites that I've upgraded to new 5mp cameras with no issues. Usually your balancing the bitrate settings anyway to have them run smoother. So if they are capable of 5m 30fps @ 8725kbps, I usually have them running at 15fps @ 6144 so that device and switches they are connected to dont have to work so hard. Especially if your not using gigabit switches.
hi can u tell me how many days u can cover with 4-5 cameras with 2 tb hard drive ?
i bought this kit with 5 cameras and i'm thinking to buy 3 more but not to upgrade the hdd for the moment.
was wondering will 2 tb be enough for it
It’s capable of 8 TB which I hear will hold 14 days with 8 cameras (manufacturer) so 3.5 days with the 2 TB
Out of the box it will record 2 weeks worth before it begins to write back over itself.
Sorry I was basing it off of 8 cameras
add infrared light separate from your camera
You would’ve done better to buy the Reolink solar panel powered wifi cameras so no cabling required
Mark Jenkins yeah but when the powers out for any length of time you’re screwed. Wifi cameras have local memory card, battery backup and are powered by the sun. Also older buildings, with heritage constraints, often can’t be cabled. Finally you have to be mindful of security of cable access otherwise simple to disable PoE cameras.
@@pmmfamiliesaccount5747 battery back up for the nvr would do just fine. WiFi is sometimes shotty.
I can bypass it very easy
Too vague to be cool 😎
@@scottb_02 jam
Sorry, but what?
@@michaelpattillo5563 blocking reolink system from working is very easy to do
@@001looker wow. Thank you.
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