Thanks for the sub!

Yes, it can be used as a stand alone device. Yes, the type of Internet service provider is irrelevant.

The may be some differences in the app. The firmware is a little old and newer features may not be supported or may function a little differently. If I recall correctly, they were minor and worth the switch.

Hi! Yes, that is correct and it could also be the bit rate and/or the resolution.

Hey! Is it possible to change the password on the NVR back to the original password? The NVR most likely uses the same password to activate each camera. Also, some NVRs have a separate password for the cameras, and that password is set within the NVR. Maybe have a look to see if there is an NVR password and an NVR camera activation password.

I believe it's the "Tamper Resistant Security Torx" T10 x 80mm

Sounds like an awesome setup!!

@@HomeTechDIY The Police keep telling me I have great cameras, even hough most are only the 5MP type. I'm just lucky to live in an action packed area. I'de love to get another NVR and a back up power supply, also need a lot more storage as well as more zoom cameras. The list just keeps growing.

It's always good to have a backup plan. 😀

The initial setup needs to be done through a monitor connected to the NVR, but once it's up and running, a PC using the Reolink app works great.

The default setting is to delete the oldest data and replace it with the new. For lots more info on recording settings and options, see my video on this topic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3O8onSCgrpnirs

I assume your NVR is compatible with an eSata HDD and you are within the total supported capacity: support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/900004550003-How-Many-HDDs-Can-I-Connect-with-Reolink-NVR-System/ I would try to fix it in this order. 1. Format the HDD using the NVR's operating system, like I do at 3:30. 2. If that doesn't work, format the drive from a computer using FAT32 (quick method). FAT32 is used by USB flash drives in the NVR, so I am assuming it's the same for a HDD. Make sure the computer is showing 4TB free. Connect the HDD to the NVR and see if you have the numbers you are expecting. If not, try formatting it again using the NVR's operating system. 3. Same as above but try the full format. 4. Same as #2 and #3 but try NTFS. Hope this helps!

@@HomeTechDIY Yes, nvr can do up to 8tbb on an external eSATA. I'll give this a try. Thank you

I'm not 100% sure, but the 2 ports support gigabit speeds (the other ports are only 100) and have visibility into the 8 main ports when isolation is on. I have mine connected to another switch using the uplink port. Not sure if that helps.

Great questions! I believe it would work with the standard access points. The only change I would consider in Ubiquiti's new outdoor access point that supports WiFi 6. I bought one for a security camera that supports WiFi 6. My only concern with that access point is that it doesn't seem water tight. I still need to figure out how to install it and seal it outside. In any case, here is where I feature it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoTSln5roNJom68

In the last hack, the original HDD is still attached. Any footage on this drive will show in combination with any footage on the new drive. To remove all the footage from the first drive, try formatting it. Let me know if that helps.

Hi there, how did you route your wiring out of the casing for your external drive? Did you have to cut a hole in the casing? Thanks

@@jeffjeffjeff2 I didn't complete a permanent solution, but yes, cutting the case would be an option. If you are comfortable with wiring, you might be able to remove the adapter and feed the wires through an unused hole on the back and then reconnect the adapter.

Yes, the direct burial is awesome! amzn.to/3gOAmdb

Not really. I still have about 6 that I use actively and about 8 on my shelf. I haven't picked up any new ones recently and they have lost popularity since I first started reviewing them. They also aren't as easily available as they use to be. The biggest factor could be time. I have a dozen ideas for Hikvision videos, but it's difficult to find time to put them together, especially in the summer. Great question by the way!

Unfortunately not. I would love to review a PoE model that refreshes every 5 seconds... but I don't think that exists.

I agree. It's interesting to see the quality continuously improving with Reolink every year as well.

I'm not sure what 'plugged off' means, but the camera actually connects to WiFi on your local network and not the Internet directly. The local network is connected to the Internet. If there Internet connection is off, the camera will use RTSP on the local network and continue to stream to any device on the network. So, if there is no Internet, the camera will still record to an NVR or stream. If the camera is not connected to WiFi, then no other devices on the network will pick up the stream. If the camera has a micro-SD card, it doesn't need a WiFi connection to record footage. Hope this helps.

Yes, it should work. I believe the software is generic across models.

Not through the network; you can only have one transmitter. It is possible however using a direct cable, outside the network.

No, it doesn't prompt you. The NVR will automatically delete the oldest footage file by file and create room for new footage as required. It's like a rolling timeline. If the drive is full, it will delete 1-2 old files to make room for the new one. Once it's full again (an hour or so later), it will delete the oldest 1-2 again and write the new.

I would love to make an updated video to help other in this situation. What is the fix?

Glad it was helpful!

I want to get outside windows but I feel like somebody would just break them. I don’t know if footage will save if cameras are broken

I am not sure what area you are in for Amazon. I shop inventory in the amazon.com and .ca regions. There aren't really many options since it's older technology. This is the 4TB Fantom with the eSata cable included and is just over 200: amzn.to/4azGxgZ I have not tested this, but maybe an eSata docking station would work. You would just need to bring your own HDD. I think you can get cheap ones, but here is one that is about $100: amzn.to/3KdIaWX

@@HomeTechDIY I see that the page you uploaded is from Amazon Canada, I am in the United States but I put the complete information of your link in Amazon USA and it is almost the price you mentioned, thank you

One question, the cable that you connected from the external HDD esata to the esata input of the NVR is included or is it purchased separately. I should order the one that only has a USB input but does not have an esata input and I will return it. I will order the one that has a USB input and esata input because the information says that it comes with a usb cable included, thank you