How To Setup a WIRED PoE Camera System From Start-to-Finish! || Reolink RLK16-800D8 4K System Review

[@GihanAnuradha]

Using reolink for 3+ years now and couldn't be more happy. Still maintains the quality and all the functions. Highly recommended

[@CaliKim29]

This was clearly explained and visualized. Definitely bookmarking this video. Nice job. I feel like this system could be very practical for my house. Well done. This video must have taken quite a while to think through/film/install/edit. VO -= nice job. CG

[@carsonmtech]

Thank you so much! I always appreciate when someone recognizes the work that went into a video. This one particularly spanned 4-5 different days of filming, and then took me quite a while to edit as well due to all the footage I had!

[@Honey-80.]

Thanks! We bought a restaurant the ex owner all ready had a Reolink system set up. my concern is … should I reset everything and reuse it or should I buy everything again.. plus I don’t want to be observed by someone else that I not even know. And your video help me a lot I don’t have any idea about how this work but you explained so well and help me . Thanks 🙏🏻

[@billseek7180]

Wow! Super helpful. I haven't bought anything yet, but your "endorsement" of the system sure helps!

[@ozarkarts]

Excellent video! I especially liked how you explained how to terminate the Ethernet cable, and setting up the DVR system. Thanks for taking the time to explain everything so well!

[@derneuekanal4927]

I think I already have told you that some time back in the past, but as a non native english speaker you have a really awesome voice and pronunciation so that everything is clearly to understand. Although ain’t have trouble to understand people talking English quite fast, I find your voice / video / atmosphere very calming and unique. Keep it up and stay healthy:)

[@carsonmtech]

Thank you very much! I’m glad that my videos are still helpful to those who don’t speak English as their first language! Stay awesome and healthy yourself!

[@blueonyou]

17:44 - CAT6 you want to push it in as far as possible. You really want to maintain the twist all the way to the connection point. When I terminate cat6 the casing is basically all the way up to the pins.

[@r0nea]

THIS!!! Please…where do I find this? What’s this system called? I’ve put those little wires in specific order, pushed them in, but my “clear bit” doesn’t allow the wires to come out - and then my crimper looks like a bizarre wrench. This system is DUMMY PROOF… I have toned out (new term for me) repeatedly until I give up…no pun intended - I TONE out.

[@powertrain4786]

One of the best how to videos I've seen and I've watched plenty. Thank you.

[@nerdlabstudios7023]

Thank you! I saw your vid on the Reolink wireless wiring process, I definitely prefer CCTV along with a PTZ system. Very useful knowledge for home security and safety. Thank you.

[@jameshuett2559]

Super video. I'm a self proclaimed "techno duffus" and this video really helps.

[@dogbreath203]

What an awesome tutorial video, Carson! I'm from the tech world and know one when I see it! Thanks Carson!!

[@gonzaga3c]

Hi, at around 18:20 mark you didn’t put the weathershield ring before you terminate it so when you connect them together you can lock them? I also tape it after with self amalgamating rubber tape for extra seal likewise I go round once or twice on the junction box seal too. And I also seal the hole inside the junction with silicone sealant where the cable pass through once I get the correct length I needed inside the junction box.

[@360ModsandHacks]

Just watched the whole video! Really good explanation of everything. Thumbs up to you dude!!!!!!

[@carsonmtech]

Awesome, thank you!

[@allenherera487]

Very good crystal clear video! I think everyone needs some type of security cameras. Most are fairly cheap and easy to install.

[@soyestedude]

Very thorough and very informative video!! ReoLink should hire you!!

[@ClarkTangTV]

Thanks so much Carson for helping me to make my decision of getting security camera for my home. I've been thinking and looking for a while but I was not sure which to get. Your video is very helpful. Thank you. God bless.

[@markferrick10]

Very good video. Thanks for sharing. I specifically like the round plate, with the blue old work electrical box you used in the ceiling. THAT really looked factory designed. The rectangular install looks sub-par. Going to look for some your previous videos.

[@B33MAD]

Great video Carson. It's probably made me realise that I would need someone professional to install the system, however I really appreciate the review of the RLK.

[@scottluebke5012]

Very impressed. Great personality for a YT channel.

[@terryjones8360]

Excellent job and very well explained. Thank you so much! I just need four cameras on a remote garage that does not have internet, so these look as though they're just what a I need. Thanks again!

[@TheSoloAsylum]

I'm installing this very system, just bought is today. This video was super helpful in making my decision.

[@MartiA1973]

Worth a sub for the speed and clarity

[@deadstar962]

So young, so professional 👍🏾

[@carsonmtech]

Thanks😊

[@finetunedhp]

Thank you for putting together this excellent video and great job on the install!

[@sync.e]

legend has it that Carson is still talking about how to set up a wired PoE system...

[@triple8ball]

Trying to make this my side hustle. Great info and video. Thanks man

[@sal9113]

what a review !!!!! great job!

[@christopher9618]

Why did you not use a weather tight connection to the outdoor camera? It creates a water tight seal and prevents corrosion. The camera mount has openings which expose the connection to the elements. Doing this will drastically extend the life of the cameras.

[@andrewsalazar98]

Seems like he’s not an electrician, so he only knows how to throw stuff together that’s not code compliant.

[@David-pg4kt]

That junction box worked as a waterproof connection

[@Nerd2You]

Because he preferred to spend $25 on a junction box instead.

[@LandonGingerich]

Great video! Super informative and thanks for answering my question! 😉

[@carsonmtech]

Sure thing :) Thanks for checking it out!

[@stackfire9601]

HEY aren't you the Drone Boy? I learned a lot watching you! Thanks Drone Boy!! 😉😄🚁

[@MerlosTheMad]

06:50 I'm trying to set up this same camera system and the set up looks different and I think it now requires internet to set up. It wants me to set up my email on it but keeps giving me failure warnings when I try to skip it...

[@caskervold1]

Thank you for the great video tutorial. I have a question regarding the connection from the switch to the NVR or vice versa. I will be setting up a full wired ethernet system in my house. Do i need to run the NVR through the switch ?

[@EsperienzaMobile]

Hi, I want to use this system for a padel center. Non for security but for record the matches. I want to put 1 camera for each court. I've 4 courts. Is possible to start the recording manually only before the match that i want to record? If yes where is saved the file? Can i download immidiatly (from the nvr?) after che match the file and give it to the player? Thanks and sorry for english mistake;)

[@gasman7558]

Hey Carson how many family members can have access to the app? Thank you very much for helping me I will be purchasing a system this week.

[@blueonyou]

Ugh... 18:30 - you didn't use the connection protector Reolink provided you with. May not seem necessary, but it does help keep it dry when water gets into the box (and it will)

[@andrewmedellin3919]

Great video! But let’s say I want to install 4 cameras on one side of my house and another 4 on the opposite side. Is there a smart switch for Poe that I can connect all 8 to in my attic space but only one wire to my nvr below ?

[@hvnlyangellee]

How can I find the video to install cables in attic? Thanks, great video here

[@scuba6797]

You look like Brandon Miller from the fishing channel and his family. You share last names but you must be cousins or close relation. Great videos keep up the good work!

[@troyboy4345]

Excellent production !

[@sergionunez8646]

Great video!! Have a question, im assuming you may use one a poe switch downstream to avoid having to install a cable per camera. I want to install several camaras that are all near each other and also quite far away from the nvr.

[@kookiethebear]

@Sergio Nunez You must have one RJ45 cable routed from each camera to the NVR so an audio/video feed is supplied. An alternative with ReoLink is to use wireless cameras for locations you don't want to run ethernet cable.

[@jiggalojonski]

Bro loved ur review and install tutorial

[@leewhizhulbert9276]

As I see this is about a year old, have you been faced with lightening nearby causing the system to crash and reboot. I am near the capital of lightening here in the US and experienced originally lightening knocking out the cameras so that they needed to be replaced. I replaced the electrical box with a plastic one and that eliminated that issue. Now I have a 16 unit NVR that lightening knocking the whole unit even though it's on UPS. boxes for this are connected to metal eve's and I think this is providing a ground that may be feeding back through the system to have it trip.

[@willemkossen]

Very clear explanation. I have a question though, can the cameras be connected through a ip lan network, or only directly to the nvr?

[@carsonmtech]

My most recent video answers this question! Go check it out: How To Connect PoE Cameras Miles Away To A NVR! || Reolink NVR || Ubiquiti PTP Wireless Bridge Setup kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4awY4Wfi6d7d9E

[@florentizere4827]

I learnt a lot from this video!!! thanks a lot.

[@strawberryhaze8836]

Is it possible to turn off the IR on one of the cameras? I'm gonna mount one of the cameras inside pointing outside through the window glass and am afraid there will be a glare because of the IR. Please answer if you know) Thank you.

[@louisnorth87]

GREAT video. Super detailed!

[@realMattGavin]

Great review and set up instructions. 👍

[@bsboggyboy5432]

Bra I advise using a peel n seal donut up against that steel and some silicone. Good vid👍👍

[@KJ7JHN]

Nice review! Thanks for the video.

[@joshuaharper4439]

Hi there I have a few questions if I may Which is better dome cameras or the bullet cameras Does the systems have a app for your phone especially iPhone Also can you change out the hard drives are they just standard internal hard drives as I do not like Seagate drives I would prefer to have western digital installed inside is that possible thanks

[@teardrop2215]

Do you ever review GW security starvis starlight 8mp camera kit with nvr

[@venturebrowser]

Very well done video! Keep it up.

[@seanandliv6588]

First!! Btw love your channel, keep up the good work!

[@carsonmtech]

Thanks Sean and Liv!!

[@seanandliv6588]

No problem dude!

[@mohammadhajjeh4233]

Hello, Can I add a WiFi reolink camera to this system or the upgraded version. Great video by the way, thank you

[@natashacare3767]

Hello! you said at 29:20 "The REOLINK app can access the NVR system on your network even if that network is not connected to the internet" Question: Is it the same with the windows PC client? Can I access the NVR through my PC client if the NVR is not connected to my router ethernet? Thnx! Your video is awesome!

[@kookiethebear]

@Natasha Care Sounds like magic, right! The NVR is a HDD-based system, so you'll need to connect it to your network for the app to function or connect it to a PC if you want to use the desktop app only.

[@joebrewer5885]

The link to the ethernet toner does not work, have they discontinued that model, or company changed name? Can you recommend another one? I'm worried I may have a bad wire and would like to test it. Mainly concerned about bad rj-45 end connection and wire continuity. Great video, thanks.

[@cathyleishman6370]

What is the make and model number of the network rack on casters you show in the video that houses the NVR?

[@naturalhealing9970]

Does the NVR allow you to view only motion detection or notification timeframes? Is there an alarm on the notification? If so, can you shut it off?

[@kevinsutton6512]

awesome video, could i be cheeky and ask you for your recommended dvr and cams please. i have a hd swann system and video play back is shocking, grainy and blury ! live its ok but again digital zoom very poor also. looking for advice please and thanks.

[@XeloPerez]

De verdad, muy buen trabajo amigo. Por favor, ¿podrías averiguar si se pueden hacer backups de las grabaciones en Google Drive del NVR del Reolink? Espero puedas ayudarme con esa duda. Muchas gracias y saludos desde Chile.

[@rafon.]

Great video! Job well done.

[@connerjonah]

I'm curious to know if the video feed can be used for streaming in OBS

[@cullen2106]

Great Job you guys And thats all that i am saying to you guys about that much Man And stay safe.!'

[@mactownsend2890]

Hello, The biggest concern for me is the availability to retrieve footage easily and possibly download to a file to give to authorities. In that regard, how does the Reolink handle? Thank you!

[@carsonmtech]

You can use either the desktop app or the mobile app to download clips or full hour long recordings. Super easy to do!

[@mactownsend2890]

@@carsonmtech Thank you

[@Southpaw07]

cool. Live view and recording internet accessible?

[@ecotts]

All of the additional holes in the front of Reolinks mounting box / plate look awful, plus when it pisses down with rain it appears like that box will become a water catcher as a result of the additional holes. Are those holes drilled all the way through ?

[@clearz3600]

Hi, I ordered this just there. I live next door to my parents and want to put 4 cams around their house and 4 on my house. Can I do it so that I only need to run one cable between the two houses using a poe switch in their house and running a single cable to the NVR box in my house. I know a few things about networking and this should be at least theoretically possible.

[@carsonmtech]

Yes! You could also do it wirelessly without even needing to run a wire too, check out this video I made last month that shows your exact scenario: How To Connect PoE Cameras Miles Away To A NVR! || Reolink NVR || Ubiquiti PTP Wireless Bridge Setup kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4awY4Wfi6d7d9E

[@skoorb8994]

thank you for the discount code. almost covered the taxes. I didn't go with this model but 8 camera system 4k. Just wondering if you can change the resolution to get higher FPS? I would love to hit 60fps but 30 would be fine too. 4k at 20fps really doesn't look great to me.

[@carsonmtech]

No, that’s unfortunately not possible. I thought that 20fps was crazy as a video creator myself until you realize how much more data a 30fps stream over a 1 hour timeframe at 4K resolution can add to the hard drive. I really don’t think you’ll be disappointed with the 20fps. I wasn’t! I’m still not. It gives you enough that you can surely capture a frame of a license plate or a person’s face when necessary.

[@skoorb8994]

@@carsonmtech very nice. thank you for the reply. you gave great information and a few ideas on how i'll run my cables in my house.

[@4047530025]

Great video I learned plenty.

[@cadavidovi28]

So helpful video! Thanks for sharing with us. I just have a question, did you use any switch to connect the cameras to the router? Any specific ip or internet config you made?

[@iphone3gsdivine]

Wow I been out the game since 2015. When did those pass thru heads come out? Those are a game changer damn lol

[@zakas2]

Hi, how about spider web on these reolink turret cameras? I just got rlc-510a camera system and all my bullet camera's are covered with spider web if I use night vision with IR leds. Some people saying needs changing from bullet to turret style camera some saying that I have to turn off IR lights and use external IR source.

[@samaniegohummer1]

Awesome video! Thank you

[@miamited69]

Any difference between the two style cameras other than how they look? How easy are the dome to aim? I would suggest some silicone caulking around the box at the wall.

[@kookiethebear]

Specs on bullet and dome cameras are the same, it's a matter of preference. Silicone is not necessary, but the included weather-tight connectors should be installed before crimping on the RJ45 connector to ensure the connection is as sealed as the camera.

[@BreakTime10101]

Do they offer 2 way talk and flood light cameras? Can you have it trigger smart lights if a person is detected? Thanks

[@puerlatinophilus3037]

I'm thinking about buying a PoE camera for live streaming via OBS. If I buy one of these cameras and just straight up plug them into my laptop (given the laptop provides DHCP for the port) does it provide an HTTP interface from which I can import the stream in OBS?

[@robertvittetoe6158]

I’m a little unclear on the connection to a network system. I assume since this can operate without an internet connection the cameras are getting POE power from being plugged into the NVR. Does the network system require a powered switch? I’m planning a network setup in addition to the security system. Just don’t understand if I need to purchase a POE switch for my network cabinet. I’m new and just learning about network setup.

[@carsonmtech]

Nope! Here is how it goes: - Cameras plug into POE NVR ethernet ports - NVR itself can plug into your network via any ethernet port on your network. i.e., it does not need a POE connection to your network since it is powered by its own external power supply and does not require power over an ethernet line TL;DR: You can plug the NVR into a regular non-POE switch, but you cannot plug the cameras themselves into regular switch.

[@robertvittetoe6158]

@@carsonmtech Great! I appreciate the information and your expertise in this area. I’m ready to move forward.

[@markcrowther2355]

Brilliant video! I am just in my search for a system and never heard of this brand. Is there a newer model since this video you would recommend. Whats your thoughts on lorex?

[@rayliu9758]

Great video! Thanks. Question: 1. The cable for each camera have to be connected with the NVR box? 2. Or the the cable of each camera can be connected to the internet port in each room?

[@carsonmtech]

If you can connect the cable from the ethernet port in the room to the NVR, you can use that! But yes, each camera must be plugged into the NVR individually.

[@winters4960]

Gather a group of cameras into a PoE switch and then one cable from poe switch to NVR, can it?

[@kookiethebear]

@@winters4960 No, as it wouldn't be able to display all of those cameras on one port. One camera per port on the ReoLink NVR.

[@SentoHug]

Hey mate, great video by the way. I have a question if I may, I need to install some cameras that will be relatively low to the ground 2.3m to be exact. My understanding is dome cameras are ment to be more vandle proof ( harder to pull off the wall ect) but it looked like someone could just walk up and unscrew it? is this the case? does something lock it in and I missed it?

[@smokeyj3983]

Most security cameras use security screws which a flat head or Phillips screwdriver won't be able to remove. Hopefully this helps.

[@Carissii]

Hi, I was wondering if you can refer a cheaper camera with 8 camera's. Thanks

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey Very nice Would like color in night mode. Nice tutorial

[@GhostAssault323]

are those ethernet cables that come with the Reolink kit meant for outdoors? thinking about having these cables run outside on the side of the building.

[@carsonmtech]

No they’re not UV (outdoor) rated! Do not leave them exposed outside as over time they can very easily break down and the sheathing can become brittle and break! However if you just have the wire up in somewhere where it’s not exposed to sunlight and the weather, then you should be good!

[@GhostAssault323]

@@carsonmtech Good to know!. Another question, how do you set these up for remote viewing off of the network the cameras are on? Would the Reolink app already set that up automatically?

[@m.allmark]

Do you find when running cable especially for residential it's best to run it around the exterior of the building rather than pulling up flooring boards etc?

[@jlenz210]

What are the performance differences in bullet vs dome?

[@carsonmtech]

None really it’s purely a style thing and which you prefer. Bullet cameras are generally slightly cheaper so if you need to save money, you might by going with them over domes. The downsides of bullet cameras is it’s easier to tell where the camera is pointing at so if you don’t someone to tell that, then a dome may be the better option. Otherwise the Reolink domes and bullets are the exact same!

[@pumpkinpatchpeople9612]

Vandal and tamper resistance, turret/domes are usually more difficult to vandalize and destroy

[@regbaluyut]

Normally bullet cameras were for outdoor use due to their long range capabilities while domes are for wide angle and Normally installed Indoors. Either of them can be use and it's your preference.

[@edwardswogger4679]

Is it possible with the Reolink RLK16-410B8 system to us a POE switch in my detached garage, about 40 feet from the house, so I only need to run 1 cable between the buildings?

[@justtruth8310]

1 of my cameras will be about 70 feet away I bought a 50' cable and a 25' cable. can I use a coupling routed in attic to the NVR this way coupling it?

[@carsonmtech]

I mean I suppose you could but usually you wouldn’t want to because that’s a point of failure should the coupler go bad or the connection get loose or corrosion occurs on the pins within there

[@lancerudy9934]

Great video thanks 😊

[@mrmidnight32]

Can this be sent to a app or a mobile phone miles away from the system?

[@halosrusty]

Did your kit come with the RJ45 connectors in the box? Mine didn’t.

[@HDBoyWonder]

Backup to step 1. Does the kit come with a mouse and keyboard, or does that software setup require a PC? If so, what about setup for customers with Mac/iPad hardware?

[@carsonmtech]

Comes with a mouse

[@noahfarmer9542]

Worth every penny

[@Mundoaumpalmo]

You are a genius. Great

[@marktaylor633]

Great Video and thanks for the discount code, you will be please to know the discount code still worked for a sale in Australia.

[@carsonmtech]

Wow! Thanks for letting me know. They must have never deactivated the code. Take care!

[@jonathanhernandez3355]

Hi I'm installing this on my house does the NVR need to be on the network in other to see the cameras ? or i can just plug them in rights out of the box to the NVR to see them/. Thanks you!!!

[@leolockman2356]

No, the NVR does not have to be connected to your network router to test the cameras. The NVR is Power Over Ethernet abled out of the box; so plugging them into the NVR without the network connection will produce a display.

[@brandonjones6386]

Maybe I missed something. I see the power cord but how do each individual camera get power?

[@mrobvious1100]

Can you install amcrest or Foscam cameras on the NVR for reolink

[@jakeleo4518]

What is the power consumption like? how much is the energy/electricity bills?

[@mayitriggeryou]

Can you use Cat5 cable longer than the 60' provided? What the limit on the length?

[@ReeRuns]

This is a great video. On the off-chance someone sees this comment that would know the answer, are you able to connect any other wired/wireless camera to this system? Like a doorbell camera for instance, I looked around and it doesn't look like Reolink makes one.

[@carsonmtech]

I don’t believe so