Reolink RLC-823A Review - 4K IP Camera that has Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Spotlights and Motion Tracking

[@LifeHackster]

There is a bug that I haven’t tested and was brought to my attention that during motion tracking, the camera doesn’t tilt. It will only pan. This is a software bug that Reolink should be fixing soon.

[@johnlarkin5183]

I have not tried it, but on their website the new firmware does fix this issue.

There is a new firmware version that provides vertical tracking but see my comments below regarding FPS before updating the firmware.

[@scottfarcus1515]

The new firmware only partially fixes this issue. They are still working on a fix that will allow it to tilt all the way while tracking.

[@shl4998]

I have installed the new software. Now the camera tilt all the way while tracking

[@FN57owner]

I have this camera, but haven't seen the updated firmware that includes tilt when tracking could someone post a link to download.

[@jbgood7694]

This is an excellent review. the most helpful part was when you showed the license plate at different distance’s.

[@David-lb4te]

Good review. I have just installed this camera to replace an 5k fixed POE. The focus is slow during the day, but at night if the camera is zoomed in, it usually does not lock at all. The focus aimlessly drifts from one focal limit to the other in search of the optimum. Otherwise, the camera is good.

[@LifeHackster]

Yes, especially if it in auto and in color at night even with the spotlights on..the focusing drifts..and BW, it is a bit better.

[@compaholic83]

@@LifeHackster Great review. Is there a way to set the focus manually for when its on patrol/auto follow? Or for each of the preset spots? Or at least give the focus a range so its not constantly hunting

[@ninerangel49]

The notification time and clarity is outstanding! I currently have Eufy 2c, c24, and 2k doorbell. And it's gone downhill over the last 2 months. Notifications are awful and a lot of missed motion detections. Thinking of switching to reolink!

[@brittgayle467]

I’ve noticed the issue with missed motion detections with Eufy as well!

[@jcm9698]

I think that's an inherit problem with wi-fi cameras compared to wired.

[@jonk8600]

@@jcm9698 It happens even to the indoor 2k plugged in within my mostly enclosed porch recording 24/7. It has to be restarted weekly or is looses detection. It's defintinely a Eufy issue as I have it too. Suprisingly the cameras just recording events (Floodlight 2 pro and an S40 battery) do a good joband don't have the issue.

[@paulczeresko6644]

Great job with the review, as always. As you mentioned, it is not discrete but I live out in the country so this is a perk for me. Very helpful, thank you.

[@denveronly]

ive tested this camera and for me it works amazing, super picture quality and fast moving.

[@Savsal12]

How did you install it? I just got mine and the camera is in the way of my screw driver

[@larsvaneynde4281]

@@Savsal12 it's actually explained in this video. See 3:48.

[@kurts3779]

I wish Reolink came out with a 360° PTZ vandal proof 4k Dome outdoor camera

[@leatherindian]

I just installed this camera with the optional bracket that allows you to mount under a horizontal surface like under the eave overhang. Reolink does not provide instructions. To remove the wall mount, simply remove the four screws. However, the cable CANNOT pass through the mount. You must remove the tie wraps, disconnect the cable from the circuit board and pull the cable through the mount. You reverse the process with the vertical bracket. Again, the finished portion of the cable with the network, power and reset connections will not pass through the new mount. Once the cable has passed through the mount, you must reconnect it to the circuit board and attach new tie wraps to ensure the cable is properly secured to the board. Another note, the three screws for the wall mount are sealed under silicone. I’d recommend reapplying the silicone to the screws after installing the new mount. This is simply poor design as making the cable connections slightly smaller, or the mounts slightly larger, you wouldn’t have to disconnect the cable from the circuit board. Also, why don’t they enable tracking in patrol mode? Again it’s poor software design if the camera won’t stay on a spot if it sees something. This makes patrol mode useless. Finally, I’ve not found any instructions on how this camera is to be setup for tracking, positions etc… your video is the only one I’ve found that shows how to set this up in the app. So thank you for that!

[@osbjmg]

Very comprehensive, you even did a two person tracking -- something I was wondering about. Thank you! One thing I would love is if I can send alerts to my google nest devices in addition / instead of my phone. I will look into doing something with IFTTT maybe.

[@thomas.valbusa]

Molto bravo per aver messo la traduzione in italiano!!! Grandissimo

[@lukasg5922]

That motor noise is loud at the start cuts into the audio a bit

[@BadDFWDrivers]

and it sounds like the motor is either on or off. No in-between which makes the footage very jittery.

[@chrisE815]

Yeah maybe the option for an external mic would be a viable fix?

[@victorvek5227]

If Reolink silences the motor noise, offers tunable lighting like the Eufy floodlight cam 2 pro, and improves the two-way audio quality - no one else will be close. Until then, there are enough cons for Ring, Reolink, and Eufy for me to keep watching these videos waiting for “the one” to come out!

[@johnw65uk]

no zoom on the eufy!!

[@williamcrowley5506]

but the question is, if you didn't already own the Eufy, which one would you buy? Yes, there isn't enough for an upgrade, but how about.a new system?

[@AzKaraokeVic]

A really great and thorough review. Thanks.

[@casafix3017]

thank you for the review. very helpful. I'm going to add one to my Reolink system.

[@LifeHackster]

You are welcome.

[@DStealth7]

This is an excellent review. Thanks @LifeHackster! The Reolink PTZ that I purchased in 2020 just crapped out on me and am trying to decide between this model and the 16X model. The mic is a major upgrade for me since the 2020 didn't have that feature. Motion tracking is a plus, but not sure if it's needed especially if I use preprogramed presets nor the spotlight since I don't want to anger the neighbors.

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hello What did you decide to do ? I’m thinking about this one POE. Thank you

[@DStealth7]

@@josephpuchel6497 I ended up going with the RLC-823A with the 5X optical zoom because it has a wider view. The only complaint I have is that I can't get the motion tracking to work. IDK if it's because I have an older NVR, the video quality is great otherwise.

[@ruudje2777]

With this camera I think you can set the zone where you want it to detect motion and then turn on the lights. Then your neighbors won't be bothered by it, right?

[@AlexRocks24-7]

Amazing review 👍👌💯 Many thanks for taking the time for making this review. I'm sold 🙂 . Amazing quality 👌

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for watching.

[@ManTimeT.V.]

Hey Hackster! How are you? Can this camera be used with just a 256GB memory card and then plugged in to a 120 volt power supply outlet? Instead of running it to an NVR and a modem.

[@LitOBOo]

Thank you for taking the time and making this video. Excellent job! You have test pretty much all the camera that’s out there on the market. Out of all of them, which is your favorite?

[@LifeHackster]

I still like and have been using my old ring floodlight cam…it is pretty reliable.

[@Savsal12]

Really? Ring flood light camera? Why?

[@travis8404]

just ordered one ,great info ,thanks ,new to the security camera set up , seems a little intimidating with all the options will take some time to dial it all in ,looking forward to playing with it , thanks.

[@rickpoeling6831]

Your videos are by far the best. Great job showing the video quality and functionality of the camera day and night and with multiple distances and activity.

[@sschueller]

You do realize the template is intended for you to pre-drill holes and then remove it at which point screwing in the screws is a lot less effort?

[@johnszatkowski6898]

Hey LifeHackster! Another great review. I'm sure you are aware that Wyze is dumping the V1 Cams and I'm pretty pissed about that as I have several. I'm sure the V1 Pan cams will be next shortly as well. This led me to do some searching for replacements. Well I discovered SwitchBot now sells a fixed CAM for $29 on Amazon. I went ahead and bought one and it's actually pretty good. The night vision is on par with the Wyze V1 CAM but with WAY less false alarms as Wyze. Also, the playback is WAY easier to view/download and storage is free. I'm going to replace my Wyze V1's with Switchbot's for now as they are inexpensive. The only downside to SwitchBot is you need to buy a hub to be able to view cameras from the internet ($49). A consideration for sure but I use a bunch of SwitchBot products including their temp/humidity sensors and switches which also work well. If you have time it would be nice to see you do a review of the SwitchBot lineup. These work great with Smartthings and Alexa as I have and old 1947 (slightly updated) home with no ground wires on many switches and these products work nice for my situation. Please consider my request. THANKS!

[@LifeHackster]

Actually I didn’t know. Thanks for the heads up. I have to check out the switch not. Thanks.

[@netman88]

Great video, does the video recording make a sound of the camera moving?

[@LifeHackster]

Yes... and it is loud and annoying.

[@antonymcneillis]

Some really useful installation tips. 🙏

[@samuelzhang7821]

there is no auto zooming while doing auto tracking...

[@abowden5079]

Great vid, Thank you for the review on this, and for the dedication in setting up and testing it with the bad weather youve been having too. This Confirmed its one of, if not the best retail (excluding commercial i guess) ptz cameras on the market hands down and i will buy it as soon as it comes back in stock. If reolink gave you affiliate links for discounts that would be cool . 1 thing i do Wish the autotracking could pan slowly with target instead of the on/off nature to its panning at full speed but thats very minor, no big deal. Thx again

[@LifeHackster]

You are welcome.

[@Senorlatulla]

They are 200 at Amazon now if you haven't bought already

[@Heshhion]

Great review, thank you!

[@mugg1841]

Glad you made this video. Been checking this out on their website and your review helped confirm that I want this.

[@DJDuce5984]

Def a good camera but the price isn't attractive to upgrade even with ptz. If price drops some over the months i would grab.

[@abowden5079]

9:02 when you say 'zoomed in' do you mean Digitally zoomed in or you used the Optical Zoom for the zoomed in snip of the numberplate?

[@LifeHackster]

Digitally zoomed in…this camera and any camera that has optical zoom doesn’t zoom optically when it senses motion. It is because of the lag time of the focus.

[@RexBanner_]

Is the sound it makes when tracking a person, audible to the person or only on the recording?

[@LifeHackster]

It is only in the recording. You could hardly hear it outside because of the ambient sounds.

[@gust_FL]

Can you disable that noise?

If you are not located near a road or other ambient noise it's pretty noticeable up to about 10-15 feet.

[@amkviray]

Nice review kabayan. Love your channel.

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you.

[@Joe-yj3ko]

Have you done a review of the RLC 842A yet? Thinking about getting one and was wondering what you thought about it. Thanks

[@swiftaudi]

What’s your choice for outdoor cameras that work with apple HomeKit? I’m currently using the Logitech circle view and the quality isn’t really good at all but I’m thinking this is a limitation of HomeKit not allowing higher quality imaging and I can’t figure out why they wouldn’t. My guess is we are 10 years away from having Wi-Fi cameras that work as well as Poe cameras.

[@LifeHackster]

I’m not a homekit user so I really can’t say but I know eufy cameras or some of its models and also Arlos are homekit compatible.

[@tommiballs]

1. Have you noticed that during patrol it only ever turns one way?!!? So it ends up filming the wall for a good amount of time during the 360 transition. For example it cannot look left > right > left > right . No setting to make it turn to the right. There is always something daft Reolink overlooks, its so frustrating they miss such low level vulnerabilities. 2. Additionally if you zoom max, 9/10 times it wont focus, you have to do it manually or nudge the zoom back out again. 3. Classic Reolink annoyance. If you add it to the NVR you cannot add it to the Alexa app / view on TV. If you add it standalone you have to use the SD slot but then you cant have simultaneous multiview playback on the client as its a separate device. Also when added to the NVR to get the best playback functions, you cannot share the camera. 4. The PTZ motors sound like you have nailed R2D2 to your wall. If you live in a quiet place its all you can hear walking about your garden, irritating after a while.

[@AMLunaMax]

This review changed my mind. Thanks for the insight. 👊🏽

[@michaeldaugaard8740]

hi great review. I am considering buying one. it must be connected via an asus router. will I be able to access the reolink camera via my mobile app outside my home. so you can watch live when you are not at home and at the same time control it there. Michael

[@LifeHackster]

Yes, you can. If you are directly connecting it to the router, then you have to power it with a 12 volt power supply.

[@claytonbigsby942]

Nice job on the review

[@BlenderRookie]

I use an FTP server for all my reolink cams. The SD card records motion in the best quality and the FTP records in standard quality 24/7 on a 60 day archive rotation. The person, car and BETA pet detection on the rlc-810a really impressed me. Even the person and car detection on the rlc-510a is pretty good. I likely will be getting the 823a to replace my argus eco solar powered wifi cam I have at my front entrance way. Basically me watching this video is research. I was just going to get the I think it was the 812a because it has color night with spotlights and two way audio, but now I am thinking this one because it being a PTZ with motion tracking will cover a blindspot.

[@mrhuron303]

Great review as always.I have a question I hope anyone with a Reolink POE camera can answer. I currently have battery cameras purchased years ago that can easily arm/disarm via an Alexa routine, & usually arm when leaving home and at night. I am interested in the POEs as backup for better resolution & consistent monitoring property and street. Using the Reolink app how do you handle full time monitoring without getting bombarded with alerts, & still get alerts that require immediate attention, especially when you are active around your property everyday?

[@LifeHackster]

There is an option of the app where you can group cameras (they call it scenes) so that you can disable or enable motion alerts on your cameras as a group. And you will have this shortcut on top of the app.

[@gtj2020]

Hi and thanks for review. Will this camera work offgrid without internet? Thanks

[@KenTraining]

what about using this camera for vehicle license plate detection?

[@nestoraoc32]

Great Video! Thanks!

[@MythicRealTrap]

02:10 so what happens when it use all the SD card? Does it not record or it auto deletes the old footage to make room to the new one? Thank you

[@LifeHackster]

Loops records…new footage records over old footage.

[@Earl_007]

Thanks for the review! I wish they make this version in wifi and battery/solar.

[@agray8109]

Timely video! I've been looking at this on their site and based on your review, I think I'll do this on the side of the house where it's dark. P.S. What is that drill attachment you used for the tight space? I need one of those!!

[@LifeHackster]

It is a right angle attachment like this dewalt one.. I couldn’t find the black and decker one which I have -> amzn.to/3gqGZ7K

[@agray8109]

@@LifeHackster Thanks! Stay warm and hopefully no broken pipes with the thaw.

[@DimplesDon9]

Hi I need your help please for filipino kabayan like me. At home using sane network wifi video stream on clear high resolution is fine no lag but when I'm away using cellular data or different wifi the clear video stream have lag stop and go. Please help 🙏 salamat.

[@LifeHackster]

Just change your viewing quality to fluent or balanced to have little to no lag experience when watching live view or your recorded footage. If then you want to view the full resolution footage, download the clip but make sure you set clear in the events and download tab.

[@DimplesDon9]

@@LifeHackster 👍 I will try that. Salamat!

[@cali_gold3102]

Maaan, I've been so hoping for the review of this Reolink model...thank you thank you thank you! Been in the market for a Reolink PTZ and just waiting hopefully for your review of the Reolink RLC-523wa to make my final decision. I'd like to ask if the spot light can be turned off to utilize a flood light already installed in the same area as not to be anoying to neighbors like you said in the review?

[@LifeHackster]

Yes, it can be turned off in the spotlight settings.

[@Koi-Koi-Koi]

i have 3 reolink cameras and all have the detection problem when someone is moving straight towards the camera from the front, the camera detects the person not or very late, if the person comes from right or left edge / side all works fine. but not if he comes straight toward. do you have this problem too?

[@LifeHackster]

You have battery powered Reolink Cameras... the reasoning for this is the PIR motion sensor which all battery powered security camera uses and would normally have this limitation... it detects heat movement and detection range is limited to 20-30 feet and not sensitive if movement is coming towards or away from the camera/sensor. Wired cameras like in this video doesn't have this issue.

[@Koi-Koi-Koi]

@@LifeHackster wow, great, yes you are right i have battery cams, thanks for this reply, so i can buy the 823-A cam , thanks a lot!!!!

[@jaybartgis5148]

I just want to know how loud that squeeky sound is from the perspective of the trespasser. Lol

[@---GOD---]

Replaced 7/8 of my cameras with the 833A. I might replace the last one with this 823A. The latest revision claims to have 105 horizontal by 55 vertical FOV making it their widest angle camera (excluding the fisheye cam).

[@WalrusRiderEntertainment]

Does it come with cloud storage in case the thief takes the NVR?

[@LifeHackster]

No Reolink Cloud Storage option but you can set up a backup via FTP or in your own network using their client app.

[@pjoskar1]

Is this camera ONVIF protocol, i have £20 indoor reolink camera connects the my Hikvision DVR but this one is not, doesnt even appears on dvrs ip camera list, it's a bit disappointing really

[@Fleed907]

I have just one concern. If the camera tracked the subject until he disappeared after a side building. If the camera back to the guarding point - where that side building not in vision - it means the subject can come out of the hiding without being seen, am I correct?

[@MohdRadhwan]

Yes correct. That is why we need multiple cameras.

[@LifeHackster]

With this camera, yes. It uses camera based detection.

[@itslike123]

what is that noise? axis doesnt make any noises as it tracks movement

[@LifeHackster]

panning motor noise

[@wrzl1675]

Wow, that’s a nice security camera. You’re right about the fact that it’s an in your face, I’m recording everything. Lol. Installation is going to be pretty involved too but I’m still going to look into buying a couple of these.

[@filipj8203]

HI. Did You saw the RLC-823S2 ? I cant find any difference between this and the RLC-823S2 model

[@jimdandy9529]

If you use a micro sd card, is there a way to access the card from your phone without having to remove it from the camera?

[@LifeHackster]

Yes, you can access it from the app.

[@jimdandy9529]

@@LifeHackster Thank you so much. Excellent review!

[@papakonstantis]

I am interested in installing two Reolink RLC-823A and Reolink TrackMix cameras, I would like you who have worked with them and evaluated them to inform me: 1) in general, if I put a Reolink camera on top of it to monitor them simultaneously from a mobile phone, laptop or tablet, I must necessarily buy an NVR or do I have the possibility with a PoE injector/switch to have a connection to all of them normally. 2) in complete darkness will I have the same results as I see in your videos and up to how far will I have perfect images? Thanks

[@LifeHackster]

1. You don't need an NVR. Just put in a micro SD card and add them to your network using the app and via PoE. 2.Their IR video quality is different. The 823A can reach farther than the trackmix but if you add a separate supplemental lights or IR emitter, they should have the same performance. Watch this -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/anuokqehjK5ng9U

[@papakonstantis]

@@LifeHackster Can you recommend a good IR emitter?

[@LifeHackster]

@@papakonstantis I'm actually planning to test some... will see in my future videos.

[@papakonstantis]

@@LifeHackster thank you very much for your help

[@A166-b7x]

Great review as always! Yes, this is 2 yrs old but none the less very helpful as I recently purchased this model. I'm almost at buyers remorse as there is no fix for auto tracking during patrol mode. There's also a lack of lock-on object tracking during infinite pan mode. Can this camera do it? As of 2024, seems like the 16x 823A is the new shining camera star so ... 🤔

[@nlluke5207]

Whey not show the plate number in the dark???

[@LifeHackster]

Watch this and it will answer your question -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKLRiGNrobp7sLs

[@jamescrandall1175]

Great channel. How loud are the motors in the unit outside if you are standing next to it? Thinking of buying this but no idea how loud it is when it turns and if it would draw attention or not.

[@castof1906]

...Our alpine ski resort is replacing it's 8 year old Axis P5514 Ptz Network Camera. How will the 823A camera respond to harsh winter conditions? Temps down to -15c (5 F). Is there any 'onboard' ftp software (similar to the Axis) to handle live stream / presets for ftp upload to our webserver or is this handled through the app? We wish to broadcast on our webpage. Alternately a 3rd party software solution available? Appreciate any advice / links

[@SnowBird-dp3th]

Does this Ptz auto tracking work simultaneously with a tour? Example if I set it up on a tour and it detects human or any kind of movement will it stop the tour and start the auto track until there is no longer movement and then revert back to tour mode again?

[@bobsmith5134]

nice ptz...just wish they were available ffs been waiting for months to restock

[@zhiz0zhiz]

Is it possible to automatically turn on optical zoom when motion detection and tracking is on?

[@antonymcneillis]

I cannot connect my RLC-823A camera using PoE. I have connected my RLC-811A easily, but this will not connect. Any ideas?

[@skullandcrossbones65]

G'day, This will be my next Reolinc camera (#13). I'm on a corner that gets lots of foot traffic at night. I want everybody to know they have been filmed.

[@bradz9413]

Gday bro 🤝

[@sandrapearson7912]

I need to purchase a camera, but I'm so overwhelmed by all the choices. Recently my car was involved in a hit an run while being parked in the front of my house in the earlier morning hours and my neighbors was able to capture the incident on their camera, but wasn't able to capture the license plate....lights blocked everything and I think the placement of their camera is too far back on the side of their house, so I'm in search of purchasing a security camera for added protection when I park it out in front of my house again; if I do. I really what to purchase this camera based on your review alone, but can I turn off the light so my neighbors won't be creeped out. If not, are you able to recommend another type of camera that would work just as well; especially one that can came 50 feet coming and 50 feet going and hopefully give me a better chance of capturing the license plate. any suggestions you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for all your help.

[@LJR_LIMITED]

definitely not worth $250.

[@dirtyweapons3459]

I have two of them. Definitely worth it.

[@Anthony-knows-little]

Its been 2 years = is there a ptz camera like this one that is BETTER? Im about to buy my first outdoor ptz camera... thanks

[@EpicATrain]

Does this thing zoom in on people with the auto tracking?

[@facts1752]

Hi, did reolink fix the night time zoom in blurr, i noticed when i would try to zoom in at night it would be blurry

[@billlangdoc913]

LifeHackster- Would you prefer this motion tracking and zoom camera or a Riolink’s duo camera? I’m looking for cameras for my front and back yard. I live in an area that’s not too busy. Thanks

[@LifeHackster]

2 cameras or the duo would be better. Motion blur especially at night is accentuated by the camera moving also.

[@soyestedude]

Unless you have muscular fingers 😂😂😂

[@paulmiyagishima7655]

Greetings from Torrance! This is a very cool camera. Video quality is superb out to 50 feet and the spot lights are very bright. In the right location this would be perfect. But you are right about not putting it in front of your house. Your neighbors would be a little creeped out. Thanks again for another awesome review! Great work!

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you. Reolink even with their WiFi cameras always have good video quality.

[@jos3064]

Is it possible to disable the lights completely? I am thinking about placing one of these in front my home. And also does it make a loud noise when panning and tilting? Thanks.

[@cosmicdebris7632]

do you have an option for digital zoom?

[@LifeHackster]

Yes, pinch out on the screen for digital zoom.

[@bogosiphuti9975]

Great review. Was wondering what if you have more than 1 camera same brand, does the App allows you to operate them once?

[@kdscrapping4452]

can you use this camera without a NVR ??

[@LifeHackster]

Yes.

[@kdscrapping4452]

Thanks

[@edwinmendez2071]

Can somebody expain how to setup the horizontal tracking range limit???

[@andrewgrantlee2646]

Great review! I'm currently looking for a 4K PTZ camera to replace a fixed 4MP fixed camera. I like the idea of the spotlights but I have a couple questions about the camera: 1) That chirping noise when the camera moves. Is this the motor itself or an option that can be turned off? I'd like to silently track subjects. 2) Can the spotlight be set to come on only when a subject is within a user-defined distance? I'd like to have the spotlight activate only when a subject is on my property, not on the sidewalk. 3) I use Dahua cameras and NVR now. Does this camera have perimeter protection/trip lined that can be set on the camera itself? I find having events is the most efficient way to review footage later. Thanks again!

[@ohlala6674]

I really liked this review and this camera. One small pb with the camera in my opinion is the cable going downwards. Also I wish there would be more clarity at 50 feet : I can't read "Texas" on the reg plate.

[@abyssiniahenry128]

I noticed my oversight that the cable only went downwards after purchasing. I needed it to go up into a soffit. Down option for me is all brick wall and I don't want exposed wiring running back up the camera exterior. I rotated the foam backer inside the mounting bracket 180°, cut a U notch in the top of the metal casing directly opposite the bottom U notch and then sealed with butyl putty/tape. It's under a soffit but sealed it anyway. Wire goes up now.

[@pewpewi]

Kick assss video man. Just a quick one, when it is on patrolling mode and it detects a person does it follow the person, and then go back to patrolling as soon as the detection passed?

[@amjainyt]

Hi thanks so much for your review. Please tell which camera is good with recording License plates.

[@Breakhoven]

Can this cam recognise car plates at night while car is moving with lights on?

[@arthurleal2674]

Good videpo! Has anyone tried one with an AMCREST nvr?

[@adamclarke4633]

Are there no zones where you can turn off tracking? I.e. Neighbours garden etc

[@jonathanlee6444]

oh wow look at that operating temperature.. so something like that wont work in the winters up north in NY?

[@gregfox9589]

J'ai acheté un routeur TP-Link Box, Routeur 4G+ LTE Cat.6 300 Mbps WiFi AC 1200 Mbps via une carte sim ainsi que cette caméra 4k reolink quand je la branche au rj45 de catégorie 5 au routeur et que je met l'image sur hight l.image est sacader et quand je passe en 4g celle ci est aussi sacader et quand je regarde la vidéo en 4g ou wifi via le routeur en vision hight elle est aussi sacader quand pensait vous de ou peut provenir le problème cdl

[@333cparker]

why does it not auto zoom on motion that is father back. Can you set the zoom to a higher level for a default image ?

[@ericglenntering2485]

Compare to eufy floodlight cam? Which is better? Cheers

[@leatherindian]

Of concern to northern areas is an operating temperature of only -10. That’s likely a deal breaker for me in Canada.

It's been that colder then that in Michigan and the camera works fine...as long as you don't power it off or lose power. I remember reading somewhere, (the manual?), that if the camera gets cold you need to bring it into a warm space and then put it back outside. Really, really strange way to design an outdoor camera but that's exactly what happened to me. Once the camera is working, it will stay working in the cold as long as power is applied.

[@nsxproperties560]

Does the optical zoom work automatically when the subject gets further away, or just when you manually zoom in?

[@LifeHackster]

Not automatically. Can only be done manually.

[@McTAnGuS]

That is a properly impressive camera for the money.

[@Samafolife]

Hi , can this camera be used via the power outlet and a Micro SD card, as well as just my phone with the app or do I need an NVR system ?

[@LifeHackster]

Yes, you don't need the NVR. You do need to plug it in directly to your router or switch or use a PoE injector.

[@Samafolife]

@@LifeHackster how will it establish a connection to my home’s WIFI ? Like how will I connect to the camera and view the videos on the sd card or the live feed?

[@Samafolife]

@@LifeHacksteryou mean like plug a cat5/6 cable to the camera and the other end into my router ?

[@LifeHackster]

@@Samafolife you will connect thru the Reolink app.

[@LifeHackster]

@@Samafolife yes

[@felipeperez4610]

Can I use this camera with an Annke N48PAW NVR?

[@wartlme]

I would buy it but, it has an amazon link. No long buy from Amazon. Got any other links?

[@rodrobinson6111]

Thanks for the review. Will be an item I purchase in the future. Keep the videos coming.

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks.

[@CrimtideStreams]

Very nice, but what do we do with the ground wire? Did I miss that in your video? You mentioned it going over the cables but not sure I heard you say what to do with it.. or if it needs to even be used for POE application.

[@onepanther69]

Great review, thanks, you made my decision for me

[@christianfalible4234]

what is the maximum time of recording without cut using memory card. other cameras record 16minutes and some are 26 minutes how about this reolink?

[@willydilly9020]

It needs an SD card or NVR to record anything. It comes with a 32 gb SD card.