Reolink NVR PoE IP Security Cameras Update - Why We Need 24/7 Recording? Cat6 Ethernet Cable Upgrade

Today, is a quick update about my Reolink NVR PoE Security Cameras and also had a couple of events that happened in my front yard area that my Ring cameras were not able to record but luckily I have my Reolink cameras that were recording 24/7 and I was able to search and found the footage that caused the bent and broker low voltage light that was in my front lawn and also the mystery plucked feathers piled up near the same area.
I also had an issue on one of the camera channels and I did check and found out that the old Cat5 ethernet cable that I have needs to be changed. I'll show you in this video how I was able to change it quick and without fishing any wires in the attic.
Lastly, I'll be showing you the footage of the events which solved the mysteries that happened in the front yard a couple of weeks ago.
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00:00 Introduction
02:26 Changing Cat5 ethernet cable and upgrading to Cat6
04:00 Crimping Cat6 cables
05:29 Bent Landscape light mystery
06:48 Plucked Feathers mystery
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[@AuthenTech]

You're 100% right, the initial poe wiring is the hardest part!

[@LifeHackster]

Yes, definitely..I’m actually helping another friend of mine setup his next week...we will see how it goes...one good thing is that their attic is foam insulated and no pink fiberglass insulation.

[@ayoung8901]

Love your videos! You have helped me so much in my home security system! Always look forward to your reviews and updates!

[@mikelisteral7863]

can you record without the app or phone or pc being ON? can you rotate the camera 90 degrees or 180 etc... ????????

[@86aqwer]

Thank you for doing this channel, I've learned so much from your videos.

[@LifeHackster]

Glad to hear it! Thanks.

[@premacy2003]

Thanks for this video. I have a Reolink 4K system. Very happy for your recommendation. Keep up the great work.

[@LifeHackster]

You are welcome.

[@rafaelr5837]

I had a reolink 10 camera setup some years back and it prevented so many headaches.

[@paulmiyagishima7655]

Great info again! This video shows the importance of having a wired setup. Wireless can be more convenient, but would miss so many little things like small animals. I have seen cats and squirrels playing late at night as well as an old man walking slowly in the middle of the road at 3am. The old man looked really spooky and it was on Halloween! Thanks again for all of your hard work with these videos!

[@LifeHackster]

Very true! At least 1 or 2 wired cameras just recording 24/7.

[@mikelisteral7863]

can you record without the app or phone or pc being ON? can you rotate the camera 90 degrees or 180 etc... ????????

[@ourkid2000]

Great video! Excellent info

[@hankvaccaro8235]

Your friend is lucky! Any faster and that truck would of slammed into his house!

[@Saintathantwinpeaks]

KZbin! Enough! If anyone else writes 'of' instead of 'have', their account gets deleted immediately. No second chances.

[@LifeHackster]

I know...and he also told me that his daughter was on that room which is where the truck could have hit at that time.

[@---GOD---]

@@Saintathantwinpeaks Haha.. it gets on my nerves... I blame their lack of reading books.

[@rodrobinson6111]

Thanks again for another informative video.

[@LifeHackster]

You are welcome.

[@leatherindian]

This was great. Thanks.

[@matiaslgonzalez]

ShavedHackster making an appearance, awesome vid as always!

[@LifeHackster]

Lol...thanks.

[@audi_kid]

Great video thank you !

[@raybroome]

Great video!

[@Brafie37]

Can't wait to get mine installed. Last cameras I had were Amcrest and I caught quite a few interesting things such as random tire marks in the yard, the dog going through the window screen (twice) and unfortunately an accident which I was able to help the police with the footage. Thanks to your videos I went with the Reolink 8mp

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you.

[@mikelisteral7863]

can you record without the app or phone or pc being ON? can you rotate the camera 90 degrees or 180 etc... ????????

[@Brafie37]

@@mikelisteral7863 @mike listeral These cameras are hooked up to an nvr which records 24/7 as long as the nvr is powered on. To view the footage you'll need a monitor hooked up to it, or you can use the pc client or the smart phone app. It can be installed upside down and the image flipped via the settings, only 180 though.

[@mikelisteral7863]

@@Brafie37 you dont need an nvr if the camera has a micro sd card in it

[@Brafie37]

@@mikelisteral7863 ah yes forgot about the sd cards lol. That's another way it'll record, just need a way to view the contents of the card is all.

[@frankward5]

Have the EZVIZ CX3, sdcards and all turned on 24/7. I'm not so impressed with the app. Zoom freezes in playback often and i have to restart the play. But, the cameras are recording well! Thanks for all your vids. They are def helpful.

[@ronm6585]

Good stuff, thank you. 👍

[@LifeHackster]

You are welcome

[@sulemavargas657]

Thanks for the video

[@LifeHackster]

You bet

[@snakemonkey555]

Again another great video, thank you! When will Reolink have the 12mp PoE NVR available to the market?

[@loug.6644]

Great video thank you.

[@LifeHackster]

You are welcome

[@AuthenTech]

I'm jealous of your megapixels! ;) I just tried their Ptz, sounds like a gun turret 😅

[@LifeHackster]

:)

[@viktorz1486]

Nice video!!

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks!

[@qthedirector2108]

Are there any non ring low voltage lights you would recommend?

[@jp4105]

Could you review the 360 bulb camera, please? How does it stack up against the Wyze cam 3?

[@pauledwards9493]

I'm glad you put this our there, 24hr systems are important. What if someone threw a rock at your house outside a motion zone of a battery cam for example.

[@LifeHackster]

True...or any events from the street like rowdy neighbors etc...

[@madilee2437]

@@LifeHackster ring can catch that motion on high sensitivity am I right? For me it works, it even pickup tiny little bird motion. I will test throwing a rock and see what happens.

[@sirtimatbob]

@@madilee2437 dude, it's been a year. How did the rock test go?

[@Frostytravels]

Great video. gave you a sub

[@smm9030]

Thank you for the video. I trying to play back videos through the reolink clink on my PC from my NVR and I can't figure out how can you help? Do you have a video on how to playback video on my PC with NVR reolink?

[@dannyjuang]

sorry to hear about that low voltage light! just curious if they get in the way when mowing the lawn?

[@fixrtrainereducatormanager2961]

I’d like to know what you’d recommend for a security camera system for a tri-level condo. I’m frustrated and ready to return Eufy and Ring. I have a good WiFi boost extender but the recording and capturing are always touch n go with both systems. So frustrating

[@zamiras1747]

Thank you for your videos, just purchased cameras for our home security. Would you please recommend the best size for micro Sd cards, considering I am getting PoE system. To be precise: 8 cameras in total: video door bell, floodlight, 3 * CX410, 2 * RLC 81 MA, and 1* RLC- 81 PA.

[@DJDuce5984]

Agreed! 24 hours is the way to go. POE are the best!

[@gbinman]

Any idea about the amount of storage needed for the 24 setup that you used? I don't currently have an NVR but I have a NAS with few extras TB to play with.

[@kencee9213]

When you use the 24/7 recording can you set up the reolink nvr to a nas server for backup of videos

[@stupidusername38]

i had a similar need to check my cameras the other day. I have an old pair of shoes i wear for doing garden work in. One evening i left the pair outside and forgot to bring them in. The following morning i noticed one shoe had disappeared. On checking my camera i saw in the early hours a fox decided to steal my shoe! He must have gone nose blind :)

[@LifeHackster]

Lol..yes, there are other events that motion activated or AI cameras might miss.

[@skullandcrossbones65]

G'day, I started with the Reolink NVR and 8 cameras Last April. Did not take long to get another 4 cameras all recording 24/7. Will soon add The PTZ 8 MP camera. I'm going to change some of the "record" settings to motion activate.

[@SainLuke]

Your so right. NVR all the way!!!

[@patmanwainwright3423]

hey mate good job re-wiring your camera just wanted to say 568-B is the US standard 568-A is the Australian Standard also if you run 25mm or 1inch sold conduit with the cable in it to each camera I know it's a lot at first set up but it will mean no snagging when up grading and it will also stop any pests that might get in the roof eg rats possums mice birds and so on from eating into the cable also will stop uv light over many years from wrecking the cable anyway thanks for the video and have a good one.

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for the info..I like that conduit idea..

[@mikelisteral7863]

can you record without the app or phone or pc being ON? can you rotate the camera 90 degrees or 180 etc... ????????

[@ohMY03]

Hi I bought the 820a and also going to buy Cat6 cables I was wondering if yours is Solid copper or just normal one thanks bro.

[@meltdownblitz]

I have lorex 8 cameras around my house from Costco recording to an nvr with 10 tb hd. I can record 8 cams at 1080 30 fps for 35 days before it writes over. Love this set up although it was a pain to wire!

[@LifeHackster]

Cool..yes..wiring and routing the wires is a pain.

[@Rockaland2]

which low voltages lighting are you using? since i installed my first security cameras( blink ) back in June of 2018 i was surprised at all the stuff i caught on film..so what cables come with the reolink setup? cat5?

[@joedulak8335]

What brand/make cable did you use or recommend?

[@qwunatai6983]

Would you recommend Lorex 4k fusion 8 camera or a reolink system 8 camera for audio/video quality? Thank you soooo much!!

[@mebyard1]

The hawk is likely a Cooper’s hawk, or a Sharp-shinned hawk. The are very similar, differing only in size.

[@corvinius3]

Hey mate dont you do Dahua nvr system review? Im located in australia and thats what the company installs that im thinking to go for.

[@Ki77a_WhSpRz]

I agree getting camera setup in front, back and side of your house for good reason.. Two weeks ago our mailbox was knocked down.. The first time it happen I didn't have any cameras. Second time it happened again I installed cameras.. Notice on the footage it was a group of kids going around knocking down mailboxes.. Turn that video in to the police and they found the group of kids.. Another time our cameras caught a deer on our front lawn dead. We had to call the DNR and report it. Looked back on the camera and notice a pack of wolves attached the deer. As for that bird, that could be a red tail hawk.. They are known for eating prays like smaller animals.. So that might be what that hawk is

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you for sharing your experience..and I have to research that red tail hawk... I’m keeping my eye out when I’m outside..it seems like it is a small hawk..

[@Mr.Tec01]

what tv resolution do you use with your reolink NVR? I’m copying your setup…lol but don’t know if I should invest in a small 1080p monitor or get a 4k small tv, you said you use 32 inch? is it 4k, is to too big?….going to be using it just like you do, to have it always on with 24/7 live stream…thks

[@gbinman]

nice pit maneuver on the Chevy truck.

[@thebigdoghimself]

I always keep my lights a couple feet back from the sidewalk to prevent accidents and the occasional Jerks.

[@Serve_one_another_with_love]

hi lifehackster. what camera do you suggest to put in inside a car to avoid car break ins without monthly subscription. please help we have lots of break in here in our area. thank you

[@cameraz99]

This is why I added some Wyze Cam 3 cameras to my Eufy cameras to be able to record 24/7. Also, you'd think the driver of the car in the video would slam on his or her brakes after the impact, but he/she keeps going at the same speed!

[@karl2051]

As usual a very informative video, thank you ! QUESTION......I will be installing my system soon and was wondering about camera placement you think is best when it comes to lighting? Do you recommend the Camera be mounted "behind" a porch light fixture as to not interfere with the camera if it were poninting in the lights direction? In other words never point the camera towards a light fixture? thank you

[@mikelisteral7863]

can you record without the app or phone or pc being ON? can you rotate the camera 90 degrees or 180 etc... ????????

[@karl2051]

Unfortunately I have not installed my system.... sorry

[@winstonlumanlan8980]

Hi, we are moving to the Houston area. I would like to connect with you for advise on the Ring system I plan to install on my house. I have quite a few questions about the equipment and putting them together seamlessly. Salamat!

[@pacificformula]

LH, would a Reolink IP cam work on my 16ch Dahua XVR? Or can I get something better then 2MP CCTV cam?

[@ericdraven5348]

So which ones best in your opinion the reo link or 4K Fusion NVR System with 6 Smart Deterrence 4K (8MP) IP Dome Cameras. I currently have euffy2c.. I want to have ai features and alerts and be able to view on phone?

[@webeducation]

Been lurking for a while now and must say awesome vids man. One question I do have however is where do you think is the best room in the house to place the monitor and monitoring system?

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you. Any room in the house would do but somewhere in the middle like in a closet would be better or a utility closet. I really don’t want it in a bedroom because the monitor is ON 24/7.

[@webeducation]

@@LifeHackster Middle of the house makes a lot of sense as it would make it easier to get to it no matter where I am, rather than having to go all the way from one side to the other side of the house. Thanks 👍

[@SilverbugInc]

Should the NVR be up in the attic? And should the NVR be connected to a monitor all the time? Thank you Sir

[@Knarf14]

What has better camera quality, lorex or reolink?

[@YukonHawk1]

I was thinking about upgrading to wired cameras. These look to he an excellent choice.

[@LifeHackster]

They are pretty good.

[@superlight47]

I love my NVR system, but Zmodo in not innovating they do not even have as much as a 2K cameras for their NVR just HD, so sometime in the future I will replace it with a Reolink and leave my sister with the Zmodo NVR. And thanks for the sharing the link for Klein Wire Crimper tool. Up to this week I was looking for one that will appeal to my liking, but this not see any I like, but the one you show I like it, and that it has the color code diagram on it so year I be ordering one soon.. Thanks.

[@LifeHackster]

Reolink is pretty good for the price...and you are welcome on the Klein tool..

[@miguelcuba9908]

This is great!!! I was looking for 24/7 cameras. It seems you don't even need an outlet, the cat6 gives enough power to the camera, right? This is a good setup, do you still use a doorbel? Do reolink have doorbells? Also, is this the RLN8-410 hub? If so, it says supports up to 12MP, is this the same as 4k? Also, how do you connect your setup to your monitors?

[@Cruiser-nr3pl]

POE supplies the power from your switch if your switch is a POE type. Your camera of course needs to be a POE (power over ethernet) model also.

[@sirtimatbob]

4k resolution can be 8 or 12 MP (and prolly other Megapixel size as well). Reolink recently introduced video doorbells probably within the year, it seems

[@alexmac4039]

When you go to watch the recorded footage, are you able to skip to the parts where movements happened?

[@jimmysuarez2542]

Wow thats crazy. I'm thankful my ring is on 24/7 all wired. Definitely the black car was at fault. I have a question about the ring alarm. When its armed why does it not let you look at a live view only a few seconds afterwards? Is it because it's being monitored? I'm confused about that 😕. Great video love your set up

[@LifeHackster]

I’m not sure about your question but you should be able to open the live view on your cameras even when the alarm is armed.

[@tyleryoung2348]

Hello I really like your videos I ordered a reolink system.. a cat6 cable will do the job right? Will i see a big difference if i get a cat7 cable ?! Thank you

[@ACAIDC]

CAT 6 is perfectly adequate. Using CAT 7 won't make the image quality any better.

[@mobgma]

RLC-811A or RLC-822A? Testing?

[@AlexRocks24-7]

Please do a review of the new Reolink E1 outdoor

[@LifeHackster]

I have to check it out. Thanks.

[@joelcisneros8033]

Hello, wouldn't the wyze continuous recording (micro sd) would do the trick? Please let me know what's the down side!

[@LifeHackster]

Yes, it will. The downside with WIFI cameras would be the resolution...it will not be as detailed and crisp compared to a PoE NVR camera.

[@mugg1841]

Do you recommend running cat6 cables instead of the premade cables that Reolink supplies in their kits? I have 8 cam package that came with 60 ft cords and want to do what’s best before running the wires

[@jeanpicard1844]

Probably just what they came with. Unless cables will be installed near a bunch of cross talk/emi/interference-producing equipment/tools/etc.

[@jeanpicard1844]

I’m that case I’d at least use something shielded.

[@ThexDynastxQueen]

Been looking for a non-PoE 2K or ideally 4K wired wifi camera for this reason. I currently have 2 Wyze cams and a EZVIZ CX3 that record 24/7 pointed out the window as I live in a rental so I can't just go wiring the house. The CX3 line crossing detection works good but notifications aren't instant and tho clear it's only 1080p.

[@LifeHackster]

Eufy indoor cam is 2K... you can also set it to record 24/7. Just do the camera through glass setup.

[@ThexDynastxQueen]

@@LifeHackster I had 2 Eufys, video was great but they kept having to be reset every 1-2 days in order to detect any motion and with 24/7 recording also defaulting to 1080p when there was no motion it just wasn't doing better than my Wyze cams :/ EZVIZ has a 2K indoor cam, the c6w but it "seems" to lack line crossing detection that works as my fail safe for the AI. I may get it next week and check then update later.

[@kenzarzon]

That’s sad that the mother bird got killed, your friend was lucky about his house tho! (I can tell that the black car didn’t stop at the stop sign....

[@LifeHackster]

I know..and the thing is the mother bird was always there, stretching her neck to look at us every time we get out of the house. As to my friend, his daughter was in a room where the truck could have hit at that time...

[@bennyschapero2049]

I would like to install this in my motorhome, How many watts or amps does this outfit use per hour? I have 12v Direct Current. Thank you.

[@LifeHackster]

It uses 110-240 volt adapter which has an output of 48 volts, 2amps and 96 watts.

[@mikelisteral7863]

can you record without the app or phone or pc being ON? can you rotate the camera 90 degrees or 180 etc... ????????

[@thomascheng5049]

can you hear and speak through the reolink cameras?

[@MohdRadhwan]

Please review Reolink E1 Outdoor!

[@LifeHackster]

I have to check it out. Thanks.

[@eeol777]

The black car was at fault but I don't see any stop signs at the intersection. Does the intersection have a Stop or Yield sign??

[@gladyshernandez3695]

Hello there, I am looking into getting cameras for my house. I have Arlo pro 2 and they been useful but they don't do the full work. My car, been hit twice and the 2nd time the individual has got away. I would like a camera that will capture license plates at night and that record 24/7. May you please advise me of which ones i should look into, please? I would appreciate it.

[@LifeHackster]

NVR system like the Reolink should work. As to license plates..it will be a hit or miss unless you invest in an LPR system but you can dedicate one channel in the NVR and add a 5MP zoom reolink RLC 511 and zoom it in to the area you think you will have the best chance of getting the car to stop or slow down to get the license plate.

[@gladyshernandez3695]

@@LifeHackster thank you so much for getting back to me, I really appreciated.

[@ElectionFraudHasConsequences]

I'm trying to set up a camera that I can plug in for power, but I can't plug in for internet and want to use it 24/7. Any suggestions?

[@Richard_Schmidt]

What if I am using a Reolink PoE camera with SD card only, and recording 24/7, can I am still get notifications on Alexa and/or Reolink app for person and car detection or the these motion notifications only work when using the Motion Record only instead of the 24/7 continuous recording?

[@LifeHackster]

Yes, you are...on both motion and 24/7 recordings in the micro SD card.

[@boojackson7133]

Does the RLN8-410 NVR have AI capabilities? I have the RLC-520A along with regular RLC-410 but just can't getting it to display any AI features

[@LifeHackster]

The newer NVR has it..and there is a model that you have to update the firmware. Older models will not be able to. I linked Reolink’s site in my original review video.

[@iyeetsecurity922]

An 8' fence would help.

[@stzxvkzzn]

Wow, that hawk was a savage. The poor bird.

[@paul9387]

That's what I've been telling to all the wifi motion cameras fans, you will spend less time installing yours and have that beer while I'm still at the attic pulling cables. But there will be a day that your anger will reach its top when you only see persons rear end or not see that person qt all. I'm using Lorex 4K cameras with local recording 6TB that allows me to keep footage up to 3 weeks with max resolution setup.

[@carlysullivan4449]

Arlo foresight (records 3 seconds before motion) and continuous video recording for a fee. Both available when plugged into power, which was fine for me I just ran a cable over the roof to an outdoor power point, lol.

[@paul9387]

@@carlysullivan4449 cameras are getting better, plenty wifi cameras work great including arlo. I was lucky having access on my attic to run all 7 cat cables but many won't have that option.

[@scottb_02]

Was really hoping to hear about the AI reliability. No news is good news?

[@uclajd]

Looks like a Coopers Hawk or Sharp-Shinned Hawk. They specialize in small birds.

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for the info...I'll be researching those birds..

[@leatherindian]

What are the laws regarding your security camera looking into neighbours backward? Mine see about 170 degrees and I can see part of their yard.

[@sirtimatbob]

You in the USA? The laws are all over the place and you would have to share where you are.

[@jr628318]

Reolink 4k or lorex 4k ?

[@A-Negative]

Cooper or red tailed hawk. This is a constant here in Southern California.

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for the info.. I have to check it out. I haven’t seen I consider a small bird ( hawk) eating just a tad smaller bird.

[@JavierLopez-ib1uj]

Is this the same one Best Buy is selling?

[@mwahlert]

That pickup truck was not directly at fault obviously, but he was cranking through the neighborhood!

[@nakluamark]

What ever happened to there 12MP camera your reviewed and compared against these

[@LifeHackster]

That was the 12MP that recorded the bike incident and the mail truck footage but I changed the setting to 3840x2160 aspect ratio.

[@nakluamark]

@@LifeHackster what I meant was I haven't seen these for sale yet by Reolink especially as a complete system

[@thepoliticallyindependent1512]

I like these reolink cameras. Too bad that the lowest operating temperature is 14 degrees. Not ideal for Michigan weather as we have quite a few days we're the departure drops below this threshold.

[@cryengine_x]

i think i read a review that they actually work well below the advertised 14 degrees. might research that.

[@mdhdhair]

Who was at fault? Who had the right of way? The truck seams to be going too fast and the car was strangely slow and non responsive... Almost looks like they where not paying attention (on phone?)

[@ahmedmanajid]

Agreed with all of above. Also looks like car never stopped at stop sign while truck has none on his side.

[@LifeHackster]

The car..there is a stop sign and he/she didn’t stop.

[@Dan-oo9jx]

What camera setup do you use from reolink?

[@LifeHackster]

I have a mix from 5mp to 4k NVR PoE IP cameras from them.

[@Dan-oo9jx]

@@LifeHackster thx for the reply mate. What reolink dome camera would you recommend for above the housedoor. Im looking for a 4k one with person/vihicle detection.

[@michaeln.8401]

R.I.P motherbird

[@thecheck4879]

The reason for the feathers 7:40

[@eduardonava2486]

About a system but they don't record audio

[@esteemedenergy]

Motion settings would have caught all of that, without resorting to 24/7 recording.

[@LifeHackster]

Not the bird footage...even it was in the motion zone, it will depend on the sensitivity and whenever the bird pauses, the camera thinks the motion stopped and will stop recording. My other camera set just to record while there is motion didn’t capture the event.

[@UBGood]

Watched June 2022 👍

[@OOO-pc3nb]

I find reolink does not play well with vpn. I get connection failed when using vpn.. I turn vpn off and reolink connects. This only happens with reolink and not blink.

[@iship9705]

Red tale Hawk

[@uncoordinated8866]

I hear gunshots almost every night in my neighborhood… just corpus I guess lol

[@LifeHackster]

Lol..that is all I get on the neighborhood app...gunshot reports.

[@uncoordinated8866]

@@LifeHackster Me too !!

[@zuhairhlayel]

💐👍👏🌹🌷💐

[@countryfirstusa9072]

Sad

[@LifeHackster]

I know.