New Reolink 5 megapixel PoE Camera - Install and Comparison | RLC-520

[@professor_thunder]

As a first time viewer, not having to suffer through some horrendous opening song or shamelessly begging for money, your video is a breath of fresh air. Thank you. Subscribed.

[@digiblurDIY]

I do sometimes show an opening deal with some music but it is clips from the video itself to give people a glimpse of things coming up. Thanks!

[@alldecentnamestaken]

This video saved me from this mounting system. Thanks.

[@robertlewis3772]

Excellent professional review. I will definitely recommend this channel. This saved me a lot of grief that I would have had if I just went ahead on my own. I am an electrical engineer so I could have figured it out, but only after missing the key issues like mounting and the other details and who needs that problem. Thank you.

[@digiblurDIY]

Thank you! Glad to have you as well.

[@dukeplc]

just bought 2 of these. Will be in tomorrow. I have 2 420s on one end of the house and these will go on the other. If I likey, I'm going to add 4 more to the exterior of the house. Monitoring with Blue Iris and Rob's setup (The Hookup).

[@rrrrrrrr290]

I do like the Reolink Cameras but after seeing this video I would stay away from this model thanks for sharing you time and talents

[@Stu2366593]

He plays and has fun with his son and he has a dachshund ... seems like a man worth listening to. Thanks for the video. I just ordered two of these and the problem with the mounting plate is something I was not expecting, although I am sure I can figure out a workaround. Appreciate the links.

[@digiblurDIY]

Actually have 4 dachshunds. Ha. I stick the kid in at times as he loves seeing he is on the "big KZbin". Be sure and check out my latest one of the custom firmware one with the clip, scroll to the end showing his stunts. The plate does have a little click but I feel it isn't enough especially when we came from set screws. Nothing moved those!

[@digiblurDIY]

Link and time. 18:40 on this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/n56ui5Wef52frLc and one more you might like.

[@NUhuru-ed7sn]

Ugg! I didn't realize it was this involved and I had to purchase all of these additional parts. I'm going to return mine. Thanks for the vid.

[@digiblurDIY]

What parts?

[@NUhuru-ed7sn]

digiblurDIY The POE device and the extra cables.

[@alfredodiaz7000]

Yea I was wondering if I really had to run each Ethernet cable from each camera to the dvr.

[@jjmmjj9999]

You can just connect it to a 12v supply and an ethernet cable to get it on the network. Doesn't necessarily need PoE, it's a comvinience feature that allows one cable to the camera rather than 3

[@TheMickey1892]

Nicely done! I have four of these, they all work great…electronically. Two of the four have awful mount problems, though. Their plastic bases are flawed, so I pinched a cardboard donut between those and their metal plates. Reolink is trying to help me, but I suspect I’ll have to live with the otherwise loose mounts.

[@CamStansell]

great vid again. i wish this was out 40 days ago when i ordered one from aliexpress !! the mounting thing sounds like an issue. . . . . will see how it goes when it arrives.

[@alantorrance6153]

2 or three 90 degree lugs mounted under the base plate and coming up the outside edge of the camera. Screw into the camera for security. Just make sure there is clear space inside for the screws.

Bedankt

[@randycouch2816]

After watching your previous dome video I bought 4 RLC-520's. About the mounting... I mounted the base on a round Red Dot box. And then it took a couple minutes to get the twist right. When I fitted it right and twisted it right , I felt it go into place . I like it. I did have to drill the mounting base existing holes a bit to fit our american box I mentioned. One got hit by lightning so I have bought 5. I am watching for Lightning deals now to buy more RLC-410-5MP's. I've bought Blue Iris but got to get a more powerful computer. Suggestions gladly accepted. I may end up with around 15 cameras. Thanks for all your videos. They work!

[@digiblurDIY]

I get the trying to make it easier for folks to install, just wished it had a locking screw or mechanism so it took a tool to move.

[@EsotericArctos]

The RLC-410 bullets are great cameras too. Very similar in quality to these 520's. I am very impressed with Reolink for the price point.

[@CTTH100]

@@EsotericArctos Think it's better to go with bullet for the more secure mounting? I love the low profile turret but that mount.....!!!😕😕😕

[@high_impact1299]

Love your channel. Had the same concern as you with the mount on an RLC-822A, didn't seem like there was a way to lock camera to mounting base so it wouldn't fall off. After looking closely I could see that there was a little extra room for the camera to rotate on the mount in order to lock it in. Ended up using a silicone pot holder to get better grip on the camera base to rotate and it did lock in. Definitely not user friendly and nothing was mentioned in the user manual regarding this. And yes maybe this featured was added later in production. I am going to buy a similar Amcrest to compare. Feature for feature the Reolink seems a better value though.

[@digiblurDIY]

Thanks! Glad to have you! I didn't have the issue of falling off, it just seems it doesn't put enough tension on the camera itself. I get making it easy for people but throw a set screw thread in the side so we can add the screw.

[@aspected]

Just bought two of these, a used TP-Link PoE switch, and 2 microSD cards - I'm looking forward to installing it all soon!

[@noahark4670]

how does it works so far

[@samsen3965]

Thanks, man for this excellent review that is full of information and a delight to watch. You have a new subscriber and two thumbs up.

[@digiblurDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@whatevah666]

I just updated my 420 and yeah, they got rid of that flash garbage so that's nice :)

[@digiblurDIY]

Yep, I was very glad they did that! Nice to see them pull through especially even on some older hardware revisions.

[@royo6623]

Glad I saw your video and thanks for doing this.

[@tomjones4145]

great video / thank you for being honest and up front on what you found

[@digiblurDIY]

No problem 👍

[@jimbrewer5821]

Travis, Thanks for the video review and your honest "Callin' it like it is" approach to reviews.👍 Now where's that hammer? I think it could help with that mount! 😉

[@digiblurDIY]

It definitely needs a hammer then a 3D modeling pro to make some locking design! I recorded that segment right after I was trying to mount it. I knew I had to capture that moment quickly and put it somewhere in the video.

[@alexteixeira27]

well this camera mounts really great if you understand how it actually works, the 3 mounting tabs when you turn kinda have to use some force for it to clip into the housing, have to turn the bottom which clips in, and the top rotates freely once bottom is secured, cannot go more than 360 or the wire would damage, this information is not available on the manuals as it super easy to understand when you use common sense.

[@digiblurDIY]

Yep. Turn and clips. It still moves unfortunately.

[@Wintersunchem]

@@digiblurDIY ​ your video at time code 11:31 shows us that you did not finish yet turning the base (bottom) to clip in. From that point you feel resistant & you feel like you cannot turn the base clockwise further... but you have to use little more force (use both hands) to keep turning it further until your hear click & locked.

[@digiblurDIY]

I did clip it as it clicks but it does not lock the camera in place like a set screw style does unfortunately.

[@avejst]

Looking as a OK camera. Like the local server Thanks for sharing 👍😀

[@EsotericArctos]

I bit the bullet and got the RLC-520. I like the overall look and the main body of the camera is still metal, but that mounting bracket is crap. You can work around it as the dome itself can move sideways a certain amount, but I preferred the mounting system of the RLC-420, but I like the audio recording and the InfraRed LED pattern of the 520. Not sure what it is in feet, but the IR seems to be good even at 5 metres away. There are a couple of bollards about 5 mtrs from the camera mount (camera is also 3 stories up) and the IR leds reflect off the bollards at night. Overall, I don't mind the RLC-520 and the night vision quality was pretty darn good, but I just hate the cheap feeling mounting for it. The mount really does suck. It is awful for trying to align the camera.

[@digiblurDIY]

Yes it is. Of course at 5m up it definitely is better since it can't easily be moved or bumped but man it so needs a set screw to tighten to do those precise adjustments and keep it there.

[@CTTH100]

Thanks for your comments. I've been doing a bunch of research and feel the same way. Just curious if you still have the cameras? That mount and everyone's valid concerns are making me not want to buy. Thanks!

[@EsotericArctos]

@@CTTH100 I still have the 520's and so far they are holding up. I would have preferred the mount on the 420s but it is what it is.

[@JustAnotherDronePilot]

Has Reolink updated their firmware to supprt MJPEG or even H.264/H.265 video streams from the web browser? Not a big deal for me, but curious nonetheless.

[@digiblurDIY]

Yes, they moved away from flash on the browser in later firmwares.

[@Perplexer1]

22:08 - Why exactly was Amcrest recommended as an alternative here? Does it have something to do with Flash mentioned in the same sentence? I'm not to familiar with how all that works. Is there a danger of a camera becoming useless once Flash "expires" in december 2020 ?

[@digiblurDIY]

Reolink has released updated firmware for the web GUI usage on their website.

[@etyson6961]

Lock the camera in place and turn clockwise to get the orientation you want! if you turn it counterclockwise, it will disengage...

[@digiblurDIY]

Indeed and that is the issue at hand.

[@ClemsonTiger75]

Thanks for answering my question (before I asked) about using with Blue Iris software. I have 5 Reolink cameras and use BI to view all of them and record motion. I want this one to use as one that can PAN around when needed.

[@digiblurDIY]

Try this one then kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGWsqot4othjnKc

[@lancerudy9934]

Great video thanks 😊

[@andrewlhoover]

It is a shame that the mount is that terrible since the IR seems to be much improved. I am experimenting with making IR flood lights so I can kill off the built in IR ring of the 420. Attracts too many bugs and can create glare.

[@AnarchyEnsues]

Should do a write up somewhere. Iv been thinking of putting ir lights in my eves to light up the side of house

[@39gadget]

You need to put the camera over that mounting bracket and turn it until the tabs click in. I would twist the camera by the very BOTTOM ring ONLY to do this. Once you have it attached then you can adjust the camera’s rotation by continuing to turn it in the installation direct BUT you must now hold it by the top ring (dome) of the camera. I don’t think you were turning the camera enough to get the tabs to lock in place.

[@digiblurDIY]

The tabs are there but don't really click. It just twists back off when you are pointing it unfortunately. The lack of the set/lock screw is what really kills it.

[@39gadget]

@@digiblurDIY But aren't the camera body and the bottom ring turn-able independently? I was suggesting that to aim the camera you keep turning the the camera (top domed part) clockwise.

[@ronm6585]

Great video Travis. Thank you.

[@EsotericArctos]

Sometimes it is good to have less features. I was quite interested in the new camera as it looks pretty good, but that mounting situation is making me reconsider. I don't want a camera that might be easily knocked down or stolen or whatever. Did you find a way to get the mounting to be solid?

[@digiblurDIY]

Unfortunately no. That's the way it is apparently. Designed to make installation easier. It wouldn't be as bad if the ring clicked and you had to pull down a tab to remove it. Maybe someone can design a 3D printed replacement ring or the manufacturer could?

[@giorgosavgeris8313]

Hi! Thank you for your detailed review. The playback videos are stored in the cloud or at the sd card?

[@digiblurDIY]

I don't think a cloud option is available in this camera. Locally via SD card or NVR.

[@gug1970]

@@digiblurDIY There are FTP/Email options as well. I've just setup mine to store to SD and FTP

[@05RangerXLT]

I thought i had the same mounting issue you had, even bought some neoprene fiam tape to tighten it up. I was able to pop the plastic ring off the main case and there is a locking tab that takes a good amount of force to twist past, once that clicked the camera wasn't going anywhere.

[@digiblurDIY]

Wonder if that is something they added?

[@05RangerXLT]

@@digiblurDIY yeah, it definitely could be a rolling change

[@adamfritzsche]

It's unfortunate about the mounting. I've been thinking about pulling the trigger on some cameras, and this has been the one I've been thinking about, but that mounting is making me second guess it.

[@digiblurDIY]

Luckily the RLC 410 bullet is still available.

[@adamfritzsche]

@@digiblurDIY True. Thought I preferred the turret style over the bullet, but I may have to get over it if I want the better mounting...

[@digiblurDIY]

Same here. I prefer the turret look.

[@CTTH100]

@@adamfritzsche I feel EXACTLY the same way. Which way did you go? Thanks!

[@adamfritzsche]

@@CTTH100 I actually still haven't pulled the trigger. I am now looking at the amcrest 4k cams. But for some areas, I may still go for these cams, like inside my garage, under my back deck.

[@soulkeeper3828]

when you wall-mount this camera can it tilt 90 up and twist 90 left or right so I have the screen not on its side, you dit show 90 up already but how far can you twist it after, roof mount's nice but not sure fore wall mount? can you show off how flexible the camera can move before install?

[@digiblurDIY]

You can rotate the image any way you want.

[@soulkeeper3828]

@@digiblurDIY so are the domes better than a turret for a wall mount up high,or it makes no difference? wanted to buy a reolink set of 4 but do not know if i need to take 4 turrets or dome rlk8-800d4 vs the rlk8-800b4-A turrets

[@digiblurDIY]

I prefer the domes myself as it is a little more compact and sometimes easier to point. Really just about cosmetics in most cases.

[@soulkeeper3828]

@@digiblurDIY tanks for the information

[@roshanstephen5954]

So can you hear audio with this camera system through the app and the NVR?

[@digiblurDIY]

Yes. It records and streams audio as long as the option is turned on.

[@vladi-sch9830]

Thanks alot for the review!

[@digiblurDIY]

My pleasure!

[@ebogar42]

I'm confused. Do I need one of those boxes to get power because just running it to my router doesn't do anything. And how long of an ethernet cable do I need? Seems like I would need 50 foot or more to run these to the outside. And where do you hide the wire running inside?

[@digiblurDIY]

You would need a POE injector or POE capable switch.

[@maimetechy]

@@digiblurDIYit has built in power at East mine does you need a special power plug.

[@ThatSameer]

Which reolink dome type have a better mounting and prevents people removing/moving the camera without screw?

[@digiblurDIY]

I don't think any of them have set screws anymore unfortunately. If you want to go Reolink, stick to the bullets then.

[@ThatSameer]

@@digiblurDIY :( which similar NVR brands would you recommend in that case?

[@digiblurDIY]

Amcrest/Dahua have some great cameras but their app isn't as polished as Reolinks.

[@ThatSameer]

@@digiblurDIY does the old reolink dome camera style mentioned in this vid have that screw locking feature?

[@OldCurmudgeon3DP]

Well done video covering the features. I'm going to check the other video w/ the install details. My issue is not having a closet where I can consolidate all these PoE drops. I found an 8port "rugged" PoE unify switch, but I'm concerned it won't survive my southern TN attic conditions. Any tips for the switch end of things? I've located 6port keystone covers for 1gang outlet boxes, but I already have a 4port in that one. First world problems eh? WAF prevents me adding another "outlet" in that room.

[@kolesplace]

I'm looking into these security setups and I'm a little confused. Do I need a NVR or I can I use these cameras with a switch that has POE (as shown)?

[@digiblurDIY]

Depends on how you want to view them and how you want to record them.

[@BrendenMulhern]

Just a FYI there is 3 POE standards the one you didn't mention is 802.3 BT it provides a larger wat per port I believe up to 100 W/port

[@digiblurDIY]

Oh wow, I haven't had to use that one yet!

[@nathanruben3372]

there is a mounting base d20 for this camera. I hope it secures the camera.

[@digiblurDIY]

Stick to their bullet style as it stays put with the set screw

[@majeed3268]

When I should use AC power ? I have power outlet close to camera location .

[@digiblurDIY]

You can use either AC power or provide power over the ethernet cable.

[@mischievousmuffin5568]

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?

[@digiblurDIY]

If you have open ports on it then yep. Use those.

[@jayare7750]

fairly new to cameras, how do the motion alerts get passed down? I used to have a WD EX2 Ultra with Milestone Arcus Surveillance and the ONVIF-recognized cameras had a motion trigger, but Arcus wouldn't recognize the signal and wouldn't record on alert signals. Eventually had to use Arcus to process image changes to record. Does Blue Iris handle the motion triggers or is that sent by the camera? Could you do a video on how Blue Iris interacts with Home Assistant, I want to set up cameras in my house, but not too sure how to integrate it with HA.

[@digiblurDIY]

I only use BI to send a couple events with MQTT to NodeRed and HA myself. I don't have the camera viewing in HA as we rarely use the HA GUI ourselves and BI GUI is already pretty slick.

[@jayare7750]

@@digiblurDIY Maybe a BI video? lol... Trying to figure out if I should stay away from an NVR and DIY it myself or vice versa.

[@digiblurDIY]

I have done this little comparison as I got asked the questions a lot of which to go with. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4HRnniFdpimfqc

[@jayare7750]

digiblurDIY WOW! it has the exact title that I’m searching! I’ll check it out

[@Emersii]

Camera operating temperature is as low as -10celsius. But do you know, what will go broke when temperature goes below -10degrees and the camera is on outside?

[@digiblurDIY]

Not really sure. I haven't heard any reports from others. It does seem like a weird number though given it does produce a little heat itself but maybe not enough during daylight hours with the IR off. Coldest I have seen in my area since I had Reolink cameras is about 14F which is -10C. I surely break the barrier on their 90% humidity level spec though in my area.

[@davidharvey619]

Excellent video. I am very new to this. Is it advisable to use a wi-fi router in order to avoid excessive cabling? Why is the cable so expensive at £240?

[@digiblurDIY]

WiFi cameras aren't as reliable as ethernet cables and since you have to run power to them anyways, so why not? But I do get it, you can't always run a wire in all scenarios.

[@leelove9397]

I picked up a couple of these cameras a couple of days and a new blueiris user. I can not figure out how to turn off the REOLINK logo on the image. I have the latest firmware and tried the reolink software, the camera web interface and blueiris. What am I missing here ?

[@digiblurDIY]

Navigate to the camera's IP address, login, click the settings cog wheel at the upper right. Pick Display on the left and under OSD you should see a check mark for watermark. Uncheck it and hit ok.

[@leelove9397]

@@digiblurDIY PERFECT thanks very much for the help, that worked. I look forward to watching the rest of your videos. Something that I am surprised about is why Reolink or Amcrest has not jumped into the door bell camera business. I have yet to find a real POE doorbell cam that you can integrate into an existing system.

[@stephenstandirdge6505]

can you just use a sd card and power it with the house power are is it just a poe camera

[@digiblurDIY]

Yep. You can use that method as well.

[@phieudutube]

is the camera is motorized for pan/tilt or manual adjustment?

[@digiblurDIY]

No PTZ on this one. You'll probably need to look at kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGWsqot4othjnKc

[@flyinhyn14]

can you record to the NVR if you connect your cameras through an external POE switch? If so, how? I seem to need a microSD card to be able to record with this network architecture.

[@digiblurDIY]

It depends on the NVR really. But I know some of them will scan on the "WAN" side of things as well looking for cameras.

[@flyinhyn14]

@@digiblurDIY I have the reolink RLN16-410. I think i need the microSD for my application. I cannot get the nvr to record the footage captured over the external POE switch.

[@fgabrielm.4721]

Would it work with a TP Link 1005P right now? the same cameras. It just so happens that in the sales description it says "All Reolink security cameras work with Reolink NVR only." Could you help me? It's the only thing stopping me from making the purchase.

[@digiblurDIY]

If that supports ONVIF/RTSP then yes.

[@jackreach3r]

Hi! Could you check for me in the system menu if this camera is capable of sending JPEG snapshots to FTP server at given intervals? Like every 20sec. Thanks

[@digiblurDIY]

Sure..let me check and I'll get back with you.

[@digiblurDIY]

Yep, you sure can. They even show how to do it here. It can be setup via GUI too. support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/360003575993-Set-up-FTP-via-Reolink-Client-Windows-

[@jackreach3r]

digiblurDIY Thank you for your time.

[@jxdean]

I'm considering this as for my first camera. How does everyone configure their cameras on their network? I have a basic TPLink router (Archer C7). Several of the videos I've been watching show running cameras on a separate vlan. I can't do vlans with my current hardware. Would that be a major security risk? I can block outgoing traffic (based on ip or mac address) in my router. Would that help at all? Maybe I'm just being paranoid especially since this is only going to be mounted outside pointed at our driveway and front door. Thoughts?

[@digiblurDIY]

You can turn the p2p off on the network settings and if you don't expose them via port forwards the risk is minimized but there still lies a bit of trust in the camera manufacturers at that point though. I have implemented various cameras on regular consumer based routers utilizing things such as parental controls and such with success. It all boils down to how nervous you are.

[@CTTH100]

@@digiblurDIY But if you do that, you can't do any remote viewing, correct?

[@AnarchyEnsues]

Can you do a video on how to setup blue iris to record in SD continually, yet record triggered events in hd?

[@digiblurDIY]

Would be good to cover along with the new feature of monitoring/viewing in SD to cut down on cpu time and record in HD.

[@AnarchyEnsues]

@@digiblurDIY could you also cover optimization stradegy, I have 9 reolink 420 cameras, 2tb harddrive records 4 days worth of footage,. Is that to hard on my surveillance harddrive? Or am I over reacting?

[@bassankensington6048]

hi. can I use 12 v to connected to power ? I don't have internet . just want to get power to set up and motion recording . or this unit need internet to operate . thanks

[@digiblurDIY]

yes it has a 12vdc input on it.

[@user-zr7kz4vs7c]

Great video man! I wanna buy one too, but may I ask is the mounting issues fixed by reolink yet?

[@digiblurDIY]

Not really. Some have said the mount is a little tighter. Probably the better solution is just throw a quick bead of silcone on the edge to keep the wind from pushing it or you knocking it around cleaning the spider webs off it.

[@lelandclayton5462]

I bought this camera and I kinda wish it had a 2.8mm lens and the IR went further. I ended up putting it on my Lanai. Gonna install a reolink PTZ on the garage.

[@digiblurDIY]

Yes I do wish they offered a 2.8mm option on their models!

[@rrrrrrrr290]

I put a reolink PTZ on my garage and found with the lens it came with pretty much overs my hole driveway but fun to be able to move it around and zoom in on the mailbox

[@dotnetdevni]

Would u go for the bullet camera instead do they have a better mount ?

[@digiblurDIY]

As of now. Yes.

[@andrewschell6536]

Is there a way we could connect a Western Digital Cloud WD bad system to save it to a personal cloud? It has an eSata port.

[@digiblurDIY]

You'd need a DVR/NVR to do that or some other client that can take the RTSP feed and record it to files. Does the cloud WD system have any client software on it? Ethernet?

[@andrewschell6536]

digiblurDIY I bought the Reolink nvr

[@digiblurDIY]

Should just be able to plug it in.

[@steelgtr]

Can I use this POE switch and these cameras and just use a web browser and mobile phone without an NVR?

[@digiblurDIY]

Yep! Definitely can, you can mix it up like you want. Micro SD card in the cameras, FTP, email, RTSP recording, or whatever you want. Pretty flexible.

[@radm7263]

Reolink does not recommend wall mounting of their dome cameras due to display issue. How do you go about fixing that?

[@digiblurDIY]

Not sure of this display issue?

[@kpc5]

Don't buy them??

[@TheBurgundyBear]

Travis, thank you for the video. Any luck getting your Reolink cameras into HA? Or do you not bother? I like the wife-friendliness of having all cameras accessible to her in the HA app.

[@digiblurDIY]

You can install them still much like I did in the previous RLC-420 video but I don't put them in there anymore as I've been using Blue Iris with their web gui/app to view cameras. Here are sample configs to put the camera in the GUI. community.home-assistant.io/t/stream-component-confirmed-cameras-and-configurations/106729

[@peterkaczanowski3271]

Great video. Do I need to use the client software and computer to run this camera day-to-day? My daughter wants this type of camera installed but all they are interested in is have the live feed, SD card recording and access through an iPhone app. Regards.

[@digiblurDIY]

Nope. Don't even need the PC client software. It is just another way to view the camera just like a phone app is. It runs standalone by itself.

[@peterkaczanowski3271]

@@digiblurDIY Thank you....Regards.

[@1Goldigger1]

With the mounting issues these are no good unless mounted out of reach?

[@digiblurDIY]

Pretty much

[@ptmoy1]

I have several of these RLC-520 cameras as well as an RLC-410-5MP. I have them connected to a Ubiquiti gigabit POE switch. I just noticed the Reolink cameras are all connecting at 100Base-T. Are yours connecting at gigabit speed?

[@digiblurDIY]

No. 100 mbit is the norm for all camera brands I have used. It's overkill at 100mbit to begin with but 10mbit would be cutting it too close at times.

[@dkeizer360]

@ptmoy I have ubiquity POE injector it says 24V dc output 0.5A. Are yours similar? I also have the RLC-520.

[@digiblurDIY]

Make sure that isn't an active POE adapter. You want 802.3af POE

[@jaraandres96]

Do you prefer the 520 or 410? In terms on rotations and adjusting?

[@boyblunder8889]

You need to click that plate into place , with some effort, it has lugs inside that lock. The ring can be removed by gently prising it off all the way around with a screwdriver in the slot you noticed. They are easy to dismantle for spraying. Gently open up the jaws for the ball camera and you can remove it.

[@digiblurDIY]

I have two or three of these design types, they do have that slight bump when you go far enough but it won't lock the ball in place on either of them. My cameras get enough spraying here from the weather this hurricane season. 😎

[@growindoors365]

Why does my software look so different? What version is that?

[@digiblurDIY]

Which software?

[@growindoors365]

@@digiblurDIY The desktop software for reolink.

[@digiblurDIY]

I will have to check the version. I downloaded it a few months ago.

[@digiblurDIY]

I have the latest version found here. support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/360012466173-Reolink-Client

[@joen5091]

i have the d800. it shows the ip address on the reolink app but it wont show up. it just cycles

[@digiblurDIY]

Check the compatibility section with that model. m.reolink.com/product/d800/

[@patch21]

Great review! I'm looking for a good poe camera that can record 24/7, preferably directly to the SD card rather than using a DVR or NVR. Is that possible with this camera? Would you have any other suggestions? Thanks in advance

[@digiblurDIY]

Check out some of my later ones like the 8MP and 5MP Amcrest videos.

[@BrianB2579]

I like the design looks so cool and great picture......

[@mikenl3d]

I really like your videos, thank you! I’m just getting into Home Automation and IP cameras. I have HA running on my OpenMediaVault NAS, and I’m planning to run ZoneMinder in a docket container to manage multiple camera feeds. With that setup, do I need to use the camera interface for anything, or will most cameras just spit out a “raw” RTSP feed allowing me to set everything in ZoneMinder?

[@digiblurDIY]

Thanks! Look for cameras that support RTSP/onvif so you can use them in whatever app you decide. The camera interface is really only needed if you want to tweak some picture settings.

[@rrrrrrrr290]

check your camera info before you buy some reolink camera not have RTSP eg B400 model

[@aquahits5674]

I need to fit 30m strech cst lead to 4k reaolink camera what should i use cat5e or 6

[@digiblurDIY]

Cat6 is really overkill for cameras unless you have a severe interference issue. Cameras only handshake at 100mbit and usually have less than a 10mbit rate. Cat5e which is capable of gigabit is more than enough in many cases.

[@aquahits5674]

Thank you

[@aquahits5674]

Ive just fitted the realink 4k 8mp system and would like yo know how would you adjust the cameras not sure also if set on 4k woild it kill the storage what woild you set it on

[@AndyBoyee604]

If I buy their kit with the NVR, is that TP link device still needed to run POE? Or can I just run the Ethernet straight to the NVR?

[@digiblurDIY]

On their NVR the POE switch is built right in. This is just for if you don't use a hardware NVR.

[@AndyBoyee604]

@@digiblurDIY okay, thanks!

[@toggles_1117]

I really do wish they did a 2.8mm option!

[@digiblurDIY]

You might try the Amcrest - kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6esq6WHhNB8b6c

[@RobbieRobski]

2020 and still using flash. 🙄 I intentionally tried using flash as recently as a few months ago and couldn't figure out how to do it in chrome and the "old" non chrome Microsoft edge.

[@digiblurDIY]

Works up until Dec 2020 in Chrome. Luckily it isn't a requirement and isn't necessary to set up and or use the camera.

[@lifehackertips]

digiblurDIY but isn’t flash needed to watch the videos on a PC?

[@digiblurDIY]

No. You can use the Reolink client app too. Or if you record on a NVR of course you can watch those.

[@haroldlatham1084]

Did you find your RLC-520 camera keeps logging in all the time? I am running two one is fine and the other will log in and out during the day? Any suggestions that it might be in settings? I current run it on about a 50 foot length of cat 5 and over a Netgear PoE 8 port switch.

[@digiblurDIY]

I haven't had issues like this, what do you mean keeps logging? is it rebooting?

[@haroldlatham1084]

@@digiblurDIY Yes keeps rebooting, blank screen then it reboots and I can see a picture again. What I have done is returned it for a replacement via Reolink-Link direct .

[@w.m.8946]

Would an NVR take the place of the POE switch?

[@digiblurDIY]

Usually most NVRs have the poe switch built in.

[@hockeyman1]

I'm not sire if I missed that part but do you have a sd card to it ? Thanks

[@digiblurDIY]

You don't have to, it is an option though.

[@hockeyman1]

@@digiblurDIY is it a micro sd or a regualr one ?

[@jonathanwoodard1204]

Care to do a comparison between this and the Amcrest?

[@digiblurDIY]

Why not... Let's do it.

[@hydrazombie]

double sided sticky tap would help the camera secure to it's bracket

[@huitebos1972]

Just turn it slightly further and will click

[@digiblurDIY]

Still moves on both models I have unfortunately.

[@KevinJingQiu]

@@digiblurDIY It really does. I was frustrated about not being able to lock it, but after seeing Gorrits' comment, I twisted it a bit further and it clicked.

[@digiblurDIY]

Just pulled one down off a house. It was clicked all the way. Still moved and is the reason it was getting swapped.

[@DJ_FrequencyX]

I just, feeling what amateur, when dragging around camera instead of twisting the base of the camera, and it clicks in directly

[@thevillepeople]

Would this NVR be compatible with Zmodo SPOE cameras?

[@digiblurDIY]

Which NVR? Reolink NVR? If so I did find that ONVIF cameras worked fine.

[@thevillepeople]

@@digiblurDIY RLN8-410. I have Zmodo SPOE cams but the nvr crapped out

[@davidbanner9001]

I was going to buy a twin pack of these, but that mounting method really does suck. Time to look at the Amcrest, I guess?

[@digiblurDIY]

That's what I am thinking. I don't get why they didn't include a set screw in the design.

[@kniefi]

great information in this video! Nice - almost ready to buy me a 4-set of those cameras. How about masking for privacy though? Does the software allow for that? local law requires me to mask anything which goes beyond my own ground! Ergo: parts of the street i qould not be allowed to film, also not the neighbours ground et cetera. is there a way to mask-out certain areas of the video frame, so I can comply with my local law?

[@digiblurDIY]

Yes. See here. support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/360003493454--How-to-Set-up-Mask-for-Reolink-Cameras

[@Bulldog_DK]

2021 flash dont work or in use anymore so ??

[@digiblurDIY]

The firmware updates to their cameras correct this issue. They did fix them in time.

[@migueldelahoz4740]

Hi budy digiblurDIY. Sorry this camera has 360 degree movement, backwards, forwards, left and right, could you make a video about that? Thank you very much.

[@digiblurDIY]

It's not PTZ. They do have one that I did a video on a while back.

[@rogercutler2033]

I bought 2 of these cameras and the quality of the video is good. However the one big problem I have is receiving motion alerts. I have the setting down to 1 and have a area the smallest size possible { the size of a pencil head!} and movement from shadows, insects, a leaf moving!!, all set of alerts. Very disappointing.

[@digiblurDIY]

The AI cameras help correct this or possibly using a software AI would help.

[@baloney_sandwich]

how's the security issues of the camera?

[@digiblurDIY]

You can put it on a blocked vlan.

[@geek2330]

Does ReoLink have a higher megapixel camera, higher than 5MP? Also, what's the FPS?

[@digiblurDIY]

They do but their 8MP requires the use of their NVR though.

[@geek2330]

@@digiblurDIY I assume that would be ok? Why would someone wants the NVR box to be from another brand? Just curiosity.

[@digiblurDIY]

Yes, I just wanted you to know in case you wanted to use it with something else.

[@ceeloc4420]

Great video.

[@digiblurDIY]

Thanks!

[@TheAdminFromHell]

I need a camera like this, what is your current address? Seems like an easy grab 😎

[@digiblurDIY]

Could be tough... Camera is still on the test board in the closet ;)

[@TheAdminFromHell]

@@digiblurDIY GIven I'm in Norway it would be a pretty long swim to get to you anyways 😂

[@growindoors365]

Also, i cant believe this camera does not rotate!

[@digiblurDIY]

It rotates but you just have to be careful to not rotate the base off the install bracket. It makes a kind of click but doesn't lock really.

[@growindoors365]

@@digiblurDIY Hmm, i cant get mine to rotate.

[@digiblurDIY]

The top ring should rotate. It's kind of stiff but it will.

[@growindoors365]

@@digiblurDIY I been trying and nothing happening for me :(

[@digiblurDIY]

I just checked mine and the little ring at the top that is about a quarter inch tall will stay stationary to the ring mounted on the building. Then the camera itself turns on that ring.

[@wisegreatz7580]

Will this work with Alexa?

[@digiblurDIY]

support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037976953-How-to-Add-Reolink-Cameras-to-Amazon-Alexa

[@wisegreatz7580]

I have read this article but if it is connected to the NVR, I don’t think so it will work.

[@zevalin]

I have a 820a which has the same form factor as the 520 you showed here. When I went to mount it i discovered (like you) that the mounting solution is terrible. Literally a quarter turn and it's off. I'm just waiting for someone to steal it or for it to fall off to buy a turret cam. What an absolute terrible design.

[@TomMurnan]

You can just put the plate the way you want it to be

[@rodolfopereira5592]

can I review the video in a camera that doesn't have a sd card?

[@digiblurDIY]

Yes, you'll need to record that on a hardware or software NVR.

[@rodolfopereira5592]

@@digiblurDIY sory m8 i meant a camera that does have a sd card my bad, do i need to remove it every time i want to see past videos

[@fermgonz6167]

You didn't turn it enough to snap the camera into the mount. It snaps hard over a detent.

[@digiblurDIY]

I felt the little bump at the end but its not enough tension it comes back off when pointing unfortunately.

[@anpvizsecurity]

Hello. We have very good security system, I would like you to test for us. is that okay? how to contact you?

[@digiblurDIY]

Go to the About page of the channel - there is a email address section. kzbin.info/door/5ZdPKE2ckcBhljTc2R_qNAabout