Reolink 4K Camera System Review and How to Install | RLK8-800B4

We installed a #Reolink 4K NVR System in a home and share our views on the system. The system is super simple for anyone to install and keep tabs on your home, animals, kids, etc. (Amazon) geni.us/BexXse
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[@jasonneal]

One easy trick I did to get a general location where I was gonna mount the camera is to use my cell phone. I just point in the direction and take a snap shot. That gave me a idea of what is going to be in the picture. So far these seem to be a lot better that the Lorex

[@ex2ex2ex2]

I got these installed and the clarity is insane. 8mp footage is very good quality.

[@digiblurDIY]

It's pretty crazy for the price! I paid way more than this for an analog system several years back.

[@pofpof1527]

SA....Could you get us a model number for your 8mp system we will buy the same set this set his is doin a review on here is super clear even when you zoom we appreciate any info.

[@Ken-xv4sb]

I installed this system at my house and outbuilding a month ago. Been happy with it. I hid the NVR in the pantry. I didn't want to have a display in there. I had an unused NUC w/ Windows and installed the app on it, then mounted the NUC behind the main TV and connected with HDMI. I used a small wireless keyboard/touchpad combo to complete the setup. If I want to watch the cameras, I just switch to the NUC on the main TV in the house. It's going to be tough to find a better camera system at that price point.

[@vivianjohnson1844]

You did a awesome job with sharing the details, visuals and your son’s response was priceless 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@digiblurDIY]

Thanks! The fun of outros started about that time with him on videos.

[@frogeye22]

Another great video/review - I bought one of these Reolink systems on prime day and must get around to setting it up...maybe this weekend!

[@digiblurDIY]

Thanks! It was really a pleasant surprise of a system to me, awesome little go to for friends/family too!

[@peterhartley6950]

Excellent video landed up buying the four camera system after watching this easy install playback and notifications are spot on thank you

[@digiblurDIY]

Awesome! Thanks for the feedback!

[@fyvies724]

Very informative review. I can't imagine why a few people gave it a thumbs done. Answered all my questions and allows you to see it in action. Thank you very much. Just bought a 16 channel Reolink unit. RLK16-800B8

[@digiblurDIY]

Thanks! Internet trolls are a thing so that's perfectly fine. I put out content that I reference back to at times and also feel that might help others as well. I appreciate you watching!

[@periloustactic]

Very helpful. Was thinking of going with Vivint but now having second thoughts and do a DIY install. Thanks for your time.

[@digiblurDIY]

Absolutely! Own it yourself. Do your own thing. I do highly recommend the later one I linked in the description that has person and vehicle detection built in.

[@destijl7414]

Excellent, thanks for the detailed review.

[@mikewalter6183]

Great Product. Had a similar system which didn’t compare with REOLINK.

[@ronm6585]

Great video Travis. Thanks.

[@Later2u]

Reolink phone app is also awesome. I have a camera pointed to my front door, motion only. It will email to a gmail account that I have set-up for the NVR only. Great for documenting and getting an offsite backup of people who approach the front door.

[@willhutcheon4144]

Nice job Travis- quick, clear and concise. After experiencing a failure just last night of my 4 camera Analog NightOwl system - I certainly am considering the Reolink as a possible swap-out solution. I definitely want to take advantage of the break-out capacity of the IP cameras individually!

[@digiblurDIY]

Thanks! Reolink definitely needs to keep the local control thing going in all models. They leave a lot of money on the table otherwise. If you have any other questions on something let me know as I had way more footage captured of the interface than could make it in the video.

[@marcusone1]

Don't do Reolink... good and cheap, but Dahua or Hikvision with BlueIris are well worth it! Note: I don't have the 4k Reolinks, i guess they are technically 2k (one model before) and they have improved in the 4k. The image quality of the Dahua 1080P Starlights are still way better than the couple 4k Reolinks i have.

[@digiblurDIY]

I agree on the BlueIris if you have the knowledge level to do it. Some folks just want a system to plug it in and go. I run some Reolinks and Amcrest cameras on Blue Iris and love it. But with that said was I going to put in Blue Iris at this remote location? Nope. This was the answer based on future support and ease of management by the non techy user. Definitely going to be my go to box I put in for users.

[@brian.hanifin]

@@marcusone1 I don't have enough processing power to dedicate to BlueIris right now. The nice thing about the NVR is it is reliable, compared to the services I run myself. :) The picture quality on the B800 cameras are incredible!

[@lelandclayton5462]

Have to admit those Cameras look awesome! I install CCTV for a living and I typically use Hikvision and that brand just wants too much for a 5MP IP Camera. My current system on my house is a bunch of leftovers from Customers that have gotten upgraded systems.

[@digiblurDIY]

Been pretty impressed with it and I have used a lot of cameras as well.

[@TheRickJames]

Ive been installing for about 13 years and I mostly recommend and install Reolink now, even for med sized businesses. The Hikv cams I use sometimes for one off remote mount or thermal cameras but all the others usually Reolink. Its also notable you will find some similarities between brands because they have the same manufacturer such as Qcam(Amcrest) and Reolink, Sannce and Annke etc.. The vendors I stay away from are Avigilon and Samsung, overpriced even when they do work well.

[@TheRickJames]

The 4k NVRs have the same model number but they are Hardware v2. This is important for recommending upgrades because the new 4k cameras are not decodable at max resolution on the old NVR as well as the video output is only supported up to 1080p on the V1 NVRs. Currently only ship V2 8ch NVRs but they still ship V1 and V2 16Ch NVRs so make sure you have the correct model if your not purchasing a package.

[@alexandernewsome1581]

Wow there's an REOLink Ultra ? Yesss !

[@CMDR_Birb]

Ultra?

[@jackbloznowski5429]

Very good explanation and presentation.

[@robertleonard266]

Thank you for this informative review.

[@digiblurDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hello That one cable to camera is power and video combined. Excellent video

[@digiblurDIY]

Yep. POE is definitely the way to go.

[@MrMoe158]

I got the 8 camera 16 channel 4 k system and i bought 2 more camera's putting it up tomorrow

[@kinginfamous5]

The cameras and nvr is great. I had to turn off my push notifications for the motion alert. Clouds would come and change the light which would trigger the motion every second.

[@digiblurDIY]

We had to cut ours down to various cams and locations. It can be a balancing act with various sensors

[@jimbrewer5821]

Travis, Great video. While most of us "tinkerers" like to custom configure a solution, this looks like a good solution for the mainstream population (i.e., our family members). Strange thing on the NVR only working with certain wireless mice. Always enjoy your outtakes too. 😂

[@digiblurDIY]

Thinking it just needs a super generic basic mouse and not one with extra features. Definitely hits the spot for me to put in at various family members/friends with little to no support from me.

[@gilbertodavila245]

@@digiblurDIY i ordered the mouse on the link and did not work

[@trevismandiya1133]

😀🙃😄😁😆😛🤩🥰😇😙😙😇😇😇😇

[@BMatrixed]

Thank you for this review.

[@digiblurDIY]

My pleasure!

[@lancerudy9934]

Great video thanks

[@tweker69]

Could you do a short video on how to put your recordings and snapshots on a usb or DVD

[@freddean81]

Love your videos. Can you answer how or if the mobile app would support 2 nvrs, each with 2 cameras? I'm hoping it would be an easy interface to simultaneously see all 4 cameras from both nrvs.

[@digiblurDIY]

Absolutely, it's pretty slick too! All integrates together on both the PC and the phone app in one spot. I have a couple different locations in mine and it works fine.

[@harisingh6230]

Thank you for this concise video. Do you have any review on the newer Reolink system for 2022? I noticed that Amazon has Reolink 4K cameras with PoI IP capability and I am not sure how that capability is of benefit.

[@digiblurDIY]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHe1n6eorMyHbbs

[@Mrcaffinebean]

That desktop app is a nice feature. The Zmodo NVRs don’t have that.

[@brybrycrivello]

Great overview.

[@carlosmendoza831]

Thank you!!!

[@RobertWomack]

Thank you! Awesome video. It is very informative. Reolink really come a long way with the 4k technology and a wide variety of cameras. I understand their NVR are only wired and to use their wireless products, you have to rely on their apps.

[@digiblurDIY]

Their NVR also works with some of the wireless products as well.

[@RobertWomack]

@@digiblurDIY Really? That's awesome. Wireless like doorbells and other cameras? I thought the Lorex uses the "fusion" NVR for combining wireless with wired

[@digiblurDIY]

Yep. I have a Duo across the yard via WiFi on one. It scans both sides of the network connection.

[@RobertWomack]

@@digiblurDIY awesome. I just bought a 6 camera bundle. I’m hoping the 5x optical zoom is what I hope it is

[@jomeokeepark]

Travis, Thanks for the video. With Reolink are you able to use your phone to view and aim the camera during installation if using an extension CAT cable isn't doable.

[@digiblurDIY]

You would need to power the camera and connect it to the the NVR in some manner otherwise the phone wouldn't be able to see it.

[@UNUNUN11]

Thanks for informative video. What is the newest model and what tips for getting cctv cameras?

[@digiblurDIY]

This one kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHe1n6eorMyHbbs

[@MCMXI1]

Great vid! Super clear and concise. Does the system have phone app with alerts and real time viewing?

[@digiblurDIY]

Yes. Be sure to check out the newer one linked in the description.

[@MCMXI1]

@@digiblurDIY Thank you very much. Sub'd

[@desicrewdesibhai1911]

Excellent job

[@digiblurDIY]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@petert696]

Do these cameras detect audio? Fantastic video and thanks for the honest un biased review.

[@digiblurDIY]

They record audio, but I don't remember seeing a trigger on audio option.

[@Don-qb1vi]

@@digiblurDIY you did a good job with this review bro.

[@tonyb282]

Thanks great video. I saw you ran the hdmi to your main tv. I don't have that option.I heard you mention google assistant. Is there another way to stream the video to other monitors,tv's? Thank you

[@digiblurDIY]

We were going to run HDMI over ethernet cable but found the HDMI 25 ft cable worked just fine. Think you could do an ethernet cable? I was talking about Home Assistant and integrating it with home automation stuff. You could use the computer app too on the other TVs.

[@DGDG0000000]

Nice test.

[@digiblurDIY]

Thanks!

[@desicrewdesibhai1911]

Perfect information

[@digiblurDIY]

Indeed!

[@sabitaadhikary9228]

thanks for the video. do i have to install any app on the monitor to view the motion. also, is this kit suitable for place that doesnt have wifi? and do we have any selection choice of camera because i don’t need all 4 or 8 cameras.

[@digiblurDIY]

No app needed, you could just use the TV/Monitor output. No WiFi on this model so you are good. You can buy the NVR and cameras separate.

[@manabefamily]

Appreciate the review! Can you install without a monitor hooked up and do the setup all on a desktop instead? Just don't have a smaller monitor handy to take to where we are installing the Hard Drive box.

[@digiblurDIY]

Yes..absolutely. The PC app lets you change everything.

[@richie4ohio]

GREAT Job creating this video. Maybe I missed this but I have a few questions. I would like to get one of these systems for when we are out on vacation. Would there be a notification sent to our phones if there is activity on a camera? Is there also a Door bell device like "ring" or something to their system we could use?

[@digiblurDIY]

Yes. You can receive video and notifications as long as your phone has internet connectivity and the NVR at home does. I have just heard from another user they used the Amcrest doorbell with this unit.

[@robc4693]

Excellent video, Quick question, I’m torn between buying a refurbish computer and installing Blue iris or buying a Reolink system. The one thing I read, on a Blue Iris system you can set lower recording speeds for standard recording and a higher recording speed for motion alerts. Are you able to do the same on a Reolink system to save diskspace?

[@digiblurDIY]

You can but that takes a lot of processor power to encode the video. In blue Iris I use the direct to disk option. This one shows a bit of it . kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4HRnniFdpimfqc

[@robc4693]

Thanks for the quick reply

[@doyourduediligence4986]

Hi, thanks for the presentation. Do these cameras have the night color option? I want to catch any nightime wildlife in color, what would be the best camera you have seen yet, is it the Hikvision ColorVu?

[@digiblurDIY]

Possibly but it sounds like you don't have much light. I would probably stick to something with a starlight lens.

[@amedm1844]

Thanks for the info. So you have 4 Ethernet wires from the cameras coming through a hole in the wall to connect to the NVR? No one ever shows this part or how it will look. Also, guessing the NVR would have to be close or same room to the router?

[@digiblurDIY]

Yep. 4 ethernet wires to the camera. You can run one up to 300 ft. And the same goes for the connection to the network. You can use either a 6 foot cable or say a 200 ft cable to connect it to your router for remote viewing.

[@johnholding107]

I’m looking into this system as well. I’ve read you can hook the cameras to a switch then just run one cable to the nvr. This is what I plan on doing for cable management.

[@BradColemanisHere]

Great video, thanks for the info. What type of connection do you need between the computer and NVR to use the app? I'm wondering how close my computer needs to be to the NVR to use it that way. Thanks.

[@digiblurDIY]

It can be as far or as near as you want. Local or across the world. The PC app works.

[@BradColemanisHere]

@@digiblurDIY OK so I'm gathering from what you've said that the PC app is accessed remotely over the network/internet and not via a cable between the computer and the NVR. That's great, and it's a key point for whether I buy this or not. I want to be able to use the PC app from a different room than the NVR.

[@digiblurDIY]

Right... connect the NVR to the router and access it via any mobile phone/pc app, as long as you have the ID and password of course.

[@choipatrick7006]

thank you for your video, I have one question, can I connect to switch instead router directly?

[@digiblurDIY]

Yes.

[@TheFlormac]

Great video thanks. What upload speeds would I need to view the cameras remotely?

[@digiblurDIY]

You can set the substreams pretty low from what I recall. Like 128kbps or less.

[@TheFlormac]

@@digiblurDIY great thanks!

[@nexes-forty-four2381]

I bought the same NVR for christmas...lol...this is going to be good

[@digiblurDIY]

I had neutral to bad experiences going in due to some other weird NVRs I have used. I was rather surprised with it. Loved the PC app to setup/manage the thing especially remotely!

[@nexes-forty-four2381]

@@digiblurDIY I was frustrated when I found out that you could plug a mouse into the NVR but not a keyboard. The hunt and peck interface built into the NVR to type using the mouse and a pop up keypad left me wanting for more.I think I tried pointing a browser at the NVR IP address but overlooked the fact that there is a app for computer that allows you to type on real key board. Thanks for the tip !

[@digiblurDIY]

Can you tell I had the same issue? The PC app thing was a game changer!

[@CMDR_Birb]

Are the included cables cheap CCA (copper clad aluminum) or code compliant solid copper?

[@digiblurDIY]

That I don't know. I didn't cut into them. I don't believe it is a requirement in all locations as many don't even require permits for low voltage work. With that said I always run solid copper myself when running new cameras.

[@Rye82]

Hi great video thanks for uploading. So to monitor the cameras from the NVR I see there’s a HDMI and VGA output. Do you know if these 2 will output at the same time? For example, can I view the cameras on an old pc monitor in one room (VGA) and also my Tv (in another room using HDMI) at the same time? Subscribed 👍🏻

[@digiblurDIY]

Hmmm...let me see if I can find a VGA monitor.

[@digiblurDIY]

Works just fine as long as the VGA monitor supports the resolution you select. My test screen only supported 1080 max and I had to adjust the output of the NVR to 1080p and it showed both HDMI and VGA at the same time. Pretty slick!

[@Rye82]

@@digiblurDIY hey that’s great. That’s so good to know. Thanks for taking the time to confirm that. Really appreciate it!

[@muratoz1532]

Hi thank you for video. I have some questions Shall we use regular utp cable instead of cables in the pack? If yes straight cable connection is work or need special combination? What tipe of utp cables are recomended for better vision quality cat5-6 etc. What is limitation for cable lenght for each cam. Thank you

[@digiblurDIY]

The cables in the pack work fine. For wiring I run myself I use cat5e as it is capable of gig speeds and cameras only handshake at 100mbit so it is perfect. Just use solid copper. Not copper clad aluminum.

[@muratoz1532]

Thank you so much.

[@ossslui]

Thanks for the video, does it support mac?

[@digiblurDIY]

Yes. I am seeing Android, iOS, Mac and Windows apps listed here. m.reolink.com/us/software-and-manual/

[@CristianSecui]

Hi! When you have a car at the red box, you can see the number plate? Thank you!

[@digiblurDIY]

Not with the standard 8MP cams, you'll need to get one that has optical zoom or even a LPR style camera to do so.

[@CristianSecui]

But if the video is recorded at the same distance with optical zoom camera, is the same problem, no? Because with optical zoom, you see if you zoom it on live view.

[@gordonbombay7237]

Travis, Do you think you could build the same quality NVR System for less money by purchasing the parts individually (NVR, Cameras, Ethernet Cable, POE switch), instead of going with a prepackaged bundle from 1 manufacturer?

[@digiblurDIY]

Not really sure, haven't priced it myself but it would let you mix and match cameras based on the needs of the location.

[@Dan-oo9jx]

Thx for the awsome video mate! Very useful info. I have 2 questions, 1: can you putt a password on the system so that not everyone can get into the app or the nvr the system? 2: im looking for 3 4k cameras with good zoom but no red led burning in the night would you recommend this setup or buy the cameras seperatly, if so wich ones. I do hope you have the time to reply. Thx once again!

[@digiblurDIY]

1. You can put a password on the HDMI output, app, GUI, etc. 2. The with zoom part is going to be tough without IR lighting up things for you. Have you checked out any of these? kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6esq6WHhNB8b6c

[@Dan-oo9jx]

@@digiblurDIY i was looking at the reolink 822a. What do you think of it? The ir light has to be on i asume. Would it be best to but the nvr seperatly and then connect the reolink cameras i want? I apreciate the time you take for me. Youve got a new subscriber!

[@supermoon1430]

If money wasn’t to worry about would you recommend this system or the 5mp?

[@elmntlgnd4995]

I prefer the 810B4-A This is one of the latest models.it has face and car recognition, zoom, 4K quality, smart playback with filters and up to 100ft in the dark.

[@dingdongdarna]

I bought the reolink NVR RLK8-800B4 with additional two more cameras..(6 in total).. And installed ourselves. Easy job. Now I have to work on fine tuning the settings. Any recommendations on the settings? I'm in Australia and found Reolink to be better than the Swann and alot cheaper than the Swann. Swann is overrated and over priced. Reolink easy to install and quick delivery from Amazon Australia 👍 Thank you for the video clip.

[@digiblurDIY]

Thanks for the response and glad it is working out for you.

[@Acetrader1069]

yes .. if you click on the individual camera and find the back light setting , set it to dynamic.. i found this worked great a bit like a HDR setting.

[@jas-hy3sy]

My friend, do you know the difference between the 810a camera and the 820a (it's the turret version)? You lose on the infrared light during the night? I like how it's lowkey and doesn't feel that you're pointing the camera so hard in any particular direction, if that makes sense. I have not found any manuals for the cameras or NVRs. Reolink says they don't have a manual for this NVR package...

[@digiblurDIY]

I'm pretty sure they are the same camera, just in a different package.

[@Will3115]

You mentioned wifi cameras for the NVR. Do you have any suggestions?

[@digiblurDIY]

For the indoor one we tried the E1 Pros (did a review on those a few months back). For outdoor I would stick with their RLC-410W model. You can go with other cameras that are WiFi onvif/rtsp but if you want to make it easy and plug and play it makes sense to keep the brands matching. amzn.to/2GFNEsM

[@mrmidnight32]

Can you set this up to be to a VGA monitor live at all times. Then multi feed to HDMI to a TV? I want to have full CCTV in our master closet hidden and out of sight, but have the option to connect to HDMI on our TV in the living room with out disrupting the VGA monitor. In case we need or want to see something with out having to run into the room.

[@digiblurDIY]

Not really sure on that one. I don't have a VGA to test unfortunately.

[@digiblurDIY]

Works just fine as long as the VGA monitor supports the resolution you select. My test screen only supported 1080 max and I had to adjust the output of the NVR to 1080p and it showed both HDMI and VGA at the same time. Pretty slick!

[@JerichoRally]

Just to be clear, you don't need a computer? The NVR does the processing so that, as you showed in the beginning of the video, you can simply connect the NVR directly to a TV and monitor, playback live or recorded footage??

[@digiblurDIY]

That is correct. You can pick where to view it. TV, phone, app, etc.

[@tomkat310]

Great video and good review of the product. For the wireless mouse you do need model MG-1823 Amazon Basics. I tried another model and it didnt work. The MG-1823 works fine. I have my NVR in the ceiling in the basement and I use the mouse upstairs in the living room and it works great. It's a big help, thanks. I think I saw in one of you videos a link to upgrade the firmware from 20 FPS to 30 FPS for the 4K cameras. Where can I find that link ? Thanks in advance.

[@digiblurDIY]

I know they upgraded the 5MP ones. The specs on the 511 cams show 25. I do need to do some digging to upgrade this NVR as well. Thanks the update on the mouse as they did change it a couple times.

[@digiblurDIY]

Can you see what version/model your cameras are on the GUI? support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/sections/360002374874-Firmware

[@tomkat310]

@@digiblurDIY The model: B800 and the Fw Version: v2.0.0.610_19121001 and the Hw No. IPC_5158MP8M if its needed. Thanks

[@digiblurDIY]

Looks like the last update was support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/900000744606-04-22-2020-Firmware-for-B800-D800-IPC-5158MP8M-

[@tomkat310]

@@digiblurDIY OK, got it. Thank you very much.

[@eagl3seyes]

You can in fact still use RTSP to access feeds from each camera.

[@digiblurDIY]

Yep. The NVR enables that. You can't take the cameras standalone and do that unless you get the 5MP ones.

[@hamstersmash]

Can you remote into the NVR? Eg have the NVR placed X on ethernet connection, then from another PC in the house access the videos off of it? Nvm you covered it in the video : )

[@digiblurDIY]

Yep. Even works across the internet. I did a live stream of these during the Hurricane Laura.

[@hamstersmash]

Sounds like a good unit then!

[@001looker]

Is it worth going with 8mp system or is 5mp enough? Is 8mp that much clearer compare to 5mp for use outside of the house?

[@digiblurDIY]

The 8MP ones will get a little wider view angle compared to their 5MP and then you do get a little more digital zoom when needed. Really depends but you can mix and match things if you want to.

[@crazy3rdgen]

I think you said that wrong about the grid for detecting motion. The areas which you dont want to be motion detected have the grid.

[@Jerecojohnson]

can you use an umanaged swithch in the middle?

[@digiblurDIY]

Yes.

[@peji911]

Great video! Just got mine today. Is there a 'Ring"-type camera that isn't subscription based that you could set up to this system?

[@digiblurDIY]

I have heard people using the Amcrest doorbell cameras.

[@mrobvious1100]

@@digiblurDIY Thanks for taking the time to make the video I have the 8 camera kit and I am getting ready to install it this week. Do you recommend all 8 wires go to a POE switch and one wire to the NVR or all 8 wires go directly to the nvr? My NVR and router will be about 40' away from each other

[@digiblurDIY]

Reolink actually has an article on this. They don't recommend more than 2 or 3 cameras on one port. I would run them all back to the NVR myself. Keeps that reliability factor up.

[@mrobvious1100]

@@digiblurDIY I really appreciate the fast response but I am a little confused now. I thought each camera would be given its own port through my router. This cannot be accomplished by running all 8 cameras into an 8 way switch and running 1 cat 6 into the NVR?

[@digiblurDIY]

It's due to the bandwidth limits. The cameras could spike and cause issues and dropped frames. support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/900000537406-How-to-Connect-PoE-Switch-Router-and-PoE-NVR

[@timlange531]

I have an Amcrest camera and use Amcrest Surveillance Pro software. I am surprised that there is a minimum 10 second delay on motion detection recording. Are other systems having this delay too?

[@digiblurDIY]

I don't see that with Blue Iris using Amcrest and other cameras.

[@timlange531]

@@digiblurDIY I actually get 10 seconds of recording at the beginning, but it is blank. Does Reolink do this too?

[@speedtwitch]

Do you need to have a dedicated TV or monitor for this or can you just use your desktop to watch the feeds?

[@digiblurDIY]

No. We used the TV in the living room with multiple HDMI imputs.

[@bobbob123ful]

@@digiblurDIY If you don't have their app can you view the feeds on a desktop/laptop?

[@bobbob123ful]

I'm stupid, you said you can at 8:45, sorry

[@AndoBMS]

The reolink PC software I downloaded looks a lot different from your video. Are there different versions?

[@digiblurDIY]

They recently redid it. I showed it in a clip in the latest NVR video. Pretty decent update.

[@nainka11]

I have a question regarding recorded files - how do I delete recordings to clear space on my MicroSD card ?

[@digiblurDIY]

It should rotate and delete older recordings.

[@johnforsyth8414]

I’m new to this type of security camera technology. I hear a lot of acronyms being used during the review. Can any of the cameras on this neolink system be monitored from a smart phone remotely?

[@digiblurDIY]

Yes. I do show the part with the smartphone app.

[@eddiepetrick6222]

Is it possible to add an ONVIF compliant camera to this system already using the 4k non ONVIF compliant cameras?

[@digiblurDIY]

Yes, I didn't have any issue adding a couple of ONVIF cameras to it that were other brands.

[@MaartenOosterbaan]

Does every camera need to be plugged into the NVR? Or is another PoE switch and being on the same network enough?

[@digiblurDIY]

Nope. The NVR will search the wired and wireless of your network for cameras to add too. All your choice.

[@MaartenOosterbaan]

@@digiblurDIY cool, thnx!

[@jroc01]

Can you use or upgrade to another POE dvr with those cameras?

[@digiblurDIY]

If you use the 5MP ones you can.

[@ufchistorian13]

how long if ur hdmi cable? and can i connect it to two separate monitors?

[@digiblurDIY]

I used a 25 foot one without issue. You can go longer with higher quality cables or active ones. I have heard that HDMI splitters work.

[@tlbfarm4473]

At 4:30, Upper left corner: Is this system prime power really 220 VAC or is the diagram for a Euro model? I downloaded the specs .pdf and it doesn't mention the prime power requirements.

[@digiblurDIY]

Look at 2:37... it is a regular switching power supply. 100-240V input 50/60 hz.

[@fredymelendez4773]

Do I have to tonnect it to tv screen or I just can use my phone? I want just 4 channel not 8

[@digiblurDIY]

Nope. No TV screen required.

[@trentantenucci9348]

Can you tell me if there is a mobile app for remote viewing?

[@digiblurDIY]

Yes, I demo it here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHe1n6eorMyHbbs

[@nathanp2007]

Is there any reason not to use the ethernet cable that comes included? I see it comes with CAT5 cable, is there any reason to use CAT6 instead?

[@digiblurDIY]

Cat5 is fine unless you have some severe interference issue as cameras only connect at 100mbit handshake anyways which is well below what cat5 can do.

[@Ultra_Prime]

Does Poe camera system need connections to internet? Or is that just a option?

[@digiblurDIY]

This one is not required. Only used for remote viewing.

[@laurent_bocquet]

How do you calculate an expected retention time, depending on the number of cameras and their resolution?

[@digiblurDIY]

Yes but there are a number of other factors. I have seen reolink support has an estimated chart of things.

[@PowerAirSimulations]

What size diameter hole do you need to make in order to get those 3 wires through the wall?

[@digiblurDIY]

Which 3 wires? The camera? I usually use a 1.25 inch paddle bit as it gives me plenty of room for any boots and or wires.

[@PowerAirSimulations]

digiblurDIY Awesome thank you very much

[@pauljohnson-yk5dq]

Does this Reolink NVR work with Reolink WiFi cameras such as the E1Pro?

[@digiblurDIY]

Yep. It actually found my E1 Pro on the network and just put the password in for it and it pulled in.

[@jas-hy3sy]

For the bullet cameras, a criticism is that you’ll have to clean spider webs a lot! Cuz of the structure! That’s a huge turn off! Thoughts?

[@digiblurDIY]

Really a problem for any camera that attracts bugs.

[@gladmanc]

Do all of these systems use the same firmware? I have a Swann system and the interface from the NVR is EXACTLY the same. Also, did you do a review of the mobile app somewhere? All of these NVR systems suffer the same problem- really bad mobile apps.

[@digiblurDIY]

Maybe the SDK is the same but I know Reolink has their own NVR firmware and updates. I showed the app briefly in this one and probably showed it a bit more in other reolink videos. I will say actually this app is pretty good. Simple to use and they actually updated it recently after I called them out about the bright white mode, they have a dark mode now. Might have been a coincidence or maybe not.

[@funkypotamus]

Absolutely identical to the Swann user interface and PC application. This is an issue because I am trying to change away from Swann as the Swann HD system I have is brutal.

[@TheRochoa21]

Can one of Reolinks wifi battery cameras be added to this system?

[@digiblurDIY]

I do not believe so as those are more of your wireless cloud cameras.

[@destaniesalgado3450]

Question: I bought these used how do I set up? Can I still use them if they had a log in for them already? If so, can they be creepy and log into them l8r and see where I live?

[@digiblurDIY]

Definitely reset them to factory support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/360011447394-How-to-Reset-the-PoE-NVR-System-Configuration

[@caosextreme4175]

What is the latest firmware version of the B800 cameras?

[@digiblurDIY]

See here m.reolink.com/us/download-center/

[@lazymexican4u1]

What type of POE cable are you using to get beyond 200ft?

[@digiblurDIY]

I use either Monoprice or True cable with solid copper (not CCA)

[@hotsnottatertot5451]

Completely new to this. I was looking at Ring with cameras but hacking has steered me to PoE. So I would mount the "hub" someplace secure and bolt it down? If not, couldn't a thief just take it along with the evidence? Or does it have to be near the TV or monitor to view? Thanks.

[@digiblurDIY]

You can really place it wherever you want. But it would make sense to hide in a very odd spot yet still be able to run wires to it. You can run HDMI pretty far like we did to a TV, but you can always view via PC and/or mobile apps too.

[@bdbobbydog]

I have Ring and Reolink. I recommend Reolink its better. The app is faster and more responsive. Ring takes ages to load to the live video feed. Ring also is tied into a subscription model without local storage. Reolink doesn't tie you too a subscription

[@_francisco_]

is it recording 24/7? what will happen when it fills up the hard drive? or do I have to press record manually

[@digiblurDIY]

You set the schedules of recording events for constant or motion. Once it fills up it overwrites the old.

[@dreamchaser3199]

@@digiblurDIY how long can a 8 camera 24/7 recording.. Record before filled up and overwriting

[@rodneyhenry27]

I'm on fence reolink or lorex, lorex is easier to integrate with Google home any suggestions

[@digiblurDIY]

I am not familiar with Lorex.

[@mattg.9185]

Hello, there. Im not tech savvy, but can i just connect these cameras to a TV only? Ididn't want it setup through the internet at all, for fear if the internet goes out then my cameras dont work sort of thing

[@digiblurDIY]

Internet isn't required here except for if you want to view them while not home. It isn't required at all.

[@annecampbellpace1576]

Can the "Log In Box" be moved or does it stay centered on the screen?

[@digiblurDIY]

Log in box? It should go away.

[@ggrizz2427]

At 7:02 in video you show 8 camera's??? How did you do that? I see 1, 4 and 9 ,no 8:)

[@digiblurDIY]

It was one of the views on the NVR GUI. 7 around the edge with one big one.

[@rich1958]

can you add their wifi doorbell to this system using ethernet cable?

[@digiblurDIY]

Yes. The WiFi doorbell will add to the NVR.

[@TheBassmaster16]

Is the wired video monitor zero latency? How is the latency on the mobile app?

[@digiblurDIY]

On most camera systems you are going to have a slight delay but it shouldn't be more than a second or so. This mainly deals with the encoding of video for compression to store the video.