Reolink E1 Outdoor Review - Features, Unboxing, Setup, Installation, Video & Audio Quality

[@joshmarauder]

This guy was born to do this..i dnt even read the manual i come straight to this channel

[@madisonivory3030]

I love how he explains things in Simple ways yet mentions everything important that we need to know. Ugh I m getting this camera now.

[@footballer3524]

Madison, if LH is not the best, he sure is one of the best out there. I subscribed when I think he was at less than 10K or 20K subscribers I think and due to his reviews, I have been able to make my home surveillance decision purchases and now my home has more surveillance cameras than the "White House" :) You've come to LH and his reviews are not biased and as he states it the merchant product giveaway does not come with strings attached. He tells it like it is.

[@00Dogar]

Had it for 2 weeks now & it is loaded with features & in app tweaking option are endless. Excellent video quality, day & night. Reolink customer service is great & respond v quick, even sent me link to latest firmware! Happy customer 😃

[@anterogpsilva]

I've always wondered from these videos... it seems that when the camera is tracking there is a noise captured by the camera microphone. How noticeable is this when you are using the backyard? I wouldn't like to have a camera making a bunch of sounds because it's tracking people while I'm just enjoying the backyard with my kids.

[@LifeHackster]

With this model, you can hear it and can be annoying.

[@97Giorgos97]

​@@LifeHacksterThat's very unfortunate... Cause the camera is honestly of great build quality!

[@BibleExposition2022]

The audio also very clear, it receive the sound quite good.

[@LifeHackster]

Yes, the recording especially at night is pretty clear.

[@jamiehiggs5389]

Gday from Australia, love your videos :)

[@woodyblakemore8401]

Good breakdown!

[@Sugarsail1]

Very thorough review. The large cable end is indeed problematic for getting through a wall.

[@arlyn8211]

Great video, you always cover everything! More power 😊

[@heliav8r]

At the end of the video, when you were showing routing the cable through the eaves, you inserted a white plug in the hole to seal the wire. is that small plug included with the kit?

[@OHYEAAHH203]

Can't wait for you to review the REOLINK 823A PTZ cam when available. I heard they will finally be available to order next month and maybe a surprise release on amazon within the next 2 weeks.

[@LifeHackster]

I have to check it out.

[@jamiehiggs5389]

Same here eagerly awaiting :)

[@omlecado]

Thanks for the review! This was quite helpful in finding my parents a good security system 😊

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you.

[@hectorromero3536]

I was looking for a Reolink camera that I could put outdoor to track hummingbirds from my wife by any chance with this one do it or is there another one that would that you know of?

[@LifeHackster]

The tracking on Reolink cameras are currently only for dogs and cats. I don't think it will be able to track birds.

[@ChathuraKulasinghe-z3d]

Is it possible to draw a polygon to mark the region for motion detection?

[@LifeHackster]

Reolink does the opposite, you mark out the areas you don't want to be notified about.

[@markd.songsandstuff7728]

E1 Outdoor was first advertized with auto tracking. But now it's not shown as part of the specs. If you buy one it may not have auto tracking. I bought one several months ago. It did not have auto tracking. I was able to download a different firmware version that had it but I don't know if it's still available on Reolink site. Auto tracking works but sometimes stops far left/right and won't go back to preset position. I have to manually use the PTZ control to put it back to preset position. It also gets a little out of preset alignment sometimes and I have to recalibrate it. I hope Reolink fixes this with new firmware update. Also, it cannot look 90% straight down so it can't track someone walking directly underneath it close to a wall or around a corner. I agree the night vision isn't great, blurry with movement. I wish it was POE. Overall it's a good fun inexpensive PTZ camera and I like all the things it can do. Thanks LifeHackster for another great informative video. I want to buy a Reolink 823A PTZ when it's released assuming the auto tracking is dependable.

[@TheRealoldcar]

I have no auto track on my 2 units as well. Same experience with returning to presets and the poor night vision.

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I did receive comments about losing the set positions. I hope Reolink addresses these issues and improve it. As to night vision, the Reolink Duo has way better night footage quality and about the same daytime quality and can be a better option. I might actually do a comparison.

[@97Giorgos97]

Great presentation! Please test WiFi signal strength (dropouts etc) next time! Thank you!

[@ixography]

is it possible to turn on the notifications manually whenever I want to? I dont want it to be send me notifications when I am at home and I pass by the camera. Thank you and nice video

[@LifeHackster]

Yes, you can in the app.

[@Moped-Frank]

Very interesting and useful review! Thanks!

[@markmcphie8265]

Great review, I have the same camera but have experienced different results with the tracking. If the person walks slow it tracks great but if your an Amazon delivery person and moving fast it can't keep up and just stops tracking. Did you have any issues on fast people tracking?

[@JorgeSilvaj-dc2oj]

hey you didn’t explain how you can delete the videos from the sd card can you help me with that thanks

[@abc123fhdi]

This is pretty good! How is the wifi connection at 5MP? Optical zoom is nice too, you will be able to see license plates with this. Night vision needs some improvement though, you can only see license plates and people clearly during the day. Also, no wind buffeting noise from the mic, probably because the mic is protected with a foam cover similar to pro mics to eliminate wind buffeting.

[@b4g4b3l]

hi there, did they upgrade anything to this camera ? a better night video ? or did they remove the noise when using ptz ?

[@peng8032]

Hi does E1 outdoor support continous recording to SD card?

[@macster1457]

great review.. looks pretty good at daytime...too bad is not so great at night!

[@LifeHackster]

I know. I wish they can improve it. Their Duo is way better at night and about the same in daytime.

[@macster1457]

@@LifeHackster I have been thinking of getting the E1 pro new version which has Ethernet port...but I haven't found a review on how it looks outside, even though it's meant for indoors.

[@hokiedokie]

So no poe? Does reolink have a camera with same features and poe?

[@LifeHackster]

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[@joyace9674]

I am a senior and live on my own I bought the one for indoor use but I don’t know how to use it I have no one to help me I plug it in and I got the app on my iPhone I can see it where I want to be placed it doesn’t rotate on his home and I also put the SD card in it too but it doesn’t record anything I really need it 24/7 I don’t trust where I live in my community I need help do I have to pay in order to use this? Thank you 😊

[@pattyangel1981]

Hi… I have a 16 camera NVR… is there a way to only set the certain cameras to notify u…

[@ricardooliveira882]

when the camera stops following the person does it go back to a default position or does it remain pointed at the last detection?

[@thereve]

Can you have it automatically cycle through multiple preset positions?

[@footballer3524]

LifeHackster, the Reolink E1 outdoor camera link to Amazon takes your viewers to purchase the one without auto tracking which is not the same which you reviewed. I hope not to be wrong in that small detail.

[@brittgayle467]

I noticed that as well

[@christianbouligny9182]

Are we ever going to get the Reolink vs. Lorex NVR Systems?

[@LifeHackster]

I still have to check and test Reolink's spotlight IP NVR cameras that have 2 way talk.

[@lifejourney1136]

Hi is there a way to only see the videos where there was a person detection? Thanks.

[@nikolaoskaklamanos283]

Reolink e1 outdoor has activity zone?

[@LifeHackster]

Yes..

[@Da78Gemini]

Can you disable the spot lights?

[@Jayling]

Thank you for another great review. I do have a question - on my older Reolink wi-fi one and the E1 zoom, in the Device Setting under Network it has a section for Email where you can select Picture (or Video or None) as an Attachment.. I'm wondering if this E1 Outdoor has that setting also. Thanks again for everything you do. :)

[@LifeHackster]

There is an email option on the settings but you have to go through setting up the email and it is not showing option for video or pic yet. I don't setup email notification on mine.

[@Jayling]

@@LifeHackster Thanks so much for checking for me. This may be a problem as I just ordered it and should arrive today, but I need that photo attachment in the email like the other E1 has. Anyway, thanks again for looking. :)

[@Jayling]

@@LifeHackster I got mine yesterday. In case anyone else is interested, once the email section is setup, you can choose to have a Picture attached to the email, so all is well there. Thanks again. :)

[@lounv]

The email is delayed by almost 5 minutes sometimes. Way too long.

[@LifeHackster]

@@lounv Email for notification is not going to be reliable or timely because there are a lot of factors involved like how often the email servers refreshes and also how often your phone fetches email from the server. The same thing if you are in a computer browser..the refresh is not instantaneous. Phone or app notifications are still the fastest.

[@brainpower7641]

Dear is it possible to power it with two solar panels ? thank you for the explanations

[@tjac4801]

Love these videos, do you have a video showing how to get power to a camera with no power outlets near your camera’s..I hope that makes sense lol

[@LifeHackster]

Here you go... -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6bWmauGd5xkiLs

[@jovcriswells]

i'm looking for a reolink camera that has a two-way audio and ethernet with wifi option. is this a good choice?

[@mikesimko7804]

Hello! Nicely done video! Question: This Reolink E1 Outdoor cam has all the features I want and the ability to connect to 5G Wifi (Hard to find that) But, do you know of a camera like this that is Battery/Solar powered so that I don't have to run wires all over the house?! *Looking for totally wireless and wirefree!

[@ussweeneyd]

Very good review.

[@claudioperez4312]

Could someone post what current Reolink cameras are supported by Reolinks USA based cloud storage service? Just starting on the Reolink road with an indoor E1 Pro. Thanks!!

[@rjbrowning85]

Will you be reviewing the new 4K POE version of this camera?

[@mikegarza2715]

can this camera connect to multiple phones for live viewing at the same time on each phone, like 2-3 phones at once?

[@LifeHackster]

Yes. They said 20 users (1 admin account & 19 user accounts); supports up to 12 simultaneous video streams (10 substreams & 2 mainstreams)

[@Moes_Prep_and_Tech]

Is this a Pixel Based Camera? If not does Reolink have a pixel based motion detection camera that you can recommend?

[@LifeHackster]

Yes, this is pixel based plus AI - person/vehicle detection.

[@shion_lwn]

I have 2 Reolink Lumus and both cameras' leds have quit working. I am curious with this E1 camera. I like the features-pan,tilt, people and car detections. Although, the night vision in both color and black&white looks blurry and indeed Lumus wins in this. it's a bit of shame considering the 5MP and all the features this camera has. I saw your comment reply that Reolink is working on improving the night vision quaity of E1. I hope they will get it done asap.

[@davew657]

Can you suggest one like this that has better FPS at night? I like it all except for the blurry night part. You did not say if it can be set to a higher frame rate if the tracking is turned off or with the color turned off.

[@vietnamvet6474]

Can i just run power to the camera and connect to wifi to use it and see it on my phone. Are do i have to run a ethernet chord outside to see it on my phone?

[@Moes_Prep_and_Tech]

Is this Better than the Argus PT Camera?

[@LifeHackster]

This is going to better in performance because it is wired and plugged in.

[@cali_gold3102]

Awesone channel! Would love to see a comparison with the Reolink E1 Outdoor vs Eufy Floodlight Cam 2 Pro. Bought the Reolink Argus PT because of your reviews, great info.

[@tho2jr]

Hi sir, is there any digital zoom between optical zoom on that cctv reolink? If any digital zoom, how many times zoom? Thanks

[@ruudwilschut9095]

Does this camera records on H265? I can't find it in the specs. Seems like the perfect outdoor camera. Thanks for the video!

[@waatao9856]

is the rrope any good to tie around a square gutter??

[@smm9030]

I have seen some reviews that say that this unit can be power via POE. Can you please double check and confirm this? Thank you!!!

[@LifeHackster]

I have to check but Reolink support confirmed this that it is not PoE on their Amazon listing.

[@delatroy]

Is it possible to get an rstp feed from an outdoor camera? I want to feed notifications into home assist

[@FilSan86]

Is the camera also automatically zooming while tracking? Or can the zoom be used only for the live view?

[@Random_How-tos]

Great review! Do you know if it supports POE?

[@derekmoen5382]

no watch the end of the video! kinda a bummer i was hoping it did

[@jorgeofc]

Do you plan to review the new Ring Alarm base with Eero 6 integrated? Just wondering if it is worth the upgrade. To me, might be, just to add a 4th Eero to my system and could have the base wired. But, still don't know how worth it would be.

[@LifeHackster]

I am not sure yet but I might make a video talking about it. One thing that I need to verify is if old users will be grandfathered in because of their new pricing.

[@jorgeofc]

@@LifeHackster Yes. The new pricing is only if you go with the second tier of monitoring, which includes the internet backup (if your internet goes down, with an internet outage or so), the new base station can provide wifi to the cameras until your internet kicks back in (if you don’t have power outage to the cameras). That’s the only thing that makes it cost extra. If you keep your current plan, you can just use the new base station for an additional “Eero” and that’s it. That’s my understanding. Looking forward for all your videos. Thanks!

[@jccharles7280]

I have 2 questions please answer. 1 can this camera be powered with a solar panel? 2 how long does the camera record for?

[@BeanieBots]

Thank you for the excellent review. What does it mean to be able to save to an FTP server? Does that mean I can save to my own computer at home and not have to subscribe to their could service? Thank you.

[@agency1000x]

cool video thanks! hey can you mix and match reolink cameras and put that camera on a NVR - RLN16 ?

[@NIEVE8841]

Hi men. Can you please tell if the live vew last untill I want to stop or it has a limited time to live vew and I have to pay to have it unlimited tiem of livestream? Thanks men.

[@armandhug7582]

Merci pour cette vidéo 😉

[@aaronhill3020]

Will this camera work with the solar panel?

[@smm9030]

When I hook this up directly to my reolink nvr I lost the ability to turn the light on via the that. Did you connect to an nvr? do you have any issues???

[@warrenzammit1950]

Hi, can you store the videos on the reolink app without an sd card?

[@44Mag]

Can it be used on a solar panel for a power source?

[@timmyhendero3373]

Can you do a review on the outdoor simpli safe camera ?

[@LifeHackster]

I cancelled it because they require you to have an alarm system to set it up.

[@rubinho535]

I buy this camera, but the PTZ on my camera not working to the left and to the right, can you help me?

[@DustyRolle]

Does this record 24/7 since it's powered??

[@zuhairhlayel]

Good for you. Thanks.

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for watching!

[@gjordan8800]

can you please do a review of MAXIMUS SMART SECURITY LIGHT thank you

[@joshmarauder]

Question for you bro. The optical zoom can be used only when live viewing or can it be used while video playback?

[@shanebishop3060]

Hi Lifehackster, how's the reliability during power outages? I live in an area with several power outages a month and I'm strugglong to find a great outdoor camera that doesn't require 4g/5g cellular data. Does the SD card upload lost video during the outage to the cloud once connection is reestablished?

[@ringss12]

We are trying to hook ours but it's not letting us get past the first step help!!!

[@u9meclu9mecl4]

Is there a pre-motion recording in E1 Outdoor? If yes, then what is duration? Usable or just check box? Thanks

[@jsanti8572]

Your channel has come a long way! I got a reolink nvr system a couple years ago based on one of your reviews. Still running solid. I do have a quick question. What cell phone works better with your security apps? Currently have Samsung s10 but I'm due for a new phone.

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you. I have and always been using an iPhone.

[@rodrigochaves5185]

That night images are a deal-breaker

[@catalinbelibou5812]

Hi there . I’d like to ask you about recording and PIR . So I just bought E1 outdoor about 2 days ago (I really like it) but I think there’s a issue about detecting person recording,for example I was walking around and the camera were follow me perfect (every single move I was followed) received notification on my phone straight away. Now , when I checked on cloud I can’t see any recording of my movements . Everything I can see is just when I went away (just about 2-3 seconds recording). I’d like to mention that I was walking over a minute.

[@christopherh4664]

How do you get the tracking to work? I cant find the option :)

[@abuumamah1379]

Hi, can i use this camera with solar panel if i buy on from reolink?

[@nathanruben3372]

reolink qeb site says it is poe..which is correct?

[@estebandee-doh8972]

LifeHackster, I need your help. I purchased this camera which is supposedly a 5mp HD camera.....Therefore, my concern is with the SD cards, Should I better invest to purchase a Sandisk Extreme Plus microSDXC UHS-I card or will i be overspending unnecessarily because it does not take advantage of the extreme card capabilites and I am better of purchasing a SanDisk 128GB Ultra MicroSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter - 120MB/s, C10, U1, Full HD, A1, Micro SD Card??? This same question applies as well towards the Reolink Argus PT camera (1080P) and the indoor agains the window Panasonic Homehawk camera (1080P) . I hope you can clarify my concerns....thanks.

[@etreese5503]

This was a great video thanks for posting. I am not real "techy" but wondering if this camera would work if I cannot hard wire it to ethernet? I want one for outside to monitor a pasture and have power but no ethernet cable. Thanks!

[@peters.3375]

Could you please do your detection distance tests at night as well. I purchased 3 Wi-Fi Reolink cameras and they are almost useless for any detection further than 10 feet at night.

[@MrMardan16]

Hello from Denmark ;-) I bought 12 cameras from Imou, 8 Cruiser 4mp and 4 Turret 2Mp, I struggle with fault alarms when it gets dark from lights from cars hitting my house and when it is raining or there is moisture in the air :-( I'm looking for something else wifi cameras that do not come with the false alarms is that Reolink e1 outdoor I should buy? regards kim

[@fabianturner9543]

I can anyone help me my reolink cam continue to record thousand of videos lile 13000 and when i delete them it keeps coming back what settings can i go to to stop it thanks

[@garyschenck6271]

How is the reolink now after two years?

[@Thiago-tr1ur]

I have some news like others from Reolink. I'm having problems with this model only. It has an absurd delay and I'm not using wifi, it's connected directly to the intelbras nvd, I've tried to connect it to a switch and then nvd. As the day goes on, the delay will increase. After they come back without delay I can't figure out the problem. Anything going through this?

[@waatao9856]

is this 24/7 recording?

[@cordinate81]

Monthly Membership covers what exactly?

[@davidbell7094]

Hi Lifehackster i watch all your videos just thought I'd let you know 😉 Now Sir I was setting up my new Reolink e1 outdoor camera everything was going well then I lost everything. I'm having trouble with the Reolink app it was easy to set up. Then something come up so i had to leave it...now I'm back to setting the camera up.I cannot get the app to work I reinstalled it but it's just doing daft things. Can you advise me on how to set up the app as if i was doing it for the 1st time. I would appreciate any ideas gratefully 🙏

[@michaelagustin9649]

Hi LH, thanks for all your helpful and informative videos!!! Just want to clarify, I have to purchase the micro sd card separately right? didn't see it during the unboxing. If so, which is a good brand?

[@wigglywrigglydoo]

I'm not the guy that did the review but I purchased the E1 Pro and it didn't come with a microSD

[@michaelagustin9649]

@@wigglywrigglydoo thanks for the reply

[@giorgiogroves]

If it had POE I might have considered it.

[@LifeHackster]

I know. I wish they have that option.

[@rodstephens6612]

I am guessing it would need to be POE+. I have a PTZ that is POE+ needing that amount of power for the drive motors.

[@dob3079]

just get a active splitter.

[@kear3922]

Hi, I have 3 questions. 1, How many users can use the app. 2, Does it record 24/7 or just when notifaction. 3, is there a limit to how many ipads/tablets you can connect to monitor. many thanks in advance

[@niolss]

This compared to TrackMix?

[@ronm6585]

Thank you.

[@paulkarpowicz3649]

Hi my name is Paul may be you can help me I purchased the reolink E1 outdoor camera. I have it connected through the Ethernet cable. My problem is the 2way audio if my wife is in the house and she talks to me outside she comes in clear . When I answer her back it all gargled and scratchy . Been on the phone with reolink support 5 different people all tried different settings but back to square one . I am ready to send it all back hopefully you can help me. Thank you paul

[@techcomplex9288]

Hi bro awesome to see they have launched a new one, can this support remote viewing, *example: even when not at home, anywhere or if you was around the world?*

[@lounv]

Does anyone know if rich notifications will ever come to Reolink? Have they ever replied to this question?

[@jimbojackson2900]

what makes this “outdoor” vs the others