Reolink Floodlight Review: Improves Security Camera Footage at Night!

[@superbaggio87]

Luv your vids no fancy effects, backgroud music or nonsense jokes or other bs always simple explanations and straight to the point! greetings from italy💯

[@Marco-L]

LifeHackster, you always bring the videos I want to watch. This is exactly the Floodlight I want to get next. Thanks for the detailed review.

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for watching!

[@B_K13]

Thanks for your review videos, man! I think I've watched about 50+ hrs of your videos in the past 2 weeks or so, trying to decide Reolink vs Lorex vs Eufy. I think I've finally ready to pull the trigger...

[@mattybleak]

First time poster from Australia, loving your videos. I’m hoping the new RLC-833A and the doorbell (when available) are going to be good matches for this light, with their IoT feature, supplementing the cameras light, like you said previously, maybe from the side more than 10ft away. It also looks like you can link one camera to more than one IoT floodlight, which would be great to light up a long side passage or large yard.

[@guywhisner850]

I can't find the answer, can this light be turned off to have a night picnic in the back yard without the spot light coming on ? thank you ! keep the videos coming.

[@pklemm1]

I need this! This will replace my Arlo Floodlight camera. Never had a good solution for light on the side on my house so the Arlo Floodlight was it. This is such a better option. I’m waiting for the duo 2 floodlight though since I still want a camera too.

[@media6969]

You could pair a regular floodlight with one of Ring’s stick up cam or spotlight

[@LifeHackster]

I think the Duo floodlight PoE is already available at Amazon -> amzn.to/3GbLsJ2

[@4Hendo]

Thanks…again ..nice video. Can you tell me if the camera is mounted separately, will it activate the light? I realize you stated the light activates the camera…but wanting to know if the camera can activate the light….does it work both ways like Ring? Thanks!

[@LifeHackster]

Yes it does. You can link up to 8 devices that can trigger the light and/or the siren.

[@RamRam-wb9nw]

Can you link multiple flood lights to one camera?

[@efmarosario4953]

Seems like the Duo Floodlight doesn't have the standalone Floodlight options to decrease and increase brightness upon motion which would be great. Another feature I believe is missing to turn on the light on a scheduled time of the day to automatically turn on upon the selected type of motion.

[@JasonBeck-qp6tc]

Can the base of the floodlight be mounted horizontally instead of vertically - for instance underneath a soffit?

[@YukonHawk1]

Reolink has some really great products, and this, one is no exception. This will go well with my trackmix. Also, Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@LifeHackster]

I agree. It lights up the footage of the trackmix pretty good at night.

[@nick34377]

Any chance you can post a quick update on these floodlights looking to purchase them along with reolink's RLC-833A cameras. Also For the WiFi version is that power cord rated to be ran 3' inside a wall to an attic?

[@ronm6585]

Thanks L.H. Merry Christmas to you and your family. 🎅🏻🎅🏻🎄🎄

[@LifeHackster]

Thank You for watching and Merry Christmas to you and your family too!

[@HousewerkRecords]

@lifehackster Love your videos, it’s my number one place to get security tech advice. Just wanna check that the floodlight still works if the Wi-Fi went down or is jammed. Does the motion detector still pick up movement and come on? I would have bought a Eufy floodlight cam but not so sure that a good idea anymore.

[@LifeHackster]

Yes, it will still work as a motion floodlight or whatever you have set it to be.. you will just not be able to control it when WIFI is down.

[@HousewerkRecords]

@@LifeHackster awesome thanks very much.

[@timgale4815]

Using the app, can the user speak through the speaker in the floodlight? Asking because I'd want to pair it with a camera that doesn't have speaker, and I'd like to be able to speak to the person.

[@lovemaschine89]

Hi, thanks for the informative video. I searched a bit and didnt found an answer yet, is it possible to just turn the light manually on and off, or does this only works with the three modi? Thanks for answering.

[@LifeHackster]

Yes you can. You don’t even have to turn on the modes.

[@giannistsougkos3301]

What's the best reolink night vision camera in your opinion?

[@LifeHackster]

The 823-A has the best IR and also lights that I have tested.

[@djangoblabla]

Heej Hackster! Thnx for the video! I have bought the floodlight and the trackmix, what is the best position for the camera relative to the floodlight getting the best view and avoiding overexposure

[@threephasetesla708]

I have a questions for Reolink cameras should we purchase the sd card

[@chrisb9960]

Thanks for the video. Any recommendations for IR flood lights and how well they work with different security camera systems?

[@LifeHackster]

I really haven't tested a lot of IR emitters because the ones that are being sold needs to be plugged in (12 volts). I wish they make some that are solar powered...anyways, I usually suggest just get a WIFI camera..even battery powered ones and when they get triggered at night, they will emit their own IR and will help your other cameras plus you have an extra or backup footage from that camera.

[@chrisb9960]

@@LifeHackster I have IR cameras. Looking to increase the light coverage in some specific areas. Thanks for the feedback though.

[@G20Storm]

Is the trackmix the same as this one? RLN16-410 ? Also is the one I mentioned wired or wireless? I want wired.

[@pointandshootvideo]

Faces looked kind of washed out at close range. Do you think being able to adjust the brightness based on detection range would be a good feature?

[@LifeHackster]

I wish it has that feature…but the best setup for this is to place the floodlight around 10 feet farther than the cameras because the Duo 2 and the trackmix have their own lights and don’t need that extra light at close range…I might do another video showing effective placement of lights and IR lights to improve video quality of the cameras.

[@PatrickC139]

I'm about to order probably 2 of the wifi versions. I'm curious if using a proper male/female adapter I can just plug them into existing Barrel connectors I have for power (the kind that have bnc/power) on them.

[@Natasha26]

Does Reolink offer PTZ missile launcher which can be activated from the trigger function of a cctv camera?

[@jasondevault5066]

Are you going to review the reolink wifi nvr?

[@Mixeao]

Did you say that Reolink will release a new version of the Duo 2 that has a Floodlight built-in?

[@heathhardie616]

Thanks for the video. Are you going to be reviewing the new Arlo Pro 5S?

[@LifeHackster]

I’m not sure about the Arlos..there is really nothing remarkable on this model..we will see.

[@brittgayle467]

Can the floodlight trigger the Trackmix to turn to a pre specified location and start recording?

[@LifeHackster]

That would be a good feature..and can be implemented with a firmware update..

[@Rockaland2]

Reolink is killing vs Ring.. This light is very bright and should be all what most need.. I would go with a poe Version with separated power into a Tp-link Poe Extender.

[@texastalk86]

Great review brother. I have a question for you. I'm currently looking to buy a surveillance system from reolink but I can't seem to get anyone on the phone to consult with. How do you get in touch with them?

[@LifeHackster]

Customer service of Reolink is mostly email and this is one area that they need to improve.

[@linaz2127]

Does reolink have a subscription? Or applaud on the Internet?

[@ageranger1541]

I have the Trac mix wifi version on the front of my house and was going to mount the flood light on the side of the house and link them can they be linked with just Wi-Fi?

[@DDUNGO70]

Hi, I wonder if the POE duo version will work on POE switch TP-Link 5-Port Gigabit TL-SG1005P?

[@mattpeufpeuf]

Can it work with just POE switch, not poe+?

[@LifeHackster]

They recommend PoE +

[@Cortez77fr]

Thanks for all your videos, very informative.

[@joshuahaney1135]

What Poe+ switch are you using to power of these lights as mine apparently is not getting enough power

[@LifeHackster]

I'm using Unifi PoE switch but there are a lot of cheaper options. That is weird that it is not getting enough power.

[@tdmdchannel2339]

Ideally, you need a POE+ switch that can support 30w on each port. (ex: Netgear GS305EPP) Regular POE+ switch have a maximum of 60 watts total on 4 port. If you use 1 port, you will get 30w but if all 4 are use at the same time, it is divided by 4 = 15w per port which is not enough power for this floodlight. I think this one is listed at 25w. Hope that helps

[@matthewhartley8756]

Did you can't even zoom in with the reeling track mix they took that away

[@BrandonDoyleMN]

Nice! After all this testing what products are you using today? I’d love to see a full tour of your home

[@LifeHackster]

I will do this soon...thanks for watching.

[@BrandonDoyleMN]

@@LifeHackster will you be out at CES?

[@LifeHackster]

@@BrandonDoyleMN yes, I will be there.

[@BrandonDoyleMN]

@@LifeHackster awesome, will you be at any of the media events? Hope to see you there

[@joshuahaney1135]

I have two of the poe lights they do not work at night time mode whatsoever. They just keep blinking on and off.

[@thehuguenot5615]

Its cold down there right now huh? Maybe its a good time to test if devices truly work at the temperatures that they claim. Maybe you could add that in future videos? Put the devices in the freezer or in the oven for a little while.

[@LifeHackster]

True.. it has been cold here (22 coldest) and seems like everything works even the eufy cam 3 which is battery powered.

[@markd.songsandstuff7728]

I have some Reolink cams, battery and POE. I like them. They've been working well in the cold, down to about minus 18 F, better than their rated reliability at 14 F. Battery cameras work below freezing temps. But the problem is batteries in general, whatever the device, do not charge good below freezing. I need to bring the cams inside to warm up, then charge them. I've heard solar panels won't charge battery cams below freezing but I don't have a solar panel to verify this. In summer I haven't had any problems with cameras in the heat, hottest temp around 105 F that I recall.

[@rylie4495]

I have the POE Floodlight and I cannot get it to connect through the app at all. I just get a "Connection Error".

[@LifeHackster]

It did that initially when I set it up but I just clicked "retry" and it connected without issues.

[@joshuahaney1135]

Did you figure this out because I can’t get mine to connect either it keeps telling me connection failed every time I hit retry

[@rylie4495]

@@joshuahaney1135 I did not get it figured out. I did get it to connect to my NVR system, but not the app.

[@joshuahaney1135]

@@rylie4495 so it’s weird how they have it set up I had to get a POE+ switch to be able to control it through the app and not plugged in to the NVR if it’s plugged into the NVR than you have to only use it that way if you get a POE plus switch then you can control it through the app

[@rylie4495]

@@joshuahaney1135 Thank you for this Information! I have a camera through Reolink The Reolink Track Mix that has dual camera and on the NVR it will show both Cameras the Wide Angle and the Telephoto but when I look at the app the only view I can see is the Wide Angle but no Telephoto. Now I wonder if I hook it up through a POE Switch if it will show both through the app?

[@paulmiyagishima7655]

Greetings from Torrance! Hope everything has been well for you. I really like the fact that it can be powered over ethernet. Maybe it can be used as a stand a lone light? I will keep an eye out for this and hope that it can be used with other Reolink cameras. A lot of criminals like to work in the dark, anything that can deter them or even just get a better picture of them or their car is a big help. Thanks again and Merry Christmas!

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for watching and yes, it will also work as a stand alone light and Merry Christmas to you too!

[@giuseppecanicatti1526]

Does anyone know if you can connect these to Spectrum routers that have 2.4ghz/5ghz. Spectrum says their routers are automatic between the 2 frequency and can't be set on a specific one. Would the camera automatically just connect to the 2.4ghz??

[@kenba3636]

You should log into router it should have a disabling of 5 ghz

[@MrTolcher]

Hey Hackster, would love you to get your hands on the poewit flood light and do a review on them. Their floodlights do POE passthrough so you can power a camera and light with one cable!

[@georgeskinner2157]

Hello..Love your videos. Can you do a video on Remote cam 3 I have the Remo 2

[@Kianwebb28]

great video 👍🏼

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you! 👍

[@HATipsByLarry]

Good video. Been wondering when they would come up with a easy way to do this. Been doing this for a good while now with google cameras, Home Assistant and smart z-wave light switch, but its not easy to set up but with zones can get the lights to come on only when they step into the yard which is only a couple of feet from the walkway people use all the time.

[@michaeln.8401]

It would be great if you have more than one floodlight integrated together to light up a backyard.

[@kml1699]

Thank you for this video.

[@rjbrowning85]

I wish they would come out with a wifi version that can be connected to a junction box. I have been looking to replace my backyard light with something that has a little more intelligence. This and/or the version with the integrated Duo camera would fit the bill nicely. I just don't like the idea of having to run a long power cord when a perfectly good junction box is available for power.

[@LifeHackster]

I agree or at least their duo floodlight have this option but it seems like it will not.

[@rjbrowning85]

@@LifeHackster I'm sure it wouldn't be allowed by the NEC, but I contemplated splicing the DC converter plug into the junction box. Not sure if it could get it all to fit safely.

[@ClarsSeesStars]

@lifehackster I just got the Duo Floodlight Wi-Fi and the PoE and can confirm, no junction box mounting/120v home power option. I contemplated installing an outlet or 12v LED power supply in the junction box and a junction box cover to mount the floodlight to, routing the Ethernet/power cable through the plate into the plug/12v power supply… I worry about weatherproofing but more so the amount of extra work just to make these products work when other floodlight cameras from Eufy, Ring, Wyze, etc have junction box mounting natively. I’m actually already decided to return the ones I have because of this. But I’d love to see you try mounting the Duo Floodlight to a junction box with house power. Shouldn’t be more than $10-$30 mod…just shouldn’t have had to 😂

[@LifeHackster]

@@ClarsSeesStars - I knew it... one good thing though about 12 volts is it is low voltage and you can run it through a wall or under the eaves without breaking any electrical codes. Mine is currently in transit and I'll be checking and testing it out when it comes in. Thanks for the update and heads up.

[@hondakorn]

Can you use a barell plug to pigtails to power these cameras?

[@dh13king75]

@Lifehackster review the Roku suite of cameras next!!

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