[Upgrade] REOLINK 4K PoE Outdoor Camera, Smart Human/Vehicle Detection and Playback, Work with Smart Home IP Security Camera, Timelapse, Up to 256GB Micro SD Storage for 24/7 Recording, RLC-810A

However, when I went to set it up in Blue Iris, I discovered that it is incompatible with anything other than Reolink's own DVR, which is a shame and a huge disappointment. As a result, I'm going to return it and replace it with an Amcrest 4k camera.

June Weaver

| Nov 29, 2021

There are a lot of positive things to say about the B800br>- The quality of the camera is excellent, and I have no complaints about the low-light/night vision capabilities.
- They do, in fact, appear to be quite nice.
- The construction quality is OUTSTANDING. It's heavy and metal, and all of the connections appear to be well sealed. That is something about which I have no complaints.
- I haven't tried remote access or configured FTP/SMTP settings, so I can't comment on how well it works.
- Detecting motion is a breeze. br>- I'm not sure if there's anything better in this price range that switches between dark/light nightvision/regularbr>br>Overall, I'm not sure if there's anything better in this price range that switches between dark/light nightvision/regularbr>br> br>br>Here are a few pointers to help you with your research:
- It is made of china. When it comes to electronics, we have to accept something. You'll have to spend money on Ubiquiti or something similar if you want good software. The mobile app is adequate, and the Windows app performs admirably, but the web interface is a shambles. This is unfortunate because it would be great to be able to access the NVR via a browser from anywhere on the network rather than having to install software (mobile or Windows) or access the NVR locally.
- You must use the nvr to interact with it, as you are aware. On ports 80 and 443, there appears to be no web access. I also used port 22 for ssh. It's strange because the camera has a default user/pass sticker on it, but I can't figure out how to interact with it directly.
- It's not necessary to connect the camera to the built-in switch directly. The camera can be connected to any PoE switch on your network, while the NVR can be located anywhere on the network. The network camera was easily detected by the NVR.
- This does not require the use of a mouse or monitor. As long as you have the IP address, you can control and configure it completely from afar. It's probably a good idea to give the equipment static IP addresses (I personally use static DHCP reservations).
- The NVR that comes with this camera isn't bad, but the software is a complete waste of time. They even spelled the word incorrectly. The fact that they spelled the word "cancel" incorrectly on a button demonstrates their software quality control.
- At 4k resolution (per cam), the cam uses up to 8Mbps of bandwidth. Don't believe any marketing hype that tells you otherwise; gigabit ethernet can handle it with ease.

Drew Newman

| Mar 02, 2021

Returning to the cam, it has no gui, no onvif, and no idea what the rtsp url is. Save money by sticking with the 5mp cameras.

Fatima Potter

| Apr 13, 2021

WOW! I've installed some of the best cameras I've ever seen. The 4k NVR is required for these to function, but this should not result in negative feedback. I was also pleasantly surprised by how well the audio functioned, and I couldn't have asked for more from these reasonably priced 4k cameras. I've got eight of them running throughout my home network, but none of them are directly connected to the NVR. This system, as well as the cameras, are highly recommended. You will not be able to get a better deal.

Yehuda Krueger

| Sep 21, 2021

It's possible to incorporate smart home technology into your home. This camera was used to replace a 4MP Reolink camera that was facing the street. Despite the fact that I am happy with my 4MP system in general, I wanted something a little bit clearer for this location, especially at night. Because both cameras have the same mounting plate (holes line up), the same wire connection, and the NVR auto-detects motion, the swap was a breeze. The new camera was immediately detected. The 4K camera didn't let us down - The picture quality is noticeably better during the day and at night, and you get a slightly larger field of view. For comparison, I've attached nighttime images from both cameras. I'm thinking about upgrading a few more and re-selling them for the low price. The 4MP cameras are being repurposed for less critical tasks. I considered getting the 5MP version, but for only $15 more (at the time of purchase) and no real need to integrate with 3rd party software (more on that below), I figured it was worth it. br>br>The motion detection appears to be similar to the 4MP versions, with the same options for adjusting sensitivity and detection areas. I'm not using alerts because this camera sees a lot of foot and vehicle traffic, but the motion events are still useful for narrowing things down when playing back footage. Although there does not appear to be a way to fully integrate this camera with 3rd party apps/software (I believe you can with the 4/5MP versions), for advanced users - I was able to make the snapshot URL below work (each time you reload the page, it loads a still snapshot from the camera). The same URL works for my 4MP cameras as well. LOCAL IP ADDRESS OF THE NVR /cgi- bin/api. cgi? Snap is a command that you can use to take a picture with your phone. = channel & rs=fsj78fjkdf rs=fsj78fjkdf rs=fsj a user= & = password br>br>(Insert your own words here. ) with the details of your system - This URL will only work in a web browser if you are connected to the same network as the NVR. br>br>This URL will only work in a web browser if you are connected to the same network as the NVR. I'm a big do-it-yourselfer, but I'm not a whiz at networking. I'm sure there's a way to do this from outside your network using port forwarding or some other method, but that's not my area of expertise. With that in mind, I was able to add this camera to my Vera Edge home automation hub as a "Generic IP Camera" using the above URL, allowing me to access the snapshots locally or remotely through the Vera interface and Imperihome. This also allows you to add camera snapshots to notifications and scenes, as well as have them auto-update. On a tablet-based dashboard like Imperihome or SmartTiles, reload a new snapshot at a predetermined interval. I didn't test it with SmartThings or any other hub, but if it worked with Vera, I'm guessing it will work with others as well. To cut a long story short, if you only require partial smart home integration, don't dismiss it out of hand. In addition to the native Reolink motion-based alerts, the snapshot functionality can be useful for doorbell/door lock notifications or other connected system triggers.

London Holden

| Jan 05, 2021