Reolink Home Security Cameras Buying Guide 2025
Reolink Home Security Cameras Buying Guide 2025
Today, we will talk about Reolink Cameras. They now have a lot of security camera types and models to choose from that it can be confusing especially if you are just starting out in picking up security cameras for your home. I have tested a lot of Reolink and other brands’ cameras and in this video I’ll tell you the best and most reliable security camera setup and which Reolink cameras and video doorbells that I can recommend and to narrow down your research.
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00:00 Introduction
02:10 Front Door
02:31 Indoors
03:13 Outdoors
05:23 Duo VS Tracking
08:06 Summary
08:46 Things to Note
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Thank for this excellent simple guide.
Can you offer any recommendations on the NVR side? It makes sense if you’re able to use POE cameras to go for a big channel POE NVR, but I think you made a side comment on the noise, heat and power issues this comes with.
If you also have a POE network switch like the unifi DPM etc with spare ports, is it worthwhile getting the wifi only NVR and wiring that into the POE LAN? Do the Reolink wifi NVRs perform the same as the POE versions in terms of number of channels they can support and processing? No one really discusses these aspects.
Thanks
cx410 is dicontinued on the reolink website
Thanks you! I was waiting for this, you’re the best
Which camera system do you use in your home?
Can you mix and match poe and WiFi? Like indoor I may want WiFi. Outdoor poe.
Thank you for your no nonsence videos. I have the 410 and Duo3v i was surprised with the poorer quality of tbe dual lens camera – or maybe it needs focusing. Our allotment holders will benefit if you can help.
if somehow the snapshots of detections can be uploaded to a local FTP server, then we’d have rich notifications that don’t have to go to cloud.
Tapo is soooo underrated.
how is about 5MP can if work in 2025? my yard is not a big one
Bro, your videos are 🔥what are your thoughts on this bundle? Reolink Duo 3 PoE 2-Pack+2-Pack RLC-1240A+RLN16-410 (4TB HDD)?
• 16MP Ultra HD
• 4TB HDD 16-Channel NVR
• IK10 Vandal-Proof
DUDE I HAVE REOLINK IT LETS ME TURN ON AUDIO PTZ LIGHTS AND OTHER MORE I LOVE IT
I have two 811As on my side yards, but they are mounted under the eave close to the brick and at night have awful glare and video quality. I’m thinking of changing these to the CX410 and turning the IR off to reduce the glare
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They are terrible they are not fit for purpose the ai smart detection is very bad poor model training or calibration. I don’t know buts it’s not good if it’s picking up a fly as a person the non detection zones don’t work you can select where you don’t want it to detect but it still will and support is about as useful as a chocolate fire guard avoid at all cost if smart features are what you need in a cctv system this isn’t smart it’s guessing 99% of the time
My favourite camera from Reolink is the Duo 2 Wifi. I have two of them but with my next house I will definitely get it over PoE.
I have had analysis paralysis but you’re definitely helping out.
Why do you like the duo 2v more than 3v? 🤔
Hello
are you able to tell me which wireless camera have continuous recording better please🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Can we set detection zone with these cameras?
Had four reolink cameras down to only one that works good luck with customer service🖕 cameras never catch anything🤯 my thieving tweaking neighbor has throne 20 dead animals in my yard. police won’t do anything because I can’t get any footage from my video cameras..!!
After watching your videos, I was about to pull the trigger on some cx410s for watching our caravan 30ft away in low light, for vandals. But they seem to have discontinued them. Well, this is what it says for Australia
I’ve really liked my Reolink Cameras and I’ve tried at least 10 of the different camera models, but the one I always recommend is the RLC-811A. The Duo is nice, but I do notice smearing and if the brightness is higher on one lens there will be a shift in gamma color. The trackmix is also nice, I do like the Dual lens, but wish it had a sentry mode, but lifehackster makes a good point about wear and tear on moving parts.
A ton of practical and important info at 8:46. Thank you!
In your observation, is there a difference in video quality between POE Duo 2 vs POE Duo 2V cameras? Any extra glare from the dome?
Your so lucky to be sponsored, I’ve been on this site for 18 years and never been able to get a sponsorship. I must be blacklisted by the big G. One thing I notice in my neighbourhood is people using the indoor cameras set up in window boxes looking outside. Always seem to be Reolink cameras just like you show here.
What do you think of the Reolink Argus PT Plus solar panel?
I bought 4 e1 zooms for indoor, 2 trackmix for above garahe and above rear patio door and 2 duo 3s to cover entire property. Also have 1 cx outdoor and 1 e1 pro for my garage and side of the house
When are you going to review the 12w solar panel? It makes the Altas PT Ultra so much more useable and probably should have been included with it from the beginning.
Back 5 years later thanks bro
Could you review the Onwote system? Specifically, the T2A-PTZ5X, T2A80-PDL Dual Lens 180, and T2A12-P40 12MP POE. Thanks.
For Reolink 2V/3V i was wanting to utilize them on the side of the house. If I were to stand directly underneath the camera does it capture that Field of View? What would you recommend to capture the side of your house?
This video was timed perfectly. Trying to see what type I can get into Nigeria
I’m looking to buy a Wi-Fi solar panel to we talk outdoor camera and I was trying to find which one is good in 2025 I have a Reolink Duo 2, and a Argus Pt and I don’t want to get any more because I haven’t had problems with both of them and more particular The Argus I need something budget friendly and I was trying to find out what you recommended. I don’t want to do the Poe I don’t have anybody that can install that and I sure can’t so can you give me some help please
can you review which camera is the best record at night time? which one can capture car license plates at night time?
Hi we’re from LaView Security Camera we’ve been working together before. would you check the email about new arrivals? thanks a ton!
Had Reolink the 4K PTZ one of the best they sell, and the camera itself is AMAZING but the software and the app and the WiFi connectivity is ABSOLUTELY TRASH!!! Had a Tapo camera, is 2/3 times cheaper (5mb camera 3K resolution) and it connect immediately to WiFi and the app is 836392927 times better… is reolink had the same software as Tapo was amazing, but for me, is pure trash
I’m looking for the best reolink exterior Wi-Fi powered camera and considering the duo 3. Is there a better camera you would recommend? Also what would best interior camera be with powered wi-fi?
Ceck out the Reolink 540A Domecam, it performs very good, at night too!
Will you be reviewing the new Altas 2k?
Is it safe to put the receiver in the attic or would it get to hot?
It would have been nice if you walked through the installation process of the wired cameras. That’s my hold up.
Do NOT be scared to run that ethernet cable for PoE capability! It is incredibly easy, and can be done in a day. I say "embrace the suck", get in that attic and sling some ethernet! I hooked up 4 trackmix cameras and my doorbell, all wired to the RLN8-410 within 8 hours on a Saturday.
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Hi can you give me a recommendations which outdoor wifi camera can be operate under extreme temperature around -30 degC in Canada thanks
Is the CX410 better than CX410C and CX820?
Argus 4 sucked. I had it for over a week and the resolution is terrible.
My brother asked me to find battery powered cameras for him? Does reolink have something like this? As in truly battery only no solar on top of the camera or anything like that?
LifeHackster, I like the recommendation of the POE V2 or V3 however I have no light throughout my property and really would like light. Do you think the Duo Series Floodlights can serve both purpose of POE 24hr recording while introducing light when motion is detected. Also, with no surrounding lights, would the Duo Series be a good setup for nighttime recording? Or does the V2 and V3 provide enough light output that we can visually see the space and area where motion has been detected not just on the app but in person? Please help and thank you in advance🙏. Keep up the great content.
what about night? Reo still sux compared to hik and dahua?
Why doesn’t it record for more than 10 seconds? It even misses totally things that happened. I hace solar battery power.
Reolink’s main limitation is its lack of proper integration with Alexa and Google Home. You can’t use Reolink’s motion detection as a trigger to automate actions with other smart devices in your home such as turning on lights or activating alarms, etc. Tapo offers much better compatibility: its devices can be linked to both Alexa and Google Home like set up automations and routines based on events like motion detection. Because of this I stay away from Reo.