REOLINK 12MP PoE IP Camera Outdoor, Bullet Surveillance Cameras for Home Security, Smart Human/Vehicle/Pet Detection, 700lm Color Night Vision, Two Way Talk, Up to 256GB microSD Card, RLC-1212A

The picture quality on these is great compared to most others in the price range. You can aim it pretty much any direction you need. The night vision is high quality. I use them with the Reolink NVR and they connect automatically and change the default password. Personally I like to go through the full configuration and set my own password. Luckily, these give you the full config via the network IP. So I always just plug them into my router and pull them up via their assigned IP before unplugging them from the router and plugging them into the NVR. I also tried the antitamper version of these and those don't have nearly as good a picture. So I'll stick with these for everywhere out of reach.

I wanted one more camera for my Reolink system and this one is the exactly the same model of camera that came with the system so there's was no issue with installing it.

I had 1 of the cameras fog up. They helped me troubleshoot and replace the camera within a few days. They have the best customer service.

I purchased the REOLINK 12MPP PoE IP Camera because I had an old competitor brand that failed and I already have some indoor REOLINK cameras that I really like. The install was easy, I just climbed up the ladder, removed the old and screwed in the REOLINK. After reconnecting the existing ethernet cable, I was able to power up and configure this camera in about 5 minutes. The app makes it super simple to watch live as well as playback motion events if you connect it to an NVR or install a microSD card. One thing to note is that this needs to be powered by a PoE switch, NVR or PoE injector to work. My only complaint and why I marked it down 1 stat is that I wish it came with optical zoom. I could not seem to find a REOLINK camera with all the features this one had and optical zoom.

Easy to connect and install

I recently had the pleasure of adding the REOLINK 12MP PoE IP Camera Outdoor to my home security setup, and I must say, it has exceeded my expectations in every way. This outdoor camera has truly enhanced the safety and security of my property, and I couldn't be happier with its performance.First and foremost, the image quality from this 12MP camera is nothing short of impressive. The clarity and sharpness of the video footage it captures are remarkable. Whether it's daytime or nighttime, the camera's advanced optics and high-resolution sensor deliver crystal-clear images with vibrant colors during the day and excellent night vision performance after dark. I can now easily identify even the smallest details in the footage, which provides me with peace of mind knowing that I have a reliable surveillance system in place.Installation was a breeze thanks to the Power over Ethernet (PoE) feature, which simplifies the setup process. With a single Ethernet cable, I was able to both power the camera and transmit data, eliminating the need for additional power outlets or messy wiring. The camera also comes with a waterproof housing, ensuring it can withstand various weather conditions, further enhancing its durability and reliability.The mobile app provided by REOLINK is user-friendly and makes it easy to access the camera's feed from anywhere, whether I'm at home or away.Additionally, the camera's motion detection capabilities are highly customizable, and it can send real-time alerts to my smartphone whenever it detects any suspicious activity. This feature has proven invaluable in alerting me to potential security threats promptly.Furthermore, the camera's integration with popular smart home platforms like Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa makes it incredibly convenient to incorporate into my existing smart home ecosystem.In conclusion, the REOLINK 12MP PoE IP Camera Outdoor has been an excellent addition to my home security setup. Its superb image quality, ease of installation, robust build, and smart features make it a top-notch choice for anyone looking to enhance their outdoor surveillance. I wholeheartedly recommend this camera to anyone in need of reliable outdoor security monitoring, as it provides both peace of mind and exceptional performance.

Great hardware but no point if the software is unreliablePlease read so you don't spend days laying Ethernet only to be disappointed by the poor Reolink software.There are issues with push notifications not coming, bad user design, and no warning if a camera goes down.Push notificationsI depended on Reolink to alert me in the event of motion. It turns out they are not at all dependable. After four days of proper operation, the app stopped sending notifications. I tested by walking in front and observing consistently that the footage was captured on disk, but no notification was sent. Everything was set correctly, yet no notifications came. I am not a security guard watching the cameras all day. I need notifications when I indicate that they should be sent. Avoid Reolink because their undependable notifications will put you at risk.Poor user designAdmins can create accounts for standard (non-admin) users to access the NVR in a safe fashion. Say I want to allow a standard user to receive push notifications, such as a detected motion event. Sounds easy, right? Reolink NVRs cannot even do this simple task. Their customer service says the only way is to let other people login with the admin account in order to enable push notifications.This has been a problem for over two years now, and I doubt they are even working on a fix. Look up "reolink push notifications operation failed". That is right: if you attempt to activate push notifications as a standard user, you get a nice error message stating "operation failed" which is how it has been since 2021. Avoid Reolink because they want you to share your NVR by letting other people login with the admin account.No Video Loss WarningIf one of your cameras is disabled, there is no way to get notified of this. You will find out eventually when you check the feeds and have no idea when it went down.