Reolink 5MP PoE CCTV Camera Systems, 4K 8CH NVR with 2TB HDD, 4X 5MP Security Cameras with Person Vehicle Detection, Night Vision, Audio, 24/7 Recording, RLK8-410B4-5MP Black

Excellent CCTV system, very easy to install and all cameras worked perfectly. The one slight downside that may be relevant is the fan noise but this is to expected with PoE equipment. I would not recommend installing it in a quiet area.After unboxing I setup the system on a table to confirm all was working. Following this I mounted the cameras outdoors and fed the cables back to the house and confirmed all worked ok.Although Internet access is optional, it is certainly a major requirement if you wish to view the cameras on a phone or tablet. The cupboard I installed in did not have wired Internet so I purchased a cheap Access Point to do the job. Note that this device does not have WiFi built in so you need to supply it with a wired connection although this can be from an AP or extender.The camera performance can be misleading because when you view the cameras on a mobile device you will see them in low resolution, this by default. This is to reduce the bandwidth, but the main point is that the recording system always records in HD no matter what resolution the handheld/laptop is set to. If you want HD monitoring on your mobile device then this can easily be set, but beware that the extra bandwidth can rack up your mobile phone charge and if the alternative WiF isn't up to the job then the cameras will stutter and buffer.The night vision performance is perfect although you need to make sure you position the cameras correctly. If you place a camera close to a nearby wall (side of the house say) then the red illumination diodes will illuminate this wall brightly and reduce the exposure of the overall picture. So you see a perfect image close by, but further afield is too dark. The advantage with this system is that you can climb a ladder with your phone in hand and actually adjust the cameras in real time, so getting the perfect angle is simple.The camera mountings ensure that all angles can be catered for. The screws and plugs are provided and each camera has an Allen Key to make the adjustment.To clarify a point made in other reviews, these cameras are PoE (Power over Ethernet) and although there are power connectors on the cameras they do not need to be connected. Just a single CAT5 is required for each camera to work with the PoE NVR.I folded the redundant power leads back and wrapped them up with self amalgamating tape to keep the weather out.I found that the CAT5 leads supplied were too long but a nice touch is that the REOLINK kit includes RJ45 connectors so you can cut the leads to the correct length and pop the new connectors on. Before you do this please ensure that you have the correct termination tool (and skills) available to do the job. If in doubt, keep the lead in tact and coil up the surplus amount.Am I happy with this kit, yes absolutely. The NVR takes up to 9 cameras so I'm considering expanding the system with some indoor cameras.The price of this kit may seem a little excessive, but you're buying quality equipment and for the HD quality and trouble free ease of installation it is certainly worth it.

So I purchased these am I am impressed so far however I am going straight to the negativesNegatives:1. Video is recorded in 4:3 aspect ratio and no way to change it, as confirmed by Reolink themselves as its down to the hardware on the cameras.2. IR (Infra-Red), lights are very bright and invite lots of bugs, my solution is a telescopic fishing pole with a clean rag to wipe away any spider webs (happening every week but this is unavoidable with these type of cameras). See update from 29/09/22 issue fixed from latest update3. Motion detection is software activated so it measures the change in pixels and not heat which results in many false alarms e.g. moving trees, plants, cans, wrappers, spiderwebs, insects, rain, clouds and security lights on a night etc…4. Night mode is very clear however only when static objects when moving its difficult as the image ghosts and blurs but still good enough.5. Unable to block/mask more then 3 areas (used for stopping motion by tress/plants by cancelling them out or removing neighbours windows that are caught in the system CCTV).6. Unable to upgrade the HDD more then 4gb internally (see note 9 on good point)7. Very hard to get hold of a eSATA caddy to take a HDD for external use (unable to add link of the seller as it may violate rules but found one for £17).8. NVR is not wireless and needs a hard wired ethernet connection to your router (not sure if this is a bad point really but I have overcome this by using a TPLINK wifi extender that has a ethernet port and connected the NVR to this and works like a dream).9. IR sometimes reflects of number plates/reflective material , making them unreadable (normal with these type of cameras). See update from 29/09/22 issue fixed from latest updatePositives:1. Super easy to install just one cable required (ethernet cable supplied).2. Good support from Reolink with prompt replies. I had a faulty camera and had to return this at my own cost, so I am out of pocket by £5 due to their faulty camera.3. Microphone is good on the cameras and picks up good audio.4. App is super easy (easy for me anyway).5. Time and date auto sync which is ideal.6. Very clear image during the day.7. Nice image on night mode compared to other cameras on the market (see bad point 4 on the image ghosting).8. Setup alerts during naughty hours of the night on the NVR or App (both NVR and App alert you but do so at your own loss of sleep as the system motion is annoying see bad point 3).9. Able to add an external eSATA HDD (maximum 4gb external and 4gb internal, 8gb combined in total) see bad point 6 and 7.10. Can access my cameras anywhere in the world and change the settings I want.  Can also view and download them directly to my phone and I can add other additional users who can also view on the APP (view only for additional users).11. Can use PC monitor connection and a HDMI simultaneously (my HDMI cable is 10meters and works fine).12. Can be used as standalone without internet connection.13. Has the ability to add internal indoor Reolink IP camera automatically so they are recording 24/7 (selected cameras not tested this myself yet, but I have ordered one camera).14. IR are super bright and can be seen with the naked eye and are a good deterrent. See update from 29/09/2215. IR can also be turned off (day/colour mode), this is useful if you have a night PIR security light and want to capture the footage in colour (need a good security light within a small confined area not facing the camera to be useful in colour). See vid.Hope this helps you folks make an informed decision to buy or not, personally the biggest negative is, the app and monitor video is stretched to imitate a 16:1 but it is actually aspect ratio of 4:3 and for an expensive system this should be 16:1 as a default.Overall I am very impressed and giving this 4 star due to aspect ratio which has really let me down and the faulty camera which was blurry that had to be returned at my cost… Reolink this would have been a 5 star, such a shame!Unable to attach a Vid or Pic :(**update 05/11/2019** Amazon have refunded the delivery costs for returning the faulty camera back to the manufacturer (receipts were required as evidence). I have also purchased a Reolink E1 Pro camera to use indoors which is now a 5th camera on the system this now records 24/7 to the NVR (did have issues setting up on the NVR but this was resolved by the support from Reolink).Must say I am impressed with the support from Reolink and will leave a review for the E1 Pro tooGiven this a 5 star from original 4 starUpdate 29/09/22:Software update where u can change the intensity of the IR resulting in better night vision as it was too bright causing over exposure on some cameras. This shuts the intensity and camera don't show red lights on them and number plates can also be read on a night as no IR reflects from the plates.

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Bildqualität und Funktion super! Bei einem reinem LAN System haben alle Kameras trotzdem, werkseitig eine kleinen Kabelbaum (LAN ,Netz und Reset Knopf) .Diese lässt sich nicht durch eine Wand durchziehen es sei man bohrt ein Faust großes Loch. Selbst dann währe das Kabel dann zu kurz ! Das Macht eine extra Unterverteiler-Dose außen erforderlich . Diese bietet eine gute Angriffsfläche für die Sabotage.Die roten IR Dioden sind in der Nacht, für unsere Augen , gut sichtbar, und so mit auch für die potenziellen Diebe. Es gibt IR Dioden die für unsere Augen nicht sichtbar sind , und den Standort der Kamera nicht gleich verraten. Bei Temperaturen um Null Grad und hoher Luftfeuchtigkeit versagt das System völlig! (sehe Bild) .die in der Luft vorhandenen Eispartikel Werden im IR Licht besonders Hervorgehoben so dass, die Sicht, bei draußen klarer Luft ,für die Kamera gleich Null ist. Da das System Personen ,Haustiere ,Autos von einander unterscheiden kann, frage ich mich warum der Warnton für alle Ereignisse gleich ist .Ein besonderer Ton für jedes Ereignis währe da besser. Das kann man noch besser machen. Im Großem und Ganzem ist das ein gebrauchsfähiges System. Kann man kaufen !

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Schnelle Lieferung und sehr gut verpackt. Da es ein komplett Set ist funktioniert alles nach dem zusammen stecken ohne Probleme. Die Einrichtung und Installation ist auch ohne spezielle Kenntnisse machbar. In Sachen Qualität macht alles einen wertigen Eindruck. Bildqualität und Nachtsicht ist glaube ich für diese Preislage durchaus gut.

Consegna Amazon impeccabile come sempre, con consegna anticipata e quindi avvenuta prima del previsto. Premetto che sono un hobbista del fai da te. Ho comprato questo kit di videosorveglianza proprio per la facilità della sua installazione, grazie al sistema POE. Ma veniamo ai punti fondamentali: 1) IMBALLAGGIO: L'imballaggio di questo kit di videosorveglianza è veramente ben fatto. Come si può vedere dalle foto è a prova di corriere e di eventuali urti subiti durante il trasporto. 2) TELECAMERE E NVR: Le telecamere, di tipo bullet, già a prima vista sono di ottima qualità, in alluminio verniciato. La qualità delle immagini è veramente ottima; i 5 megapixel si vedono tutti e di conseguenza i dettagli, anche se piccoli non sono più un problema. Sia di giorno che di notte (grazie ai led infrarossi) l'immagine è di altissima qualità. L'NVR è di buonissima qualità e con l'hard disk da 2 TB di cui è equipaggiato, le registrazioni vengono salvate per quasi un mese. Questo NVR è ricco di funzioni: allarmi, notifiche, zone da oscurare… Insomma veramente un buon prodotto. 3) ACCESSORI COMPRESI NEL KIT: Fin da subito, con questo kit, si è già operativi. All'interno della confezione infatti troviamo: 4 cavi ethernet da 18 mt ciascuno, categoria CAT 5E (io personalmente non li ho usati, ma ho comprato altri cavi di categoria CAT 6, qualitativamente migliori), avvisi per indicare che l'area è videosorvegliata, cavo ethernet da circa 1 mt per collegare l'NVR al router di casa per permettere la visione anche su altri dispositivi, viti e tasselli, cavo VGA/HDMI per poter collegare l'NVR ad un monitor in modo tale da poter vedere le riprese anche da TV, cavo per l'alimentazione dell'NVR sia con spina europea che con spina inglese/americana e mouse per gestire tutte le operazione su monitor. 4) INSTALLAZIONE: L'installazione è veramente molto semplice; una volta collegate le telecamere all'NVR tramite i cavi ethernet, il gioco è fatto (grazie alla tecnologia POE, Power of Ethernet, le telecamere non necessiteranno di alcun cavo per l'alimentazione). Un po' più di tempo serve per la programmazione dell'NVR su allarmi e cose varie anche se comunque il tutto risulta facile. 5) APPLICAZIONE REOLINK: Trovo che l'app dedicata per queste telecamere sia molto ben fatta, non da problemi di blocco e si connette in streaming in pochi secondi. (Ricordo che per la visione in streaming vi è la necessità di avere internet con un router o con fibra). 6) RAPPORTO QUALITA'/PREZZO: Su questo punto non c'è molto da dire. Sono veramente molto soddisfatto della qualità di questo kit e il prezzo è veramente contenuto rispetto ad altri che si trovano in commercio nei negozi (mi riservo comunque di aggiornare la mia recensione in caso di problemi/guasti, anche per valutare il rapporto con il venditore, di cui fortunatamente non ne ho ancora avuto bisogno). Ho comunque aspettato circa 6 mesi prima di fare questa recensione per verificare se tutto funzionasse correttamente.Assolutamente consigliato!