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Swann used it for years with their 5MP cameras. Probably still do. Marketing ftw.
Does anyone know if any of the Reolink NVR's do bufferred recording when using motion detect recording?
Also, still a bit crap that so many NVR's still only support up to 4TB …
Pre-event recording? Yes they do. Think you can choose the length too.
Sounds good. My nephew has a Swann system, and tells me the motion that triggered recording has past by the time recording starts. Seems a bit silly. Maybe he's missed something in the setup.
Possibly. I'm running a Swann NVR8 7450 and it records before the event. I installed a Reolink at a friends place and setup the pre-event no issues.
It's odd that it wouldn't have it - kind of important if you have cameras doing Event only recording.
i have 8 ch nvr 1-2 years ago and firmware update the nvr to support 6tb. you can add another 6tb hdd via esata port but i modified to normal sata cable. so total up to 12tb.
Did your modification need external power to the added HDD?
No external power needed. Just remove the esata cable and swap with sata cable then buy a power spliter adapter to power hdd. So re-route both cables out of the nvr. Then the 2nd hdd just sit on top of nvr or next to it depending on your routing. I believe someone will comment no good to left the hdd without case or etc… so far no issue to me and no kids will get near there. At this stage i only have 6tb +2tb and waiting for 6tb deal (wait for shyhawk 6tb aprrox $180) to replace 2tb hdd later.
The Reolink NVR has a spot for a second hardrive including power and data, no mod needed. At least mine did, purchased 2 years ago.
https://youtu.be/QXpV95WrhYk
12TB Max
https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/360005091374-H….
4tb or 6tb, when we have 20tb drives.
Something a tad dinosaurish about that …
Note the cameras in this bundle are the older models that have basic motion alerts, rather than the person/vehicle alerts that newer models have.
They have some pretty decent deals on refurbished bundles too.
I have one of these, and I find the alerts so basic as to be useless. Car headlights, insects flying past, shadows of trees moving - basically everything sets them off. They are useful in limited scenarios.
They suit my use case though, and I am happy with it.
Totally agree - basic motion sensing creates a lot of false positives. The person/vehicle detection is apparently pretty accurate, and well worth the extra money.
I know it will vary house to house but just interested in a broad idea how much have people paid to get these wired up/installed?
PoE, no need for a sparky, so can diy for $0 If you're inclined.
Understand, but outside my wheelhouse so just interested in getting an idea
Don't you still need a licensed cabler if the cables go into the walls?
Only if you use structured cabling (building cabling) - ie - you don’t use the included cables
@Wibbleman: Yeah but the thing that gets me is that these cameras are outside, so somehow you gotta get cables from the NVR to outside by drilling etc.
I'm scared to drill incase I hit any live wires and get a shock
@montorola: You probably wouldnt (shouldnt too) be running the cables near electrical anyway. Most of the cameras you install will probably be on the eaves which generally have no electrical other than an outside light - which you won't be installing next to anyway.
These systems are very easy to DIY if you are happy to do a bit of roof crawling and even easier if you have a partner/mate who can give a bit of help. Nothing to be too stressed about.
@Wibbleman: Any data cabling run through walls, underfloor, in conduit or in a roof space is classified as structured/permanent cabling and must be installed by a registered cabler with the appropriate license. https://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/structured_home_cabling & https://www.captaincookelectrical.com.au/help/can-i-complete… & https://www.homewired.com.au/info/
I'm not saying anyone should or shouldn't do it, just making the rules clearer.
Personally I think they're very outdated as it seems to me they were originally created to stop people screwing up the telecommunications network by playing with their in-house phone wiring which was directly connected to the phone systems (it was more like a hub back then). But has been carried across to data cabling as well, even if you have no intention of connecting the network to the internet, it's any cabling that has the ability to be connected to a WAN iirc.
Going to vary for each house unfortunately. New build with easy top/bottom access and flexibility with mounting locations and NVR base will be cheaper than an older house with limited ceiling or clearance underneath and specific locations for the cameras and NVR to be. Expect a days labour for 8 cameras and extra if you need powerpoints installed for the NVR and a monitor. Generally if you are paying to have someone install a system, they will install something like HIKvision to your desired spec.
Older houses don't fare so well and expect a lot of exposed conduits to cover the cables. Hence Wi-Fi models ends up being unfortunately the better outcome.
Yeah that happens. A good installer should be able to either minimise the distance or blend the conduits/ducting in but unfortunately there's almost no avoiding them completely.
Have a look on facebook marketplace. Plenty of installers around who are pretty cheap. Looked to be a few hundred for 4 cameras
Does everyone uses bullet style for outside home as well? I am building a new house and when I read, done is better suited for outside than bullet or turret. How's everyone view on this?
Sorry, typo. I meant Dome camera is better suited for outside than bullet or turret.
Both styles have the same camera performance, so it's just an aesthetic choice really. I prefer the look of the turret ones personally, and apparently they don't seem to attract spiderwebs in the same way the bullet ones do.
However, the bullet ones have a little shade over the lens which is probably better for avoiding flares and reflections in direct sunlight.
Thanks for the insights. Is it safe to install Bullet or Turret camera outside? I read like they can be easily tilted over to change the direction. I just bought one Dome camera for trialing my setup since Outdoor to be dome camera 🤦
Both the bullet and turret form factors are designed to be fully outdoor. I would recommend mounting under the eaves/gutter where possible, just to reduce heat (longevity) and avoid sun glare that can intrude on your picture quality, but they're highly water resistant and can handle all but the most extreme weather.
Both designs can give a lot of flexibility in where they can be mounted, and where you point it.
if there is no person and vehicle detection, I would rather pay a bit more to get a later model. it's such a useful feature imo
I've heard bad things regarding reolink (countless false detections, crappy support and major security risks and flaws) and would suggest going with another company
Not sure where you're getting that information.
They consistantly compare very favourably with much more expensive cameras in the comparisons I've seen, both in picture quality and feature set. Also, the cameras and NVR have been confirmed as being able to be operated entirely offline if desired, which means zero security risks.
Hi, any recommendations for a 4 camera pack by reolink please. Would like the person/vehicle detection too. Cheers!
Huh first time I've ever seen the term "Super HD" used