Best NVR Backup Setup for your Reolink IP/PoE Camera System

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Today, I'll show you how I added a second Reolink NVR that will act as a backup for my 5 year old Reolink unit. Its hard drive will eventually fail so I decided to go with using the same 8 channel Reolink NVR as a backup plus I will also setup a second monitor so that I will have 2 NVRs and 2 monitors streaming my Reolink Cameras around the house. This is the best NVR backup setup that you can do for your Reolink IP/PoE/Wired WIFI security cameras.
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02:30 White Board
03:37 Setting up
06:05 Old Phone Jack Tip
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@dave_mac Жыл бұрын

The whiteboard drawing was sooo helpful. I can't visualize things without seeing it on paper. Great video!

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate it.

@Deserttech-zb3of 10 ай бұрын

You may want to change each camera ip address from DHCP to static when using a network switch. I've been working on my Reolink setup and purposely disconnected the NVR from my internet to see if it still worked. The last time I disconnected from the internet, recording to the NVR stopped on the cameras after about a half hour because for some reason it decided to changed the ip addresses of the cameras and the Reolink NVR then can't find them. This doesn't happen of course if your cameras are directly plugged into the NVR. Based on your reviews I went with the Reolink camera system. I had and still have a few ring cameras but my Ring setup kept getting hacked and I couldn't stop it from happening. Individuals would come on my property and somehow they would just turn off the Ring system. Thanks for your reviews. Keep up the good work.

@LilBunni-yb7mt Жыл бұрын

Appreciate all the reviews you do, as it has definitely been helping me in deciding my home security setup since I do not want to pay. Also props to the Mark of Athena book, love that series.

@ramsunthar7459 Жыл бұрын

Great video my friend thank you

@ronm6585 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Great info.

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Cotay17 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for suggesting this! I'd purchased the 16ch NVR and added a second 4TB hard drive last summer when we started building our house. I finally got around to starting the setup process and realized I needed the capacity of the RLN36 instead. I just ordered that and was just going to junk or sell the RLN16-410. Using it as a backup is a much better idea. I'll use it in my entertainment center and I'll have the RLN36 in my network cabinet. I'd already decided to use POE switches for my network instead of the NVR anyway.

@johnrbuis 2 ай бұрын

Did this work? I upgraded to the 36 and tried to use my RLN8 as described in the video to view on a 2nd screen but it won't find my cameras even though everting is all on the same network, the 2 switches and my 2 NVRs

@mackjsm7105 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.. as usual.. you are the best!

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

@mackjsm7105...Thanks for watching!

@mvs151 5 ай бұрын

I had no idea about security camera set up. After months of research I gravitated towards your channel and after that its only you I have been following. Seeking inspiration from you I created the exact setup with Mokerlink POE and Reolink NVR . INFORMATION: 1. I Used brand new CAT 6 Cables 2. POE / NVE / CAMERA distance is less than 100 FEET 3, When cameras are connected directly to the NVR, they automatically connect 4. When connected cameras through the POE in close proximity on the working table indoors, the cameras connect, and images get displayed on the screen. 5. All the initial digits of the IP addresses (192.168.2. XXX) of the NVR and camera are same and the last digits are different 6. The connections and modems are working fine PROBLEM: When I practically set up (EXACTLY YOUR SETUP) the PVR / POE / CAMERAS at their original designated spaces outdoors, nothing is displaying on the screen and it says connection error. I have all the Reolink cameras beautifully mounted outdoors ( thanks to your other videos) but are non functional. I have tried everything but now reached a dead end. Please please help me solve this issue.

@LifeHackster 5 ай бұрын

I'm assuming you have a TV/monitor connected to your NVR and is this where the connection error pops up? or is it in the app? Is your PoE switch connected to your network/router and also same thing with your NVR? Do you only have 1 network? meaning, from your router to a network switch or PoE switch? and all cameras plus the NVR connected to this network?

@chuckhowland5146 5 ай бұрын

This is a great approach to handling backup! This is what I am going to do, too. Actually going completely to POE switch also pulls the NVR bullet cameras into home network segment, set them as DHCP reserved addresses, and can monitor them with ping monitor. I have 14 cameras about half tied to 16 chnl NVR and others on POE switches. Another suggestion for a video is how to set up ethernet surge suppression - I had to learn this hard way on two separate outdoor POE cameras on posts 80' away from the house (two separate lightning strikes near the cameras and electric surge back to house network equipment).

@hamadalnasr4864 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!!!

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

@derekb4life 10 ай бұрын

Good video. Pls make the same type of video for wireless security cameras indoors and outdoors. Thanks.

@tdmdchannel2339 Жыл бұрын

Nice video! I have the reolink 16 channel NVR. The stock fan was noisy. You just need to replace the stock fan with a $15 Noctua NF-A4x10 FLX. Another advantage of the 16 channel over the 8 channel is that it can support 2 HDD for a total of 12TB instead of 6TB.

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

Good tip! Thanks for watching.

@_kj2 Жыл бұрын

Thought the 16 channel version doesn't have PoE?

@gwaeron8630 Жыл бұрын

@@_kj2 I think you are thinking of the upcoming 32 channel.

@tdmdchannel2339 Жыл бұрын

@@OfficialDJTazer 40x10mm, 3-pin no PWM at 12 volts

@AGhostInTheMachine Жыл бұрын

bummer that users have to change out the noisy fan when the quieter unit is $15 and could simply be done by the manufacturer in the first place

@gbinman Жыл бұрын

My house was built in 1991, telephone wiring is CAT2. Additionally, the way the cables are routes is willy-nilly (sorry to use jargon) rather than home runs. The might be useful as pull wires but at least with a couple I know they are stapled to the studs or secured some other way. One of the bad things about a two story house, I have three disconnected attics. I have looked a number NVRs, sadly they all look very similar, implying single source but generally say the only support their brand of cameras. I will first experiment with my Synology NAS which has a surveillance app that support ONVIF which I believe Reolink also supports. I also hate the idea of a dedicated monitor, remote access is more appealing.

@mr.boniato6402 Жыл бұрын

I use Blue Iris as my NVR. Never going back to regular NVR's. You can use different camera models. It has motion detection and everything else you would EVER need.

@GaryTravels Жыл бұрын

Nice phone Jack tip

@darrennew8211 Жыл бұрын

Well, damn, I wish I knew that before I had the builder add extra wiring. :-)

@superlight47 Жыл бұрын

I presently try to set up a back up NVR, but it was not compatible with my Zmodo cameras even do it a Zmodo NVR, so I sent it back to the seller. I planning to do a computer base one too, so my sister get get her own save recording and replay.

@02oalmonte 21 күн бұрын

Thank you for all the content you provide. I have a Unifi Dream machine SE with built in HDD, can I use it as a backup for my Reolink 8CH NVR?

@ImaITman 9 ай бұрын

I'd have to argue for getting the 36 channel with a 4 TB NAS drive. It's ALMOST as cheap as the 8 channel, but has TONS more upgrade capacity. Now if you're going straight to NVR then 8 channel is a good option, there's just no reason to spend the money on the built in 8 port PoE switch if you're not goingt o use it on the NVR.

@bakubakujr 9 ай бұрын

Can you post a video of expending the storage by adding external drive via eSATA port?

@angelo8872 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your video. Love it. Is there a dashcam in preparation for reolink?

@LifeHackster 10 ай бұрын

Not that I know of

@OneManSmoke Жыл бұрын

this is a nice set up I have the 16 chan reolink, and may in the future set a network up like this. does anyone know why my camera info model build etc.. know why this information is not available for some reason? I've looked all over for it and there is no camera info it only shows my NVR info.

@MutzG Жыл бұрын

Funny you should upload this, I am half way in the same process for a back-up hidden NVR. Just finished all wiring and power supply. I went with the 36ch for backup as I had few HDD lying around. Also whilst my first NVR is set for 24/7 recording. I'm thinking of making this 1 motion events only to keep files for longer.

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

Yes, you can just set one motion recordings only and the other 24/7. Thanks for watching.

@JD-zq3ke Жыл бұрын

With the 36ch having 3 bays for hhd's, do you have the ability to separate a group of cameras and assign them to each hhd or do the drives just act as one continuous storage? Newbie to all this, but this is the main unit i finally decided on and adding a second to capture events like you described

@MutzG Жыл бұрын

@user-uf3vr6ei7i I believe not. It will just fill up with every camera added.

@maomaocat4688 Жыл бұрын

Just installed-added a reolink door bell and 12mp camera to my setup but my old 8ch 410-E doesn't support them. I do want more storage so trying to decided on the upgrade. 1) Get a new 16ch that has 2 drive bays and stop using the old 8ch 2) Get a new 8ch 410 for newer cams and keep the 410-E for the old cams 3) Go for a 36ch with 3 drive bays and a 8 port POE switch

@user-er4hz7tk7p Жыл бұрын

From saudi 👍

@flexnix Жыл бұрын

I've been wanting to do this as well to relocate my NVR out of my master closet and hide it, but I was reading on reolink's website that more than three 4k cams can cause an overload on the switch since it's transferring so much over to the NVR on the other side of the network. Has anybody else had this issue??

@curtisbme Жыл бұрын

My 2000 house had cat 5 cable run for phone but it was run daisy chained, like you would normally do for a phone connection. So even if someone sees they have cat 5, they would need to validate it is a single run from the source to the wall, not to other jacks, if they wanted to use them for ethernet.

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

Yes..you still have to rewire it on the other end.

@Black02wing Жыл бұрын

Can you use a Bluetooth keyboard to enter info to the NVR?

@bickybickford 11 ай бұрын

What do you think about using the REOLINK 36 NVR as a 2nd NVR?

@robertwallin4664 Жыл бұрын

Will a puchase of a NVR make it possible to connect to the streams without any subscription in a secure way? How do I secure the doorbell wifi (ofc ethernet), cameras and NVR the most secure way?

@theduskyreaper 5 ай бұрын

Is there a decent web dashboard, so you can view livestreams and events on your PC, like you can if it where connected directly to the monitor?

@kenxchoi775 11 күн бұрын

thanks for the video wondering if the recorder has other function other than recording if i have synology nvr, do i miss any function if not using reolink nvr (synoNVR only) thanks🙇‍♀️

@cnorth50 7 ай бұрын

do you know if you can connect a camera to the nvr that is not on the same network like from your office or storage builiding thats on s seperate ip address? i can do the firewall routing rules to make it accessable but is that even an option to connect from outside the network in this nvr?

@user-lu4qm3cs8i Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your fantastic work. A few questions - How can you see your cameras (non-trackmix) from the cloud, remote access to your NVR recordings via remote access? I need to watch a remote location and hardwire internet wasn't feasible so I had to go with a simple solution using MiFi cellular for wireless internet connected to a pocket hotel router (DHCP) connected to a POE 8-port Gigabit switch and added an 8-port NVR along with two TrackMix cameras (w/256GB microHDs added) to the switch. Problem is I want to use the NVR for these cameras. - Can I use the NVR to capture recordings from these cameras? - Can you add an NVR to the cloud? From what I understand, Reolink's cloud doesn't offer NVR connectivity access. - Do you have a tutorial on what you think is the best way to set up recordings on the NVR, on the Trackmix for optimal storage space and best video clarity, day vs night? Etc. Thank again for all you do, God bless.

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

You have to add the NVR to the app. You have to connect your NVR to your router or switch. As far as I know, Reolink doesn’t offer cloud storage for their NVR/IP cameras (WiFi ones only).

@eugeniolibrandi2013 Жыл бұрын

Ciao, io ho 4 telecamere reolink b800 collegate ad uno switch Poe a sua volta collegato al router. Posso collegare in rete un Nvr di un’altra marca per effettuare la registrazione delle telecamere?

@Lifesourban 2 ай бұрын

what type of storage device can i use for the Argus Track wireless camera? I want it to auto backup to a server so I don't have to connect app to cameras

@kennethkoa5386 6 ай бұрын

Hello - Does it mean if I want to display the camera to 3 TVs(lets say each floor has one tv), I could buy 2 nvr as a backup nvr then connect them to POE switch(connects to the router) to display these cameras?

@MrTubertub Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. What about the speed of your local network traffic with all this camera's on it? Don't you separate it on VLANs?

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

No issues that I am aware of. They are not on separate VLANs.

@LAGMI20 11 ай бұрын

so what i wanted to know is i want to do is like 2 nvr but will this consume data. because at the moment mine is connected with 4g modem. and i think when using one nvr no data will be used on ly when checking outside house but when inside and watching like on tv nvr it will not ?. right so when i add another nvr like going upstairs ad an nvr wil this then change to nvr comsuming data

@joeydelmarsjr.646 Жыл бұрын

if the reolink nvr has only 8 poe port? can i used an external poe and have 20 cameras on the poe switch and use a single cat6 connected to the nvr and still view my 20 cameras?

@jasondevault5066 7 ай бұрын

I have a Google WiFi 3 pack. Can i plug into the reolink nvr directly into one of them instead of my router main box?

@Lam_studio1987 Жыл бұрын

so which camera do you prefer? swann, reolink, lorex?

@kdscrapping4452 Жыл бұрын

Yup, my house is still dialup, 2 and 3 strand wire!!

@JakeMerkaahm4or8 12 күн бұрын

@lifehackster thanks for sharing this. I too am wanting to buy another Reolink NVR so that I can view several other Reolinks cameras on the tv thats in the office. I was wondering is it okay to not use a POE Switch? sorry for my nuisance but Im unsure how come you used a POE switch even though your secondary NVR has enough poe ports for your cameras

@SBBUK Жыл бұрын

Another method, rather than having 2x NVRs, is to enable the FTP option in the Reolink NVR and back up to a NAS hidden in another part of the house. The only disadvantage I can see of this method is you need to do something to clean up the old footage so the NAS doesn't fill up (either manually or use some kind of script) as currently the Reolink client FTP setting doesn't delete any old footage. There is also a small delay on the uploading but unless the intruder was extremely fast to get in, locate the NVR and then unplug it, I think you would still have a backup of the footage of them.

@jmofalltrades Жыл бұрын

@SBBUK ; do you see any issue with your approach, but with the NAS/backup device being on a totally different network (the location for my cams and NVR will be approx. 550 miles from where my backup device is located...)?

@SBBUK Жыл бұрын

@@jmofalltrades it will work as long as you have enough bandwidth to upload a constant feed but I would use a VPN to connect the 2 sites together rather than expose your ftp server to the internet

@PICUDOtheFIRST Жыл бұрын

I use this FTP approach. I have my nas located in a different location from my NVR for redundancy purposes. Only downside is that I have to delete older footage manually so I can always keep recording the latest footage. There is a script that could be written I just haven’t gotten around to it. Regardless, I have a a 40tb Synology nas and I love that I can keep almost 3 months of footage.

@SBBUK Жыл бұрын

@@PICUDOtheFIRST I use the qfiling app on my qnap nas to clean up files older than 90 days, it was easy to do through a wizard a bit like windows task scheduler. Synology may have something similar you can use rather than having to write a script? I think their file management tool is called "File Station"

@mindshelfpro Жыл бұрын

I want to #1. Have 256GB MicroSDs on each camera recording Person/Vehicle alerts only, #2. 2x 16 Port POE 100MB switches to connect cameras and then 24/7 recording BlueIris with 48TB storage and #3. Reolink 36 Channel NVR with 3x16TB HDDs as the third backup. Any or all 3 options will be integrated with HomeAssistant

@Dan-oo9jx Жыл бұрын

I would like to see a video about securing the nvr and cameras. The network aspect. Is it wise to use a vpn for example.

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

Most if not all routers have security options built in. VPN is not necessary.

@ishidasung Жыл бұрын

How to add imou ip camera to reolink nvr?

@dalewilton 3 күн бұрын

Question: Because I have an older version of NVR (which they say can't be upgraded and does not support smart camera functions), will this new POE switch now support the smart camera functions? I enjoy your videos and find them very useful in deciding which upgrades to make to my system, thanks.

@floydhughes2266 2 ай бұрын

could i install another 2tb hard drive into the system

@user-zz2hv6bg5w 4 ай бұрын

Is it possible to have more than 8 cameras on my Reolink 8? I didn’t realize until not the duo will take 2 channels and I have 3 of them so not enough for my other cameras

@artieartya 6 ай бұрын

I really want to go all in with POE and run some POE lines to my router and get them to the corners of the house and be done with all this battery and solar power cameras I’m 100% done however I don’t care about using an NVR system or any of that I just want my app on the phonewhat is the best system reo link or TP link?

@muhon19 Жыл бұрын

You shoud make a videos reolink camera blocking view camera from remote location how to solve this issue make a video thanks.

@snizzel500 7 ай бұрын

Do they still not support thumbnails when playing back on the nvr?

@rickidicki590 8 ай бұрын

First off. I love your videos. Thank you for making them. Question. Is it really necessary to have a back up NVR? I mean. All you really needed was an extra monitor. So the back up NVR and POE switch. Was not needed. Am i correct or am i wrong. And thank you 🙏🏼✌🏼💯

@saibot293 Жыл бұрын

How cn backup to cloud?

@wayneyessir6350 9 ай бұрын

I am trying to help someone that purchased a bunch of the reolink argus 2e wireless cameras. They have on board SSD memory but can you link them to an NVR and record to NVR instead. I tried downloading the app and recording to computer but that doesn't seem to be working. Gives me a "missing SD card" error. I am hoping a dedicated NVR can overcome this.

@Al-zj2hh Жыл бұрын

Hey lifehackster, are both NVRs concurrently recording the footage? Ie like a raid system where there is 2 storage devices for the videos?

@UBGood Жыл бұрын

I didn’t understand why he has 2 NVR connected to switch also?

@mfmarias Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, as usual! Today I set up the NVR and when trying to connect it to Google home it looks like the cameras linked with an NVR are not supported and I need a Poe switch. Is there a workaround for that? What do you recommend? Thanks in advance

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

Yes...if the cameras are connected through the NVR, it will not work with Google Home or Amazon Alexa. It needs to be setup separately and plugged in to a PoE switch.

@mfmarias Жыл бұрын

@@LifeHackster thanks for your answer!

@lalito4u 9 ай бұрын

Thanks. How do I view recordings from Reolink NVR Hard Drive?

@LifeHackster 9 ай бұрын

You can view them in the app in "playback" or you can view them directly on the NVR if it is connected to a monitor.

@jlm722 Жыл бұрын

Sir, thanks for the video. This question may have been answered, but I haven’t read all the comments. I realize it’s an issue with Reolink, to not be able to add the individual cameras to my google home, when using the NVR. However, by hooking up the system in the manner you’re showing here, will that allow the cameras to work with google?

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

Yes.

@user-wz3gq5ef2f 6 күн бұрын

My 16 channel reolink nvr just stopped working. My app shows all cameras are disconnected. The lights on the LAN port and not lit. I'm going to test with a new cable, but if that fails reolink suggest buying a new nvr...😢. Would it be worth trying to replace Lan port components on my current nvr? If so how?

@markraciborski4289 2 ай бұрын

Question: Is there any way to flag a video so as to not have it overwritten? I'm guessing a workaround is to have a thumb USB drive installed on the DVR, moving the video there? When the camera is plugged into the DVR, does the DVR override the camera setup, setting? Understand that question by connecting the cameras into a switch into the network directly, not the back of the DVR, do you gain having different settings for the camera using an SD card like the sensitive settings to trigger an event and have a different setting in the DVR?

@JesusistheonetrueGod Жыл бұрын

I had no idea that I could hookup another NVR to the network and both NVRs would receive recordings simultaneously.

@gwaeron8630 Жыл бұрын

Reolink are working on their own brand POE switch. No further details unfortunately so we don't know if it will have extra benefits. It was on the reolink reddit a few weeks ago.

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

Cool…good to know. Thanks.

@explod329 Жыл бұрын

Lifehacker, I was going to do this exact setup using a larger POE switch as I have 12 Reolink Cameras. My worry is all that network traffic from the cams getting tunneled to the NVR using one cat5e or cat6 cable. Have you had any issues with choppy recordings etc? Thanks in advance.

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

Nope, it should be able to handle it.

@wrighte02 11 ай бұрын

@@LifeHacksterwhat about issues with cameras being prioritized to one NVR over the other? I set my system up just like you said to in the video, but with 3 NVRs. Sometimes the cameras show up on on all 3 NVRs and other times 2 of the three NVRs will have all cameras and the 3rd NVR will only show a few of the available cameras. Any tips to keep the stream of all cameras on all NVRs.

@picardo5397 Жыл бұрын

Any tips on mounting my reolink bullet camera on wood ? Renter friendly. I watched all of your videos on how to mount while renting, but none apply to me, I might just use nails and then use wood filler when leaving.

@sikhwhan Жыл бұрын

look for something called a "deep base" with the dimensions you need there may be some for the specific camera I'm not sure as I've not fitted them, basically its a junction box to store your connections that you bolt the camera to they're normally IP 67 rated though you may need to apply some silicone to prevent water getting in

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

For no screw option, I haven't found a hack yet. Reolink bullet IP cameras also doesn't use a standard 1/4 20 mount.

@issombeituni 11 ай бұрын

Hey I just picked up a Relink 10mp system from best buy.. question for you. The camera settings I can do native 4k which is 3840x2160 @20 fps or 4096x2512 @ 15fps.. what would u do and what would give me best views angle and quality

@LifeHackster 11 ай бұрын

I'll go with higher frame rate.

@rickd9223 5 ай бұрын

I have the Reolink RLN16-410 NVR had it for over three years and noticing some spotty recording however once I reformat hard drive it will record and after two to three weeks it happens again. canthe hard drive be replaced as I want to keep the old NVR as a back up. thanks

@LifeHackster 5 ай бұрын

Yes, the hard drive can be replaced.

@markraciborski4289 2 ай бұрын

Dude, phone wire, we have a circa 1918 3 story house, I can assure you it ain't CAT 5. It's more like telegraph wire, on glass insulation. 😅 You can't even buy phone wire anymore around here, it's Cat 5 they now use in modern installs. I have found it you need to run that outside like we do, the outer cover of Cat wire doesn't stand up to UV light, weather well. Old real phone wire lasted 40 plus years, Cat 5 about 5, 6 years. It will crack right down to the copper.

@shadow.banned Жыл бұрын

I like how small it is.

@RandomHandGum Жыл бұрын

That's what she said

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

@derelictdetective Жыл бұрын

Do you have any backup power source for your NVR incase there is ever a power outage?

@mtabata Жыл бұрын

¿Podría alguien ayudarme con esto? Me gustaría saber cuánto tiempo puede durar un ups con un reolink nvr y 7 cámaras rlc-510a. ¿Podrías decirme el consumo del NVR y el de más cámaras?

@mh_360 Жыл бұрын

With this setup if you for some reason your internet gets disconnected will it still record on the nvr with no internet connection

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

Yes, it will still record. It doesn't need the internet. It uses your local network.

@thepresentmoment369 Жыл бұрын

Hello, hopefully you can help me on this. I just bought the Reolink 4k 8mp security camera system with 2tb NVR. It came with 4 cameras. It comes with cat5 cables. Are the cat5 cables good enough or should I upgrade to cat6 cables. I measured and the longest cable run will be 125 feet. Will the cat5 cables that came with the Reolink kit be good enough and fast enough to use for the 4k 8mp cameras? Is there going to be lag or degradation? Thanks

@davesilver5493 9 ай бұрын

Cat 5 are fine.

@MobileMinigun Ай бұрын

my autotracking seems to be stuck, after a while of it working during the day it just stops i have to manually reboot each camera for it to work again. anyone with the same problem?

@thebigdoghimself Жыл бұрын

Do reolink nvrs work with other brands of cameras?

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

I haven't tested it but Reolink has a disclaimer on their NVRs - " The Reolink NVRs are designed for Reolink security cameras ONLY."

@MrBucko1990 8 ай бұрын

@LifeHackster could you (i) connect a single Poe camera to a Poe switch on the network and this to an NVR and (ii) connect other Poe cameras (x4) to another power switch and to a second NVR and have all cameras on both NVR feeds? All on the same network right so don’t see an issue???

@LifeHackster 8 ай бұрын

As long as you connect the cameras to your network directly and not on the back of the NVR, you will be able to see them and add them to a separate network attached NVR. The cameras that are directly connected to the back on the NVR will only be added to that NVR.

@MrBucko1990 8 ай бұрын

@@LifeHackster that’s what I thought. Great info to have if you have a separate building to your house you want to have surveillance on and you don’t want to have to run a data cable from the main house out 👍

@---GOD--- Жыл бұрын

What is the HW version of the new NVR? When I spoke to Reolink about recording 9 channels on my 8 channel NVR they said it won't work. I currently have 8 cameras but want to add the doorbell as a 9th channel.

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

The sticker on the NVR itself says "V3" on the hardware but the number on the info NVR interface is N7MB01. The funny thing is that on the Channel list, it is up to 12 channels but will only let you add up to 9 channels.

@---GOD--- Жыл бұрын

@@LifeHackster Thanks for the info! Maybe the other additional channels are to accommodate for the Duo cams.

@Tazman1966 Жыл бұрын

Just learning about NVRs, If I have an 8 port Reolink NVR and add an 8 port POE switch to the network and add more cameras to it, will the NVR pick up all of the cameras? I would be adding more Reolink cameras.

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

In my setup, the 8 channel NVR that I have can stream and record 9 channels max. I'm not sure if it is on the newer models because my old one can only do 8. If you want to add more cameras, then you will need another NVR.

@Tazman1966 Жыл бұрын

@@LifeHackster Thank you. I've been learning a great deal from your videos and your reviews are helping me decide on the system I need. Leaning heavily to the Reolink 811A with a couple PTZ added to the mix. I think an overhead camera at my entry may be a better option over a doorbell camera due to the direct sunlight my door takes from 2-5 pm. Not sure the video doorbell could deal with that level of heat or glare. Thank you for your response

@zen9822 7 ай бұрын

How's the Mokerlink POE switch doing after few months of use? I've read plenty of negative reviews in Amazon and I'm wondering if I should spend the extra dollars for a well known brand.

@LifeHackster 7 ай бұрын

It has been working great! no issues yet.

@MyFauricio Жыл бұрын

Does connecting the camera with a POE switch slow down your Internet connection?

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

It should not affect your internet connection.

@ypark2877 Жыл бұрын

Can a trackmix wifi be connected to an nvr without running cable from camera into house? Want continuous record and wifi trackmix is nice camera? But without cloud support would struggle to make it work.

@jcm9698 Жыл бұрын

I just upgraded my Amcrest NVR to a new Reolink NVR because I wanted to add two Trackmix to my system. I had two much older Reolink C2 Pro's which are wifi, and they connected no problem for 24/7 recording.

@ypark2877 Жыл бұрын

👍

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

Yes, they can.

@rachidbouhbass1700 Жыл бұрын

Hello, I am planning to buy the Reolink RLC-81MA, but without NVR. I am thinking to use the Reolink App and the cloud for storage. But I can't find more info about the capacity of storage... I want to keep it 3 days maximum.

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

This camera doesn't have cloud storage. It has micro SD card storage though (you have to provide one up to a 256 GB card).

@rachidbouhbass1700 Жыл бұрын

@@LifeHackster yes idd, but I wanted do use the micro SD from 256 and the cloud. Are you telling me that I have enough with only using the 256 from the micro SD? And wil it be an micro SD per camera. How long can I look back?

@teknerd Жыл бұрын

Are the drives on Reolink NVRs not user upgradable? Just curious why the backup NVR. Do they use standard or proprietary Sata drives inside?

@natezilliox Жыл бұрын

This is in case one drive fails. He’s has back up so no video is lost.

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

They use standard drives. Backing up is just in case the hard drive fails or someone ransacks your house and looks for your recorder.

@gwaeron8630 Жыл бұрын

They use standard surveillance grade drives. Seagate Skyhawk or WD Purple.

@jabbajawz Жыл бұрын

Great video, but I cringed a bit when you said 100 meg. I would go for the gigabit version instead. It's literally the same price for 11 poe gigabit ports.

@jfbaro2 Жыл бұрын

What is the limitation of this NVR to not support 4K battery (solar) powered Reolink cameras?

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

With Reolink's NVR, the cameras need to stream continuously which battery powered cams are not able to do.

@Nerd2You Ай бұрын

When you have it connected this way does it now allow you to view cameras on Alexa / Google Home screens?

@LifeHackster Ай бұрын

You can use Alexa or Google if the cameras are not connected directly to the NVR.

@Nerd2You Ай бұрын

Sweet! I can now get the NVR without having to give up the convenience of Alexa and Google.

@abc123fhdi Жыл бұрын

If the hard drive is getting old you can just swap in a new SSD for around $60. Since the new NVR is the same design.

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

That can be an option too. This backup is more also if someone also found and steals or destroys your main NVR.

@minc3 Жыл бұрын

Did you mentioned that 9 channel of recordings are possible? What’s the max that you have tried thus far? I always wonder if it is based on the resolution of the ip cameras. Ie 8 ch for 8 x 4K? I have 4 currently and another 6 incoming and planning to leave 2 record motions only to the sd card. However it would be a plus if I can record 24/7 on more than 8 channel thou. 😂

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

Just 9.. in the channel list, there is 10-12 which if I try to add more, it will not let me..I'm not sure if this is because I have a couple that are only 4MP and 5MP.

@minc3 Жыл бұрын

@@LifeHackster thanks for replying. I have 2 x 4k (trackmix wifi and duo floodlight wifi) the rest 6 x 5MP 2 x 4MP (all on wifi, no poe). Gonna try when I received the cameras later. 😃

@minc3 Жыл бұрын

@@LifeHackster just wanted to share that I have successfully added 9 camera(s) to my 8ch NVR as well. Looks like that’s the max. 1 x trackmix wifi 1 x duo floodlight wifi 1 x 523WA 1 x 510WA 1 x E1 OD 4 x 511WA

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

@@minc3 Cool. Thanks for sharing your experience.

@davesilver5493 9 ай бұрын

beause some cameras take two channels.

@nanakamarie460 10 ай бұрын

hallo i had reolink trackmix wifi can i use other brand nvr? not reolink nvr

@LifeHackster 10 ай бұрын

Reolink doesn't recommend it... it might or might not work.

@ryanquiles5132 Жыл бұрын

I’m going to be making a purchase from reolink. Cameras and nvr system. Is having switch necessary? Can’t I just use Ethernet from nvr to modem router ? What is the benefit from having a switch

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

No, it is not necessary. The benefit of having a switch is like on this video, that you can add another NVR as a backup and also to get all the features of Reolink's new camera models -> kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i7qbhpxqspnPp3U.html

@ryanquiles5132 Жыл бұрын

@@LifeHackster wow thanks for your time ! Well noted and I’ll definitely get a switch. To get all camera functionality! Appreciate your great content 🙏🏼

@cavboygtricer3449 Жыл бұрын

Sorry, i couldn't understand the setup. Why is getting a separate switch if reolink already has a poe switch at the back?

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

The ethernet ports on the back of the Reolink NVR and I assume all other NVR's are not technically a network switch. If you plug in your cameras in the back, they become dependent on the NVR to connect them to the network..compared to a separate PoE switch which is connected directly to your network (LAN) and now you can have access to your cameras independent on the NVR. This setup will also make sure that all your camera's advertised features will work.

@cavboygtricer3449 Жыл бұрын

@@LifeHackster salamat

@xemphim6412 Жыл бұрын

No fan? How your old one holding up?

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

5 years and counting.

@CapitanHarlockisback Жыл бұрын

Is it working with other ip cameras?

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

As far as I know, Reolink NVR will only work with Reolink cameras.

@johnrbuis 6 ай бұрын

So someone correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems like using this method i could actually view my cameras on 2 separate screens in different parts of the house? My biggest dread has been the thought of having to mess with a super expensive HDMI splitter and having to run a super heavy duty 100 ft HDMI across the whole house? So this way I can have it so one NVR down in our safe room on that TV and then i could do this method and put the other NVR in our living room or bedroom where i have plenty of ethernet ports to plug into and be able to see the cameras on that TV when i want to as well?!

@LifeHackster 6 ай бұрын

Yes, this is the better way plus you have a backup of your recordings.

@johnrbuis 6 ай бұрын

@@LifeHackster AWESOME! Thank you so much for such a quick response! The way you do these videos and test products have been invaluable to me! Keep at it!!!

@picardo5397 Жыл бұрын

My reolink camera has alot of motion blur at night , anyways to combat that?. as the footage is unusable

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

Watch this -> kzfaq.info/get/bejne/arB1lNecvK-Yfac.html

@dob3079 9 ай бұрын

i did this but when i go to playback now it tells me no SD card is installed, as if it’s not recording to my NVR anymore?

@LifeHackster 9 ай бұрын

Yes, you have to add the NVR on the app. This is where you can access the footage from the NVR. If you add an SD card on the camera, you will get a backup recording.

@mrobvious1100 8 ай бұрын

Great videos thank you for taking the time. I am curious if I have a 6 TB hard drive that's portable can I use that as a backup and if so how would I go about pulling the files off my NVR and storing them on my portable hard drive as well as retrieving it to view it in the future

@timobrien5998 Жыл бұрын

So now your cameras are exposed to the internet. I would advise to setup a separate vlan (yes, it’s a bit more complicated but there are a ton of videos out there)

@LifeHackster Жыл бұрын

Not necessary…my router can handle and kick out bad traffic.

@SBBUK Жыл бұрын

This is incorrect, unless you had misconfigured your router and allowed inbound traffic from the internet - the cameras are exposed to devices on the LAN though. If one of your LAN devices, or your wifi got compromised, the cameras could be accessed. To solve this you could connect a POE switch to one of the POE ports on the NVR, rather than the LAN port. Then you will have just an extension of the NVR's ports rather than the LAN itself being extended. This is the way I would do it, personally, to keep the cameras inaccessible. I think potentially you would need to turn off DHCP on one of the NVRs though to prevent the cameras from having an IP conflict.