Smart Surveillance Simplified: ReoLink NVR & Camera Integration Tutorial

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In today's video, we're exploring the ReoLink RLN8-410 NVR and its seamless integration with various cameras, including the advanced RLC-1212A. We'll guide you through the entire setup process, demonstrating how to connect PoE and Wi-Fi cameras to your ReoLink NVR, and the integration of this system with Home Assistant for a smarter, more interconnected home surveillance solution.
If you're looking to build a robust and flexible home security system, this video is your go-to resource. We cover everything from unboxing, setting up the NVR, to configuring cameras of different types, and ensuring they work harmoniously within your smart home ecosystem. Stay tuned till the end for some valuable tips and tricks to get the most out of your ReoLink security system. Don't forget to use the links in the description below to pick up your own ReoLink NVR and cameras, which helps support the channel and allows us to keep bringing you valuable content like this. Hit the subscribe button for more smart home tech reviews and guides, and leave your questions and experiences with ReoLink products in the comments below!
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@ThisSmartHouse 8 күн бұрын

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@ElCidPhysics90 6 ай бұрын

I’m exploring moving from Ring to something like this and found this very helpful. Especially, the adding a standalone poe switch that can connect to multiple cameras. That’s a great idea.

@arcticape445 4 ай бұрын

Why moving away from Ring?

@ElCidPhysics90 4 ай бұрын

@@arcticape445 mainly flexibility and integration.

@SergioBlackDolphin 4 ай бұрын

I moved from Nest and never going back. The customisations and integrations with home assistant are second to none.

@maelo9x 7 ай бұрын

Great explanation, 1 new sub... 🤙😎

@ThisSmartHouse 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@dkickelbick 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for showing.

@ThisSmartHouse 8 ай бұрын

You are welcome

@ron4569 Күн бұрын

Fantastic review and great information thank you

@DillonNottdylan 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this, one quick question and maybe I miss understood. POE cameras, no problem. But can the reolink go pt (cellular service data) camera connect with the NVR? Or will that only allow viewing through the reolink app?

@adamcadd 8 ай бұрын

Correction to your comment about duo cams using 2 channels. That was the case for the old version. The duo 2 uses 1 channel.

@ThisSmartHouse 8 ай бұрын

I have the old version (Duo PoE). I didn't realize that the Duo 2 only takes up 1 channel until someone commented that.

@michaelthompson657 6 ай бұрын

So can you view recordings in home assistant using this method? Or is this only possible through the reolink app?

@MARYOLIONHEART 2 ай бұрын

Hello, tell me please, i got my RLN12W one week ago, and i noticed in the left side where should be a cooler is only the place for cooler, but no cooler inside, also this NVR don't have a power ON/OFF button. Can you tell me something about these 2 problems, please? As i noticed in your quick presentation video, you have the power button in the back ...but i didn't see if you have a cooler in left side, installed. Other then these, i am happy with this NVR, i have connected with this 2 Reolnk E1 Zoom Wi-Fi cameras and one Reolink Vide Doorbell Wi-Fi, and works perfect.

@Robbobacon 3 ай бұрын

When the doorbell is connected to your NVR, do you get rich notifications please? Thanks

@MARYOLIONHEART 2 ай бұрын

Also is possible to connect this NVR from home with other cameras placed on a different location and internet connection?

@fayly1980 7 ай бұрын

Great vid! 🙂 @13:10 you mention that you will link to some solutions in the description for allowing the across subnets but it is not clear which link it is. Can you highlight where I can find this information and/or hopefully a guide? Thanks in advance! 😊

@jeffmiller903 28 күн бұрын

I second this

@Czechmix82 4 ай бұрын

Correct me if im wrong but isn't esata not used much anymore? Seems like this has features that are older.

@game4alaughman 6 ай бұрын

Ive the reolink RNL8 410 PoE with 4 x 12mp dome, but having problems on 4K settings, picture is ok, but sound is missing every 4 secs. I have the NVR wired by ethernet to my WiFi router 18 feet away….. Speed on reolink app only showing up to 6000 kbps on clear. & my internet speed averaging 70 Mbps, it’s better sound on fluent & works fine but wanted better quality pictures and audio , previously I did have tp link from NVR to WiFi but hard wired 2 weeks ago. Expecting better quality on higher resolution but sound is not working as it should. Is there any settings I can adjust to help ? Don’t have monitor linked to NVR atm as it’s in the loft, but can do so if need be. Thanks for any help

@mclovengarcia2883 3 ай бұрын

Any updates with your problem?

@ShadowAssault 3 ай бұрын

I have b500 addon cameras. Im planning to get the NVR. Wondering if this will with since no rtsp, but will be connected to the nvr

@ThisSmartHouse 3 ай бұрын

It looks like it is designed for that: support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/17208818114585-Getting-started-with-B500-D500/ I think those cams support ONVIF which is the default for ReoLink cameras (it is video and control).

@jensjordan89 6 ай бұрын

Hi :) Your video is awesome! Thank you for that. But one question: If i install my NVR in my Garage and want to install a Camera inside my house, can i also access that camera via my nvr? (i would not add that camera to the poe ports of the nvr rather to my in house installed switch/hub). thank you in advance

@ThisSmartHouse 6 ай бұрын

Yes. As long as the NVR and camera are on the same subnet (same IP address range). In the video I give the example of the doorbell, it would be a similar install. Let me know if you have any questions.

@jensjordan89 6 ай бұрын

@@ThisSmartHouse grr damn. you are right... sorry for questioning and thank you very much for your fast respond! :)

@ThisSmartHouse 6 ай бұрын

Hey not a problem at all! Glad I could help.

@JB-uc4zv 4 ай бұрын

Can you connect the NVR to two different monitors at the same time? For example, I'd like to connect mine to the TV in our bedroom via the HDMI output and to the computer in my office via the VGA port or by spitting the HDMI output. I want to be able to access the camera feeds from either location. Any problem with this?

@yezzirrr416 4 күн бұрын

Still waiting for the answer to this one

@ricardogomespedro4365 4 ай бұрын

Can I add a Hikvision doorbell to a 8 channel Reolink NVR and see the doorbell camera in the NVR and Reolink app?

@ThisSmartHouse 3 ай бұрын

As long as the doorbell supports RTSP or ONVIF it should work. But I would poke around some forums first and see I've heard a few vendors don't work well.

@mobilecommunicationsnetwor5268 8 ай бұрын

How does thread and matter protocols coming on line 2024 affect this system?

@ThisSmartHouse 8 ай бұрын

Has ReoLink announced anything about it? Then you could integrate it into other systems like HomeKit.

@renderwood Ай бұрын

If you are using RLN8-410 with Reolink cameras. Can you still connect those same cameras into Frigate software as well, or does RLN "consume" the cameras fully? As Reolink mobile notifications are not as good as I'd hope, I'd wish to use Frigate only for the notifications.

@ThisSmartHouse Ай бұрын

Yes all of the cameras still work in Frigate with the NVR. I just set it up a few weeks ago.

@moisesdacosta2648 27 күн бұрын

Great video man! This NVR integrates with the Home Assistant. Does that NVR integrates with Alexa? Can I see the cameras on Alexa Ecoshow?

@ThisSmartHouse 8 күн бұрын

I would assume so. I don't use the Alexa ecosystem. But if the EchoShows can view an RTSP stream, then you should be good. If not, I assume someone has a plug in for Home Assistant to do that.

@MARYOLIONHEART 2 ай бұрын

Hello, i need your advice please..i got recent a RLN12W NVR from reolink, and i want to install to connect with my existing 2 Reolink's E1 Zoom camera and one Reolink video doorbell. When i start this NVR fiorst time for setup, should i leave that option to auto add my cameras in NVR? Forgive me, i am new with these things, and i wish to know how to do good from first without mistakes. Thanks in advance.

@ThisSmartHouse 2 ай бұрын

It's completely fine to leave the auto setup turned on. For any cameras that are not directly connected to the NVR (the PoE ports) you will need to go into the device and set them up manually. Let me know if you run into any more issues.

@MARYOLIONHEART 2 ай бұрын

@@ThisSmartHouse Thank you very much, soon as i have some time, i will try to install this, i hope to can manage and dont get in trouble. I will let you know if i need more help, thank you very much.

@arunkumar-xc3ms 2 ай бұрын

Which is best reolink or lorex?

@MARYOLIONHEART 2 ай бұрын

By the way, i tried to connect a Boavision camera( wich is not a Reolink) to NVR Reolink, but no success, i guess the NVR know this camera is not a Reolink one. I tried both ways, onvif and ip, and still couldnt connect this camera.

@MARYOLIONHEART 2 ай бұрын

Hello, tell me please, i bought a new RLN12W NVR, installed and managed to activate my cameras , but i dont understand, now i can unplug the internet cable from NVR to let this on Wi-Fi or must be always connected to internet with cable? This NVR is not with cable ad wi-fi?

@ThisSmartHouse 2 ай бұрын

No. The NVR cannot connect over wifi. But if you have wifi cameras on the same network as you NVR you can add them to the NVR.

@MARYOLIONHEART 2 ай бұрын

@@ThisSmartHouse Thank you very much, i understand, this was my question: if NVR can stay conected with Wi-Fi or only internet cable. For cameras, yes, i have doorbell and 2 cameras E1 Zoom, all with wi-fi. For me the problem is i have another camera at balcony, Boavision, and the internet cable enter in one of 2 LAN ports, the other one is for laptop cable, and i am forced to take out the camera cable to connect the NVR. But now i understand and thank you, from what you told me, the NVR must be conected with internet cable and can give wi-fi to cameras. Thank you once again, you are great.

@tc1398 7 ай бұрын

Reolink App for Windows is that local only or I can use to remotely view cameras at another site?

@ThisSmartHouse 7 ай бұрын

I believe you're able to log in and view remotely through the cloud service

@Andrewsnotes1 6 ай бұрын

You can use the UID of a remote camera or NVR to remotely view from another site

@carters84 24 күн бұрын

Does this nvr work with the eufy e330 professional cams to have live view on a monitor?

@ThisSmartHouse 8 күн бұрын

I haven't tested it, it might work. I don't have an RTSP capabile Eufy camera set up right now or I would test it for you.

@JeremyChaudet Ай бұрын

How do the cameras stay charged? Does the Ethernet cable charge it? Are any batteries required?

@EarsBeEazy Ай бұрын

The only way your camera will require batteries is if you get a battery version that won't connect to an NVR, but if you get a Poe that stands for power over ethernet, the power comes from the ethernet cable and plugs directly into the nvr and from there into your camera so even if your internet is down as long as the power is on the device will still record and you can later access that video stored on the hdd.

@snizzel500 7 ай бұрын

Are you able to see thumbnails when playing back on the nvr yet?

@ThisSmartHouse 7 ай бұрын

Via the web or directly on the NVR?

@snizzel500 7 ай бұрын

Directly on the nvr

@snizzel500 7 ай бұрын

Using the internal sd card shows you a thumbnail for each event. But upgrading to an nvr deteriorates the experience since you have alot less features.

@antarcticalee 6 ай бұрын

Reolink security system (NVR + IP Cameras) is a really high-value one but its compatibility to 3rd-party cameras are really poor. However it's still my favorite brand so far.

@ThisSmartHouse 6 ай бұрын

Still the most open brand in the smart home space.

@markchin8044 5 ай бұрын

reolink crap

@admiralbenson 20 күн бұрын

Do Reolink cameras support masking? I mean exclude certain areas to not trigger alarm or recording.

@billf6103 20 күн бұрын

yes

@ThisSmartHouse 8 күн бұрын

As @billf6103 said, they do support masking. You can set up "zones" where it will only detect motion in that area. Or you can set up "privacy masks" that will back out certain areas of the picture for privacy.

@jimbojackson2900 7 ай бұрын

Can I view my cameras while I’m at work on my phone?

@red0death1 6 ай бұрын

Depending on setup yes. Ideally you will setup a vpn to your home network but it can be done with less secure protocols as well.

@alainsadventures2213 8 ай бұрын

Say I have the 8 channel nvr but decided to add more cameras. Is there a way to connect 2 nvrs together.

@ThisSmartHouse 8 ай бұрын

Good question. I don't believe so. If you wanted a one stop location to look at live video and sensors, then you could add to Home Assistant (both NVRs). Now if you were using the ReoLink app, they would both appear in the same interface, so that would be pretty easy to switch between them.

@vegaswayne247 8 ай бұрын

You can have up to twelve cameras if four are connected to a switch on your network. The newer Reolink Duo 2 only takes one port on the NVR and has better joining of the two lenses than the original model.

@rrrrrrrr290 8 ай бұрын

You can have as many nvr as you like no need to connect them physically together. They will be all visible in the app

@---GOD--- 8 ай бұрын

@@vegaswayne247 None of their NVRs will allow more cameras than the number of channels. Reolink's 8 channel NVR will only allow you to set 8 channels regardless of how many cameras it finds on the network. There is no option for a 9th channel. The only way you could see more is if you connect a Duo 2, but that still just uses one channel.

@alainsadventures2213 8 ай бұрын

@---GOD--- That's why I was wondering about hookup 2 nvrs together. Incase you out grow an 8 channel

@bytime2762 3 ай бұрын

I'm looking for a continously running camera that records 24 hrs a day nonstop. Just need one. What's best

@ThisSmartHouse 3 ай бұрын

The ReoLink cams all do 24/7 recording. The new Duo 3 supports 256GB SD cards so you can have a ton of on board storage.

@jaylord55 16 күн бұрын

would adding poe switch allow me to run a hdim over Ethernet from the nvr

@ThisSmartHouse 8 күн бұрын

No. If you want to be able to view the HDMI output at another location you will need either a balun or a HDMI extender. Those typically have to connect via a dedicated network connection. I did a video on an HDMI splitter / extender, but you just need the extender.

@jaylord55 8 күн бұрын

@@ThisSmartHouse i was just wondering because i was going to get one of the kvm over Ethernet as there is a cable already ran to the tv as just wondering if i used a poe switch that is powered by the poe from back of nvr and then plug the cable to the tv into it along with a camera to the switch by the tv along with the kvm

@frnks3020 21 күн бұрын

Can just the hdmi be used for a touchscreen monitor on the nvr ?

@ThisSmartHouse 8 күн бұрын

In theory yes, you could connect a touchscreen monitor to the HDMI and USB on the NVR. However, I have found that the mouse driver is weird. I am running PiKVM and I cannot use the mouse to control the NVR.

@MARYOLIONHEART 3 ай бұрын

Can i connect my laptop to a Reolink NVR instead a monitor? I use only laptop an i want to buy a NVR Reolink for my cameras, but i wish to know if i can connect and use my laptop as monitor when i want to see my cameras, to not spend money for nothing on this NVR.

@ThisSmartHouse 3 ай бұрын

If you want to be able to watch the cameras on your laptop you can use the reolink desktop application. You can also use the app on Android and Apple Amazing you need a monitor for is the web interface if you want to use that.

@MARYOLIONHEART 3 ай бұрын

@@ThisSmartHouse Thanks for advice, but i already use the reolink client in laptop for desktop and also app in phone. I asked this because i need the NVR to storage permanent and safer the videos, because i can't keep all the time client in laptop opened, i do this now already and i use an external HDD but this is not a permanent choice right now for me :( . I wished to can use laptop as monitor for short periods when i want to review some recordings, otherwise i can do this in cleint desktop already. I can't keep ocupied my lapptop permanent open with this client. thanks anyway for help, it seems i need to get a monitor too, but first to get this NVR, is damn expenisve here for me, in Romania.

@kenzhao4568 14 күн бұрын

i have REOLINK RLK8-1200D4-A .when i connect to my router the NVR internet connection failed but i only connect to my modem the NVR internet connection ok, if i use ethernet switch connect the router and NVR together , only the router ok the NRV internet connect fail. Do you what was going on? Please give me some help thanks

@ThisSmartHouse 8 күн бұрын

Do you have the NVR set up for DHCP? Meaning that it pulls an IP address from your router? Because if it worked while connected to the switch, it should work when connected to the router. Also, make sure that the port you connected it to on the router is active (you will have to check the router settings).

@DJNITROALLY 3 ай бұрын

U can connect 8 poe and 4 via a switch gives you 12 in total

@davesilver5493 6 ай бұрын

Avoid the 8 and 16 channel NVR due to the tiny drive and low storage capacity. (Just a few days at 24x7) Instead consider the NVR 36 which is lower cost and can store up to 48TB you supply the hard drive(s).

@blakegray9883 5 ай бұрын

You can put a bigger HDD in both NVRs

@jonathangrosheart7240 4 ай бұрын

And lower cost due to no hdd and not poe

@danithaman4610 Ай бұрын

The duo 2 and the duo 3 don’t connect to the RLN8-410

@ThisSmartHouse Ай бұрын

They sure can. I have mine set up (Duo 3). It works with both hardware revs I have of the RL8. Is your firmware up to date?

@danithaman4610 Ай бұрын

@@ThisSmartHouse nothing happens when I connect them. It says it has the latest software too. Any ideas?

@ThisSmartHouse Ай бұрын

Double check you have the latest by checking the downloads page: reolink.com/download-center/ Make sure you put in the right hardware version. I found the auto update isn't reliable.

@danithaman4610 Ай бұрын

@@ThisSmartHouse yup, that was it!! Thank you!!

@ThisSmartHouse Ай бұрын

Excellent! That got me too. Home Assistant will actually tell you if you need to update the firmware even if the NVR doesn't.

@muhon19 18 күн бұрын

When i'm same network i can view my camera but when i'm outside networks i can't view my camera anyone having this issues

@ThisSmartHouse 8 күн бұрын

Using the Reolink app? It works while inside of your house, but when outside it fails? You might have to enable UPNP on the NVR and on your internet router.

@muhon19 8 күн бұрын

Please help me where this options UPNP I can find @@ThisSmartHouse

@KapturedbyKerry 3 ай бұрын

You answer the question I had. Did I need a wifi NVR for wifi camera At about the 12 mins mark. Thanks kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p62niZN0uq61o6M.htmlsi=HFG50YVwIsexbNaV&t=748

@markraciborski4289 5 ай бұрын

So, using an NVR, the camera can not record to an SD card if the camera has one? You said something about losing abilities. You still can use a PC? I like the ability to record to a PC into a folder as a backup. Just write a small command to have the PC auto run once a day to delete files after x many days. I just use the PC webserver to view them there as the camera can't retrieve them. To be clear, record to camera's SD card and a copy to the PC. Try the CX410 if you have street lighting. Mega pixels aren't everything.

@markhaverstock5580 11 күн бұрын

User friendly my butt. I’ve been trying for four and a half hours to set it up. It’s terrible, just like my last Reolink system.

@ThisSmartHouse 8 күн бұрын

What issues are you having? If you have ever set up an old school DVR, it is much easier. I just wish they wouldn't require you to go to the NVR to set up cameras.

@KeithMorgan 2 ай бұрын

12MP isnt 4k

@ThisSmartHouse 2 ай бұрын

Technically 12MP is more than 4K (4000x3000) but is considered a 4K resolution in IP cameras (4:3 vs 16:9). blog.swann.com/what-is-video-resolution-explained/