REOLINK 12MP Security Camera System Commercial, 8pcs H.265 12MP PoE Security Cameras Outdoor, Person Vehicle Pet Detection, Spotlight Color Night Vision, 16CH NVR 4TB HDD, RLK16-1200B8-A

I bought this to upgrade an old Qsee 4k system that was no longer being supported. What a difference! The software is much easier to use. I had no issues with the phone app installation. They also have an app for Windows which is convenient if you happen to have your PC powered on and want to see one of the cameras on a larger screen than your phone. The cameras are clear. The software has plenty of options for sensitivity, etc. Installation was quick since I already had network cables installed from the previous camera system. The built in LED lights in the cameras are great. I really don't need my old motion detection lights in the front yard since the camera's basically do that function now.I will note that the fan is noticeable if you have it in your bedroom. I did end up replacing the fan with a Noctua fan per discussions on their website (I can't find the article anymore) and it's pretty quiet now. If you upsize the hard drive or add a larger second drive, be aware that most of the larger 6Gb and 8Gb drives are loud with constant clicking which is a hard drive issue, not the NVR.Overall I'm really happy with this system.

It's brand new, so if anything changes, I will update it. The NVR took the cameras without any problem, and I've had no issues with it reconnecting in DHCP mode, unlike my Amcrest. I am setting both this and the cameras to static, but surprisingly, there have been no issues. I'm sure with a reservation, it will be even better. I bought two duo floods and a PTZ to go with them, and I can say the resolution and picture are amazing. For those not wanting to dig into IPs, it is truly plug and play. It works flawlessly with other cameras, RTSP, and ANVIF, as well as both the PC client and mobile. You will need the PC client if you want to set your cameras' IPs, but it's really not needed. I like this much more than my AMCREST, and yes, for a cheap system, it's worth the money so far.

In short the system is a great value. I bought it for Black Friday sale 11/2024.Pro: POE, Video quality good day and night,Easy Installation, Easy setup, Large storage drive, and iPhone App is not difficult.Con: Motion detection gets many false detections with changes in light and shadows. Also it is set off by insects flying nearby and sometimes heavy rain. I made many adjustments but will never be without some nuisance. But with that said I never expected perfection for the price I paid.After seven months one camera did go bad, and I contacted Reolink by chat and worked with the tech for about an hour troubleshooting the camera (that I already knew was bad). They sent me an email with the information on how to return the camera and then sent me an updated camera since my model is no longer in stock. This was a small hassle and I had to pay for shipping but I did get the new camera in 5 days after shipping the bad one.In closing I did add two more cameras to the system for a total of ten and as long as I don't lose more than one camera a year I feel that it was worth the price.

Thirty-day review.The system arrived in a reasonable time in perfect condition. The video quality is impressive. The range of detection is far greater than I expected. My shop is approximately 150 feet from my house and the quality of the video at that range is very good. The motion detection in so far as vehicle and person detection picks up vehicles before they're backed completely out of the shop. The spotlight function works along with the motion detection system. They're brighter than I was expecting. There is definitely a period of adjustment. I'm still fine-tuning non-detection zones to eliminate false and unwanted triggers such as traffic on the road. I expect that this is true of any system. The secret for the IR night vision seems to be ensuring that the cameras are pointed away from nearby sources of reflection. Again, expect a period of fine-tuning. The Reolink system provides all of the tools needed to make said adjustments and with a little patience is easily navigated. I have recommended system to friends and do so to you.

The image quality on these cameras is almost on par with my iphone 14 pro max, minus the framerate. The app loads each camera much faster compared to wifi systems, this system being wired only. You can upgrade the NVR’s hard drive and add a second HDD of a different capacity and it will work (I added 2tb to the existing 4tb for a total of 6tb). Very satisfied with this system