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Brand | REOLINK |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Video Capture Resolution | 1920p, 5MP |
Special Feature | Adjustable, easy to install, Smart Person/Vehicle Detection & Motion Zone, App Control, IP67 waterproof, 100ft night-vision See more |
Number of Channels | 8 |
About this item
- CAPTURE CRIME FROM DETAILS: Discover potential crime has never been so easier with superior 5MP HD. With advanced IR light, you can see up to 100ft in the dark, helping to protect your property and loved ones even at night.
- SMART PERSON/VEHICLE DETECTION – Smart PoE IP cameras can identify people and vehicles minimizing unwanted alerts triggered by bugs or leaves. Filter true threats and get to know what happened simply by glancing at the lock screen. General Motion Dectection is also available.
- PLUG & PLAY: With everything needed, the system can be easily installed even by yourself. Just hook all the cameras up with the NVR and you can enjoy your whole new security system day and night.
- HEAR THE EVIDENCE: Watch and also hear every detail of surroundings and make sure everything is under control. With one-way audio recording by the built-in mic, you won’t miss any suspicious noise or conversation when the crisis arises with just one click to turn the function on.
- WORRY-FREE PURCHASE: Need any help? Reolink provides a 2-year limited warranty and lifetime tech support. Feel free to contact us via emails and Amazon Message anytime you want.
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Product Description
RLK8-520D4
Ceaseless Protection in 5MP Super HD
8-channel PoE Wired Security Camera Kit with Smart Motion Detection and 24/7 Recording
Scalable Kit, Always Ready for Upgrade
This system has a 2TB HDD pre-installed and is scalable up to 12TB. Besides the 5MP cameras included, up to 12MP Reolink PoE and Wired/Plug-in WiFi cameras can be added. The NVR with the latest hardware can totally handle it.
Smart Motion Detection
Person/Vehicle Detection
Cute pets but often trigger false alarms? New person/vehicle detection technology identifies true threats for you, much more accurately than general motion detection. Make security more light-hearted.
Customize Motion Zone
Broad view but lack of focus? You can now decide your truly-needed monitoring area. Just erase the place by which you don’t want to get distracted. Get alerted about the zone you really care.
Smooth Live View at 25fps
Enjoy silky smooth and crystal clear live streaming and playback in 5MP at 25fps. Never miss a detail.
Be Real-Linked
With intuitive Reolink software, you can access your system on your smart devices at hand. Management is easier than ever.
Working Environment
Reolink PoE cameras stand still from 14°F to 131°F(-10℃ to +55℃). IP67 waterproof makes it flexible indoors or outdoors, rain or shine.
Multiple Ways of Alert
Once motion is detected, you will be alerted by the NVR buzzer, an email, or a push alarm. Video uploading to the FTP server is also underway.
Reolink Smart 5MP PoE Surveillance Camera System Specifications
NVR | Smart PoE Video Recorder |
Video Outputs | Up to 5MP via HDMI and 1080P via VGA for this kit (depands on the resolution of cameras, up to 12MP supported) |
HDD Capacity | 1× internal port, 1× external port, 6TB max for each port(12TB in total) |
Power over Ethernet Sockets | IEEE 802.3 af/at |
Remote Access | iOS/Android Phone, Windows/Mac PC |
Note | Reolink NVR only work with Reolink Cameras(up to 12MP). Cameras in the kit cannot work without the NVR. |
Camera | PoE IP Dome Camera D500 |
Image Sensor | 1/2.7" 5MP CMOS (2560 × 1920) |
Lens | f=4.0 mm Fixed, F=2.0 |
Viewing Angle | Horizontal: 80°, Vertical: 58° |
Working Environment | -10°C +45°C (14°-113° F), IP67 Waterproof |
What's in the Box? | 1 x 8CH NVR with 52V Adaptor, 4 x D500 PoE Cameras, 1 x USB Mouse, 1 x 1M Cat5 Cable, 4 x 18M Cat5 Cables, 1 x 1M HDMI Cable, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 4 x Packs of Screws and Other Accessories |
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Resolution
| 5MP | 5MP | 8MP | 5MP | 8MP | 5MP | 8MP |
Channel
| 8 Channel | 8 Channel | 16 Channel | / | / | / | / |
HDD Capacity
| 6TB max Each, 12TB Total | 6TB max Each, 12TB Total | 6TB max Each, 12TB Total | / | / | / | / |
Ports for HDD
| SATA*1, e-SATA*1 | SATA*1, e-SATA*1 | SATA*2 | / | / | / | / |
Smart Detection
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Remote Access
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Cameras Supported
| PoE & Plug-in WIFI Camera | PoE & Plug-in WIFI Camera | PoE & Plug-in WIFI Camera | / | / | / | / |
Color Night Vision
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Night vision | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
Tech Support | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.7 | — | 3.7 | 3.4 |
Value for money | — | 4.4 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.1 | 4.8 |
Picture quality | 4.6 | 4.3 | — | 4.4 | 3.7 | — |
Motion detection | 4.2 | 3.8 | — | — | 4.1 | 3.3 |
Sold By | ReolinkDirect | ZosiDirect | ReolinkDirect | ReolinkDirect | ReolinkDirect | ReolinkDirect |
number of channels | 8 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 8 |
hardware interface | ethernet, firewire esata, hdmi, vga, infrared | vga, hdmi, infrared, ethernet | ethernet, firewire esata, hdmi, vga, infrared | ethernet, hdmi, vga, infrared | ethernet, hdmi, vga, infrared | — |
connectivity tech | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
video resolution | 1920p, 5MP | 5MP | 4K UHD 2163p, 8MP | 12mp | 2512p, 12MP | 12MP |
viewing angle | 80 degrees | 90 degrees | 87 degrees | 93 degrees | 93 degrees | 118 degrees |
memory capacity | 2 TB | 4 TB | 2 TB | 2 TB | 4 TB | 2 TB |
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Reolink established in 2009 is a cutting-edge global innovator in smart home security and camera solutions. Over the years, we've been devoted to creating the finest security products for home & business owners.
Until now, we've offered a full range of reliable and affordable smart home products and helped millions of people from all around the world, gaining the trust of our customers in a professional way.
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Brand | REOLINK |
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Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Video Capture Resolution | 1920p, 5MP |
Special Feature | Adjustable, easy to install, Smart Person/Vehicle Detection & Motion Zone, App Control, IP67 waterproof, 100ft night-vision |
Number of Channels | 8 |
Memory Storage Capacity | 2 TB |
Color | White |
Power Source | DC |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 14.57 x 10.63 x 11.42 inches |
Operating System | iOS, Android, Windows, Mac OS |
Compatible Devices | Smartphones, Personal Computers, Tablets, Laptops, Cameras |
Signal Format | Digital |
Other camera features | Rear, Front |
Low light technology | Night Vision |
Night Vision Range | 100 Feet |
Frame Rate | 25fps |
Optical Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Total USB Ports | 2 |
Hardware Interface | VGA, Infrared, Ethernet, FireWire eSATA, HDMI |
Lens Type | Fixed |
Viewing Angle | 80 Degrees |
Product Dimensions | 14.57 x 10.63 x 11.42 inches |
Item Weight | 0.01 ounces |
ASIN | B07H3QVZQ2 |
Item model number | RLK8-520D4-5MP |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #3 in Surveillance NVR Kits |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 5, 2018 |
Manufacturer | Reolink Digital |
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Customers like the picture quality, app, value, and quality of the surveillance recorder system. For example, they mention the cameras provide very clear picture with decent night vision. Some are happy with night vision, and ease of installation. That said, opinions are mixed on performance and motion detection.
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Customers find the installation process of the surveillance recorder system to be easy and intuitive. They mention that the Ethernet cables are run, hooking up the cameras was quite straight forward, and the installation and swapping of cameras is easy. They also appreciate the fun and easy setup. Customers also mention that cameras connect to the DVR easily and can access remote cameras via IP address.
"...all the video, taking a pic, video clipping, zooming, all very easy and intuitive. Not sure what video settings to use so I just maxed them all out...." Read more
"...After my Ethernet cables were run, hooking up the cameras was quite straight forward. Plug them in, tuck in the wires and snap them to the base...." Read more
"...It was SO simple, I was shocked. My expectations were to spend hours configuring remote access, but Reolink has done all the hard work...." Read more
"...due to the previous system that I had installed, so the installation was super easy, just having to replace the cameras and the equipment so that..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the surveillance recorder system. They say the build of the equipment is A+, the day quality is great, and the product is solid. Customers also mention that the NVR is a well thought out device and is reliable. Overall, customers are happy with the product and quality.
"...The day quality is great, I can see faces much further than 20 feet and recorded video is clear enough to zoom pretty far...." Read more
"...Most of their bullet and turret cameras have great quality, but such a narrow field-of-view that its hard to find good mounting locations..." Read more
"...The cameras are heavy duty and feel well made...." Read more
"...The NVR is a really well thought out device. It has an integrated PoE switch...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the picture quality of the surveillance recorder system. They mention that the cameras provide very clear picture with decent night vision. They appreciate the outstanding picture and sound quality, and the 5MP resolution is very clear both night and day. The mobile app works well and sends alerts immediately. Additionally, the colors are just fine in the daylight, but all shadows turn dark.
"...my house, the camera always records so I can playback, the video quality is good, and the interface is so easy to use, my kids even use it on their..." Read more
"...The cameras are heavy duty and feel well made. Video picture quality is crystal clear and is much better than the Ring products I replaced which..." Read more
"For the cost, this is a very effective system. The cameras provide very clear picture with decent night vision...." Read more
"...at distances of 70-100 feet, I can zoom in live or recorded and objects are clear. This was important to me...." Read more
Customers like the value of the surveillance recorder system. For example, they mention it's a good value for the money, it'll fit their needs perfectly, and it'd be a great buy. Some say that the quality is absolutely worth every penny.
"...This is my first PoE system and I feel like it was well worth the investment...." Read more
"...Conclusion:This Reolink system provides a cost-effective and reliable surveillance solution for home and business...." Read more
"...This is an excellent product and well worth the price...." Read more
"Very high quality at a low cost" Read more
Customers like the app. They mention that it's user friendly, intuitive, and works well. They also appreciate the quality of the video, and the functionality of the app, saying that the client software is also very good. They say that the remote viewing app is easy, and that the pictures are clear.
"...so I can playback, the video quality is good, and the interface is so easy to use, my kids even use it on their phone." Read more
"...- Their Apps magically work really well, whether on the same wifi-network or cellular or Internet-remote-..." Read more
"...For viewing, the iOS app works great...." Read more
"...The APP for Android and IOS works very well and I found it quite easy to operate. Highly recommend this product. I hope it lasts many years." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the night vision of the surveillance recorder system. They mention that it has excellent night vision, and is able to pick up light well. The cameras are able not only to see and hear what is happening during the day, but also to illuminate a very wide area.
"...The included RLC-520 does an outstanding job in the day and ok job during the night...." Read more
"...I think their night-vision is actually pretty spectacular, but it requires the red-IR-LEDs to be on (and visible)-..." Read more
"...lights or lights near your doors, the Reolink cameras are able to pick up light so well that you can keep them in full color mode even at night...." Read more
"...The cameras provide very clear picture with decent night vision...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the surveillance recorder system. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it doesn't work properly and has issues.
"...REOlink PROS:- Their stuff plays well with their own equipment, better than every camera company I've tried..." Read more
"...It still shows good detail just not clearly able to distinguish faces at 20 feet...." Read more
"For the cost, this is a very effective system. The cameras provide very clear picture with decent night vision...." Read more
"...system this past weekend and I have to say that I am very satisfied with the whole process and quality of the cameras...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the motion detection of the surveillance recorder system. Some mention that it's very sensitive, the settings can be as complex or simple as you like, and the motion alerts are quick. However, others say that it overly sensitive, has poor motion detection at night, and is based on pixels changing.
"...They are quite sensitive and I could pick up my neighbors voice from around 50 feet away.Motion alerts:..." Read more
"...Their motion-detection is based on pixels changing, not true motion-detection like Ring somehow accomplishes through infrared or other cameras with..." Read more
"...ability on the NVR to set motion schedules - the ability to set different motion sensitivity levels at 4 different times of the day...." Read more
"...The motion section is horrible. I have spent way too long trying to fine tune the detection, and I finally just turned it off...." Read more
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My pros for using POE
1. Wanted an always-record security system without relying on pulling out the sd-card
2. Home does not have adequate wireless coverage to ensure the best video quality at all times
3. Did not want to excessively modify my home by drilling into the walls for power
My cons of using POE
1. Need a POE network switch
2. More complicated to setup than a wireless camera
Now that I was determined to get a POE camera security system, I narrowed down my research to POE only and I ended up going with REOLink NVR system because, it met all my pros of using POE, and it got rid of all my cons of using POE.
Setup and Install:
I setup two cameras in the front, one covering the driveway/garage and the other covering the front entrance/front door. The other two camera are covering the backyard. The included 4 cameras are enough to record about 90 percent around the house, with some dead spots where I purposely avoided recording any of my neighbors. The included kit was great and all the pieces are there. I did purchase my own ethernet cables because I wanted longer cables that were easily hidden. I went with 100 feet flat cabling. Each camera ethernet cable goes up to my roof and into an attic vent then down to a hallway, into the NVR controller. This way, I only drilled a single hole from the attic to the hallway right along the wall so almost nothing is visible.
I initially used a monitor hooked up to the NVR to set it up but once the initial settings were configured, I disconnected everything except the power and ethernet and control the NVR completely from my PC. Once I figured that out, I moved the entire NVR box into the attic and only have the ethernet from the NVR come through the hole and into my router.
I would say the most difficult part of the install was going up to the roof of the house and routing all the ethernet cables, clip them in place, and hide them by snaking them along my roof tiles. That part took a few hours. Once all the ethernet wiring was done, the camera install was easy, taking only 5 to 10 minutes per camera.
Video Quality:
The 2k video quality was the best compromise for the price and picture quality. I wanted to make sure I can clearly see faces at least up to 20 feet away. The included RLC-520 does an outstanding job in the day and ok job during the night. The day quality is great, I can see faces much further than 20 feet and recorded video is clear enough to zoom pretty far. The night quality is ok, it's about what I expected for the price. It still shows good detail just not clearly able to distinguish faces at 20 feet. I have my settings at 2560x1920@30fps with 8192 bitrate, sound on, no motion detection. With 4 cameras, I fill the 2TB hard drive in about a week and then it overwrites the oldest video, like how a dash cam works. In the future, I might try to upgrade the capacity.
Reolink App:
I use the windows client on my home PC and it's very easy and intuitive to use. Every aspect of the system can be controlled and monitored with the client and I like how easy it is to organize all the video, taking a pic, video clipping, zooming, all very easy and intuitive. Not sure what video settings to use so I just maxed them all out. I also use the android client when not home and it works just as well and has all the configuration options like the windows client. Overall I would say the client exceeded my expectations for the price.
Reolink Support:
Amazing support! I had an issue with one camera reverting to default settings and I contacted support. They asked me a few questions and then immediately sent a replacement camera. Unfortunately, the camera was delayed because it was out of stock but I didn't mind, the camera was still recording fine, just not at the maxed-out settings I always set it to. Reolink support was responsive and communicative and I have faith they will take care of me in the future.
Conclusion:
For the price I paid, I love this kit. It perfectly ticked off every checkmark I had as a requirement. Now I have peace of mind, I didn't drill all over my house, the camera always records so I can playback, the video quality is good, and the interface is so easy to use, my kids even use it on their phone.
I have 20 cameras now, everything from RLC-423WS, RLC-423, and C1pro PTZs, to RLC-511 zoom, to 4MP bullets, to 5MP turret cameras, multiple NVRs, blah-blah-blah. I've personally wired 2000ft of CAT6 PoE to most of my systems, snaking through walls, attics, soffit, and even buried a few hundred feet of conduit to get all of the cameras and NVRs as inconspicuous as possible.
That-said, here's the pros/cons to all of the REOlink stuff together, not just this item:
REOlink CONS:
- Doesn't play well with others
- I think their inclusion of RCA-audio, reset-button, and power-socket is STUPID for an external camera that is made to be PoE (power-over-ethernet). I have to heat-shrink-seal every single one of those connectors on outdoor cameras (that's 54-connections I've had to meticulously seal)
- Doesn't support HKvision encoding (used by virtually all of the doorbell cameras on the market)
- Technical support is hit-or-miss; 80% want you to go away, 20% want to help, 0% actually do help
- Both of my high-end recent cameras (RLC-423 and RLC-511) 4X-zoom cameras seem to have the same internal malfunction with focus... right-side is out of focus when zoomed-in and left-side is out of focus when zoomed-out
- Most of their bullet and turret cameras have great quality, but such a narrow field-of-view that its hard to find good mounting locations (they are too zoomed for 8'-12' range use, which I argue is what most houses have indoors and outside for mounting locations)
- Their motion-detection is based on pixels changing, not true motion-detection like Ring somehow accomplishes through infrared or other cameras with PIR-detection, so it is constantly going off for shadows and vegetation
- The UUID-setup is so simple that it makes internet-security very questionable... if I can sign in from my multiple devices, other countries probably can too
- Their cameras require you to turn on the active infrared-LEDs for nighttime use. They are NOT true nightvision like a passive FLIR would be. The problem with the infrared-LEDs is humans can see your camera and bugs are attracted to the lenses
- There are plenty of cameras on the market with more optical zoom. 4X is frankly not enough for me in most cases, and most of their outdoor cameras start off with too much zoom to begin-with (no wide angle)
REOlink PROS:
- Their stuff plays well with their own equipment, better than every camera company I've tried
- Their Apps magically work really well, whether on the same wifi-network or cellular or Internet-remote
- UUID setup of apps is effortless
- PoE setup of cameras with NVR is effortless, so are their WiFi cameras (as long as on same network)
- Cameras have really good control of bandwidth-type adjustments (frame size, frame rate, KB/s)
- Their motion-detection is fairly-decent; detects all movement (which is a pain with sun/shadow/bushes)
- Their cameras have internal memory slots, incase you want localized non-NVR playback capability
- I think their night-vision is actually pretty spectacular, but it requires the red-IR-LEDs to be on (and visible)
- All of their stored videos have .MP4 codecs compatible with Quicktime and PC/Mac operating systems
- All of their systems (NVR, phone, computer-MAC, computer-PC) work the same way, set-up is the same
- I've had some cameras outside for 3+ years and they have held-up well to rain and sun
I wish their customer / technical service people were more capable. Every time I talked or emailed them, it felt like I was speaking to an intermediary... like they weren't the company that actually designed the hardware. Frankly, I'd pay more and be more pro-REOlink if they gave a crap. Their ultimate response is basically always the same: our stuff works together and if you want to try something else, don't call us. And basically, they're right.
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2020
I have 20 cameras now, everything from RLC-423WS, RLC-423, and C1pro PTZs, to RLC-511 zoom, to 4MP bullets, to 5MP turret cameras, multiple NVRs, blah-blah-blah. I've personally wired 2000ft of CAT6 PoE to most of my systems, snaking through walls, attics, soffit, and even buried a few hundred feet of conduit to get all of the cameras and NVRs as inconspicuous as possible.
That-said, here's the pros/cons to all of the REOlink stuff together, not just this item:
REOlink CONS:
- Doesn't play well with others
- I think their inclusion of RCA-audio, reset-button, and power-socket is STUPID for an external camera that is made to be PoE (power-over-ethernet). I have to heat-shrink-seal every single one of those connectors on outdoor cameras (that's 54-connections I've had to meticulously seal)
- Doesn't support HKvision encoding (used by virtually all of the doorbell cameras on the market)
- Technical support is hit-or-miss; 80% want you to go away, 20% want to help, 0% actually do help
- Both of my high-end recent cameras (RLC-423 and RLC-511) 4X-zoom cameras seem to have the same internal malfunction with focus... right-side is out of focus when zoomed-in and left-side is out of focus when zoomed-out
- Most of their bullet and turret cameras have great quality, but such a narrow field-of-view that its hard to find good mounting locations (they are too zoomed for 8'-12' range use, which I argue is what most houses have indoors and outside for mounting locations)
- Their motion-detection is based on pixels changing, not true motion-detection like Ring somehow accomplishes through infrared or other cameras with PIR-detection, so it is constantly going off for shadows and vegetation
- The UUID-setup is so simple that it makes internet-security very questionable... if I can sign in from my multiple devices, other countries probably can too
- Their cameras require you to turn on the active infrared-LEDs for nighttime use. They are NOT true nightvision like a passive FLIR would be. The problem with the infrared-LEDs is humans can see your camera and bugs are attracted to the lenses
- There are plenty of cameras on the market with more optical zoom. 4X is frankly not enough for me in most cases, and most of their outdoor cameras start off with too much zoom to begin-with (no wide angle)
REOlink PROS:
- Their stuff plays well with their own equipment, better than every camera company I've tried
- Their Apps magically work really well, whether on the same wifi-network or cellular or Internet-remote
- UUID setup of apps is effortless
- PoE setup of cameras with NVR is effortless, so are their WiFi cameras (as long as on same network)
- Cameras have really good control of bandwidth-type adjustments (frame size, frame rate, KB/s)
- Their motion-detection is fairly-decent; detects all movement (which is a pain with sun/shadow/bushes)
- Their cameras have internal memory slots, incase you want localized non-NVR playback capability
- I think their night-vision is actually pretty spectacular, but it requires the red-IR-LEDs to be on (and visible)
- All of their stored videos have .MP4 codecs compatible with Quicktime and PC/Mac operating systems
- All of their systems (NVR, phone, computer-MAC, computer-PC) work the same way, set-up is the same
- I've had some cameras outside for 3+ years and they have held-up well to rain and sun
I wish their customer / technical service people were more capable. Every time I talked or emailed them, it felt like I was speaking to an intermediary... like they weren't the company that actually designed the hardware. Frankly, I'd pay more and be more pro-REOlink if they gave a crap. Their ultimate response is basically always the same: our stuff works together and if you want to try something else, don't call us. And basically, they're right.