Smart Surveillance Simplified: ReoLink NVR & Camera Integration Tutorial

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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▶ Timestamps ⌚:
00:00 - Opening
00:47 - Introduction
01:28 - Features of NVR & Camera
07:04 - NVR Connection Options
15:41 - Home Assistant Integration
20:43 - Closing

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[ElCidPhysics]

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.

[ron]

Fantastic review and great information thank you

[adamcadd]

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

[DillonNottdylan]

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?

[michaelthompson]

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

[MARYOLIONHEART]

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]

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

[MARYOLIONHEART]

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

[Czechmix]

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

[fayly]

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! 😊

[MARYOLIONHEART]

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.

[JB-uczv]

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?

[gamealaughman]

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

[ShadowAssault]

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

[jensjordan]

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

[mobilecommunicationsnetwor]

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

[renderwood]

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.

[ricardogomespedro]

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

[moisesdacosta]

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