How To Plan, Run Wires, & Setup a WIRED PoE Camera System! || Reolink 8CH 5MP System Review

In this video, I show you the full process of planning out how many cameras are needed, running wires, and setting up a wired NVR security camera system WITHOUT DAMAGING a home! I do this all with the Reolink 8CH 5MP PoE Home Security Camera System. Enjoy!

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⏰TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:34 - "Unboxing"
00:05:04 - Important Camera Locations
00:05:49 - Planning Out Camera Coverage
00:07:35 - Equipment Required For Install
00:07:54 - Drilling, Fish Tape, & Pulling Ethernet
00:11:47 - Mounting Under Soffit
00:13:57 - Adjusting Camera
00:14:22 - Reolink App & NVR Software
00:15:53 - Thoughts on Reolink 8ch System
00:16:54 - Web Access
00:17:33 - Alternatives
00:18:37 - Conclusion

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[carsonmtech]

Common questions: ANSWERED! [Open for Q&A's]
Q1: Why did you not use the ethernet cables that came in the box?
A1: Plain and simple: they were too short for my runs. If I was wiring a smaller building, I would have used them. They come with the camera kit. They work.

Q2: How big of a hole did you drill and how?
A2: You need at least a 1in hole. I used a regular hole saw.

Q3: Shouldn't I worry about aluminum reacting with the steel?
A3: No. With the way that I painted the metal piece, I am not worried about the two reacting.

Q4: You didn't show how to setup the NVR and ethernet stuff enough. Could you make another video about this?

[kevinlittlejohn]

No fancy music, no excessive random off topic conversations, clear audio, no shaky camera, specific instructions. Probably the best instructional video ever made. Great job and thank you!

[JChaseFilms]

Good call on not including the actual unwrapping of boxes. That was a very considerate editing choice and is definitely appreciated :)

[steveofsd]

Finally after an hour of searching I finally got a useful video, thanks for get to the point and not beat around the bush. No wind noise, no annoying music just pure instructions. Thank you.

[eckathewrecka]

I'm with others here in that it is refreshing to have a clear and precise video without the annoying music and gimmicks, well done Carson :)

[tyler]

Direct, concise, with no frills, or wasted time. Probably one of the best instructional videos I've seen from someone without a production team. So well done and keep at it man, people appreciate the the style and format of the content👌🏻

[poindexter]

Thank you for posting. I purchased a Swann 8 camera system. 5 years ago I am just now opening the box . I have been dreading running the wire but your video made me get off my LAZY procrastinating It's not as bad as I thought. Again thank you for posting a non b's video

[alphahoss]

The aluminum Hillman mounting piece can be found at Lowe’s if anyone is wondering item # 215885 model # 11303

[EpsilonFilms]

One thing to consider is that by mounting it up so high, you're less likely to be able to identify faces. Cameras can only identify within a certain distance, and by mounting high you are sacrificing some of that ID distance.

[coziii.]

Security for me is
Probably about 10-15 cameras
3-4 on barn
2 on each side of road
4-5 around house
2 down driveway
3 in back yard
1 on flag pole
3-4 on and in garage

And also motion sensor lights as well
And chimes

[sj]

Another great tool to have for running cables through drywall is the Magnepull. It's a bit expensive but works pretty well! I've never ran cables before and it was fairly easy once I learned about fire blockers (horizontal studs) in the walls :/

[chadh]

Not sure if someone has already said this but they have in fact released a firmware update moving it from flash to HTML5 on the NVR webpage.

[SteveV]

Love my wireless, records to micro SD card, no issues at all!!! The 56g card lasts a month, no fees!!

[internetcitycomputers]

Excellent job and video! I have a job this weekend where I will be running the cat5 outside the house under the siding. Thanks for producing this.

[sherlockholmes]

I fall asleep to this guy every night lol, something about his voice makes fall asleep easy

[BearMeatDinner]

Now I gotta wire up my new farm!! Last time I had to install a system was at my old house in SF!! I need like around 4000-5000 feet of cat cable so I can put some of these cameras far away from my place n to keep a good eye on stuff! Great video man!!!

[michaelkennedy]

I agree with the many that have mentioned the clean work you did on this video. There was no crazy music, no BS extra crap, but to the point. I have done hundreds of this type of cams, 32 just on my house, and you were spot on. As far as software, I really like Blueiris, it handles hundreds of different types of camers. Again, good video..

[LafDDlafcam]

amazing video honestly this is one of the example for everyone that try to make a good youtube channel, listen and learn.

[petermapp]

The part that covers the blind spots ...in order to determine if more are needed....how many...great tip...thank you

[SpaceMiner]

I'm glad he was able to set up his POE home security system. Sadly, the Replink brand I bought into has a very difficult set up, connection usin the QR code has no link to reolink POE camera setup.
Endless problems. Your video was mainly outdoor setup.