Reolink NVR vs WIFI NVR vs Home Hub - Which ONE?

Today, we are going to compare Reolink's 3 storage options for the recordings of their security cameras. We have the regular NVR, the Reolink Home Hub and also their WIFI NVR. Which one would you choose? We will find out.

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[abcfhdi]

Best setup is poe direct to the NVR and then plug the NVR into the router for internet. This prevents wifi jamming from disabling cameras. Not sure if independent alarm companies could then monitor such a system and if you can change vendors or not.

[bickybickford]

I really like the Reolink ecosystem but I just wish their GUI was more up to date and modern looking, It feels like they don't spend any time or effort in updating their NVR's in anyway.

[gerryf]

Thanks for the clarification and the to the point review. Original requesror!

[Dartman]

That's kinda the battle I have trying to hook up generic poe cameras to my Reolink NVR. I bought another generic NVR box and it doesn't care what brand as long as it's plugged into the box or my network POE switch. Some of my wifi pet cams also support ONVIF so they work with the generic box from wifi, and one has a network port so it can work with all the options.
Then the other problem is getting some of the cameras to work with the motion detection, some do, some don't even if it can view the camera. Wish they all would unify the standards a little better.
Keep up the good work, learn something new every time you post 👍

[oimate]

Can I wireless connect the NVR to my router or do I need a lan cable?

[Rufeorufeo]

I saw you’ve been featured on Eufys official ads . Congrats man !

[georgebrodie]

Lifehackster enjoy all your videos but have a question if I use their home hub does it run on my home. Wifi

[zionking]

I'm considering the purchase of a Reolink NVR, question: Once a camera is connected to the NVR, can I still acess the camera's RTSP stream from another 3rd party app? cheers from the UK.

[MrBucko]

@LifeHackster would you still have a second wired NVR as the backup for a POE system? Instead of a Home Hub?

[DamienMDA]

Hi Lifehackster, thanks for your analysis. How would you consider implementing this with half of my 4 cameras
being plugged in WiFi and remaining 2 battery powered? Hub or NVR is a dilemma

Also I am bit confused with home hub storage on micro sd is it that reliable compared to an HDD or SSD?

[rotesblut]

Do you know what the differences between Reolink RLN series and NVS series?

[rylie]

I’m testing the Home Hub. Only way I stream on monitor is through desktop computer.

The one issue I have is I cannot connect the home hub cameras to the stand alone NVR itself it says “Not enough camera space” but I do have enough as I have 16 channel NVR and only use 6 cameras

[KickerHandle]

Trackmix does not work with home hub right?

[kwanizac]

I know the NVRs don't allow out of the box smart home connectivity like to Google or Alexa. Does the home hub allow that?
What circumstances would you use a home hub over a NVR system other than the battery powered reason you provided?
Thanks for the video.

[LtKernelPanic]

Having an NVR with a separate wireless network can be a good thing for network security but Reolink seems to have dropped the ball on its design. Sure you could use an extender with it but that adds more delay when watching the live video feed and the lack of POE on the built in switch is stupid. If they didn't intend on it working with wired cameras they should have only put a single port and label it "camera setup only" or something instead of a four port switch.

[SmoothBaileys]

It seems it must be the most recent battery cameras. After updating my NVR`s firmware, i was able to add my Argus 3 ultra, and it works great. However, after doing that, whenever i try to access said camera from the app as an independent camera, as i was doing begore adding it. I get the message "device disconnected". NOT sure why.

[aymanalshebli]

NVR Is it compatible with eufy wireless cameras?

[kenostergaard]

Does Eufy make a NVR for their s330 and e340 Flood cams?

[billcooper]

Do you know how to connect new altas to wifi nvr? Can get help from reolink support!

[PramodBhattarai]

So, You are saying This WIFI NVR don't power up Camera ? i Thought this good option for WIFI Camera & Poe