Smart outdoor security cameras in SA?

[Mzezman]

1. Normally cheaper via the reolink site as shipping included
2. To my knowledge free storage included for all models @Mzezman?

I've never used / needed their storage tbh - went straight onto Blue Iris

 

[airborne]

I've never used / needed their storage tbh - went straight onto Blue Iris

Do you have no offsite recordings?

Blue Iris looks good but seems like it's essentially only onsite video monitoring and recording, obviously you can remote monitor it though.

 

[Mzezman]

Do you have no offsite recordings?

Blue Iris looks good but seems like it's essentially only onsite video monitoring and recording, obviously you can remote monitor it though.

No offsite recording - i COULD back up the alerts etc to google drive - just haven't set it up.

 

[PsyWulf]

Do you have no offsite recordings?

Blue Iris looks good but seems like it's essentially only onsite video monitoring and recording, obviously you can remote monitor it though.

Alotta apps you can dump to a personal cloud storage like Onedrive. I did it with Ispy

 

[Saba'a]

Ordered the RLC811A as I got a 5% for not getting chosen to test the RLC 1212A.

Plus had some $ available on paypal.

Hope it doesn't disappoint

 

[Mzezman]

Ordered the RLC811A as I got a 5% for not getting chosen to test the RLC 1212A.

Plus had some $ available on paypal.

Hope it doesn't disappoint

How many did you order? Was actually gonna ping you the other day to see if you'd be keen for a group buy... guess i was too late..haha

 

[Juzz Wuzz]

Ordered the RLC811A as I got a 5% for not getting chosen to test the RLC 1212A.

Plus had some $ available on paypal.

Hope it doesn't disappoint

I have two and really like them. Prefer them over the 810. Just being able to zoom and get a good position is great. So I can mount them in a nicer place and zoom to what I want to watch

 

[Saba'a]

How many did you order? Was actually gonna ping you the other day to see if you'd be keen for a group buy... guess i was too late..haha

Cheaper to buy 2 but only had money for 1.

But after buying some stuff for my youngest, should have bought 2 and been able to say I have no money

 

[Saba'a]

How many did you order? Was actually gonna ping you the other day to see if you'd be keen for a group buy... guess i was too late..haha

Hmm ... depends on price. Interested in a few RLC410s to close 2 blind spots and to replace the wifi Argus 2. Argus fine but wake up lag can sometimes be irritating.

 

[Saba'a]

I have two and really like them. Prefer them over the 810. Just being able to zoom and get a good position is great. So I can mount them in a nicer place and zoom to what I want to watch

Yep. Replacing the 810A. Will either replace one of the others with 810A or use it to cover 3 blind spots I have.

 

[Saba'a]

Just for interest I have:

3 x 810As
1 x Argus 2 wifi
4 x 410 5mp

Awaiting 1 × 811A which will probably take a month or more!

Ultimately in real life the 410s and argus are fine.

The 810As are great in terms of distance viewing but pretty much overkill for my purposes of simply being able to identify cause of a security beam / alarm breach.

The 811A is for my gate to see any cars approaching and be able to capture as much detail as possible. Thus can't wait for 12mp to be on sale!

But as I said for other spots, a 410 is adequate. Although the 510A better because of smart detection.

So guess question is:

How do you experience the reolink cameras in real life (IRL)? Does more pixels make a difference IRL application?

 

[Saba'a]

Order with airline on 22 March within 3 days of order on 19 March 2022.

A record! But no further input. Sadly sent via 4PX

 

[Saba'a]

Ok

26 March 2022 - Despatched to overseas


So handed over to airline doesn't mean anything.

Now the wait! With DHL would have been here within a few days. But 4PX probably months.

 

[Saba'a]

Arrived at processing centre today.

Hope this means OR Tambo?

 

[Saba'a]

I was not aware that there are 3 versions of the RLC 810A

RLC-810A | 4K Person/Vehicle Detection PoE Security Camera

Meet Reolink RLC-810A, a 4K 8MP AI-powered PoE IP camera with person/vehicle detection, smart motion alerts and more, offering you unrivaled home security.

m.reolink.com

Checked my 810As and only possible way to identify may be the build number or hardware version.

 

[The Door]

I was not aware that there are 3 versions of the RLC 810A

RLC-810A | 4K Person/Vehicle Detection PoE Security Camera

Meet Reolink RLC-810A, a 4K 8MP AI-powered PoE IP camera with person/vehicle detection, smart motion alerts and more, offering you unrivaled home security.

m.reolink.com

Checked my 810As and only possible way to identify may be the build number or hardware version.

So it's just the lens then by the looks. It's probably replaceable too if you have the inclination.

 

[Saba'a]

How many did you order? Was actually gonna ping you the other day to see if you'd be keen for a group buy... guess i was too late..haha

Let me know if you still placing order.

I'll be ready next month to order 3 x whatever refurbished poe cameras on sale.

Just waiting to check the RLC811A in case its really worth more money it costs.

 

[Mzezman]

Sure-will do. Keen to hear your thoughts on the 811a

 

[Saba'a]

Just waiting. Its at customs in SA.

 

[Saba'a]

Any experience or thoughts on the reolink duo cameras?

Reolink Duo 2 PoE | 180° Panoramic Dual-Lens 4K PoE Camera

Reolink Duo 2 PoE, updated from Reolink Duo PoE, truly combines two cams in one! It comes with 4K UHD 180° panorama, smart detection, color night vision, two-way audio, etc.

m.reolink.com

Somehow, doesn't appeal to me.