Reolink 4K PoE NVR 8 Channel CCTV Camera System Network Video Recorder with 2TB Hard Drive Supports 12MP/8MP/5MP/4MP/1080P HD PoE IP Camera 24/7 Surveillance Recording, RLN8-410

I have four Reolink cameras. All worked out of the box. Excellent picture. Easy to set up on mobile, PC and tablet.Following initially unnoticed vehicle damage to a wall, I reviewed the playback and sadly, it had been overwritten on the SD card. The motion detection 'sees' rain and we've had a lot of that! My first reaction was to position a C1 Pro looking through a window. Rain on window pane seen as motion! Night vision infra red reflects of the glass burning out the picture. Switch off the night vision and wow. The motion detection is excellent seeing a cat 20 metres away through the window because security lights switching on are seen as movement and provide a better picture than night vision.Rain is still an issue so, try I thought I'd try an NVR8-410 using two mains powered wi-fi cameras. Uncertain as to how to set this system up as the NVR is primarily marketed as POE device. I can't find an ON switch. To set it up, I connected it to my wi-fi network by plugging it into the router, plug in the supplied mouse, connect to a spare input on my monitor and power it up. Answer a few questions, log in to my network, pause puzzled at the screen asking to initiate the hard drive so ignore this, click next and there, listed' are my two cameras. Fantastic. Tip from Reolink: they need to be logged in to the NVR so scroll right to find the 'hidden' log-in boxes. 30 minutes total and there are my cameras. Still learning how to use the software but it seems easy enough. It really is very good indeed.I can recommend their products unreserveably

The Reolink cameras are one of the best cameras that you can buy, especially at the price point they offer. Most of their cameras have the ability to record internally to the camera, but for some people they prefer to record to an external device which has a bigger storage capacity, this is where the NVR comes in.This NVE can take up to 8 4K cameras, I set it up with 4x 5MP zoom cameras and has worked flawlessly, it was very a setup and go system, after plugging in the cameras they were automatically picked up and you could configure the recording schedule, motion zones, and other associated settings. One of the features that I find useful in the Reolink NVR that many other NVRs don't have is the ability to record continously but also marks on the timeline where motion was detected, allowing to record continously but still easily see when motion was detected.One of the best parts of the Reolink ecosystem is the app, the app for Reolink is by far one of the best from a CCTV vendor, it's extremely easy to use and intuative making it suitable for all technical abilities.

Great bit of kit, fan is quite loud though.

I recently installed the Reolink 4K PoE NVR 8 Channel CCTV Camera System, and I am extremely satisfied with its performance. The ease of setup was impressive, making it simple even for someone with minimal technical experience. The build quality is solid, and the system feels very durable.The picture quality is outstanding, with clear and detailed 4K resolution. This high level of detail is perfect for security purposes. In terms of value, the system is reasonably priced for the features it offers, making it a great investment.Performance-wise, the system operates smoothly with excellent speed, ensuring real-time monitoring without any lag. The storage space provided is ample, allowing for extensive recording without the need for frequent backups.Overall, the Reolink 4K PoE NVR 8 Channel CCTV Camera System is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a reliable and high-quality security system.

Some reviewers commented that this machine only has ONE playback speed. It has MANY playback speeds now. See my captured screen image. I imagine that many of the reviews here may well refer to earlier versions of the product.I had to update the firmware in this NVR in order for it to be compatible with the RLC-822A cameras that I bought at the same time. The fix is easy once you find out that you need it. (Refer to the Reolink website of course.) That update made the user interface completely different.Generally it works fine whether you work direct from the NVR to a monitor, or via the PC APP or via the smart phone App. Each interface is a little different. The PC interface is perhaps the most convenient and almost as comprehensive as the direct interface. I found that on the PC I can see all 4 camera views at the same time, but only in low-res. If I switch to single camera mode on my PC, I can see any one single camera in glorious 8K vision (and sound!). Applies to both live and playback.The Windows PC interface I suggest has not been programmed that efficiently, it's very slow to load and slow to respond sometimes. My iPhone app is much quicker. Quite often the Windows playback just stops and I have to give it some sort of kick to get it restarted.After the initial set up you don't need to go near the NVR, so it can be hidden away in a closet along with all the cables that it attracts. Everything is controlled from your own PC.The 2TB that comes with the NVR is enough for 6 days continuous recording of my 4 x 8MP cameras. You have the option of replacing the internal HDD with a 6TB SATA HDD, or you can plug in an external 6TB SATA HDD via the eSATA port. You'll need to buy a suitable SATA HDD designed for surveillance AND an enclosure to put it in. The enclosure will supply the power it needs and also the eSATA interface to the NVR. Note that "SATA" is not quite the same as "eSATA", that's why you need the enclosure. Note also that you cannot connect an external HDD via the USB port.I'm just reviewing the recorder of course, you'll need to buy separate cameras, cables, crimping tool, conduits...etc. At the time Amazon gave a decent discount for adding the cameras to my basket at the same time as the NVR. (i.e. the discount is real...not a con!)

Very easy to setup. Windows, and android apps super easy to use. Load of videos online in the unlikely event you get stuck.