Awesome video, thanks! Just a quick tip if you have an existing hole from a hole saw that you need to make bigger, you can usually double up the smaller size hole saw inside the bigger one on the bit itself, and use that as your pilot hole. That assumes they're the same brand, so I always buy the same brand hole saws.
I love all of your videos. And your home is beautiful! I purchased the hikvision 2DE4A425IW-DE4 after watching your review. We have a very large area to cover and it does an excellent job! Keep up the great videos!
Thanks for the tip on using Big Box junction boxes instead of the expensive Reolink junction boxes. I always wondered if they were the same size, and you answered the question for me. I will be replacing three nest wifi cams and going to 4K/NVR package very soon.
What an excellent video. I have a number of cameras sitting around waiting to be installed. I too have poor access to the soffit area and into the attic and have been considering various options. I might go this route but I have to figure out if I want to use outdoor rated ethernet and just tuck it into the vinyl siding under the soffit around the house, or if I want to paint conduit and mount it along the roof line under the soffit. Outdoor cable tucked away would be less noticeable, but conduit would help in the future if I ever needed to replace the cables.
Glad you found the video helpful. Tucking the wires into the siding is a great solution. I have done that a few times and it's a pretty quick solution. I did have a little trouble on 90-degree turns where the wires were a little visible. Yes, if you need to replace the wires, pulling them out carefully not to damage the siding.
Just the review I am looking for I did put the notifications on from a few weeks ago and didn’t get it for today’s video 🙁 but I am here and want to learn on how rubbish I am and how much better I should be watching this 🙌🏽
Curious to see how you got the other non reolink cameras jive with the reolink nvr, especially being able to watch live videos from these cameras with the app.
Nice job, good future-proofing as well. Something you might consider in the future would be remote IR emitters. You can turn off the IR in the cameras and that cuts down on the spider attraction. You can also paint the top part of the downspouts black which helps with glare even if they are just outside this picture. Thanks again.
Hi, really informative video thanks. I'm installing Reolink RLC-520 cameras but the Reolink D20 Box is massive. Could you please let me know what junction boxes you used? The camera is about 105mm at the base. Many thanks.
Very helpful. Thank you! Have you had success connecting a doorbell cam to the Reolink NVR? I'm considering a system similar to what you've installed and would love to be able to add a doorbell cam (and perhaps a couple indoor wireless cams) to the system. Do you know if that's possible? Thanks again. Your ability to explain complex config steps in a clear and concise way is impressive. Well done.
Hi, how about spider web on these reolink turret cameras? I just got rlc-510a camera system and all my bullet camera's are covered with spider web if I use night vision with IR leds. Some people saying needs changing from bullet to turret style camera some saying that I have to turn off IR lights and use external IR source.
Hello, very nice video, do you have the amazon link to the rj45 connectors please as it should be POE compliant as well and not so easy to find ? Thanks
I have a camera setup to read number plates. At night I had the problem with the plate reflecting so much it's impossible to read. But I now have a bush near to the camera so the infrared light bounces off this bush making the camera image darken so I can read the number plates perfectly at night.
Hi there, I'm looking to mount some reolink bullet cameras on a solid brick wall. Do you recommend the junction boxes to hide/house the reset & power fittings? Thanks
Unless you can access and hide (and then seal) a hole for the connector behind the wall, it seems junction boxes are the best solution to hide the fittings.
Hi, First,thanks for great videos 👍 I’m wondering is it possible to add other reolink cameras to the same app on my iPhone cameras would locate in different country and naturally in different wlan network ? Thanks: Jere
Can I network an external poe switch to the internal nvr switch? and connect ip cameras to the external switch, that will be given ip addresses from the nvr internal switch as if i connected those cameras directly to the nvr internal switch?
Would it be OK to use RJ45 couplers instead of a patch panel as I will only be running 5 or 6 network cables from the NVR location to rear porch roof space before I run the cables to the camera locations around the back garden, as the patch panels I see are like 24ports which is way more than I will ever need?
Does the patch panel affect the POE the NVR provides to the cameras? I purchased the same system and am trying to find a way to keep things relatively organized without needing to buy an expensive POE switch or building out a complex home network…
I didn't notice any impact to the power or data in my scenario due to the patch panel. It is a possible point of failure but also helps clean things up and keep things organized.
Is it possible to turn off the IR on one of the cameras? I'm gonna mount one of the cameras inside pointing outside through the window glass and am afraid there will be a glare because of the IR. Please answer if you know) Thank you.
Where did you get the smaller waterproof cable grand and cap? The ones that came with the Reolink camera are too big (too long). The ones you used look smaller.
If you have really bright lights that would allow the cameras to get color photos that might be ok, but you would have to deal with the time it takes for the camera to adjust from the night mode to the lights coming on. You may also have issues with reflections from bright spot lights. I don't think it's a bad idea, but you may have to do some tweaking and adjusting. Another option is to get a remotely located IR emitter - they generally provide much more IR light than the camera does. Added bonus, camera doesn't get covered in bugs.
Nice install thank you. Just have question . is there any signal lost if you use patch panel between NVR Unit and Cameras ? I want to do the same idea just wondering if there's a big diff. Secondly I want to upgrade my NVR 8 chan. to 16chan. What do you recommend add on another 8cha. unit or just straight 16cha. unit ? thx appreciate for the response.
Thanks for checking out my video. There is no lost signal or lag using a patch panel. I would recommend getting a 16ch unit instead of running 2 8ch units... unless you can fit more hard drive space into the 2 8ch units and you need that extra storage.
Good question, there was obviously a lot of work done off-camera. In total, I spent 10 hours on the wiring alone. I made a bunch of mistakes along the way and had to redo a bunch of stuff, but this video only shows final product. I ended up doing the patch panel 3 times because the wires wouldn't line up correctly, that's why there are 2 holes cut behind the panel, they would not fit on the sides. Hope this helps.
Pointer - A) it is called an LB, not a box. B) anytime you're feeding wire through vertical conduit, feed from down up - let gravity assist you rather than fight you.
Good question. I find the genuine Hikvision cameras a little harder to find because they only have a very select list of distributers. The Reolink cameras are on Amazon and on reolink.com, and much and quicker to get my hands on. I also like their marketing and feel they have a strong position in the market. I am still running Hikvision and Blue Iris and I have videos in the works on each.
@@HomeTechDIY I have been using "gray market" hik's from what i find to be a reputable seller on ebay. No issues with them so far. I am still on the fence however weather dropping nearly $400-500 on a hikvision DS-7716 NVR or building a BI machine.
Yeah, it's a tough call. If you are installing more than 4 cameras, you'll want a beefy PC... which translates into money spent on better performing hardware.
@@QuaabQueb You can definitely find better prices for a DS-7716 (or OEM equivalent) on eBay. You shouldn't be paying more than $200 if you know where to look. There are 70+ companies that rebrand Hikvision products. I'd highly recommend looking into some of those OEM products on eBay, as you can find the exact same NVRs and cameras at a fraction of the cost.
Hi, I am trying to add junction box to my reolink cameras. I bought the same ones you are using but having troubles with the screws. They stick out cause the heads are too big. Did you use different screws?
Hey. I had the same issue, so I used a larger drill bit (the same width of the screw heads) to make the holes in the cover a just a couple millimeters deep so the screw heads will be flush with the cover.
very helpful! What cables would you recommend for the reolink 4k rln16-410? i would like to get good cables that would prevent us from running new cables everytime we upgrade. They will all run thru the attic. thanks!
Thanks for questioning the distance. You are correct. I just double checked the distance and it's 56 feet, 2 inches. I have posted this official distance and the default camera settings used in this video to my blog post: www.hometechdiy.com/install_reolink_d800/
Are these cameras the 4K 8MP or 12MP? The reason I ask is your recordings are smooth and don't show and jitter. I think the 12MP have a slower frame rate and could be a problem, so I am assuming your cameras are the 8MP.
Is cat 6 cable all the same? Where do you get yours, there seems to be cable from $90 to $225 for 1000' rolls. I read some is solid and some is braided do you have a preference?
The link for mine is in the video's description. There are different quality notes, like sure copper or just copper coated. There is a difference sometimes in the wire gauge. I prefer the thicker stuff at 23AWG, instead of 24.
I installed the exact same system and it works perfectly. My apartment block is in New York, and I watch the system from London. The only problem I have is installing additional cameras. The system see the cameras but will not allow me to add it to the system, Reolink support is awful.
Are you adding the cameras directly to the PoE ports on the camera or over your LAN? Not sure what you mean by the system can see the camera but you cannot add them to the system. Are you able to see the cameras' live feed on the NVR itself and not over the Reolink app?
Good question. Officially, it's 100m, but as you may have seen in my past videos (czcams.com/video/CDqZs5M4i4s/video.html) we can achieve lengths much greater. I have not yet tested the maximum functional length from the NVR to the camera.
I love my Reolink 4k with NVR but they need to improve on the field of view , that 89 degree is terrible,it’s way too narrow. My logi-2 web cameras that I swapped out had 180 degrees. Reolink we need at least 120.
What you could do is swap the angles of the garage and drive cameras so they're shooting perpendicular to each other, that way you shouldn't have to move the drains and you should maintain good IR images.
@@HomeTechDIY No problem, I tackle issues like that installing cameras pretty much monthly. Usually, it just takes a bit of fiddling in order to sort common issues like that.
@@HomeTechDIY You mentioned you wish the junction box were bigger. Since the conduit is glued to the junction box, I assume you will have to cut the conduit pipe to change the junction box in the future, right?
@@HomeTechDIY I am in the process of putting up a pvc conduit on the side and back of my house to run my ethernet cable. I think I will glue only the critical joints that needs stability. I am runing outdoor rated cat6a cable, so not worry about the moisture. The pvc is more for aesthetic than cable protection. What do you think?
I find the genuine Hikvision cameras a little harder to find because they only have a very select list of distributers. The Reolink cameras are on Amazon and on reolink.com, and much and quicker to get my hands on. I also like their marketing strategy and feel they have a strong position in the market. I am still running Hikvision and Blue Iris and I have videos in the works on each.
Technically it's not needed but if I want to install additional cameras in the future I only need to run the wires to the patch panel. This would be even more challenging once my ceiling is finished and covered in drywall.
hi !! good videos !! my point is this you have reviewed many reolink products and i bought a cheaper RLC 410 which is ok ! and hard wired it too !! picked up all from your vids ! my now point is could you recommend an IP camera there are lots to confuse you- spec looking for wired /2way audio /light /infrared / SD card / if its possible all thoughts considered BOB
very nice clean install. I like the pillar concept where you get all the camera angles just from one pillar!
Bloody amazing! Well made video - slick and to the point. Thank you.
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thank you SO MUCH for posting this for others to see. NIce detail. Very helpful!
Awesome video, thanks! Just a quick tip if you have an existing hole from a hole saw that you need to make bigger, you can usually double up the smaller size hole saw inside the bigger one on the bit itself, and use that as your pilot hole. That assumes they're the same brand, so I always buy the same brand hole saws.
Wow i'm totally impressed with the details and the professional installation you did.
And this, Sir, is the reason I subscribed to your channel. Great instructional videos. Adding the patch panel is a nice touch too. 👍
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I love all of your videos. And your home is beautiful! I purchased the hikvision 2DE4A425IW-DE4 after watching your review. We have a very large area to cover and it does an excellent job! Keep up the great videos!
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Thanks for the tip on using Big Box junction boxes instead of the expensive Reolink junction boxes. I always wondered if they were the same size, and you answered the question for me. I will be replacing three nest wifi cams and going to 4K/NVR package very soon.
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What an excellent video. I have a number of cameras sitting around waiting to be installed. I too have poor access to the soffit area and into the attic and have been considering various options. I might go this route but I have to figure out if I want to use outdoor rated ethernet and just tuck it into the vinyl siding under the soffit around the house, or if I want to paint conduit and mount it along the roof line under the soffit. Outdoor cable tucked away would be less noticeable, but conduit would help in the future if I ever needed to replace the cables.
Glad you found the video helpful. Tucking the wires into the siding is a great solution. I have done that a few times and it's a pretty quick solution. I did have a little trouble on 90-degree turns where the wires were a little visible. Yes, if you need to replace the wires, pulling them out carefully not to damage the siding.
This was great, thank you for sharing.
Awesome video, thanks!
Useful video!!
Just the review I am looking for I did put the notifications on from a few weeks ago and didn’t get it for today’s video 🙁 but I am here and want to learn on how rubbish I am and how much better I should be watching this 🙌🏽
Wow, this is nice but very intensive and more than want to do.
crazy video
perfect work
Genius !!!
nicely done.
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Thanks for sharing.
Curious to see how you got the other non reolink cameras jive with the reolink nvr, especially being able to watch live videos from these cameras with the app.
Nice job
Nice job, good future-proofing as well. Something you might consider in the future would be remote IR emitters. You can turn off the IR in the cameras and that cuts down on the spider attraction. You can also paint the top part of the downspouts black which helps with glare even if they are just outside this picture. Thanks again.
Thanks for the tips!
So you mounted the camera plate to the junction box plate? Does it feel secure enough or do you need to use screws with a nut on the other side?
This was very nice and gave me lots of Ideas for camera and more use of conduit and junction boxes 10/10
Hi, really informative video thanks. I'm installing Reolink RLC-520 cameras but the Reolink D20 Box is massive. Could you please let me know what junction boxes you used? The camera is about 105mm at the base. Many thanks.
Very helpful. Thank you! Have you had success connecting a doorbell cam to the Reolink NVR? I'm considering a system similar to what you've installed and would love to be able to add a doorbell cam (and perhaps a couple indoor wireless cams) to the system. Do you know if that's possible? Thanks again. Your ability to explain complex config steps in a clear and concise way is impressive. Well done.
I have not tried it but it would be possible if the door bell supports ONVIF.
Can you post the link for the junction box please. Thank you.
I was only curious about indoor cat 6 not direct burial, thanks.
Hi, how about spider web on these reolink turret cameras? I just got rlc-510a camera system and all my bullet camera's are covered with spider web if I use night vision with IR leds. Some people saying needs changing from bullet to turret style camera some saying that I have to turn off IR lights and use external IR source.
Hello, Is there a way to watch the portion of installing junction box without fast forward ?
future,,,sealing camera boxes a good idea?
Is the hardware in these cameras the same as the Reolink bullet 4K (RLC-810A)? I’m debating on going with the 4K w/ AI turret or bullet camera bundle.
Hello, very nice video, do you have the amazon link to the rj45 connectors please as it should be POE compliant as well and not so easy to find ? Thanks
Great video and well spoken! Question, did you notice fog or moisture build on your cameras after time (on the lens)?
Thanks for the question. Here is the prairies, it's very dry and I haven't noticed any moisture.
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This was awesome.
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I have a camera setup to read number plates. At night I had the problem with the plate reflecting so much it's impossible to read. But I now have a bush near to the camera so the infrared light bounces off this bush making the camera image darken so I can read the number plates perfectly at night.
Hi there, I'm looking to mount some reolink bullet cameras on a solid brick wall. Do you recommend the junction boxes to hide/house the reset & power fittings? Thanks
Unless you can access and hide (and then seal) a hole for the connector behind the wall, it seems junction boxes are the best solution to hide the fittings.
hi, thanks for this instructional video, could you drop a link of the junction boxes you used in this video, thanks
I'm glad you liked the video. Here are the junction boxes: amzn.to/3cHI36v and here are their covers: amzn.to/2MU0eLd
Hi,
First,thanks for great videos 👍
I’m wondering is it possible to add other reolink cameras to the same app on my iPhone cameras would locate in different country and naturally in different wlan network ?
Thanks: Jere
Hello, I want to buy relink 4K camera and I want to use it with blue irs . Which one you try and work for you ? Can any body let me know ? Thanks
Can I network an external poe switch to the internal nvr switch?
and connect ip cameras to the external switch, that will be given ip addresses from the nvr internal switch as if i connected those cameras directly to the nvr internal switch?
Would it be OK to use RJ45 couplers instead of a patch panel as I will only be running 5 or 6 network cables from the NVR location to rear porch roof space before I run the cables to the camera locations around the back garden, as the patch panels I see are like 24ports which is way more than I will ever need?
Yes, I have used couplers like these for this very purpose: amzn.to/3aBEQDA
Hi, nice video. Whats the lend size?
Thank you for very good videos and very helpful. Do you have any experience with their support?
Thanks for the nice comment!! No, I haven't used their support but from what others say, they're helpful and good to work with.
Does the patch panel affect the POE the NVR provides to the cameras? I purchased the same system and am trying to find a way to keep things relatively organized without needing to buy an expensive POE switch or building out a complex home network…
I didn't notice any impact to the power or data in my scenario due to the patch panel. It is a possible point of failure but also helps clean things up and keep things organized.
Is it possible to turn off the IR on one of the cameras? I'm gonna mount one of the cameras inside pointing outside through the window glass and am afraid there will be a glare because of the IR. Please answer if you know) Thank you.
The cable supplied which cat6 be?
Where did you get the smaller waterproof cable grand and cap? The ones that came with the Reolink camera are too big (too long). The ones you used look smaller.
I had some extra lying around that did the trick.
Rather than the camera’s nightvision, would motion-sensor floodlights be a better light source?
If you have really bright lights that would allow the cameras to get color photos that might be ok, but you would have to deal with the time it takes for the camera to adjust from the night mode to the lights coming on. You may also have issues with reflections from bright spot lights. I don't think it's a bad idea, but you may have to do some tweaking and adjusting. Another option is to get a remotely located IR emitter - they generally provide much more IR light than the camera does. Added bonus, camera doesn't get covered in bugs.
Nice install thank you. Just have question . is there any signal lost if you use patch panel between NVR Unit and Cameras ? I want to do the same idea just wondering if there's a big diff. Secondly I want to upgrade my NVR 8 chan. to 16chan. What do you recommend add on another 8cha. unit or just straight 16cha. unit ? thx appreciate for the response.
Thanks for checking out my video. There is no lost signal or lag using a patch panel. I would recommend getting a 16ch unit instead of running 2 8ch units... unless you can fit more hard drive space into the 2 8ch units and you need that extra storage.
@@HomeTechDIY Thank you very much for the reply. I will do your advice.
Could you give some sort of insight into the hours involved in doing all this wiring? My guess would be two full days of work. Much appreciated!
Good question, there was obviously a lot of work done off-camera. In total, I spent 10 hours on the wiring alone. I made a bunch of mistakes along the way and had to redo a bunch of stuff, but this video only shows final product. I ended up doing the patch panel 3 times because the wires wouldn't line up correctly, that's why there are 2 holes cut behind the panel, they would not fit on the sides. Hope this helps.
Pointer - A) it is called an LB, not a box. B) anytime you're feeding wire through vertical conduit, feed from down up - let gravity assist you rather than fight you.
did you mean feed from up to down? Go back to grammar school.
Why did you go with reolink vs hikvisions ? Are you looking at moving to a standalone all in one nvr verses the blueiris machine ?
Good question. I find the genuine Hikvision cameras a little harder to find because they only have a very select list of distributers. The Reolink cameras are on Amazon and on reolink.com, and much and quicker to get my hands on. I also like their marketing and feel they have a strong position in the market. I am still running Hikvision and Blue Iris and I have videos in the works on each.
@@HomeTechDIY I have been using "gray market" hik's from what i find to be a reputable seller on ebay. No issues with them so far. I am still on the fence however weather dropping nearly $400-500 on a hikvision DS-7716 NVR or building a BI machine.
Yeah, it's a tough call. If you are installing more than 4 cameras, you'll want a beefy PC... which translates into money spent on better performing hardware.
@@QuaabQueb You can definitely find better prices for a DS-7716 (or OEM equivalent) on eBay. You shouldn't be paying more than $200 if you know where to look. There are 70+ companies that rebrand Hikvision products. I'd highly recommend looking into some of those OEM products on eBay, as you can find the exact same NVRs and cameras at a fraction of the cost.
Why not use Synology NAS? 😎.
Hi, I am trying to add junction box to my reolink cameras. I bought the same ones you are using but having troubles with the screws. They stick out cause the heads are too big. Did you use different screws?
Hey. I had the same issue, so I used a larger drill bit (the same width of the screw heads) to make the holes in the cover a just a couple millimeters deep so the screw heads will be flush with the cover.
very helpful! What cables would you recommend for the reolink 4k rln16-410? i would like to get good cables that would prevent us from running new cables everytime we upgrade. They will all run thru the attic. thanks!
I would recommend CAT6 with a gauge of 23. amzn.to/3UGK2vq
You would do CAT 7, but it's overkill and expensive.
@@HomeTechDIY thanks so much!
What kind of cable did you use for this project. I couldn't find any link for this particular cable . Thanks
Thanks for letting me know. I just updated the description with the links.
Do these Reolink cameras have ONVIF and work with Blue Iris instead of / in addition to the NVR?
Yes, check out my video on Blue Iris where I add them to my PC: czcams.com/video/hbcO-g3mGgI/video.html
I'm doubting the 60 ft, can you please post a video and show measurements? Also please include all settings as well.
Thanks for questioning the distance. You are correct. I just double checked the distance and it's 56 feet, 2 inches. I have posted this official distance and the default camera settings used in this video to my blog post: www.hometechdiy.com/install_reolink_d800/
How do the (PoE) cameras get power when they're plugged into the patch panel?
Each port on the patch panel is plugging into a PoE switch and the power will pass right through the panel to the camera.
Are these cameras the 4K 8MP or 12MP? The reason I ask is your recordings are smooth and don't show and jitter. I think the 12MP have a slower frame rate and could be a problem, so I am assuming your cameras are the 8MP.
Is cat 6 cable all the same? Where do you get yours, there seems to be cable from $90 to $225 for 1000' rolls. I read some is solid and some is braided do you have a preference?
The link for mine is in the video's description. There are different quality notes, like sure copper or just copper coated. There is a difference sometimes in the wire gauge. I prefer the thicker stuff at 23AWG, instead of 24.
I installed the exact same system and it works perfectly. My apartment block is in New York, and I watch the system from London. The only problem I have is installing additional cameras. The system see the cameras but will not allow me to add it to the system, Reolink support is awful.
Are you adding the cameras directly to the PoE ports on the camera or over your LAN? Not sure what you mean by the system can see the camera but you cannot add them to the system. Are you able to see the cameras' live feed on the NVR itself and not over the Reolink app?
Do you need to silicone the back of junction box? I mean water could get behind it
It's not a bad idea just to be safe.
Have you messed around with the 1212a or newer 1224a yet?
Not yet but hopefully soon.
What is the maximum length of stranded cat6 cable for this camera?
Good question. Officially, it's 100m, but as you may have seen in my past videos (czcams.com/video/CDqZs5M4i4s/video.html) we can achieve lengths much greater. I have not yet tested the maximum functional length from the NVR to the camera.
Do you have a link or description of the junction box you used ?
Similar Junction box: www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-1-2-in-Gray-5-Holes-4-in-Round-Non-Metallic-Weatherproof-Box-WRB550PG/300851119
Junction box cover: www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-Gray-4-in-Round-Non-Metallic-Weatherproof-Blank-Cover-WBC300PG/300852125
I love my Reolink 4k with NVR but they need to improve on the field of view , that 89 degree is terrible,it’s way too narrow. My logi-2 web cameras that I swapped out had 180 degrees. Reolink we need at least 120.
Hi, what is that smaller cable sealing coupler?
The one from reolink is just too long... 😅
The smaller one is an extra I had from an old setup. Yes, the Reolink ones are pretty large.
@@HomeTechDIY thank you
... I guess i gotta keep looking then...
Hello, can we change the resulution of cameras? I do not need 4k
Yes, in the camera settings, the resolution can be lowered.
Will cat 5 cables work fine for this same system?
Yes
Can these be installed on a wall instead of a ceiling without a junction box?
Yes, on a wall is just fine. If you are not using a junction box, make sure to account for the wire when planning your install.
What you could do is swap the angles of the garage and drive cameras so they're shooting perpendicular to each other, that way you shouldn't have to move the drains and you should maintain good IR images.
That is a really good idea. Thanks for sharing!!
@@HomeTechDIY No problem, I tackle issues like that installing cameras pretty much monthly. Usually, it just takes a bit of fiddling in order to sort common issues like that.
Awesome video. Did you glue all the pvc conduits including elbow joints?
Yes, lots of dry fitting and gluing
@@HomeTechDIY
You mentioned you wish the junction box were bigger. Since the conduit is glued to the junction box, I assume you will have to cut the conduit pipe to change the junction box in the future, right?
Yes. I would remove all the boxes and pipes and re-fit everything on top of the pillar.
@@HomeTechDIY
I am in the process of putting up a pvc conduit on the side and back of my house to run my ethernet cable. I think I will glue only the critical joints that needs stability. I am runing outdoor rated cat6a cable, so not worry about the moisture. The pvc is more for aesthetic than cable protection. What do you think?
Sounds like a good idea to me. :)
No Amazon link for Cat6 & Patch panel.
Thanks for letting me know. I just updated the description with the links.
That looks like an 80’s NL license plate
It sure is!
Can i using this camera with only SD card for 4k recording without Ethernet? Please reply.thanks before
Yes, for motion only (not continuous).
you prefer this cameras instead of the HIKVISIONS?
I find the genuine Hikvision cameras a little harder to find because they only have a very select list of distributers. The Reolink cameras are on Amazon and on reolink.com, and much and quicker to get my hands on. I also like their marketing strategy and feel they have a strong position in the market. I am still running Hikvision and Blue Iris and I have videos in the works on each.
@@HomeTechDIY would you recommend the reolink rlc-1220a camera/nvr system or would you recommend something else?
Which category cable did you use .
Looks like cat 5e
5:17 shows cat6 cables
Good catch! Yes, it's CAT6.
I just can’t understand the need for that panel? If the wire is coming straight from camera to NVR, why the panel is needed?
Technically it's not needed but if I want to install additional cameras in the future I only need to run the wires to the patch panel. This would be even more challenging once my ceiling is finished and covered in drywall.
hi !! good videos !! my point is this you have reviewed many reolink products and i bought a cheaper RLC 410 which is ok ! and hard wired it too !! picked up all from your vids !
my now point is could you recommend an IP camera there are lots to confuse you- spec looking for wired /2way audio /light /infrared / SD card / if its possible all thoughts considered BOB
Do these cameras have audio recordings
They have mics but no speakers. Check out all the specs here: czcams.com/video/zwq16tF2FHc/video.html
@@HomeTechDIY ok that's what I want. I only want to hear whats going on outside
You buried the cables with no Conduit ? 😮
Yes, the direct burial is awesome! amzn.to/3gOAmdb