REOLINK 4K 8MP Outdoor Security Camera with 5X Optical Zoom, Wi-Fi 6 Tech, Smooth Remote Viewing with H.265 Recording, Color Night Vision, Human/Vehicle/Animal Detection, RLC-811WA

Overall, I am very happy with this NVR system. I used it to replace an old wired DVR system I used for over 10yr. It took me a while to get the wifi working consistently. Since old system was wired, this was a real challenge. All of my cams are outside and some are a distance from the house (up to 180ft away). I have an Asus mesh router but connection was inconsistent or nonexistent for cameras away from house. I had to purchase 3-TPLink outdoor access points (EAP650-can setup hardwired or wifi), a TPLink controller (OC200) and POE switch (TL-SG1005P) – quite a learning curve with all the TPLink components but got it working and it is great. TPLink has great documentation and lots of youtube videos,etc. The person/vehicle/animal detection works well and works at a good distance (further than Eufy cams which I also tried). There are occasional false alarms but nothing significant. Only problem I encountered was with 2 cams that would stop/start recording randomly. Reported to Reolink support but they had no info on problem. After much experimenting, I found it was with outdoor cameras with a lot of greenery – something about the intensity of the color(?). I reduced the contract, brightness & saturation for the cameras and now works fine. In addition to the 4 cameras it comes with, I added 4 more Reolink cams - including one zoom and one 180 degree camera – very impressed with both. I purchased a 12TB hard drive which I will install soon. The Windows software works well as does Android software. Takes a while to learn each but that is expected. All cams are connected via wifi and record continuous at 4k. My current laptop does not display 4k so next purchase will be new laptop capable of 4k. I’ve had this system for a couple months and feel confident I will be able to depend on it as I did with old wired system and it is REALLY nice not to run wires to each camera. I did have to buy a number of electric extension cords for the Reolink cameras but was able to place them where they are discrete and not in the way of foot traffic,etc. Should work better than old wired system with thin wires that were occasionally chewed on by animals, even when buried.

I've been using Reolink for many years and have used an assortment of their camera models, both wi-fi and POE. The phone / iPad app is xlnt and user friendly. I have 8 outdoor cameras on my property and have never had one fail which speaks to their excellent durability. Overall I have been very pleased with their products, but I think this one of my favorites for connectivity, sharpness, and night vision so I'm giving it 5 stars. It does not have a wide field of view so it won't cover the entirety of a room, such as a garage, but it is fine for larger areas. Also, you can't adjust the the electronic shutter speed or aperture, but that may not matter for most users. I always find that the initial wi-fi set-up never goes smoothly, but eventually I get there. I could see some folks getting really frustrated. When in doubt, read up on how to do a complete reset while connected to your LAN and enter a new password. It seems very hard to find documentation on how to use the various software features other than trial and error. Connectivity will be a function of distance from your router and wifi signal strength. You might need to use extenders like I did for better performance, but overall I think it is pretty good on this camera.

I had an OOSSXX security camera set which had bad quality video and disconnect issues. The ordered this system which has 16 channels and was disappointed that I couldn't get the OOSSXX cameras working on this system but that's ok I guess. It was easy to set up the cameras. Just connect the camera to the Reolink system with a network cable, it'll find the camera automatically and then click on sync to push the wifi information into the camera, unplug it and do it for the next camera. Note that it will only sync the 5 ghz wifi connection. After you configure the cameras, install the app. If you want certain cameras to connect to 2.4 ghz, plug the camera into your home wifi router, it'll automatically show up at the bottom of the app. You may have to put in the camera password, which mine was very long and you can get it from the Reolink system - it may also be a blank password. After it's connected, go to the settings and you'll see a wifi option and you can choose the 2.4 ghz Reolink network. Then delete that camera from the app and remove the network cable to activate the wifi. My experience with the 2.4 ghz was pretty bad though. A lot of lag and disconnects so I instead used a TP Link 5 ghz extender for the cameras outside that is far away. All 10 of my cameras are running with very minimal lag of a couple seconds at most, very good and smooth video quality, easy to use the app and watch recorded videos. The 2TB hard drive filled up after a week so I got a 8TB hard drive which I bought for about $100. Night mode is good, all cameras have mics and speakers, and you can increase the video bitrate within the app. All in all, well worth it if you can get the 5 ghz signal to go through your walls.

this is a wifi stand alone camera. Hardware appears good quality. Connects to a wired network ok. Will not connect to wifi. Appears to require you to connect to a router that is connected to the internet before you can connect wifi - Reolink support says not so. I called support several times. I went through the brain dead AI stuff, and to human support who had no idea about the interface but could read perfect english from a script. I asked for a network engineer to call me - nothing. They said it was my camera and sent me another and same thing. I doubt it is the camera but the wifi communication parameters. It apparently does not broadcast a ssid so you have no idea if it is the camera hardware or being blocked. Neither my pc w/wifi will connect or display the camera wifi nor my iPhone - and both are using the Reolink apps. If you are looking for a standalone wifi camera, I suggest you look elsewhere until Reolink gets rid of their brain dead support. Oh yea, try and find someone in the US who is in charge of Reolink and who is responsible. Caveat Emptor.

It is a fine camera - well built and durable. But all Reolink cameras (I have seven of them) have quirky WiFi setup issues. You cannot simply connect it to your network WITHOUT first making contact via the CAT 5 hard connection. Okay, that itself is not really an issue, except they don’t explain it in the directions AND, once you establish a WiFi connection and switch from CAT to WiFi, you better move fast to install it. It often drops the WiFi signal if you take too long to get it plugged in again. Then you must start the process all over again, making trips up and down ladders repeatedly. The camera concept and build is great, but this one flaw gets it 4 stars.

Sturdy construction. The image looks good day and night. Easily connects with Home Assistant and I am able to easily create automations based on person detection. I've been using it for about a year and have no complaints or negative things to point out. I am looking forward to buying additional Reolink cameras. These are very good cameras to use with Home Assistant.

4k very good worked good with wifi and 256 gb SD card,but not to good on 5g phone samsung

I'm been using this REOLINK 4K Wireless Security Camera System for a couple of months now, and I must say, I'm very pleased with it's quality and performance. I had originally purchased another brand and after 2 of the cameras failed, I sent it back and got this one. This REOLINK 4K wireless camera system is very easy to set up and configure. And the wireless transmission between the cameras and NVR works great! You only need to sync them up once with the NVR and that's it. The picture quality is fantastic and the interface for the NVR and phone app works great and is easy to use also. Even though it comes with 4 cameras, it's expandable up to 16 cameras. I've since purchased the REOLINK Pan/Tilt with tracking motion and also the REOLINK Door Bell with 2 way communication. This set-up in my opinion is the best to have piece of mind while you're away from your home. I Highly Recommend This Camera System!

Like all Reolink cameras, the RCL811 4K 8MP Outdoor Security Camera delivers excellent image quality. The footage is sharp and detailed, making it easy to see fine details. Setup is straightforward, and the camera is simple to get up and running. The night vision is particularly impressive, with long-range, powerful infrared LEDs providing a clear image at night. The 5x zoom works quickly with autofocus, making positioning the camera more flexible, as it can be placed further from the area you want to monitor. The build quality is solid, with a sturdy cast housing and a strong mounting bracket. Overall, a well-made camera that performs very well.

Good system easy to use plug and play. Decent range. App is easy to view your cameras. Sold separately cameras link in easy. The loveable cam is great, wish I got more

Bought two of these for the front of the garage. Probably could have gotten away with one as the field of vision is very good. Set up was easy and install was easy. Day and night view is clear with good resolution. The motion detection spot light work well and are quite bright. I would buy again.

This camera is excellent if you have a restricted area to cover. I have it deployed above our driveway. Images are super clear, there's zero connection issues. Its a bit industrial looking if that matters to you. Mounting screws are not stainless, I replaced them.

good products