[4K NVR,Human/Car Detecion] Reolink 8ch NVR for Reolink 4MP/5MP IP Camera 24/7 Recording H.264 Video Recorder 2TB HDD RLN8-410

This is a good NVR device for most applications. Just be sure to test it fully before your 30 day return window is up. I had a bad main board in my RLN8-410 NVR and had to return it, but for the price it does do the job well (plug & play) on the hardware and software side of things for most people who don’t want to spend too much time learning technical specifics about networks and IP cameras. If your NVR does not come with a built-in fan than I highly recommend you purchase a electronics fan (like the ones that attach to a PC cpu) to help vent out the heat from inside the NVR’s metal housing… the main board on this NVR does have a built-in two pin port to power your fan, just make sure you buy the correct male connector for it. Also, please keep in mind that this Reolink NVR (model RLN8-410) will work with most third-party compatible (ONVIF compliant) cameras. You just need to make sure to enter the password “12345” (and NOT “123456”) and NOT the 3rd-party NVR password that the cameras were originally connected to. To do this goto the NVR’s menu screen and click on “IP Channel”. If the “Status” for that camera you’re trying to connect shows “INVALID PWD”, then with your mouse move the columns tell you see “Password” and enter the password “12345” for that camera. And that’s it! This Reolink model RLN8-410 has been confirmed (by me) to work with all IP POE 3MP Swann, Qcam & Amcrest cameras that are rated ONVIF compliant (which most if not all are from these three brands).Good luck!

I originally ordered this from amazon but the package never arrived. I ordered this from another site, I figured I’ll leave the review here because there’s more traffic here.The cameras work good, the daytime and nighttime picture is good. It keeps defaulting to a lower resolution because it streams faster. I have the 8 channel NVR, but currently only have four 4K cameras set up by PoE method.No such thing as tech support. One of the cameras I had didn’t work and I noticed that 2 cameras had the exact ip address. I tried to find a phone number and found (what I feel was a 3rd party company claiming to be) Reolink tech support. Wanted to charge me $49.99 then they will help me fix the issue. To be honest I didn’t trust the authenticity and was hesitant to give them my c.c. number.I sent an email to Reolink customer support 48hrs still no response.I got the camera working after changing from DHCP to a static ip address and assigning my own ip’s. If you are not computer or tech savvy this could be difficult, as it can be easily messed up.As another review said, don’t think with the 4K camera that you will zoom in a license plate and see the numbers unless the vehicle is 10 ft away. It’s clear but your not getting FBI or CIA equipment.

Like many people, I read all the reviews with the hopes that I would have a great experience. Unfortunately my system arrived and was put in my office until I had the time to install it, bad move on my part as the nvr is completely non functional and I’m beyond the return timeframe. I contacted customer support, did everything on the forums and faq, as well as purchased a new HDD as told by support. They did refund that purchase price, I installed it and still no recording, nvr still doesn’t recognize any HDD . So I once again contacted customer support and now complete silence, no reply period ! So here I am with a non functioning surveillance system on my property, this is just to alert potential buyers to the possibilities that occur and to install immediately after purchase . Buyers beware !!