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New Reolink Wired POE Doorbell Cam ?
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I didn't come here to get buying advice. I came here to provide that. And you're welcome
well, thanks but no thanks.
none of us here would buy a reolink PTZ... maybe their doorbell, but def not their cams.
ur welcome
maybe u should have got that buying advise a while back.
I have the black POE version which gives me the perfect wide POV. Does anyone know or have an idea of a wedge to lower the viewing angle? Maybe a tip or trick?
I don't want to go w/ the white version.
Thanks,
Michael
I don't want to go w/ the white version.
Thanks,
Michael
First, glad you’re using unify stuff, it’s done me very well over the years both personally and at work. Second why on earth are you using anything from Reolink except a doorbell and on top of that why are you using their app? Quick search on here will show just how much love there is for that company for exactly the reasons you mentioned above. Do yourself a massive favour and even if you keep the cams ditch that stupid Reolink app for Blue Iris, you can thank us all later.
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It comes with a 15 degree wedge bracket, do you need more angle than that or do you mean you want to flush mount it?
I think he wants a vertical wedge, not a horizontal as furnished.
@mvoss , this thread you're on has many references to some that are 3D printed, such as below:
Vertical:
Printables
www.printables.com
Horizontal:
Printables
www.printables.com
Combination of vert and horiz:
Reolink Doorbell Mount by Azega
Tilts Reolink doorbell 30 degrees right or left and 15 degrees up or down.Left/Right is from the perspective of the camera. If you want the camera tilted up instead of down, choose the opposite left/right direction.Updated with more clearance for mounting screwsBy request added a version with a...
www.thingiverse.com
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It is kinda ironic, we all know how bad ReoLink Cams are yet we have a 70 page Forum Thread supporting their Doorbell Cam...lol They got one right... Now if they would only go the next step and include WDR or BLC...
Now if they would only go the next step and include WDR or BLC...
Thanks Tony, yep looking for vertical. I'll look at the links you sent, all the other ones I've seen just have the download files and I don't have a printer.I think he wants a vertical wedge, not a horizontal as furnished.
@mvoss , this thread you're on has many references to some that are 3D printed, such as below:
Vertical:
Printables
Horizontal:
Printables
Combination of vert and horiz:
Reolink Doorbell Mount by Azega
Tilts Reolink doorbell 30 degrees right or left and 15 degrees up or down.Left/Right is from the perspective of the camera. If you want the camera tilted up instead of down, choose the opposite left/right direction.Updated with more clearance for mounting screwsBy request added a version with a...
Thanks again,
Michael
You're welcome.
FWIW, I'm in rural Alabama and I know of a couple of places within 50 miles from me that say they'll print items for a fee.
You can e-mail the file and get a quote back.
I bet if you looked locally you should be able to find a 3D printer company you can take the file to...if not, they are online too...
One example:
On-demand 3D Printing Service [High Quality] | PrintAWorld
Fast, affordable & high-quality on demand 3D printing service for artists, engineers and agencies. We offer 1-day turnaround for select projects. We ship nationwide or pickup at our locations.
prtwd.com
Hi I’d like to try this one since it seems lowest price point now, but wonder how can I confirm my existing door bell would produce enough power wifi version requires?
I may be able to use POE from the ipcam near the door but it seems WiFi one is same price now and has both wifi and Ethernet port, so may be a safe choice to keep longer with backup connection method..
I may be able to use POE from the ipcam near the door but it seems WiFi one is same price now and has both wifi and Ethernet port, so may be a safe choice to keep longer with backup connection method..
Find your existing doorbell transformer, it should show a secondary (output) voltage and current (VA) rating on a label somewhere.
Just be advised that the Wi-Fi version cannot be powered via the Ethernet port. It can only be powered with the furnished 24VDC power adapter, or by the pre-existing doorbell wiring (12-24V AC; 24V DC). The Ethernet port on the back of the Wi-Fi version is for data only.
If you wanted to power it with a 48VDC POE or a (ideally 802.3af/at compliant) POE switch or POE injector on the CAT-5e/6 Ethernet cable you could use a 24VDC splitter at the doorbell, an added expense (up to $50) plus you may be hard pressed to find a place to put it.
Finally, you could use a cheap passive splitter at both ends of the existing wires to power the doorbell (not use your existing transformer) and put the 24VDC supply somewhere remotely, preferably in a place with a temperature range it can tolerate.
The POE version may be worth the additional expense and with fewer additional components needed if a POE connection is desired.
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Thanks for detail.Find your existing doorbell transformer, it should show a secondary (output) voltage and current (VA) rating on a label somewhere.
Just be advised that the Wi-Fi version cannot be powered via the Ethernet port. It can only be powered with the furnished 24VDC power adapter, or by the pre-existing doorbell wiring (12-24V AC; 24V DC). The Ethernet port on the back of the Wi-Fi version is for data only.
If you wanted to power it with a 48VDC POE or a (ideally 802.3af/at compliant) POE switch or POE injector on the CAT-5e/6 Ethernet cable you could use a 24VDC splitter at the doorbell, an added expense (up to $50) plus you may be hard pressed to find a place to put it.
Finally, you could use a cheap passive splitter at both ends of the existing wires to power the doorbell (not use your existing transformer) and put the 24VDC supply somewhere remotely, preferably in a place with a temperature range it can tolerate.
The POE version may be worth the additional expense and with fewer additional components needed if a POE connection is desired.
I’d like to reuse the existing hole to replace current door bell otherwise people would push one of them randomly and make a hole for Ethernet later if it needs more stable network connection.
But POE may be simpler if I can make a hole first.
Also now WiFi is a couple of more dollar expensive by coupon. Price in Prime day is a bit fluctuating..
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If you have the ability to run the wire and have a way to power it (ie POE switch, injector, etc), I’d definitely go with the POE over the wifi version any day.Thanks for detail.
I’d like to reuse the existing hole to replace current door bell otherwise people would push one of them randomly and make a hole for Ethernet later if it needs more stable network connection.
But POE may be simpler if I can make a hole first.
Also now WiFi is a couple of more dollar expensive by coupon. Price in Prime day is a bit fluctuating..
Most doorbells are wifi because they are intended to replace an old fashioned doorbell which two wires. Honestly this is the way to go even for new installations unless doing commercial work, but then you may want to go the axis route in that case anyways because they offer integration with access controls.
I actually found the following doorbell cameras that are suitable alternatives to the Reolink one which again, has the worst customer support I have ever seen and do not respect you. At least Hikvision has english US based tech support which means a lot for a company owned by the chinese communist party.
G4 Doorbell Pro PoE Kit - Ubiquiti Store
Premium UniFi doorbell with integrated PoE and included PoE chime for plug-and-play installation.
store.ui.com
Both are good options but I personally would probably go with Hik since I already use their LPR cameras and the Hik Connect app and verified that it works well and has ZERO ads or marketing bullshit. It sad that security camera apps have to also double as a marketing platform for their junk promotional content. A lot of apps are doing this now days because they know its impossible to block ads embedded in their software. It's just a dick move to do something like this. It's just as unprofessional as making a million dollar contract with a company that is impossible for them to get out, and then asking out all their secretarys on a date.
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Did try to increase the down angle for the DB ReoLink camera. It looks like it will take about a 30 plus degree angle to show the top of the deck (floor) for package viewing. Overall, it makes for a very strange looking installation. The camera would stick out about 2 inches from the top with the bottom of the base against the wall.
Thus kept the normal view as it looks a lot better. One could test with a few pieces of scrap wood placed under the top of the device for the down angle. It would be nice if the camera lens could be tilted down and yet have the entire mount flush against the wall.
I think you missed the fact most of us are using this POE Reolink doorbell with Blue Iris (not their app). POE (hardwired) is definitely the best connection you can get to any security device (consistent, prevents jamming, won’t clog up your APs, etc). Wifi is certainly acceptable in a retrofit situation where wires are either difficult or impossible to run but if you can hardwire something (especially in the case of new construction) it is almost always the better choice.
I love Ubiquiti Nanostation radios and Unifi AP's and have installed literally dozens of them since 2012 but you could not give me their doorbell. I'll keep my 2 Reolinks, thank you. BTW, I use them with Blue Iris.Most doorbells are wifi because they are intended to replace an old fashioned doorbell which two wires. Honestly this is the way to go even for new installations unless doing commercial work, but then you may want to go the axis route in that case anyways because they offer integration with access controls.
I actually found the following doorbell cameras that are suitable alternatives to the Reolink one which again, has the worst customer support I have ever seen and do not respect you. At least Hikvision has english US based tech support which means a lot for a company owned by the chinese communist party.
G4 Doorbell Pro PoE Kit - Ubiquiti Store
Premium UniFi doorbell with integrated PoE and included PoE chime for plug-and-play installation.
You need the reolink app to receive push notifications and also to use the "talk" function to speak to the person ringing the doorbell. It makes no sense to use blue iris for this type of device unless you wanted a low key camera that records audio with no other features. Personally the speaker on the doorbell is useless because you can't hear anything when speaking on through the app. I would advise looking for a different doorbell not just because their customer service is appallingly bad, but the hardware on these is mediocre at best. Unfortunately their priorities were put elsewhere to put ads in their app along with the stupid timelapse photography feature that noone uses, instead of making a more pleasant experience.