Cheapo Chinese Door Bell Camera - Cabling

[UncleSteve]

The camera uses a USB for charging and data transfer.

First is is a screened cable or twisted pairs or what please?

Is there any gadget/box of tricks to convert the USB system to use on my IP recorder (via a POE switch)?

Thanks in advance

 

[TonyR]

Do you have a link to it you can share?

If not, how much did it cost and what attracted you to purchasing it?

 

[UncleSteve]

Hi TonyR.

The camera door bell is here -

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006367111911.html

I honestly can't remember why I chose this item. sorry.

The cameras feeding the NVR are all POE IP cameras.

Thanks

 

[TonyR]

It's unclear if an RTSP video stream is available or if it's ONVIF-compliant.
It states it's "POE" (Power Over Ethernet) but it's not clear if it conforms to a desirable /reliable specification such as 802.3af/at concerning its claim about "POE".
I doubt you'd be able to stream video to an NVR.

The Reolink doorbell supports RTSP and ONVIF and many on IPCT are streaming theirs to a NVR. They can be had in a POE version or a Wi-Fi version (powered by the doorbell transformer) and sells for between 80 and $100 USD. I've had 2 Wi-Fi versions running very reliably since June '23, streaming to Blue Iris ( a PC software VMS). They are the only Reolink product I recommend.

New Reolink Wired POE Doorbell Cam ?

FWIW, I wrote to Reolink support to suggest / request a change in their app. Currently the only account level that can use 2-way talk with the doorbell is an admin. Normal user account can view, but is restricted from 2-way talk with a person at the door. This somewhat circumvents the purpose...

ipcamtalk.com

 

[UncleSteve]

TonyR Do you have a model number for your Reolink doorbell please as there appears to be several?

 

[looney2ns]

TonyR Do you have a model number for your Reolink doorbell please as there appears to be several?

He posted links to the doorbells in his reply to you.

 

[TonyR]

+1^^^.
Looney2n's is correct. I added to Reolink's cart (USA) and below is a screenshot....the model numbers are as named.

 

[UncleSteve]

Sorry I missed the links, they didn't show up very well on my mobile, but now I'm on my laptop I can see them. Doh...

 

[TonyR]

Sorry I missed the links, they didn't show up very well on my mobile, but now I'm on my laptop I can see them. Doh...

For me, 45 years of using PC's, including before mice and WYSIWYG/graphical interfaces, precludes me from doing much very well on a tablet or phone....got to have my PC with a 24" screen and a mouse to have any real productivity!