My Reolink C1 Pro front door camera

[Jesse miller]

I know this is an indoor camera, but I installed it above the front door as an outdoor camera. For such a little camera, this thing has some cool features. The camera was cheap and has two way audio. I have the camera connected to my network with cat6 and power for live viewing through my iPhone and left the 64 gig micro SD card in the camera for motion events only, no 24/7 recording. Now I can talk with anybody who comes to my door while I am away, or when home and don't want to answer the door. I have provided some pictures of day and night. Amazing how clear the images are at night with such a small little camera. The digital zoom is ok, but not as good as some other cameras.

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[Snapper30]

Welcome. So you're using the camera wired, not wireless?

 

[mat200]

Welcome Jesse,

Good to have you join us.

Suggest adding another camera in the future mounted lower to get a better chance of a good facial image for potential ID purposes.

 

[Jesse miller]

Welcome. So you're using the camera wired, not wireless?

Yes. I have a cat6 cable connected to it with WIFI disabled. I drilled a hole though the garage to the outside and ran power and cat6 to the camera. I then have the other end of the cat6 connected to my Gigabit network through an 8port switch.

 

[Jesse miller]

Welcome Jesse,

Good to have you join us.

Suggest adding another camera in the future mounted lower to get a better chance of a good facial image for potential ID purposes.

I have two cameras out front with a good view of my street and driveway.

 

[Philip Gonzales]

Seems a little high. When people come to the front door it seems like you will just get the top of thier head.

 

[Snapper30]

Yes. I have a cat6 cable connected to it with WIFI disabled. I drilled a hole though the garage to the outside and ran power and cat6 to the camera. I then have the other end of the cat6 connected to my Gigabit network through an 8port switch.

Thanks. Nice to have the wired option.

Too bad it isn't POE capable; looks like it would make a good alternative for a doorbell cam.

 

[Snapper30]

I just saw this posted in another thread by @Philip Gonzales :"https://www.amazon.com/Amcrest-Splitter-Adapter-802-3af-compliant/dp/B00CDT7KPO/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref_=ya_aw_oh_bia_dp&tag=ipctk-20"

Just what the doctor ordered for this cam.

Edit: I see the C1 takes a micro USB plug so maybe what the witch doctor ordered.. I need to look closer at all of the specs.

 

[Philip Gonzales]

I just saw this posted in another thread by @Philip Gonzales :"https://www.amazon.com/Amcrest-Splitter-Adapter-802-3af-compliant/dp/B00CDT7KPO/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref_=ya_aw_oh_bia_dp&tag=ipctk-20"

Just what the doctor ordered for this cam.

Edit: I see the C1 takes a micro USB plug so maybe what the witch doctor ordered.. I need to look closer at all of the specs.

Looks like they sell micro USB PoE splitters.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MDLUSE7/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1515404752&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=micro+usb+active+poe&dpPl=1&dpID=41yrqOTd9zL&ref=plSrch

 

[Snapper30]

Very nice, thanks @Philip Gonzales.

 

[bababouy]

Welcome Jessie. There are both professionals and consumers here on this site. Everyone has something to offer.