New Reolink Wired POE Doorbell Cam ?

David L said:
I will do some bench testing on motion, the best that I can. Of course the real test would be the DB installed.

If you are not using Blue iris then you can use RTSP...from what I have read, the Reolink CAMs has issues when using RTSP in Blue Iris so it is recommended to use RTMP.

I don't know if Dahua CAMs support RTMP...
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yea, RTSP works fine for dahua cams, and i can integrate them into tivimate. But, to view that channel, i need to use VLC, not the stock exo player android and tivimate uses for video playback.
 
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flynreelow said:
yea, RTSP works fine for dahua cams, and i can integrate them into tivimate. But, to view that channel, i need to use VLC, not the stock exo player android and tivimate uses for video playback.
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I used RTSP when I was doing my VLC test. I visually did not see any issues with the DB, I did find that 3 streams seemed to be it's limit.

Maybe this can help you...

New Reolink Wired POE Doorbell Cam ?

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In case anyone is interested, I noticed there are 3 types of alerts coming from the doorbell:


XML: 
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
<body>
<AlarmEventList version="1.1">
<AlarmEvent version="1.1">
<channelId>0</channelId>
<status>MD</status>
<AItype>people</AItype>
<recording>0</recording>
<timeStamp>0</timeStamp>
</AlarmEvent>
</AlarmEventList>
</body>

The above seems to be sent when a person is detected (PIR detection)

XML: 
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
<body>
<AlarmEventList version="1.1">
<AlarmEvent version="1.1">
<channelId>0</channelId>
<status>MD</status>
<AItype>none</AItype>
<recording>0</recording>
<timeStamp>0</timeStamp>
</AlarmEvent>
</AlarmEventList>
</body>

This seems to be sent when the camera detects movement.

XML: 
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
<body>
<AlarmEventList version="1.1">
<AlarmEvent version="1.1">
<channelId>0</channelId>
<status>visitor</status>
<AItype>none</AItype>
<recording>0</recording>
<timeStamp>0</timeStamp>
</AlarmEvent>
</AlarmEventList>
</body>

This seems to be sent when a person presses the doorbell.

There are also variations, when "MD", "Visitor" are sent at the same time. I haven't seen a combination with "people" yet, but I wouldn't be surprised if it happens.
 
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David L said:
@greg_mitch Found our fix to the signal losses. Don't use the RTSP stream. You need to use RTMP stream. You have to turn it On in the Reolink Network/Advanced/Port Settings:

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Then in BI chose RTMP:
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I am at 12 hours and ZERO signal losses in BI...

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I'm hesitant to change anything as I am not noticing any issues. My timeline is full of people, cars, and dogs and the playback doesn't show any "No Signal" when I breeze through it. Don't break technology when it aint broke, you know.
 
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David L said:
I will do some bench testing on motion, the best that I can. Of course the real test would be the DB installed.

If you are not using Blue iris then you can use RTSP...from what I have read, the Reolink CAMs has issues when using RTSP in Blue Iris so it is recommended to use RTMP.

I don't know if Dahua CAMs support RTMP...
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My understanding of Reolink cameras is to never use RTSP, period, unless you have to. HTTP FLV over RTMP is the way to go with specific arguments in place if possible also.
 
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Iceman24 said:
My understanding of Reolink cameras is to never use RTSP, period, unless you have to. HTTP FLV over RTMP is the way to go with specific arguments in place if possible also.
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Since I abandon RTSP a few days ago I have had ZERO signal losses...prior to the change to RTMP I was getting over 100 a day at times...

I am new to Reolink but Dahua does not have a good POE Doorbell solution for me in my price range. You would have to pry my Dahua CAMs out of my hands, they are not going anywhere, by far they are the best I have experienced/seen. I have had comments from family/friends stating our Dahua video feed is much better than what they have at their work building's security.

Look how dark it is outside, but these CAMs rock in low light, I have the Front one on Day mode only, no need for IR.
My Backyard CAM is in need of an additional IR light on the West side of my house, I have the IR Illuminator on the CAM turned down to get perfect facials.

Dahua IPC-T5442TM-AS 2.8mm Fixed Lens CAM:
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Dahua IPC-T5442TM-AS 3.6mm Fixed Lens CAM:
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This is how dark it actually is outside (pic taken from my Samsung S20+ phone). If you look behind our tree you see the street light, there is another one further down the cross street, look behind our neighbor's tree corner house across from our house.
I only have a 60 Watt bulb for our porch light, may replace with a 40 Watt...
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Thinking I better include my LaView (DB1 variant) Doorbell feed too, since this is a Doorbell CAM Thread:
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greg_mitch said:
I have 3 Reolink cameras all using RTSP. No issues.
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I didn't mean it was completely unusable. It's just known to be problematic for many and not the best connection method to the cameras.

You could be having issues and may not be noticing them, which means they may or may not matter much for you. Unless you are monitoring the feeds constantly, you could be missing the signal losses for example.
 
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Just followed up with Reolink support on the firmware updates:

Thanks for getting back to us.

We will add the frame rate settings in the next released firmware. But sorry that currently we are not able to tell the estimated time.
We will keep you posted when the new firmware is released. Thanks for your patience!

Have a nice day!

Best Regards
Reolink Support Team-Jeanine
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For those interested, here is the FCC filings:

fccid.io

FCC ID 2AYHE-2205B Video Doorbell by Reolink Innovation Limited

FCC ID application submitted by Reolink Innovation Limited for Video Doorbell for FCC ID 2AYHE-2205B. Approved Frequencies, User Manuals, Photos, and Wireless Reports.
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Here are the Internal Photos:
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2205B Video Doorbell Teardown Internal Photos Reolink Innovation

Video Doorbell Internal Photos details for FCC ID 2AYHE-2205B made by Reolink Innovation Limited. Document Includes Internal Photos Internal Photos
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There are two Doorbells listed, A & B, the B version looks like it is the WiFi version. So is the A version the POE version, there is no info listed, that I found?

Reolink Innovation Limited FCC ID Applications (2AYHE)

All FCC Applications for Reolink Innovation Limited, MONG KOK, KLN, , using Grantee Code 2AYHE.
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Hello! Pls give me a short TL:DR
Reolink Doorbell best bang for the buck? Have network cable next front door and need a video doorbell which alerts me via smartphone and can be integrated in HA. Amazon germany can ship in 2 weeks!
 
Kapsville said:
Hello! Pls give me a short TL:DR
Reolink Doorbell best bang for the buck? Have network cable next front door and need a video doorbell which alerts me via smartphone and can be integrated in HA. Amazon germany can ship in 2 weeks!
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Buy It :D
 
Did a quick temp. test. Looks like this is in line with my DB1 variant DB but it does not feel as hot to the touch like my LaView is.
Found the hottest spot to be on the back of the DB at the top. FYI, the 128 is Fahrenheit...

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From what I have found, it is not uncommon for these DBs and other CAMs to run hot...My LaView DB highest temp. is around 130 F. It has been running for over 3 years now. Where I live, it can get over 100 degrees during the summer months here...
 
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David L said:
Did a quick temp. test. Looks like this is in line with my DB1 variant DB but it does not feel as hot to the touch like my LaView is.
Found the hottest spot to be on the back of the DB at the top. FYI, the 128 is Fahrenheit...

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From what I have found, it is not uncommon for these DBs and other CAMs to run hot...My LaView DB highest temp. is around 130 F. It has been running for over 3 years now. Where I live, it can get over 100 degrees during the summer months here...
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Kind of looks like that's where the processor is, from those FCC photos.

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aesterling said:
Kind of looks like that's where the processor is, from those FCC photos.

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Thanks for sharing. I know on the DB1 DB, someone drilled small hole(s) to release the heat. One guy even attached a fan to the back of his. I don't think any of this is necessary...
 
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mrxyz said:
The location of the JTAG or the UART is more interesting ;)
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I am sure you will be connecting to the JTAG soon :) Let us know what you find...
 
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