u/Upr1ght

Is it possible to have NVR record WiFi doorbell camera without running a POE line?

This is probably a silly question but i figured I’d ask. I just purchased a 16 channel Reolink NVR and I’m currently deciding on which Reolink cameras to buy to replace my Arlo WiFi camera setup. While I’m at it I’d like to ditch my Ring doorbell camera. Running a POE cable to my existing doorbell location might be possible but is going to be the most difficult part of my Reolink setup. I’m wondering if the Reolink WiFi/Poe camera will somehow allow me to record to NVR without running a Cat 5 cable to the doorbell camera? My guess is that it isn’t possible but I figured I’d ask. Thanks

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u/Upr1ght — 17 hours ago

Is it possible to build out my own system starting with just the Reolink NVR?

Hello everyone. I’m in the process of planning exactly how I want to replace my current Arlo wifi setup. I currently have 7 WiFi cameras.

I’ve looked at the 4 camera Reolink system with the RLK8-520D4-5MP cameras ( https://a.co/d/0fjPXfac ) as well as one of the 8 camera systems. I’ve also noticed there are options for 180 degree viewing over a single POE connection. The options when it comes to Reolink cameras are pretty staggering and I’m trying to figure out if buying just the NVR without any cameras and piecing together my system with some of their other cameras is possible and if it would make more sense.

The NVR in question is linked below. Any insight or advice would be greatly appreciated.

https://a.co/d/0bm94wN5

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u/Upr1ght — 5 days ago