Reolink WIFI Doorbell Jam Proof Setup - Adding Ethernet to your Doorbell Wiring

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

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  • @matdriks
    @matdriks Год назад +12

    I bought this doorbell based on your review. It is amazing. I live in the Netherlands

  • @shoebomber345
    @shoebomber345 Год назад +6

    Cat6a Slim is a nice and thin cable to utilize as well for a even smaller cable than cat5e

  • @nyxtyr
    @nyxtyr Год назад +8

    I asked everywhere if you could poe the wireless doorbell version and everyone said no. I was planning the same setup as this video. Thank you for the video looks like I'll be getting the wifi for the rich notifications over the poe that doesn't have them.

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Год назад +8

      I think they just misunderstood what you are asking because if you said PoE (power over ethernet), this wifi version is not capable of doing it..but as long as you connect it to its own separate power and connect via ethernet cable to your router or network switch then it will work.

    • @PersonXes
      @PersonXes Год назад +8

      If you use home assistant for the notifications then you can have rich notifications on the PoE version. That's what I do

    • @MattN06
      @MattN06 Год назад +1

      @@LifeHacksterthanks for confirming! I’ve been trying to ask Reolink this directly but wasn’t getting the answer you gave.

    • @inntw4889
      @inntw4889 Год назад

      THIS is the information I've been looking for! Wire it to the doorbell, then connect with ethernet! Thanks!

    • @MattN06
      @MattN06 Год назад +2

      @@inntw4889 still the WiFi version keeps Rich notifications behind the cloud paywall. That was the decider for me to just go POE for ease and I’ll be integrating to HA later.

  • @sunshine242-l4y
    @sunshine242-l4y Год назад +6

    I thought about replacing the existing doorbell wire as it’s very short/no slack at the doorbell. That quickly was denied due to the very small space to work with near the top plate, mounds of blowin insulation, and it’s also (I think) sealed at the top plate with foam. Basically, it wasn’t as simple as shown in this video for my house unfortunately

    • @darrennew8211
      @darrennew8211 Год назад +2

      I'd be afraid to even try this in my house, for fear it would get stuck and then I'd have *nothing* there. :-)

    • @RJ_Cormac
      @RJ_Cormac Год назад

      @@darrennew8211 agree, pulling the old wire is a risk that might require drilling holes in the wall. People need to be prepared for that work if the new cable doesn't make it.

    • @PatrickC139
      @PatrickC139 Год назад +2

      Yeah everyone's situation is going to be different depending on how your builder set things up. It's always fun when you start a DYI project and you come across some method they used that just made your Day 100x more difficult than you wanted it Lol.

    • @nix4644
      @nix4644 Год назад +3

      Yep, this retro fit is not typical at all. He got real lucky.

  • @evanjrowley
    @evanjrowley Год назад +6

    Nice doorbell. PoE doorbells are hard to find. Hard to wire too! Great work.

  • @abc123fhdi
    @abc123fhdi Год назад +3

    Do a before and after to see if it's faster notification and more reliable, stable and clear video.

  • @CornDogDG
    @CornDogDG Год назад +4

    Looks good. I am waiting for my Wi-Fi version but when I purchase a home will follow your guide. Thanks hackster

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Год назад

      You are welcome. Thanks for watching!

    • @MrWhaatay
      @MrWhaatay 5 месяцев назад

      Wifi Reolink is $70 today for Prime Day in July. They also have a newer white one with 3:4 head to toe and package detection for $80 but has a $10 coupon making it $70 as well.

  • @lionintu
    @lionintu 10 месяцев назад +2

    I use the PoE version and also have the 433Mhz wireless transmitter connected to the doorbell chime wiring so that when the reolink doorbell is pressed, the wireless signal also triggers my old school transformer chime along with the supplied plug-in wireless chime. You cant have that feature if powering the Reolink wifi doorbell because the reolink is not connected to the chime at all, the 433Mhz transmitter is.
    Seems like Ill stick with my setup. Reolink please make hardware that does more.

  • @EdvaldoCastroBLOGChannel
    @EdvaldoCastroBLOGChannel 8 месяцев назад +2

    Hey man... nice video.. as usual... I have the same Wi-Fi as you, and I'm considering running a cable as you did... In my case, it's because I'm facing some delays when trying to live talk with the person who rang the doorbell.
    Did you notice any improvement in the communication and / or latency?
    Thanks :)

  • @chuckhowland5146
    @chuckhowland5146 6 месяцев назад

    Excellent video. I have wifi version connected via wifi but my door is steel/iron and outside is stone thus I have signal strength issues. Great idea!

  • @ITzPeter100
    @ITzPeter100 3 месяца назад +1

    New to all this, sorry if its been explained in the video.
    Whats the point of both hardwiring and using POE? - does the POE not provide power already?
    Thanks

    • @seehazy
      @seehazy Месяц назад

      Watch video again. He hardwires and uses regular ethernet (non-PoE).

  • @seantellsit1431
    @seantellsit1431 Год назад +2

    you got lucky. all the doorbell cables I've seen are stapled... Luckily from mine, my original doorbell cable was a Cat5e cable, so I just had disconnect that cable from the door chime, splice that into another cable I ran to my POE switch using a ethernet junctionbox, and then terminate at the doorbell side.

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Год назад

      That’s good that they used a CAT5E.

  • @zuhairhlayel
    @zuhairhlayel Год назад +1

    Great thank you. Waiting for the review of new Ring battery doorbell.

  • @webeducation
    @webeducation Год назад +2

    Same can be said of reolinks other camera models. The wifi version gives you snapshots, but the poe versions do not.

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Год назад +2

      Actually, just this WIFI doorbell and I think their Keen Ranger PT has rich notifications..all the rest doesn't have it yet.

  • @jamesquarlesjr.7743
    @jamesquarlesjr.7743 Год назад

    thanks but I can't find the link about the Klein crimper for the video that you mention at the 4:20ish mark. thanks again

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Год назад

      ruclips.net/video/_Pgjt4-NNIw/видео.html

  • @sickegg2000
    @sickegg2000 Год назад +2

    Hi LifeeHackster! Thanks again for your detail videos. It's funny why reolink decided to make 2 version of this doorbell, now I am struggling trying to decide POE or the WIFI version. I guess you are the only very few reviewer happened to have them both physically. I wish you can do a POE vs Wifi version comparison since hardly anyone will have both version at the same time. I was leaning towards the POE version initially, but figured POE only benefit if you can't get a LAN cable there, but for my case, I have the flexibility for both. My concern is always on which has the fastest notification speed, 2 way-talk speed, low latency, accuracy, performance and of course local storage and no subscription. Hate Ring, Nest or Wyze since I tested all of them... Been using Nest hello for a long time, subscription keep going up and up!!! Time for change...
    To me, Wifi version just seem to have a little more advantage since I can easily test the WIFI version first, if not stable, then just use POE injector and do the exact setup like you.
    Anyways, I'll love to see (Reolink POE vs Wifi version) or (Reolink vs AD410) side-by-side comparison if possibly. Amcrest or Reolink are the type of doorbells for people like us who wants all the possibly controls and local storage... I really wonder if Reolink POE can perform better than the Wifi version if using 24v power adapter with RJ45 connector simultaneously(your setup). Because POE wouldn't have as much voltage available for the camera...
    You are probably the only one who can "easily" do that..... but with another additional Rj45 cable.... lol...
    Thank you for the hard work, fishing wire via that brick wall is no easy task, but I would suggest you fish another LAN cable since you do lots of doorbell reviews. I believed more and more POE cameras will be on the way, soon or later you probably need 1 or more cables for direct comparison.

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Год назад +2

      I have the PoE version but haven't setup or installed it yet. I think there will be no difference between the PoE and the WIFI (plugged into network) as to performance. Plugged in will always be better than WIFI. Will see if I can test and compare in the future..but if you have the cable, just go with WIFI but plugged in as long as you have the doorbell wires to power up the doorbell separately.

    • @sickegg2000
      @sickegg2000 Год назад +1

      @@LifeHackster I don't have the Rj45 setup yet, only the 24v. It's easy access for me to add later. I'll probably try out the Wifi version and see if it's a keeper. I had bad experience with Reolink... But sometimes doorbells might be different story brand wise. I'll give it a try since I do want to use google home along with the Reolink chime. Thanks.

  • @Massri92
    @Massri92 Год назад +1

    Hey LifeHackster, did you purchased the Wifi version because of the rich notifications functionality (which the PoE doesn't support)?

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Год назад +2

      Yes..also this was send out to me together with the PoE version to be reviewed...

    • @Massri92
      @Massri92 Год назад +1

      Thanks for your response.
      I doubt to exchange the PoE version for the WiFi version. I still find it strange that not both versions have support for rich notifications.
      Are there more differences between the two apart from the price and connection options?

  • @dano1242
    @dano1242 6 месяцев назад

    This is what I was looking for and same doorbell! 😁 Your the best

  • @techtube479
    @techtube479 Год назад +1

    Reolink nvr 16 channel with hard disk 3 TB, total 9 cameras (7 pcs 5mp and 2pcs 4k cameras) , so my question is how many days i can record? Do i need another hard disk or it is enough for 1 week recording?

  • @serenitynow007
    @serenitynow007 Год назад

    So I have the POE version and if I am connected directly to the NVR, I don’t get any of the setting capabilities that you’re showing. I know you’re reviewing the Wi-Fi version but my understanding is the only difference is the rich notifications. I’m not seeing any of the, quick replies, or doorbell options. Now if I connect the doorbell outside of the NVR to my switch, those options appear. Am I missing something? Great video thanks.

  • @blkmacster
    @blkmacster Год назад +1

    Thanks, I just did this, before the video came out.

  • @ViniciusAguiar7
    @ViniciusAguiar7 Год назад +1

    I would like to know if you could have used a poe split and used only one cable? What voltage does the Door Bell require?

    • @PatrickC139
      @PatrickC139 Год назад +1

      Not sure about the POE Splitter but I checked the PDF spec sheet on reolinks website about the voltage and it states this: "12-24VAC 50/60Hz, DC 24V"

    • @ViniciusAguiar7
      @ViniciusAguiar7 Год назад

      @@PatrickC139 Nice. If it is 12-24VAC I believe it should work I connected an E1 outdoor with just one POE cable and the split has been working perfectly.

  • @RjMacProductions
    @RjMacProductions 4 месяца назад +1

    So now that your Reolink WiFi Video Doorbell is also hard-wired to your NVR, will it record 24/7 as if it were a regular hard-wired/POE camera? Thanks!

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  4 месяца назад

      Even in a regular WiFi connection. It can record 24/7 to the NVR. (NVR connected to my network)

  • @gboyd1029
    @gboyd1029 Год назад

    I am unable to find a subscription in the US for the WIFI doorbell only subscriptions for LTE cameras.

  • @abc123fhdi
    @abc123fhdi Год назад +1

    you can use a reolink nvr but not sure if it as rich notifications that way, seems pretty odd that you need a subscription just for that.

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Год назад

      The rich notification process needs the cloud to upload and serve the image. This is the reason why Eufy got in trouble a few months back but it seems like it is an SOP.

  • @alexgreen7459
    @alexgreen7459 Год назад +1

    Good vid. Question. The monitor behind you showing multiple camera feeds at a time. Is that possible with any camera or just certain brands?I have wyze and ring. Can you do a video on how to set that up

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Год назад

      This is the stream from my Reolink NVR -> ruclips.net/video/w3XFERI3w3Q/видео.html

  • @adamrenissance3322
    @adamrenissance3322 9 месяцев назад

    I have enjoyed your video's and they have helped me make some decisions on equipment. Thanks. But what do I do if my builder stapled my wires to the studs in my house?

    • @Saintathantwinpeaks
      @Saintathantwinpeaks 8 месяцев назад

      You view it as a 'no wire' situation ie a brand new installation, remove the old wires at each end (once power is off) then leaving the dead wires within the wall. Now you have to get the ends of the new ethernet cable and wires from A to B.

  • @nigabuoito
    @nigabuoito Год назад +1

    Can you review ring floodlight cam 1st plaese

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Год назад

      I have reviewed the Floodlight cams from Ring.. just search my channel.

  • @TM-bb4jc
    @TM-bb4jc 24 дня назад

    Can I hook up the doorbell with the ethernet wire straight to the modem? Will this power it and record with the sd card? I don’t have any electrical power around the door and I don’t want an NVR.

  • @kurts3779
    @kurts3779 6 месяцев назад

    Do you have any videos on viewing reolink cameras for mulitple properties in one profile. With google i could have different homes with one account setup and see all live feeds at once

  • @Monztuh
    @Monztuh 6 месяцев назад

    Nice to know it's possible going through brick. Guess ill be drilling the holes and fishing the wires down

  • @SmalltimR
    @SmalltimR 8 месяцев назад

    What's stopping someone from plucking the doorbell off and taking it?

    • @a.k1102
      @a.k1102 8 месяцев назад

      Nothing. Reolink doesn't even have a screw to keep in place. Huge oversight

  • @direvosabostien3565
    @direvosabostien3565 Год назад +1

    Excellent. I see wired is better if it can be done.

  • @PhearaXT
    @PhearaXT Год назад

    Hi, can you review Lorex Smart Home Security Center?

  • @dano1242
    @dano1242 6 месяцев назад

    Do you have reboot issues with this doorbell? Every night same time it keeps rebooting

  • @helloworld7527
    @helloworld7527 Год назад +1

    Hi, been a follower of your channel for quite a while, is a poe splitter a good solution to convert non poe camera to run wired network for distance around 5 to 15 meters? A poe splitter is an adapter that convert non poe to poe.

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Год назад

      Yes, it should work and that should be a great idea if you already own WIFI cameras but also have ethernet port. Less wiring... this might be a good idea for a video... thanks

    • @kpv123
      @kpv123 Год назад

      This is Michael. The question is not worded correctly. How can you turn a non ethernet doorbell into an Ethernet doorbell? Just having a Poe splitter doesn't change the doorbell. Maybe this would make a good video because a lot of people with wired systems would like to wire up a good video doorbell, but there just aren't any out there. Even this doorbell is useless if you don't have reolink NVR

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Год назад

      @@kpv123 Hello Michael. Just to correct you. The Reolink doorbell doesn't need the Reolink NVR. It has a micro SD card slot to record the footages (motion or 24/7) and with the WIFI version, you can even sign up for cloud recording as a backup.

  • @Jake-Jake
    @Jake-Jake Год назад +4

    Klein ethernet crimpers are the bomb....

  • @Rockaland2
    @Rockaland2 Год назад +1

    Which switch do you use?

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Год назад

      I use a Unifi switch but I also have been using the cheaper Mokerlink and works without issues too.

  • @frankcortez4742
    @frankcortez4742 Год назад

    Is there a reason to connect the doorbell wires? I only connected the Ethernet cable. I’d appreciate a response. Thanks

    • @feline-fox
      @feline-fox Год назад

      Yes. This is the WiFi version only, so it is not powered over the Ethernet cable, you need to connect the doorbell cable wires to power the device. The Ethernet cable is for network only. (in this example)

  • @johnwuethrich4196
    @johnwuethrich4196 Год назад +2

    If it's 100mb Ethernet u probably would get away with running the power over the brown/wb pair on the Ethernet cable and pulling the sheathing back so they arnt a part of the plug.

  • @malin7919
    @malin7919 Год назад

    is cloud for rich notification free forever or only 1 month trial?

    • @irishtruther1013
      @irishtruther1013 Год назад

      Only 1 month trial im on the trial now myself i have my wifi doorbell 4 days now its excellent

  • @MrBrettStar
    @MrBrettStar Год назад

    What voltage are you using with it? I have an 802.3af to Ethernet and 12v dc barrel, but from the specs it says either 24v dc or 12-24v ac. I think I will need to add a boost converter (which I’m hesitant to do seeming it be running 24/7) or buy another device. I don’t really want to run a second cable to doorbell for power if I can avoid it.

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Год назад

      I use my existing doorbell wiring to power it..which is 18-24 VAC.

    • @MrBrettStar
      @MrBrettStar Год назад

      @@LifeHackster thanks, is the Lan 1,000Mbps or 100Mbps? Might be able to use a passive splitter if only 100Mbps

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Год назад

      @@MrBrettStar 100Mbps

  • @waynehayes8237
    @waynehayes8237 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the tips

  • @ronm6585
    @ronm6585 Год назад +1

    Thank you.

  • @speedracer9132
    @speedracer9132 Год назад +1

    I just want it to ring my existing chime, come on reolink how could they miss this

  • @gawjus
    @gawjus Год назад

    In your or anyones opinion, which is the top wired video doorbells to purchase please? Thank you.

    • @irishtruther1013
      @irishtruther1013 Год назад +1

      My opinion would be go for reolink wifi. And just use and extension lead or extension cable. I have my doorbell 4 days now in ireland and its excellent

  • @MrBrettStar
    @MrBrettStar Год назад

    Sorry I’m a bit confused, does the wifi version also support POE if I have a POE switch? Or does it need separate power like you did?

    • @fori24
      @fori24 Год назад +1

      No, It doesn't support PoE. However, it can be connected to your network via LAN as shown on the video. You still need to hardwired the door bell for power (see @ 1:32s of the video).

  • @Draconis8888
    @Draconis8888 Год назад +1

    Was waiting for this! Thanks for showing how you did it. Do you see any interference in the video from the power wire running parallel with the ethernet?

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Год назад

      I haven’t noticed anything.

    • @curtisbme
      @curtisbme Год назад +1

      That wiring is low voltage and this is a low bandwidth device so it isn't going to affect anything. Also, with Ethernet, you aren't going to see interference like it is an analog signal. Running alongside mains has the possibility of interfering with signal on an unshielded cable but in general you would not notice anything unless you are doing something that is requires max bandwidth (like saturating 1-10gbit) and/or min latency.

  • @sardonic_smile_8752
    @sardonic_smile_8752 Год назад

    Are there indoor, motion sensor, security cameras that can alert me on my phone when I am away from my apartment? Will I require a network connection?
    Thank you for your work. I've been binge watching your reviews.

    • @irishtruther1013
      @irishtruther1013 Год назад +1

      Yes you need internet. All indoor cameras and outdoor can be viewed on your phone while your away as long as you have a sim card provider with good data plan or better yet unlimited data. You can view your cameras from any country on the planet while your away from home. As long as your router is turned on of course

  • @876Tropics
    @876Tropics Год назад

    What if I want to mount it outside my gate and not my door like 100 meter from my house?

    • @irishtruther1013
      @irishtruther1013 Год назад

      100M from your house good luck your wifi signal wouldnt reach that far. Unless you ran a ethernet cable to the camera you could do that. youd need 100ft of good rated speed ethernet wire

  • @jbrown6030
    @jbrown6030 Год назад

    Reolink vs Eufy ??

  • @DJDuce5984
    @DJDuce5984 Год назад +2

    POE is better then Wi-Fi. Anything with a signal can be hacked. Seeing a uptrend in security camera hacking its getting crazy. its more work with wiring but worth the piece of thought. Good video.

    • @Lucifer11392
      @Lucifer11392 Год назад +2

      And ripping off the doorbell and directly connect to ethernet isn't a security issue? No hack required, just force.

    • @jmsxap1
      @jmsxap1 Год назад

      @@Lucifer11392you can utilize mac address filtering.

  • @MrBl0m
    @MrBl0m Год назад

    My wifi version dont have image push not

  • @Miguel-USMC
    @Miguel-USMC Год назад +2

    You got lucky you got lazy builder who did not staple it to the studs. Every single cable in my home has multiple staples 😕. But good job with the paper example. 👍🏼

  • @datapro007
    @datapro007 Год назад

    Nice going! Personally, I hate fishing wires, but sure, hardwired is a better bet.

  • @ronaldwoofer5024
    @ronaldwoofer5024 Год назад +7

    no rich notofication support or thumbnails for events in PoE versions of their products is about the dumbest thing i ever seen.

    • @seventwenty4569
      @seventwenty4569 Год назад +1

      I believe he did the review for the wireless option three months before and the cloud storage price was half.

  • @drsg9124
    @drsg9124 Год назад +1

    No way i could fish new cat5 to my doorbell, i wish!!! pretty sure my doorbell wiring is stapled and there is spray insulation too.

  • @billygiles6257
    @billygiles6257 Год назад +2

    Would be nice if this product was actually available to the consumer....None here in Canada.

  • @ohtoah
    @ohtoah Год назад

    why jam proof whe it can be ripped off the wall in 1 second?

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Год назад

      Yup 1 second... but I have at least 15 seconds of you and your face recorded. Also, got me alerted and depending where I am at, you would be lucky to walk off a block.

  • @darrennew8211
    @darrennew8211 Год назад +14

    It might be jam-proof, but it's not silly-string proof.

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Год назад +10

      Something or someone will be recorded and I’ll get a notification before that silly string, spray paint or bat hits the doorbell..

    • @RJ_Cormac
      @RJ_Cormac Год назад +1

      ​@@LifeHackstersilly string can be shot from a distance and angle it could miss. Why it's a bad idea to depend on a single doorbell camera for any security surveillance.

    • @curtisbme
      @curtisbme Год назад +6

      @@RJ_Cormac lol.. you haven't watched any videos on this channel have you?

    • @darrennew8211
      @darrennew8211 Год назад +2

      @@LifeHackster I'll grant that this way you at least get a notification, yes. :-)

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Год назад +15

      @@RJ_Cormac well I have 8 more cameras covering the front…unless they can fire it a couple blocks away…then they will not be recorded.

  • @agt313
    @agt313 15 дней назад

    I recommend no to connect it to your main network and use a chap router with a separate network for its internet connection. Having a direct Ethernet cable to your main network accessible from outside the house is risky.

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  15 дней назад +1

      So you think a hacker or bad guy would go to your front door destroy the doorbell camera that already recorded them and notified the owners and hook their laptop to tap in to your network? Do you think because they went that far is just for them to brute force their way in to your house and steal your computers if that is what they want.

    • @agt313
      @agt313 14 дней назад

      @@LifeHackster You are right, it is not likely that someone will do that unless they intend to spy on you.
      They do not need to break the doorbell. They can also wear a mask. For a normal home user, they will see someone tinkering with the doorbell and leaving...
      it still works, it still looks good and there is nothing to worry about.
      Meanwhile, the bad guy has full access to the home network resources and devices and can highjack your internet connection to their evil doings.
      A separate router will protect from all except the highjacks of the internet, for that you need to check the "LAN" list of devices in your dedicated router for the doorbell and it should only list one device ... the doorbell.
      This is one of the reasons security ip cams uses DVR instead of connecting the ip cameras directly to a Powered ethernet hub ... to get that extra layer of security for the cables dangling outside the building/home.

  • @Wildc4rd
    @Wildc4rd 8 месяцев назад +1

    Yeaah..exposing an Ethernet cable (i.e LAN) to outside of the house is big NO for me. If anyone is going for this , make sure to at least segment this doorbell in separate VLAN.

  • @adventureswithdavedave
    @adventureswithdavedave Год назад

    succinct!

  • @kpv123
    @kpv123 Год назад

    This is Michael. Thank you for this video, but the first thing you should have mentioned was that this requires a reolink NVR. They make it proprietary so you cannot have any other vendors NVR. This is actually very foolish on the part of reolink, because they would sell a lot more units if that was not that way.

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Год назад +1

      As I said on your other comment. These Reolink doorbells both WiFi and PoE version doesn’t require their NVR. It can be setup by themselves and can record to a micro SD card inserted on the back. The WiFi version also has an option for cloud recording.

    • @jkirk99
      @jkirk99 Год назад

      actually nearly every camera can be used on any nvr that supports it. it is just the nvr that does not allow use of other brands. just look for rtsp/onvif compatibility on the nvr and camera.

  • @henrikmller5986
    @henrikmller5986 6 месяцев назад

    it is always a good idea to expose your ethernet to the public 👍 .. i think i will stick with wifi, at least it has a code to protect your network.

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  6 месяцев назад

      Exposing it...like someone will go to your door..remove your doorbell and hook up their laptop on it...and not thinking that the owners were already notified way before they even stepped in your front walkway...How about someone having a WIFI jammer instead.... less risky.

    • @johnwiswall7344
      @johnwiswall7344 5 месяцев назад

      LOL. Yeah, exposed. Because you've never heard of VLAN segregation? Or port security? Network isolation? Thumbs down.

  • @secretninja2001
    @secretninja2001 Год назад +1

    My experience with the doorbells so far have been abysmal. I just installed a Wifi and PoE version yesterday. The wifi version has horrible signal and the connection cuts out instantly as soon as you attempt to do two-way talk. The PoE version is not connecting to my clients Reolink NVR. Firmware up to date on everything, tested different cables with PoE version and the Wifi version has a wireless node 4 feet from it. Very disappointed and frankly embarrassed to deliver a product like this to clients.

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Год назад

      Sorry to hear that.. you do need a reliable WiFi signal at the door for everything to work properly. Prior to this setup, I have to move one of my eero extender closer to the door just to have a reliable connection.

    • @secretninja2001
      @secretninja2001 Год назад +1

      @@LifeHackster The google mesh node is quite literally four feet from it, that's unacceptable. Especially when you consider their wireless cameras are 30 feet away from a node at this clients home and they have full wifi signal! I'm going to contact support tonight because they are only available starting 5pm Pacific Standard!

    • @blkmacster
      @blkmacster Год назад

      Ummm, on the POE ver check your connectors especially if they are pass thru. I verified the components first by connecting a 50ft ethernet cable from the NVR to the Reo doorbell. Reason being to save time and make sure everything works before I go through the trouble of installing them. Pass through connectors are great but you need the right tool and connectors to get it correct. I use the Klien tool and Cable matters passthru connectors. I run the cables, install connectors, and then test the cables since I have verified the components. If the components are bad Reo will replace them. Good luck

    • @secretninja2001
      @secretninja2001 Год назад +1

      @@blkmacster Everything has been tested and verified to be working. I wouldn't be installing cable runs without testing of course. The first test was with a pre-terminated cat6 cable. Then I installed a cat6a cable I terminated myself. My guess right now is to check to see if they engineered this product to work with their older NVR. My client's NVR is old and not capable of running the new OS.

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Год назад +1

      There is the answer to the PoE version.. if you said that the NVR is old, it is most likely not going to work with this new doorbell or will have issues. Just try to set it up with a PoE switch or power it like I did in this video and connect it to the network.. and then add it to the NVR. Your client will get the features of the doorbell on the app (choosing the stand alone setup)

  • @Samzep
    @Samzep Год назад +1

    Should be wireless

  • @nvshieldtvnvshieldtv8467
    @nvshieldtvnvshieldtv8467 Год назад

    why do all reviews including yours REFUSE to say theres no call screen that pops up to answer or decline when someone presses doorbell??? this makes me beleve that THIS AND ALL REVIEWS ON THIS was PAID reviews.

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Год назад +1

      Watch the video..this makes me believe that you didn't watch it.. Anyways, there is no screen that pops up..it is not a phone call..it goes to the live view where you can click on the mic to start 2 way talk if you want to talk... Because you REFUSED to watch the video, I believe that THIS COMMENT AND ALL OTHER COMMENTS that you do are PAID comments ;)

  • @seantellsit1431
    @seantellsit1431 Год назад +3

    1st

  • @RJ_Cormac
    @RJ_Cormac Год назад

    I would say it's future proof not jam proof. So many easier ways to incapacitate a single doorbell camera.

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Год назад +1

      Not wireless jamming…which is why I said jam proof..you can always hit it with a hammer..

    • @blkmacster
      @blkmacster Год назад

      @@LifeHackster pretty much

    • @RJ_Cormac
      @RJ_Cormac Год назад +1

      @@LifeHackster majority of crime is opportunistic wearing a baseball cap looking down to avoid the cameras and walk in an unlocked door. They could very easily use a tiny piece of painters tape and the camera is useless without any violence or noise. That's why we have a full system of PoE cameras around the home and better locks. Cameras aren't actually any defense protection, just a digital witness.🤷🏻‍♂️🍻

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Год назад +2

      @@RJ_Cormac You are still a traditional passive camera guy..using cameras as a digital witness where you can now have notifications and be pro-active..and act accordingly if you get a notification of a guy wearing a baseball cap looking down and going around your house...yes, cameras can be a digital witness but the advent of internet and phone apps make you now can be proactive and prevent the crime to happen in the first place...(sound the camera siren, talk to them via 2 way talk, call the police or if you are home..then get yourself armed)