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    Newb with Questions About Reolink Cameras

    Appreciate all the helpful input so far. Got the Reolink cams up and running using the Reolink iOS app and POE switch. Experiencing the two following issues with the Reolink iOS app: 1. All new alerts (less than 2 min old) revert to the live view when you tap the iOS alert notification...
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    Newb with Questions About Reolink Cameras

    Update on the Reolink 12mp RLC1240a dome. The overexposed, washed out look I was getting when the infrared or spotlight was active goes completely away when the clear dome is removed---the video is perfectly clear. Interesting. I returned it. Going to stick with bullets and/or turrets moving...
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    Newb with Questions About Reolink Cameras

    Thanks for the heads-up. We made sure it was pure copper. Definitely easy to end up with CCA if you don't read the fine/small print.
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    Newb with Questions About Reolink Cameras

    Totally get it. Through the years I've gone down a few serious rabbit holes. I just started researching sec cams about 5 days ago, so plenty of time to dig deeper. Bought a 500ft roll of cat6. Been running it throughout the house. Saw your system description---sounds wildly capable to say...
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    Newb with Questions About Reolink Cameras

    Thanks for the reply. For those of us that just want to use cat6, poe switch, micro SD's and an ios app, can you recommend a good alternative to Reolink? As for not using dome cams outdoors, do they leak? Does the clear dome degrade the optics over time?
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    Newb with Questions About Reolink Cameras

    @wittaj, thank you for the very informative replies and helpful links. You've definitely provided some added perspective. It's somewhat encouraging to hear the Reolink ios app is not the worst ios app out there--lol! I believe I'm clear on how focal length, aperture, lens quality and sensor...
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    Newb with Questions About Reolink Cameras

    Hi! As much as I would like to venture into the Blue Iris world, I decided I'd rather keep things simple with our system. Have plans to install a 6-8 cameras, an 8ch POE switch, an iOS app, and 128/256gb micro cards. As a start, I purchased two Reolink RLC510a bullets (5mp, 80 deg FOV) and a...
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