Can Reolink RLC-843A be configured via web browser, without installing apps?

[Shelter1574]

I'm looking into buying a Reolink RLC-843A. I'd rather not install their apps and I plan to install the camera on a separate IoT network that doesn't have access to the internet or the rest of my network. (I would like to integrate it into a Home Assistant/Frigate setup with RTSP/ONVIF, where the camera feed will be available in my regular local network.)

Can I set up and configure this camera via web browser like you can with some other brands? The manual only seems to mention the apps, and I read that a web interface exists for some Reolink products, but the website says that applies only to "Reolink products that support the web access".

 

[TonyR]

I'm looking into buying a Reolink RLC-843A. I'd rather not install their apps and I plan to install the camera on a separate IoT network that doesn't have access to the internet or the rest of my network. (I would like to integrate it into a Home Assistant/Frigate setup with RTSP/ONVIF, where the camera feed will be available in my regular local network.)

Can I set up and configure this camera via web browser like you can with some other brands? The manual only seems to mention the apps, and I read that a web interface exists for some Reolink products, but the website says that applies only to "Reolink products that support the web access".

The specs here state the browsers supported under the "software" tab so I'd say it does have a webGUI.

Other than that, are you sure you want a Reolink? They are known to fudge their firmware in cameras with undersized sensors for the resolution provided which causes poor performance if there's any motion under reduced lighting....at a time when good performance is needed the most. Basically they slow down the shutter to let in more light because of the too small sensor which causes the motion blur. This is done to sell hi-resolution cameras (such as 4K) cheaply to customers that don't know their methods.

An 8MP camera should have at the very least a 1/1.8" sensor, not one meant for a 2MP camera.

 

[Shelter1574]

Thanks for the heads up, good thing I posted here before buying. I might be better off with a Dahua camera then. I'll keep this table in mind when reviewing specification sheets.