New Reolink Wired POE Doorbell Cam ?

[David L]

Of the two ReoLink Doorbell versions (WiFi & POE), you are correct, the WiFi version has a WiFi Radio where as the POE version only has Wired POE Ethernet. The Wifi Also has Wired Ethernet but it is not POE, but it can be used as a Network Connection.
So the WiFi version can be connected via Wired Ethernet and get it's power from the 2 terminals connected to a Doorbell transformer.

The WiFi version has Two Network Interfaces (eth0 & wlan0):



The POE Only has One Network Interface (eth0):

 

[J273]

I currently run a 1st gen nest hello which has worked great since i installed it a few years back. I plan on upgrading to the POE version of this purely for the ONVIF support with the plan of adding it to my Hikvision NVR. Im not fussed on having any motion detection which im guessing is not possible with the HIK NVR and using ONVIF but would purely be using it to view the feed on a local monitor.

Does anyone have the relink doorbell connected to a hikvsion NVR and does it work fine using ONVIF?

Many thanks

 

[traviski]

Does anyone have the relink doorbell connected to a hikvsion NVR and does it work fine using ONVIF?

I just hooked up the PoE doorbell to a Hikvision DS-7616NI-M2/16P NVR. The live stream looks great:



But the continuous and events recordings show this green box obscuring the bottom half of the recording.



The funny thing is, the moment someone pushes the doorbell button, the recording captures the full video.

I'm scratching my head.

 

[J273]

I just hooked up the PoE doorbell to a Hikvision DS-7616NI-M2/16P NVR. The live stream looks great:

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But the continuous and events recordings show this green box obscuring the bottom half of the recording.

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The funny thing is, the moment someone pushes the doorbell button, the recording captures the full video.

I'm scratching my head.

Yeah I have one of these working with my 7716NI-I4 NVR, only really use it for local viewing and works fine. I've not managed to get it recording apart from continuous. I didn't think this was possible?

Are you connected directly to the NVR's POE ports or running it through a separate switch?

Thanks

 

[Beachcomber]

For those that have the Reolink doorbell working with BlueIris, are there specific settings to get the keyframe closer to a value of 1? I'm at .5, which is OK but sounds like a value closer to 1 is best.
I've been adjusting the camera settings but can't seem to get any better than .5

According to the BI help file:
The key frame rate is an important consideration for multiple software functions. A key
frame rate of approximately 0.50-1.00 is desirable for optimal use of the direct-to-disk
recording option as well as the limit-decoding unless required functionality.


Thank you.

 

[fenderman]

For those that have the Reolink doorbell working with BlueIris, are there specific settings to get the keyframe closer to a value of 1? I'm at .5, which is OK but sounds like a value closer to 1 is best.
I've been adjusting the camera settings but can't seem to get any better than .5

According to the BI help file:
The key frame rate is an important consideration for multiple software functions. A key
frame rate of approximately 0.50-1.00 is desirable for optimal use of the direct-to-disk
recording option as well as the limit-decoding unless required functionality.

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Thank you.

This is not possible with the doorbell firmware. Reolink had this problem for many years with their cameras - lied about it - then finally modified firmware to allow users to set iframe intervals. The doorbell firmware is a step backwards. Still the best doorbell camera available (under 800 bux) - just from a shitty company. Hopefully they will rectify this. The doorbell should not be used as a primary camera for the location.

 

[traviski]

Are you connected directly to the NVR's POE ports or running it through a separate switch?

The ReoLink doorbell is connected directly to a PoE port on my Hik NVR. It seems to detect and record motion events just fine, although the image is half broken unless someone pushes the doorbell button.

 

[David L]

For those that have the Reolink doorbell working with BlueIris, are there specific settings to get the keyframe closer to a value of 1? I'm at .5, which is OK but sounds like a value closer to 1 is best.
I've been adjusting the camera settings but can't seem to get any better than .5

According to the BI help file:
The key frame rate is an important consideration for multiple software functions. A key
frame rate of approximately 0.50-1.00 is desirable for optimal use of the direct-to-disk
recording option as well as the limit-decoding unless required functionality.

View attachment 158931
Thank you.

That is pretty much what I get:

 

[J273]

The ReoLink doorbell is connected directly to a PoE port on my Hik NVR. It seems to detect and record motion events just fine, although the image is half broken unless someone pushes the doorbell button.

I might have to try that. I have mine connected to a Poe injector and then into my router not connected directly to the NVR

 

[BORIStheBLADE]

For those that have the Reolink doorbell working with BlueIris, are there specific settings to get the keyframe closer to a value of 1? I'm at .5, which is OK but sounds like a value closer to 1 is best.
I've been adjusting the camera settings but can't seem to get any better than .5

According to the BI help file:
The key frame rate is an important consideration for multiple software functions. A key
frame rate of approximately 0.50-1.00 is desirable for optimal use of the direct-to-disk
recording option as well as the limit-decoding unless required functionality.

View attachment 158931
Thank you.

I couldnt get anything better than your results.

 

[rgrandy]

Reolink just posted an update for the doorbell firmware on their website. Hope it has the latest and greatest RTSP goodness in it and fixes all our issues!

 

[Freddan101]

Thank you for the heads-up regarding the new firmware. Just upgraded and looking good so far.

 

[David L]

Thank you for the heads-up regarding the new firmware. Just upgraded and looking good so far.

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Are your Running RTSP?

 

[BORIStheBLADE]

I updated and have the key frames are at 1 now.

 

[Freddan101]

Are your Running RTSP?

Yes, both main and sub stream.

 

[David L]

Yes, both main and sub stream.

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Sorry, two more questions:
WiFi or POE Version?
Are you seeing any NoSignal(s) in your Log with RTSP?

Thanks

 

[David L]

So I found out why I had the Diagnostic Logs...


I am running/using ReoLink Windows Client version 8.8.2 When I updated to 8.8.5 I lost the Diag. Logs.

I was hoping I kept the install file: reolink_client_8.8.2.exe but I deleted it.

Luckily I have the Client installed on two machines, my PC and BI box, so I just copied the installed files from the 8.8.2 install to the 8.8.5 install folder and I got the Diag. Logs back.

If anyone has reolink_client_8.8.2.exe or knows where to get it, I would very much appreciate it.

I attached my 8.8.2 Install files if anyone wants to copy/replace the files in your ReoLink Windows Client Install directory. I actually just deleted all the files/directories and copied these. You will then have the Diag. Logs.

 

[Beachcomber]

I updated and have the key frames are at 1 now.

I also updated firmware and have the key frame at 1.

 

[flynreelow]

I also updated firmware and have the key frame at 1.

did you update from the APP, or from the Webpage for the doorbell.

What is the latest firmware?

my current firmware is 3.0.0.1459_22102808

 

[tedrpi]

did you update from the APP, or from the Webpage for the doorbell.

What is the latest firmware?

my current firmware is 3.0.0.1459_22102808

I'm showing v3.0.0.1859_23030902 as the latest from the Reolink website, released today.

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I upgraded by hitting the doorbell webpage on my local lan. Settings -> System -> Maintenance