REOLINK RLC-843A – 4K PoE Security Camera with Spotlights, 5X Optical Zoom, Outdoor Camera with Color Night Vision, Two-Way Talk, Human/Vehicle/Animal Detection, IK10 Vandalproof, No PT Supported

WHAT’S INCLUDED:
-Reolink RLC-843A Camera
-Waterproof Cover for Network Port
-RJ45 Cable (Short)
-Screws and Anchors
-Paperwork with Instructions
-Mounting Template
-Dust Absorber x 2
-Security sticker

PRODUCT/THOUGHTS:
Max Resolution: 3840 x 2160
Max FPS 25
Max Bitrate 7168 (Defaults to 6144)
Sensor: 8mp

Field of View
Horizontal: 100°- 31° Vertical: 55°- 17° Diagonal: 123°-39°

Some of the main features you get:
-2 Spotlights
-4 IR Lights
-SD Card support up to 256GB
-2 Way Audio Including An Audible Siren
-Vandal Proof Housing that is IK10 Certified
-5x Optical Zoom with both auto and manual focus
-Reolink NVR support
-Protocol support: HTTPS, SSL, TCP/IP, UDP, IPv4, UPnP, RTSP, RTMP, ONVIF, SMTP, NTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, FTP, P2P
-Scheduled Recording
-Motion Detection, Vehicle, Person and Animal
-Event Recording or 24/7 Recording
-Time Lapse Feature

It’s important to note that this is NOT a PTZ camera. This is a stationary camera that has a dome. You’ll need to take the casing off so you can adjust the pivot and position of the camera as needed. The SD Card slot is not located under the dome however, it is actually on the side of the camera casing, which is great.

This camera is built really well with a full metal housing to go along with its IK10 Vandal Proof dome. It should be able to take a beating.

The 5x optical zoom works great and you can let the camera auto-focus on its own, or manually focus it with a simple slider (When not in full-screen mode). If you are in full-screen mode, then it’s actually buttons to accomplish either.

I’ve used Reolink cameras for years, so the app is very familiar to me. If you haven’t, it’s not that hard to grasp. Although it’s not the most polished app, it’s overall not that difficult.

Audio quality was good for both MIC, and the speaker was good. At max volume your voice comes through very loud and clear, and even at 75% volume the Audible Alarm is pretty loud. The mic picked up voices just fine.

This is a pretty good domed camera overall. I’ve tested some others that were not using 8mp and since this one is, you get a lot better clarity and detail. And every bit of that megapixel is necessary when you’re dealing with an optical zoom. The motion marking is still in beta but everyone has access to the feature in the app when you are running the live view in “Clear mode” With this camera and a lot of their newer 4K cameras, you get 3 modes for live view. Fluent, Balanced, and Clear. (Low, Medium and High basically). I like that you get 3 options now since this might help if people have some bandwidth limitations..etc But the performance of this camera is quite GOOD. I would say it’s a solid camera both in performance and build quality.

This camera has worked out really well for me. I’d never heard of Reolink before but thought I’d take a chance on it. It’s easy to hook up via ethernet cables. There’s a video on the Amazon page that demonstrates clearly two different ways to connect your camera. The spotlight illuminates the area well and the microphones work well for speaking and listening. I love how the camera is made in a way that makes it practically impossible to vandalize. The color night vision is pretty cool as well. It’s really everything you could need all in one package.

This is a super easy to install security camera and it works amazingly. Great night vision and quality!! Detects motion Great as well!! Definitely recommend if you’re looking for a good security option! 10/10