CCTV
Review: Reolink TrackMix Wire-Free PTZ Camera with Solar Panel 2
8.3

A few months ago, I reviewed my first 8 Megapixel IP camera from Reolink, the RLC-824A which I really liked. Reolink has continued to put out very unique cameras and I have one such device for review today: the fully wire-free PTZ the Reolink Trackmix Wi-Fi with dual-lens auto-tracking....

Review: Reolink RLC-824A 8MP PoE IP Camera
8.6

IP cameras for DIY home security these days are pretty impressive devices. Like the Reolink RLC-824A that I am reviewing today: it has 8 Megapixel (4K) resolution, smart motion detection for persons, vehicles and pets, colour night vision using LED spotlights & 2-way audio. I have been ...

How-to: Group Wired PoE Security Cameras in a VLAN using Unifi

In my tutorial on how to block IP cameras from accessing the Internet, I used the example of wireless security cameras.But what if you have wired IP cameras and want to achieve the same result - block PoE IP cameras from accessing the Internet? Fear not, all you need to have is any one of the ...

Review: Reolink RLC-511 5MP PoE Bullet IP Camera
8.6

It's been quite a while since we've had a Reolink IP camera review here at VueVille. We already reviewed the 5MP Reolink RLC-422 dome, and today we have the bullet camera version named the RLC-511 also with optical zoom. The cameras seem to have similar sensors and share other features too. ...

Hikvision vs. Reolink – The Most Popular IP Cameras Compared

I started my DIY CCTV system with Hikvision cameras many years ago, but over time I've added quite a few Reolink IP cameras to my DIY CCTV system.Hikvision has been probably the most popular non-retail brand whereas Reolink is a very popular budget-friendly yet brand. They are pretty much at ...

Review: HeimVision Wireless Security Camera System (HM241)
8

If some parts of your home are just not reachable via wired Ethernet, wireless IP cameras may be a good alternative. The HeimVision HM241 is one such all-in-one surveillance kit which comes with 4 wireless IP cameras and a compatible wireless NVR.What's quite interesting about this kit is that ...

How to Block IP Cameras from Accessing the Internet

One of the most common questions I have been getting about our DIY Home Security system is this: How to setup a VLAN and firewall rules to block IP cameras from accessing the Internet?Wondering why you would want to do that? Here are a few good reasons:Most security cameras like to phone ...

IronWolf vs. IronWolf Pro – NAS Hard Drives Compared

For a few years now I have been using WD RED NAS hard drives in my DIY NAS NVR. But these are running 24/7 and its only a matter of time before I need to start replacing them one by one.So I have been researching the various NAS hard drives from WD, Seagate and other top brands. I looked at WD ...

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