Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
forum thread Posted by deyainrdy4ds • Oct 23, 2024
forum thread Posted by deyainrdy4ds • Oct 23, 2024

Costco Nov. 1 - Reolink - 4K+ 16-Channel 4TB 8-Cam Wired Security Camera System on sale for $599.99

$600

$800

25% off
Costco Wholesale
10 Comments 9,782 Views
Get Deal at Retailer
Good Deal
Save
Share
Deal Details
Costco November 1-November 17, 2024

Reolink - 4K+ 16-Channel 4TB 8-Cam Wired Security Camera System on sale for $599.99

Link just for reference
https://www.costco.com/reolink----4k%2B-16-channel-4tb-8-cam-wired-security-camera-system.product.4000221346.html
[costco.com]

https://www.reddit.com/media?url=...5457295d8b
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
Costco November 1-November 17, 2024

Reolink - 4K+ 16-Channel 4TB 8-Cam Wired Security Camera System on sale for $599.99

Link just for reference
https://www.costco.com/reolink----4k%2B-16-channel-4tb-8-cam-wired-security-camera-system.product.4000221346.html
[costco.com]

https://www.reddit.com/media?url=...5457295d8b

Community Voting

Deal Score
+7
Good Deal
Get Deal at Retailer
Leave a Comment
To participate in the comments, please log in.

10 Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Oct 23, 2024
66 Posts
Joined Jan 2009
Oct 23, 2024
HEALYS
Oct 23, 2024
66 Posts
Everything tells me not to buy Reolink BUT the price is great lol. Have existing cat5 lines ran already and deciding on Blu Iris or another NVR system......ughh
1
Original Poster
Oct 23, 2024
2,242 Posts
Joined Mar 2010
Oct 23, 2024
deyainrdy4ds
Original Poster
Oct 23, 2024
2,242 Posts
Quote from HEALYS :
Everything tells me not to buy Reolink BUT the price is great lol. Have existing cat5 lines ran already and deciding on Blu Iris or another NVR system......ughh
What issues have you heard with reolink?
Oct 23, 2024
740 Posts
Joined Apr 2010
Oct 23, 2024
stridhiryu03
Oct 23, 2024
740 Posts
Quote from HEALYS :
Everything tells me not to buy Reolink BUT the price is great lol. Have existing cat5 lines ran already and deciding on Blu Iris or another NVR system......ughh
These cameras will only work on their nvr according to this reddit post on the difference between these cameras(b1200) and the standalone version(1212a).
https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkc..._vs_1212a/
Oct 24, 2024
7 Posts
Joined Jan 2010
Oct 24, 2024
poopymonster
Oct 24, 2024
7 Posts
The included cameras are still 20fps! Come on! We're in 2024 with $100 cellphones that has 30fps or even 60fps! Even with 4k resolution, you won't be able to see that moving license plate at 20fps! It's useless to have 4k or even 8k when the fps are only 10, 15 and 20!
1
Oct 25, 2024
9,306 Posts
Joined Mar 2008
Oct 25, 2024
mat2000
Oct 25, 2024
9,306 Posts

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank mat2000

Quote from HEALYS :
Everything tells me not to buy Reolink BUT the price is great lol. Have existing cat5 lines ran already and deciding on Blu Iris or another NVR system......ughh
Hi Healys

If you want to use better cameras that meet specs well, then Blue Iris on a PC is a good way to go. That way you can mix and match with Dahua OEM or Hikvision OEM cameras ( and others that meet specs .. some Reolink cameras may, though watch for the iFrame issues )

Quote from deyainrdy4ds :
What issues have you heard with reolink?
Hi @Deyainrdy4ds

Search here on SDs and ipcamtalk, numerous issues.

In general, issues meeting specs, astroturfing by their marketing team, low price cameras ( good ) use low price components ( bad for low light image captures ), issues with iFrames, not all cameras can be used on non-Reolink video recording devices ( see stridhiryu's comment that follows ) ..

Quote from stridhiryu03 :
These cameras will only work on their nvr according to this reddit post on the difference between these cameras(b1200) and the standalone version(1212a).
https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkc..._vs_1212a/
Thanks, repped

Quote from poopymonster :
The included cameras are still 20fps! Come on! We're in 2024 with $100 cellphones that has 30fps or even 60fps! Even with 4k resolution, you won't be able to see that moving license plate at 20fps! It's useless to have 4k or even 8k when the fps are only 10, 15 and 20!

Hi poopymonster

20 fps .. typically ok for most camera positions, 15 fps works well also.

Yes, if you want more chances to get a good image capture on a fast moving car you will need more fps. Normally I look to get a better camera than what is in this kit for that. ( this is why Blue Iris is nice, as you can mix and match camera OEMs .. that stated, Reolink has come out with many more models recently, and that should help some if you have a Reolink NVR to pick a better camera for license plate captures )

Normally, license plate reading requires some more thought on the setup, and a stronger lens ( more magnification ) for many of the setups where the camera is not close enough to the license plate. Also, license plate image capture in low light gets tricky ..

I know there is an impression that license plate reading from greater than 20 feet away should be easy, but normally that requires a camera model designed with a tighter FOV than what is typically included as the base camera for any kit sold.
1
Oct 25, 2024
4,141 Posts
Joined Nov 2014
Oct 25, 2024
bajanboy5809
Oct 25, 2024
4,141 Posts
This should be a good system for a lot of people, I might pick it up. I have been looking at different systems to buy and my friend who owns multiple stores swears by Reolink. My friend just bought a house and it had this same system in it, the cameras look nice, flush and professional and the app seems to work well. I think you can add another hard drive also. Ubiquiti was also on what I was considering buying but a lot of people said it's costly and most people don't really need that for just a home setup.
Pro
Oct 26, 2024
4,158 Posts
Joined Jan 2005
Oct 26, 2024
boourns84
Pro
Oct 26, 2024
4,158 Posts
why the hate? I got a 4 cam 2tb nvr for $275 last xmas for my parents. Got them two reolink wired doorbells too for $65 a piece. Spent $425 and I'm very happy with the quality. No monthly fees either

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Original Poster
Oct 27, 2024
2,242 Posts
Joined Mar 2010
Oct 27, 2024
deyainrdy4ds
Original Poster
Oct 27, 2024
2,242 Posts
Quote from poopymonster :
The included cameras are still 20fps! Come on! We're in 2024 with $100 cellphones that has 30fps or even 60fps! Even with 4k resolution, you won't be able to see that moving license plate at 20fps! It's useless to have 4k or even 8k when the fps are only 10, 15 and 20!
whats a good alternative?
Oct 31, 2024
2 Posts
Joined Aug 2012
Oct 31, 2024
TanP
Oct 31, 2024
2 Posts
Quote from deyainrdy4ds :
whats a good alternative?
Lorex - Costco also carries them. They have 4k 30fps cams.
Nov 26, 2024
206 Posts
Joined Nov 2015
Nov 26, 2024
sranda03
Nov 26, 2024
206 Posts
Just picked this up today. Seems like a great deal, I was able to order on instacart with a $15 coupon and a $100 gift card I bought for $85 a while back from slickdeals so total was $584 with tax and fees so thank you O.P!

Popular Deals

View All

Trending Deals

View All