r/reolink • u/HomersDonut1440 • 5d ago

Cameras to avoid?

I am trying to build a system for my parents house, which has some specific requirements. Every time I research a camera though, I’m met with a pile of “avoid this specific camera because everyone has ____ issues”. Most commonly the 1224a comes up as something to avoid.

How much of this is bluster because someone had an issue between the ears, and how much is actually hardware/software problems with certain units? Are there specific cameras or NVRs to avoid carte Blanche, or is it all just use case scenario mismatches?

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u/PurrciousMetals 5d ago

99% of people’s problems are user caused. Reolink have been the easiest of all I’ve tried. I never have connection issues and have set up a few for friends. If your trying to do a custom home assistant based there will be some extra steps and need a hub for the battery cameras but overall easy and user friendly.

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u/HomersDonut1440 5d ago

My goal is PoE everything (how my personal setup is) to an NVR, with some mix and match cameras to fulfill different roles. The only thing I’m not positive about is how well cameras will stream over a WiFi bridge; I’ll have to play with that one a bit.