Well, definitely!
Installing your home security camera indoors and outdoors is quite easy with Reolink.
It’s COMPLETELY DO-IT-YOURSELF.
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We are gonna show you how you can install security cameras by yourself.
The whole Reolink security camera installation process won’t cost you a penny.
You can do it within several minutes, even if you are not tech-savvy.
Before you get started, make sure you are fully prepared.
Your Reolink camera package will, generally, include everything you need to get your camera running,
such as mounting template, screws, reset needle, quick start guide, and some other parts.
But you can prepare some common household tools, like screwdriver, drill bits.
A ladder also helps, if you are gonna install it up high, or on the ceiling.
When you start mounting Reolink PoE or WiFi cameras, there are mainly 4 steps: plan, run wires, set up, and install.
The first important thing is to make a plan, and decide the spot you’d like to install your camera.
The main tip is to focus on high-traffic spots that are vulnerable to break-ins,
such as front, back doors, off-street windows, driveways, and stairways.
And, make sure this location provides a wide viewing angle, and your camera will perform the best motion detection function.
Go check our prior video to find more detailed info about where to place your Reolink camera.
Next, arrange the wire and cable route for your camera.
Drill holes where the wires will go through, and consider the nearest route if you are doing the installation in a two or three-story house.
We suggest concealing your camera wires and cables to protect them from wearing out, and to fit in your home décor.
You can use Reolink junction box to hide cables, connectors and holes.
It also helps protect your camera from potential vandalism if installing camera outside your home.
Before you screw and mount your camera on the wall, power it on and set it up on your Reolink App and Client.
Connect your Reolink PoE IP camera.
For Reolink PoE IP cameras, connect the camera to a PoE switch via an ethernet cable, connect the PoE switch to your router, and power on the PoE switch.
And for Reolink WiFi IP cameras, connect your camera network cable to the router, and power on your camera.
And then test the WiFi connection.
Add your Reolink camera to Reolink App.
Get it all set up with features like live viewing, motion detection settings, motion recording, and more to suit your needs.
Now start installing the camera on the wall, or on the ceiling.
7-10 feet above the ground can be high enough to let you get a clear image, as well as watch over a large area.
Pre-drill holes by using the included mounting hole template;
Screw your camera base or camera bracket directly if it is wooden wall;
If you are mounting your camera to a masonry surface, insert the plastic anchors, included in the package, to the wall.
Check your video stream via Reolink app, to make sure it’s running, and cover the area you’ve planned to monitor.
Adjust camera angle until you’ve got the best viewing angle.
And then lock the camera in position.
Remember to avoid direct sunlight or facing your camera lens directly to raindrops and snowflakes.
All Reolink cameras come with Quick Start Guides that tells how to install them along with tips and other guidelines.
You can check it out before installation.
Or watch our unboxing and setup video guide for more info.
If you choose Reolink battery-powered security cameras, Argus 2E, for example, or E1 series smart home cameras,
you can directly place it on the table or on a shelf, to stay connected to your families.
No installation needed.
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