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Connectivity Technology Wired
Video Capture Resolution 4K (8MP, 3840 x 2160)
Special Feature H.265, night-vision
Number of Channels 16

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  • 4K Ultra HD – Reolink 4K Ultra HD (8MP, 3840 × 2160) PoE camera delivers almost four times the clarity of 1080p. Our camera kit provides users a vivid display, even when you digitally zoom in. Any flaw or distortion you’ve encountered before has been eliminated, ensuring you the highest quality view of your surroundings.
  • Plug and Play PoE System – A simple PoE connection makes it easier to set-up and install your home security camera system. With one single network cable, users can enjoy smooth security coverage of their entire house. This is perfect for both beginner camera users and DIY enthusiasts.
  • Continuous 24/7 Recording – With a pre-installed 3TB HDD, users are provided reliable 24/7 recording. You can also install an extra internal hard drive (up to 4TB) for backup storage.
  • Remote Access and Playback – The free Reolink app allows you to access all your cameras remotely, no matter how many you have. Check in on your home or business whenever, wherever. Perform live views and playbacks on your smart device (iPhone, Android, iPad) via WiFi or 3G/4G connection.
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Night vision
3.9
3.9
4.2
4.2
4.1
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3.7
3.7
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3.1
3.5
4.0
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hardware interface
ethernet, hdmi, vga, infrared
ethernet, hdmi, vga, infrared
ethernet, firewire esata, hdmi, vga, infrared
ethernet, hdmi, vga, infrared
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Wired
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video resolution
4K (8MP, 3840 x 2160)
2160p
2512p, 12MP
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12mp
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viewing angle
87 degrees
93 degrees
87 degrees
93 degrees
118 degrees
memory capacity
4 TB
3 TB
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2 TB
2 TB
2 TB
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Smartphones, Personal Computers, Tablets, Laptops, Cameras
Cameras
Smartphones, Personal Computers, Tablets, Laptops, Cameras
Smartphones, Personal Computers, Tablets, Laptops, Cameras
Smartphones, Personal Computers, Tablets, Laptops, Cameras
Smartphones, Personal Computers, Tablets, Cameras, Laptops

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  • 8 turret cameras

  • Product Description

    820d8
    RLK16-800D8

    Make Security Easier with No Compromise

    Reolink Smart 4K Ultra-HD Security Camera System with Person & Vehicle Detection

    4K

    Great Details in 4K Ultra HD, Peaceful 24/7

    4K Ultra-HD video clarity helps keep all the details sharp day and night. Reliable NVR local storage and Reolink software allows checking anytime anywhere you want.

    Smart Motion Detection

    ai

    Smart Detection, Identify True Threats

    Smart detection of people and vehicles filters out unwanted alerts such as those triggered by bugs and leaves. Save your time and energy over general motion detection. You can also set and apply general motion detection or 24/7 recording as needed.

    push

    Instant Push, Take Actions Timely

    A prompt email & push notification will be sent to users’ smart devices once moving objects are detected, allowing for quick action. Buzzer in the NVR will alert you and FTP uploading will be underway for backup. Share access with your colleagues or family for surveillance together with no charge.

    Reolink Smart 4K PoE Surveillance Camera System Specifications

    NVR Smart PoE Video Recorder RLN16-410
    Video Outputs Up to 8MP via HDMI and 1080P via VGA for this kit (depands on the resolution of cameras, up to 12MP supported)
    Synchronous Playback 1CH@8MP; 4CH@4MP
    Frame Rate 20fps
    Compression Format H.265
    HDD Capacity 1× internal port, 1× external port, 6TB max for each port(12TB in total)
    Remote Access iOS/Android Phone, Windows/Mac PC
    Working Temperature -10°C +45°C (14°-113°F)
    Camera Waterproof IP67
    Video Resolution 3840x2160 (8.0 Megapixels) @20FPS
    Lens f=4.0 mm fixed; F=2.0, with IR-cut filter
    Night Vision 100ft, 18pcs IR LEDs
    Audio Built-in Microphone for Audio Recording only
    Field of View Horizontal: 87°; Vertical: 44°
    Notice Cameras in the kit can only be used with Reolink PoE NVR. Cameras in the kit cannot work with Alexa or Google Home.

    Reolink PoE Security Camera System

    800d8

    RLK16-800D8

    800b8

    RLK16-800B8 (Renewed)

    800D4

    RLK8-800D4

    1200B4

    RLK8-1200B4-A

    RLC-833A

    RLC-833A

    doorbell poe

    Reolink Doorbell PoE

    520a

    RLC-820A

    Customer Reviews
    4.3 out of 5 stars
    885
    3.5 out of 5 stars
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    144
    4.3 out of 5 stars
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    4.4 out of 5 stars
    1,000
    Resolution
    8MP 8MP 8MP 12MP 4K 5MP 8MP
    Channel
    16 Channels 16 Channels 8 Channels 8 Channels / / /
    HDD Pre-installed
    4TB 3TB 2TB 2TB / / /
    HDD Capacity
    6TB max Each, 12TB Total 6TB max Each, 12TB Total 6TB max Each, 12TB Total 6TB max Each, 12TB Total / / /
    Ports for HDD
    SATA*2 SATA*2 SATA*1, e-SATA*1 SATA*1, e-SATA*1 / / /
    Smart Detection
    Remote Access
    Camera Supported
    PoE & Plug-in WIFI Cameras PoE & Plug-in WIFI Cameras PoE & Plug-in WIFI Cameras PoE & Plug-in WIFI Cameras / / /

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    4.3 out of 5 stars
    4.3 out of 5
    885 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the ease of installation using the surveillance recorder system. They mention that the software is easy to work with and the cameras are easy to mount. They appreciate the amazing 4K video and crystal clear image quality. They are also happy with the value, and customization. Opinions are mixed on performance, quality, and noise.

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    67 customers mention60 positive7 negative

    Customers find the installation process of the surveillance recorder system to be easy. They mention that the software is easy to work with on the TV and on the app. They also say the cameras are easy to mount and the installation is straightforward. Customers also say that the replacement of old cameras was easy.

    "...I just set up the detection zones tonight. But it was easy to do and will hopefully cut down on searing through hours of video like I had to do with..." Read more

    "...We already had the wires from the old cameras, so replacing them was very easy. I installed everything myself. It's totally plug and play...." Read more

    "...power to the cameras through the same ethernet cable, is pretty self explanatory and has all the functions I wanted...." Read more

    "...The software is also easy to work with on the tv and on the APP.Next is the test of time...." Read more

    60 customers mention43 positive17 negative

    Customers like the image quality of the surveillance recorder system. They mention that the video quality is amazing, clear, and has good detail. The cameras feature a great resolution and image quality, and are easy to install. The record quality is outstanding, and the image is no longer grainy.

    "...It's totally plug and play. No configuration at all. Video is extremely clear and good detail. I mainly use the client and the PC App...." Read more

    "Everything seems to be working as designed.The daytime pictures are amazing...." Read more

    "...immediately I notice one of the four is very foggy and the picture is nearly useless because of this and another has a large white ghost in the..." Read more

    "...The image was no longer grainy with the right wiring and there was also no lag. There was plenty of it when I used their wire...." Read more

    41 customers mention29 positive12 negative

    Customers like the night vision of the surveillance recorder system. They say it has decent night vision, crystal clear day vision, and excellent day and night views. Some mention that the motion sensors are great and sensitive. Overall, most are satisfied with the night-vision capabilities of the product.

    "...And while it is a very clear image it's not quite on the same level. I can't make out license plates with this set up. I could with the Annke...." Read more

    "...The daytime pictures are amazing. Night is OK, not great, but reviews of these cameras had already told me of this so it wasn't a surprise...." Read more

    "...indoor/outdoor cams and they are fantastic and even display color in low light situations ...." Read more

    "...phone app works well, but like any other phone app it's small and hard to see. It is handy, though...." Read more

    18 customers mention18 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the value of the surveillance recorder system. They mention that it works flawlessly, is well worth the price, and is a good consumer system.

    "...The price is reasonable (And mind boggling low) enough that getting any other system from anywhere else for any price wouldn't be something I would..." Read more

    "...Customer support was outstanding! Overall, a very good consumer system." Read more

    "Price is great for what you get...." Read more

    "...Well worth the price and quality system." Read more

    12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the customization capabilities of the surveillance recorder system. They mention that it offers a lot of options to personalize to their taste, the set up was really easy, and it's highly customizable. They also say that it'd be nice if the night vision was configurable separately from the daytime settings. Overall, customers find the product to be reliable and feature-laden.

    "...It is handy, though. All 3 apps work well and are very user friendly. Just takes a little playing around...." Read more

    "...the same ethernet cable, is pretty self explanatory and has all the functions I wanted...." Read more

    "...Night mode is great but almost immediately I notice one of the four is very foggy and the picture is nearly useless because of this and another has..." Read more

    "...Reolink also has a vast number of different cameras including the one that offers an over 180° view that was a very attractive option...." Read more

    61 customers mention30 positive31 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the surveillance recorder system. Some mention that it works pretty well, but the night vision range needs some work. The set up was easy and the app makes it easy to find times when cameras detect. That said, some say that it's easy to set up and use on a desktop, laptop, and two phones. However, others say that some of the cameras stopped working, the NVR is finicky, and the cameras don't work randomly at times.

    "...I mainly use the client and the PC App. The phone app works well, but like any other phone app it's small and hard to see. It is handy, though...." Read more

    "...only good thing about it - which doesn't mean much when the DVR loses data like it did. And it was only during the day that the picture was good...." Read more

    "...The camera clarity in day and night is mind bending . The mobile app works like a charm also . Super pleased about this purchase in every way ...." Read more

    "...Right out of the box the system has issues. It keeps dropping hard disk and cannot record videos...." Read more

    52 customers mention30 positive22 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the surveillance recorder system. Some mention it's well worth the price, the cameras are good quality, and fantastic. However, others say that the mount is extremely cheap and flimsy, the wiring harness does not, and the pre made cables are of poor quality with rj45 ends made of the cheapest plastic.

    "...I literally didn’t use any of it.The cameras are good quality. They don’t have a permanent locking mechanism like a screw...." Read more

    "...It was making the camera turn itself off randomly and CONSTANTLY. And I'd have to redo the settings each time. It was infuriating...." Read more

    "...I purchased was with the dome style indoor/outdoor cams and they are fantastic and even display color in low light situations ...." Read more

    "...toggle bolts to install into a drop ceiling installation and it held very well, I didn't use the cat6 they provided I used my own super easy...." Read more

    19 customers mention10 positive9 negative

    Customers are mixed about the noise of the surveillance recorder system. Some mention that the high-def sound is as though the crickets are in the room, while others say that the system is quiet and could be run in working area without any issues. The cameras record sound as well, and every camera records its own audio. However, some customers say that it runs very loud, the internal fan is super noisy, and the sound coming off does not stop.

    "...The audio recording is very nice. Every camera records its own audio...." Read more

    "...The cameras get decent images at day and night. The NVR is a little loud but that’s fine since I have mine stored away in a well ventilated area...." Read more

    "...After installing 5 of the 8 cameras I was very impressed with the audio quality, video quality and functionality of the mobile and desktop app..." Read more

    "The 16 channel camera nvr box runs very loud. Fans run constant. I also ordered the 8 channel nvr and it is very quiet...." Read more

    ALMOST perfect. Change exposure for better night vision.
    5 Stars
    ALMOST perfect. Change exposure for better night vision.
    UPDATE: I did a previous update a week ago tearing into this because just nothing was working right. I almost returned it. Instead I pestered customer service (they're saints) for almost 3 weeks to have them help figure out what was wrong with it because this set up has the best night vision I've seen. It's all been resolved now (I think...). But come on, I paid a LOT of money for this - for it to not work right is unacceptable. That just can't happen. So, I'm deleting THAT update and replacing it with this one - but I'm leaving the pictures up showing the system turning off constantly when it was apparently getting wet.- Night vision, still great IF you change the frame rate/exposure. I have mine set at 28. Go to settings display, advanced settings. Change it for each camera.- Those waterproof caps are an absolute necessity. The rubber gasket broke off mine somehow. I didn't notice. It must have been damaged and eventually broke off on it's own a few days later. Water was getting in. It was making the camera turn itself off randomly and CONSTANTLY. And I'd have to redo the settings each time. It was infuriating. I almost sent the system back. I switched the camera, switched the cable, switched the port it was plugged into - nothing worked. It wasn't until I noticed the water getting in the defective cap. They replaced the broken camera. But it kept happening - so it wasn't the cap. water was ALSO getting in the exposed external power port AND the reset switch. This, to me, is an insane design flaw. Why are these open like this? I had them taped but water was still getting in somehow. We did have a lot of rain that week, which is good otherwise I'd have been stuck with a broken camera. Why can't they come with a cap? My solution was to put a heat shrink tube around it, shrink it down tight, fold the excess over twice, then rubber band it. This has been helping to keep water out and since I've done it the camera hasn't turn off anymore.- I had the motion detection zone backwards which is why it wasn't working right. You have to select where you DON'T want to record. Which is counterintuitive. Checkerboard pattern = do not detect motion. Now it works better. Still not perfect or great but a lot better than when I had it backwards.- I also bought an 8mp Lorex system with motion detector lights and all the bells and whistles. It was almost twice as much as this system and it was significantly worse. Same day quality. TERRIBLE night quality. After trying FOUR systems this month Reolink all the way.END UPDATE-----------------------------------I bought a 5mp Annke system. It was no good.I bought an 8mp Annke system. It was one step forward and one hundred steps back.Those are the short versions. Full reviews are under their product pages.I'm still tweaking and learning and playing with this system. I may update after I spend a week or a month with it and see how it does.This image quality is, unfortunately, not as good as I expected. But still the best recorder I've seen so far.The 8mp Annke I used had a PERFECT daytime picture. Like, it blew me away. But night time was unusable and it couldn't be adjusted. This, being an 8mp system as well I expected the same clarity if not better - since everything I've read had indicated that 8mp NVR > 8mp DVR.And while it is a very clear image it's not quite on the same level. I can't make out license plates with this set up. I could with the Annke. But again, that system had SOOOOO many more problems. It really was junk. That picture was the only good thing about it - which doesn't mean much when the DVR loses data like it did. And it was only during the day that the picture was good. Night image was AWFUL. And since most things that require security cameras happen at night, then what good is it?Customer service was INCREDIBLY helpful and good. Best I've come across in years. Can't say enough good things about the customer service/tech support.The night vision, initially, isn't great. It was about the same level (maybe a LITTLE better) as the 8mp Annke that I was returning for it's poor night vision. However, THIS one can be adjusted and customer service walked me through it. They showed me how to increase the frame rate during night hours so you get a smoother night vision and are able to capture faces walking by. If you don't adjust they will be a blur even when walking slowly.You lose a LITTLE bit of the crisp image 4k quality but if you don't do it, then only things staying PERFECTLY still will look very clear. And seriously the different is negligible with the FPS turned up. It's much more important to be able to see the faces. And of the 3 systems I've used recently this system by FAR has the best night vision (when the settings are tweaked.It would be nice if you could see plates as they drive by. Because I know it's possible. The other system did it. And that's really eating at me. Because it's supposed to be the same level of quality, no? It should be even BETTER quality from what I've read. If it could get plates as they drove by this would get 100 stars. It would be the perfect system.Even little things about this system are great. Like how you mount the cameras. I know some people will complain that they're not as tamper proof as other cameras where they hide the screws and mount and all that. But honestly, I prefer it. You install the mount - 4 screws. And the camers twists and locks into place. Easy. And then you can adjust the camera angle easily too. The Annke 8mp system had bullet cameras with a different screw for every adjustment. So, by the time you get the angle where you want it, now you have to tighten the screw and will inevitably move the camera a little and lose the angle you just struggled to get. Not a problem with these. And honestly, if someone DOES walk up to your camera and twist it off the plate, or cut the wire, or tamper with it in any way - they're going to be as close to the camera as possible and you'll get a VERY clear image of the person doing it. No one is going to walk up and tamper with it though. They don't know it just twists off. I must prefer the way these mount compared to other cameras I've used.I put plastic wrap and tape around the old BNC camera cables anyway. So, these coming with a plastic waterproof cap was very nice. No need to bust out the saran wrap and electrical tape. Although, it only covers the ethernet cable - I may still tape the end of the exposed (optional) power line hanging out of the camera.The audio recording is very nice. Every camera records its own audio. It may not be the same for you but if I had the choice between eagle eyeing license plates as cars drove by during the day (no surveillance system can really do that at night. Too much glare with the IR) and hearing audio 24/7 then I'm going with the audio. Lets say someone smashes your car with a bat and you catch him. You'll see his face because of the great night vision and you'll hear it happening. Which, I know sounds stupid. But police might be like "well, you can't really see exactly what he's doing. Maybe he's walking by and trips and it's an accident" but if you HEAR it too it's just that much more proof. And when you play it for the judge it's more impactful and will hopefully influence the sentence.I just set up the detection zones tonight. But it was easy to do and will hopefully cut down on searing through hours of video like I had to do with my old system. There were no alerts on my old old old one that I've had for years. So, if something happened I had to take hours of footage from all different angles. Load it onto a thumb drive which could take hours. Then bring it to my PC where I have video editing software that will smoothly scroll through all hours of video. Which could still take hours to look through. Hopefully these alerts will make it so if something does happen I won't have to look through 12 HOURS of footage - I can just check the alerts and maybe quickly scroll through a couple minutes or so. In theory anyway. I haven't used it yet. We'll see...
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    5.0 out of 5 stars ALMOST perfect. Change exposure for better night vision.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2021
    UPDATE: I did a previous update a week ago tearing into this because just nothing was working right. I almost returned it. Instead I pestered customer service (they're saints) for almost 3 weeks to have them help figure out what was wrong with it because this set up has the best night vision I've seen. It's all been resolved now (I think...). But come on, I paid a LOT of money for this - for it to not work right is unacceptable. That just can't happen. So, I'm deleting THAT update and replacing it with this one - but I'm leaving the pictures up showing the system turning off constantly when it was apparently getting wet.

    - Night vision, still great IF you change the frame rate/exposure. I have mine set at 28. Go to settings display, advanced settings. Change it for each camera.

    - Those waterproof caps are an absolute necessity. The rubber gasket broke off mine somehow. I didn't notice. It must have been damaged and eventually broke off on it's own a few days later. Water was getting in. It was making the camera turn itself off randomly and CONSTANTLY. And I'd have to redo the settings each time. It was infuriating. I almost sent the system back. I switched the camera, switched the cable, switched the port it was plugged into - nothing worked. It wasn't until I noticed the water getting in the defective cap. They replaced the broken camera. But it kept happening - so it wasn't the cap. water was ALSO getting in the exposed external power port AND the reset switch. This, to me, is an insane design flaw. Why are these open like this? I had them taped but water was still getting in somehow. We did have a lot of rain that week, which is good otherwise I'd have been stuck with a broken camera. Why can't they come with a cap? My solution was to put a heat shrink tube around it, shrink it down tight, fold the excess over twice, then rubber band it. This has been helping to keep water out and since I've done it the camera hasn't turn off anymore.

    - I had the motion detection zone backwards which is why it wasn't working right. You have to select where you DON'T want to record. Which is counterintuitive. Checkerboard pattern = do not detect motion. Now it works better. Still not perfect or great but a lot better than when I had it backwards.

    - I also bought an 8mp Lorex system with motion detector lights and all the bells and whistles. It was almost twice as much as this system and it was significantly worse. Same day quality. TERRIBLE night quality. After trying FOUR systems this month Reolink all the way.

    END UPDATE
    -----------------------------------

    I bought a 5mp Annke system. It was no good.
    I bought an 8mp Annke system. It was one step forward and one hundred steps back.
    Those are the short versions. Full reviews are under their product pages.

    I'm still tweaking and learning and playing with this system. I may update after I spend a week or a month with it and see how it does.

    This image quality is, unfortunately, not as good as I expected. But still the best recorder I've seen so far.

    The 8mp Annke I used had a PERFECT daytime picture. Like, it blew me away. But night time was unusable and it couldn't be adjusted. This, being an 8mp system as well I expected the same clarity if not better - since everything I've read had indicated that 8mp NVR > 8mp DVR.

    And while it is a very clear image it's not quite on the same level. I can't make out license plates with this set up. I could with the Annke. But again, that system had SOOOOO many more problems. It really was junk. That picture was the only good thing about it - which doesn't mean much when the DVR loses data like it did. And it was only during the day that the picture was good. Night image was AWFUL. And since most things that require security cameras happen at night, then what good is it?

    Customer service was INCREDIBLY helpful and good. Best I've come across in years. Can't say enough good things about the customer service/tech support.

    The night vision, initially, isn't great. It was about the same level (maybe a LITTLE better) as the 8mp Annke that I was returning for it's poor night vision. However, THIS one can be adjusted and customer service walked me through it. They showed me how to increase the frame rate during night hours so you get a smoother night vision and are able to capture faces walking by. If you don't adjust they will be a blur even when walking slowly.

    You lose a LITTLE bit of the crisp image 4k quality but if you don't do it, then only things staying PERFECTLY still will look very clear. And seriously the different is negligible with the FPS turned up. It's much more important to be able to see the faces. And of the 3 systems I've used recently this system by FAR has the best night vision (when the settings are tweaked.

    It would be nice if you could see plates as they drive by. Because I know it's possible. The other system did it. And that's really eating at me. Because it's supposed to be the same level of quality, no? It should be even BETTER quality from what I've read. If it could get plates as they drove by this would get 100 stars. It would be the perfect system.

    Even little things about this system are great. Like how you mount the cameras. I know some people will complain that they're not as tamper proof as other cameras where they hide the screws and mount and all that. But honestly, I prefer it. You install the mount - 4 screws. And the camers twists and locks into place. Easy. And then you can adjust the camera angle easily too. The Annke 8mp system had bullet cameras with a different screw for every adjustment. So, by the time you get the angle where you want it, now you have to tighten the screw and will inevitably move the camera a little and lose the angle you just struggled to get. Not a problem with these. And honestly, if someone DOES walk up to your camera and twist it off the plate, or cut the wire, or tamper with it in any way - they're going to be as close to the camera as possible and you'll get a VERY clear image of the person doing it. No one is going to walk up and tamper with it though. They don't know it just twists off. I must prefer the way these mount compared to other cameras I've used.

    I put plastic wrap and tape around the old BNC camera cables anyway. So, these coming with a plastic waterproof cap was very nice. No need to bust out the saran wrap and electrical tape. Although, it only covers the ethernet cable - I may still tape the end of the exposed (optional) power line hanging out of the camera.

    The audio recording is very nice. Every camera records its own audio. It may not be the same for you but if I had the choice between eagle eyeing license plates as cars drove by during the day (no surveillance system can really do that at night. Too much glare with the IR) and hearing audio 24/7 then I'm going with the audio. Lets say someone smashes your car with a bat and you catch him. You'll see his face because of the great night vision and you'll hear it happening. Which, I know sounds stupid. But police might be like "well, you can't really see exactly what he's doing. Maybe he's walking by and trips and it's an accident" but if you HEAR it too it's just that much more proof. And when you play it for the judge it's more impactful and will hopefully influence the sentence.

    I just set up the detection zones tonight. But it was easy to do and will hopefully cut down on searing through hours of video like I had to do with my old system. There were no alerts on my old old old one that I've had for years. So, if something happened I had to take hours of footage from all different angles. Load it onto a thumb drive which could take hours. Then bring it to my PC where I have video editing software that will smoothly scroll through all hours of video. Which could still take hours to look through. Hopefully these alerts will make it so if something does happen I won't have to look through 12 HOURS of footage - I can just check the alerts and maybe quickly scroll through a couple minutes or so. In theory anyway. I haven't used it yet. We'll see...
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