Uploaded June 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Are PoE cameras like Reolink worth the hassle or should you just go wireless? Let me explain…

Links (affiliate):
Reolink on amazon: amzn.to/455D8DR on their website: reolink.pxf.io/5gqBRD
Unifi G4 Pro (4K): amzn.to/30FZqAH
Unifi G4 Bullet (1440p): amzn.to/3x4YVMs
UniFi Dream Machine Pro (UDM Pro): amzn.to/3DMO3Fq
UniFi 16 PoE Switch: store.ui.com/collections/unifi-network-routing-switching/products/unifi-switch-16-150w
Hard drive I use with my UDM Pro: amzn.to/3cjWWuF
Wyze Cam v3: amzn.to/3fR0yq2
PoE splitter that works with the Wyze Cam: amzn.to/3wVCcRR
Eufy 2C (great battery powered cameras): amzn.to/3fZbJgJ

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0:00 Intro
0:32 Why choose wired over wireless?
1:46 Set up process
3:43 How easy is it to use?
5:18 Live View & Recording
6:08 Smart home compatibility
6:34 Cost
7:54 Who should buy what?
9:12 Crap...

DISCOVER MORE
Wyze Cam v3: youtu.be/EwP7p2Z7hOA
Building a Smart Home playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLERasyubmasVkNRp0ZIQBJuwpj6JoATz8
Arlo Ultra review: youtu.be/6vMI8RmSWa4

MY SETUP & GEAR
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MUSIC

The End by EVA
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Disclaimer: Smart Home Solver was sent the Reolink camera kit for review. As always, our opinions are 100% our own and not influenced.