Moved from Nest to Reolink: My Reasons for Making the Switch
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In a recent review, AC Senior Editor Harish Jonnalagadda shares his experience with the Reolink Elite Floodlight camera, a versatile security solution that has been his go-to choice for outdoor surveillance.
For over three months, Jonnalagadda has been impressed with the Elite Floodlight's clean and detailed image quality, good low-light performance, and robust Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. These features, coupled with its 180-degree coverage thanks to two lenses and a built-in floodlight that can get incredibly bright, make it an excellent choice for comprehensive outdoor monitoring.
Before switching to Reolink, Jonnalagadda used Nest cameras for nearly four years, appreciating their ease of use and integration with Google Home. However, he found the Elite Floodlight to significantly outperform the Nest Cam Outdoor in terms of load times and connectivity. Issues with connectivity and glitches when viewing the feed on the Nest Cam Outdoor were not present with the Reolink Elite Floodlight.
The Elite Floodlight also delivers an RTSP stream, making it easy to link the camera to an NVR without any hassle. This feature was particularly appealing to Jonnalagadda, as it allows for seamless integration into a network video recorder, enabling him to view the camera feed from anywhere.
The Reolink Elite Floodlight is reliable in monsoon weather due to its IP66 ingress protection. This durability, combined with its power source options (PoE or wall outlet), local storage via a MicroSD slot, and lack of monthly or annual fees, make it an attractive option for homeowners seeking a dependable outdoor security solution.
Jonnalagadda also tested the Atlas camera from Reolink, which features a 2K lens and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, and comes with a solar panel for battery charging. While the Atlas delivers clean imagery with good coverage, it misses out on RTSP and is set up in a less-used area due to this limitation. Nevertheless, the Atlas serves as a good starting point for those new to Reolink cameras.
In terms of storage, Jonnalagadda prefers using the built-in MicroSD slots in the cameras, finding MicroSD storage to be decent enough for his needs during the three months of using the Elite Floodlight and Atlas.
Looking ahead, Jonnalagadda expresses interest in getting additional Reolink cameras, particularly PoE products, to further enhance his home security system. The Atlas is priced at $135, and the Elite Floodlight is available for $197 on Amazon.
Despite initial issues with battery life, preventing the use of the Argus 4 camera from Reolink outdoors, Jonnalagadda remains optimistic about the brand's offerings. He attributes his switch from Nest to Reolink, in part, to Google increasing the price of Nest Aware to $80 a year, with another round of hikes to $100 leading him to explore other platforms.
In conclusion, the Reolink Elite Floodlight camera, with its 180-degree coverage, integrated lighting system, and robust features, is a strong contender in the home security market. Its reliability, versatility, and cost-effectiveness make it an appealing choice for homeowners seeking a comprehensive outdoor security solution. The manufacturer of the Elite Floodlight Camera is Reolink.
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