10 MISTAKES When Installing Security Cameras (How to AVOID them)
Today we are going to uncover 10 common mistakes when it comes to installing security cameras. Installing security cameras is a very DIY activity so let’s look at 10 common mistakes made when it comes to the physical install of cameras and how to [...]
Hidden Camera in Fence Post Project – Reolink RLC-1212a
Today we are checking out Reolink’s 12MP bullet style security camera; a little bit of a different review; we’re going to try something new, something extra creative. The camera is model RLC 1212a, and was not provided by Reolink. That’s because I am using [...]
How to Fix a Damaged Cable Connection on a Security Camera
Today we are repairing a damaged ethernet port on this Reolink security camera. The RJ45 connection on a security camera can get damaged or fail, especially if they are not sealed. If any moisture gets in there, you may see burn marks or corrosion, [...]
How to Replace an Acrylic Dome on a Security Camera
Today we are replacing the scratched and sun-damaged acrylic dome on this security camera. The camera we are repairing today is a Dahua 12mp fisheye camera. I use it as a live sky-camera to track weather, meteors, northern lights, or anything interesting in the [...]
How to Fix & Prevent Condensation in Security Camera Lens
I noticed recently that this 6-year old camera has been fogging up. There appears to be condensation forming inside right around the lens and the IR lights. It’s more noticeable in the mornings and evening on days when there are large temperature fluctuations. Let’s get that [...]
How To Replace a UPS Battery – Security System Battery Backup
Today I’ll quickly walk you through the steps on how to change the battery in a battery backup system, UPS or uninterruptible power supply. We’ll also look at which battery to select. As you may recall, I use a couple UPS units to backup [...]
AcuRite Wind Speed Anemometer Replacement – 06003 PRO
Today we are replacing the Wind Cup Assembly on this AcuRite 5-in-1 weather station. I featured this product over 5 years ago on this channel. The wind speed sensing device, or the anemometer, stopped spinning freely after a couple of years after the installation. I [...]
Reolink TrackMix WiFi – What You Need To Know (Best Auto-Tracking)
Today we’ll be taking a detailed look at Reolink’s TrackMix WiFi security camera. We’re going to set this camera up in a couple locations where we can best review its footage, examine its features including auto-tracking. There’s lots of information coming your way, all important to [...]
Reolink Argus 4 Pro (4K, Battery Operated, Security Camera with ColorX Night Vision + Dual Image)
Today we are performing a detailed review of Reolink’s Argus 4 Pro+. This camera is getting launched in June 2024 [look at phone, that’s now]. And as of this timeframe, it’s a world’s first “4K Battery Camera with ColorX Night Vision & Dual-Image, 180degree field of [...]
3 Ways to Increase Hard Drive Capacity on a Reolink NVR
Today we are going to check out 3 ways to increase the hard drive storage capacity on a Reolink NVR, depending on which model you have. Let’s touch on why you would want to add more space to the NVR then the 3 ways [...]