Reolink NVR with other brand cameras?

james1549

New here. Just installed my Reolink NVR 5mp 8 channel camera system. With some channels empty, I eventually plan to fill them. Can other POE brand cameras work with this NVR? I need a few cameras with a wider angle lens, maybe even a 180° for fun.

Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks, James

Cynthia

It is not recommended to use a third-party camera on Reolink NVR since there may be compatibility problems, and it is difficult for us to troubleshoot on the third-party camera. We recommend you to use Reolink Cameras on Reolink NVR.
After considering compatibility issues, if you still want to use 3rd party cameras with Reolink NVRs, you could choose cameras that support ONVIF and RTSP protocols.

james1549

Thanks for your prompt and informative reply. James

aleleu62

@cynthia_124785627824270

ok but how to achieve this?
i have the 16ch nvr reolink with last hardware and firmware but it can't dind how to add rtsp stream or url with camera admin's credentials.

thanks

aleleu62

@aleleu62_232174521270407 : same problem, can't add rtsp or onvif camera, no input for credential... i think they have remove the possibility (with a WiFi camera)

Reolink Fiona

@aleleu62_232174521270407
Hi there, please try to find our support team to check. We will reply to you within 24 hours. Submit a request – Reolink Support