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Reolink Video Doorbell 2nd Gen Review: Continuous 24/7 Hardwired Recording, Pre-Roll & Smarter Edge AI

In the latest front-door security test, the team at Smart Home Tested swaps out their daily-driver original doorbell to evaluate the brand-new Reolink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen).

Derek Reilly

Oct 234 min read

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Reolink Solar Floodlight Cam Review: All-in-One Wire-Free Outdoor Security

Traditional outdoor floodlight cameras have long presented a frustrating installation dilemma: you either need to tap into existing mains electrical wiring or deal with the messy aesthetics of running separate charging cables across your exterior walls to a detached solar panel. The Reolink Solar Floodlight Cam solves this by merging high-efficiency solar charging, bright adaptive floodlights, and on-device AI surveillance into a single, cohesive wire-free unit.

Sep 14 min read