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Reolink RLC-820A PoE Bullet
4K PoE bullet with 100 ft night vision; records to an NVR or microSD with no plan.
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The Reolink RLC-820A PoE Bullet records without a monthly fee (records to a Reolink NVR (or microSD on models that have a slot)). It lists at $99.99, so three years costs about $100. Power: poe (one ethernet cable for power and video). In our planner it covers about 60 ft by day and 60 ft at night across 87°.
Specs
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 px (4K 8MP) |
|---|---|
| Horizontal field of view | 87° |
| Night vision | Infrared (black and white), 100 ft |
| Power | PoE (one Ethernet cable for power and video) |
| Local storage | records to a Reolink NVR (or microSD on models that have a slot) |
| Base station | Not required |
| Works with | Home Assistant |
| Wi-Fi | Wired network |
Manufacturer specs, not our own tests. Checked 2026-09-15. Source (specs)
Subscription: what's free and what isn't
Without a plan Reolink cameras record to microSD, a Home Hub or an NVR. Reolink Cloud is optional; we couldn't verify its price.
Free, no plan
- ✓ live view
- ✓ motion alerts
- ✓ activity zones
- ✓ person detection
- ✓ vehicle detection
- ✓ local playback
- ✓ any recorded video
- ✓ 24/7 recording
Needs a paid plan
- • cloud backup
3-year cost for one RLC-820A PoE Bullet
$99.99 hardware + 36 × $0.00 (none needed) = $100
Good to know
- Needs a PoE switch or NVR to power it (not included).
- Reolink's 4-camera kit with an 8-channel NVR and 2 TB drive (RLK8-800B4) was $699.99 with a promo when we checked.
Will it cover your yard?
We plan it at about 60 ft of useful daytime range (87° wide) and 60 ft at night. See how we calculate.
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