Just a few more days and summer will have flown by and we’ll be welcoming fall’s much awaited cool early mornings and evenings. In what feels like the height of summer still, temperature-wise, I’ve been working on a few new projects, one of which I’m excited to share with you today. Those of you who have been following me for a while now may know that, over the past year, I have installed several Reolink video surveillance cameras to increase my home security. Just a few days ago I added two additional Surveillance Station licenses on my Synology DVA3221 NVR to be used for my new ColorX 4K 8MP PoE IP camera from Reolink.

🚀Reolink CX810 ColorX Camera Official Website

💡Reolink CX810 ColorX Technical Specifications

Because of its spectacular performance in low light and true full-color night vision, this video surveillance camera model from Reolink has become extremely sought-after.

Its powerful technology allows it to see in the darkest darkness, making the landscape seemingly bright in scarcity of light.

What is in the Reolink CX810 Box?

In the camera box you’ll find a LAN cable, an instructions booklet, insulation grommets, a sponge and some wall mount screws. And, of course, the camera itself.

Quality Materials

When you hold a Reolink CX810 in your hand, you quickly realize that you are dealing with a well-built product whose quality in the choice of materials and sturdiness stand out. Similar to the Reolink CX410 model, the CX810 is reliably built with quality materials.

Simple and Minimalist Design Choice For the CX810

The design of the Reolink CX810 camera is minimalist. The camera is well-built and robust, with a simple modern design of an understated elegance. The elegant simplicity of the design as a hallmark of Reolink cameras can also be seen in the CX410 model.

Built-in Microphone & Speaker

With the help of the built-in microphone and speaker, you can talk through your Reolink camera when you are away using the Reolink app on your phone.

Advanced H.265 Video Format

More efficient than the older H.264 compression, H.265 minimizes file size, conserves bandwidth, and requires less storage space. The advanced H.265 video format allows you to enjoy smoother viewing without the hassle.

Viewing Experience Redefined with Seamless 4K

Immerse yourself in unparalleled visual clarity with 4K ultra-high definition. From stunning landscapes to fine details, every frame is delivered with exceptional vividness, ensuring that no detail goes unnoticed.

Simple Assembly & High Resistance to Corrosion

Whether your house is made of wood or concrete, it doesn’t matter. The CX810 ColorX can be installed on both a wooden surface and a concrete surface.

Power over Ethernet Technology and Easy Setup

You can power up this Reolink CX810 camera with only one network cable. Thanks to the advanced Power over Ethernet technology, a single cable manages both data and a stable power supply, eliminating the need for multiple wires. Setting up this camera is effortless, even for beginners with little to no experience in video surveillance systems setup.

microSD Card Support

The Reolink CX810 PoE supports local microSD card storage, with up to 256GB microSD card (sold separately). Safe and convenient.

• 24.2 hours 64GB microSD Card
• 48.5 hours 128GB microSD Card
• 97.1 hours 256GB microSD Card

Easy Rotation

You can easily rotate the camera per your requirements. You can move it up and down, left or right. Orient it according to your preference when setting up to optimize the line of view from the setup location to the point of interest.

Mounting the CX810 Camera

I’ve installed the camera on the massive wood pillars underneath the roofing, and used special screws for wood to keep it in place. Its installation was simple, and it only took a few minutes. The CX810 has a rounded shape and a durable, quality, aluminum case with a beautiful white paint on top to boost resistance to corrosion. The metal case is IP66 rated which means the camera is protected from the ingress of dust and will survive strong jets of water so you can install it outdoors as well.

Below you can see a screenshot of the CX810 Camera recording on a hot summer day via the Synology Surveillance Station client.

CX810 ColorX Night Vision: Bright as Day

CX810 Daylight Recording Test

Below is a short video test of the Reolink CX810 recording during the day.

CX810 Nighttime Recording Test

Below is a short video test of the Reolink CX810 recording at night.

Getting Your CX810 ColorX Camera Online!

Once you connect the LAN cable to your PoE switch, you are practically online. Within a few seconds, the camera will be recognized by your router which will assign it an IP.

Advanced Performance at Night

The new ColorX technology by Reolink offers high-quality color night vision. ColorX technology is primarily driven by two powerful components, the lens and the advanced image sensor. As you can see in the screenshot below, the Reolink CX810 ColorX camera offers an impressive show of brightness at almost 9PM at night. Although it’s a recording at night, the footage looks as if it’s daytime.

Powerful Spotlights

The new CX810 has 4 powerful spotlights that automatically activate upon detecting motion such as people, animals or cars passing by.

🍀Note: How much does the Reolink CX810 ColorX cost? The manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the new CX810 camera is $130 or 130 EUR.
🍀Note: Does the Reolink CX810 support PoE? Yes. The CX810 ColorX camera from Reolink is a PoE camera. Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a technology for implementing wired Ethernet local area networks (LANs) that enables the electrical current necessary for operating each device to be carried by Ethernet data cables instead of standard electrical power cords and wiring.
🍀Key Points: Person/Vehicle/Pet Detection and 3000K Adjustable Warm Light, plus True Color Night Vision in the dimmest light!

This post was updated on Thursday / August 29th, 2024 at 5:12 AM