Advice Needed for Choosing a DVR for Reolink Cameras

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Hi Everyone,

I recently moved into a new home where the previous homeowner had installed several Reolink cameras but didn’t leave behind a DVR. I have 8 coaxial cables all running to one location where the DVR used to be. My question is, what type of DVR do I need to use these cameras? All the NVRs I see are for network cables. Will a 3rd party DVR work?

I’m new to this, coming from a Vivint home security setup at our last home, where they handled all our IT needs. I want to make sure I purchase the right equipment to get these cameras up and running. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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You’ll need an analog DVR (not NVR) since your Reolink cameras use coaxial cables. Make sure the DVR supports the same video format as your cameras (like TVI, AHD, or CVI). A third-party DVR can work, but check compatibility to ensure it fits your setup.