DIY SECURITY CAMERAS | RNS PICKS
Not every job needs a technician. If you're handy and just want a few good cameras on the house, barn, gate or deer stand, these are the Reolink cameras RNS recommends — the same brand we install for farms and families across Tuscarawas County.
Heads up: some links on this page are affiliate links. If you buy through them, RNS may earn a small commission from Reolink at no extra cost to you. We only recommend gear we'd put on our own property, and you're always welcome to call us with questions first.
OUR TOP PICKS
Start with where the camera is going: does it have power? Wi-Fi? Is it a front door, a barn aisle or a gate a quarter mile out? Prices change often, so check Reolink's site for today's price and current deals.
Reolink Argus 4 Pro with Solar Panel
Wire-free 4K camera with a wide dual-lens view and color night vision. Add the solar panel and you rarely touch it again.
Reolink Go PT Ultra (4G LTE + Solar)
Runs on a cellular data plan instead of Wi-Fi, with a solar panel and pan-tilt that tracks movement. Made for places your internet doesn't reach.
Reolink RLK8-1200B4-A (4 cameras + 8-channel NVR)
Four 12MP wired cameras and a recorder in one box. One cable per camera carries power and video, so there are no batteries to charge and recording runs 24/7.
Reolink Duo 3 PoE
Two lenses stitched into one 180° 4K picture — covers a whole barn aisle, yard or parking area with a single camera.
Reolink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)
See and talk to whoever's at the door from your phone, with package and person alerts and no required subscription.
Reolink Go Ranger PT + Camo Solar Panel
A cellular trail camera that sends 4K clips of deer and other game straight to your phone — no hiking out to pull SD cards and no Wi-Fi needed.
QUICK GUIDE
If you're still not sure, call or text RNS at 330-390-4023 and tell us what you're trying to watch. We'll point you in the right direction — no charge for the advice.
| Your spot | Power? | Internet? | Best pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porch, shed, run-in near the house | No | Wi-Fi reaches | Argus 4 Pro + Solar |
| Back pasture, gate, long lane | No | No Wi-Fi | Go PT Ultra (4G) |
| House or barn, full coverage | Yes | Yes | RLK8-1200B4-A PoE Kit |
| Barn aisle, yard, parking area | Yes | Yes | Duo 3 PoE |
| Hunting stand, food plot, feeder | No | No Wi-Fi | Go Ranger PT (4G trail cam) |
| Front door | Doorbell wiring | Wi-Fi or cable | Video Doorbell |
BEFORE YOU BUY
Stand where the camera will go with your phone. Weak Wi-Fi or weak cell signal there means a choppy camera later.
About 8–10 feet up keeps it out of reach and gives a better view of faces and plates. Avoid pointing straight into the sun.
Use a quality SD card or an NVR so you keep your own recordings — no monthly fee needed.
Dust, moisture and ammonia wear on electronics. Use outdoor-rated cameras even inside a barn.
RATHER HAVE IT DONE RIGHT?
Running cable through barns, getting Wi-Fi out to the outbuildings, mounting cameras on poles, or tying cameras, Wi-Fi and Starlink into one network — that's what we do every week. We'll walk the property, show you where each camera goes, and set it all up on your phone before we leave.
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