Reolink E1 Series User manual

Sept 2021
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Reolink Wireless Camera
User Manual

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contents
1. Camera Introduction............................................................................................................... 2
Device Overview................................................................................................................... 2
Status Light.............................................................................................................................5
2. Setup and Installation.............................................................................................................6
Set up the Camera............................................................................................................... 6
Install the Camera.............................................................................................................. 15
3. View Your Camera....................................................................................................................7
Live View.................................................................................................................................. 7
Display Settings.................................................................................................................. 13
4. Alarm and Detection............................................................................................................ 20
Set up Motion Detection................................................................................................. 20
Set up Motion Alerts..........................................................................................................23
Set up Motion Recording................................................................................................ 30
4. Recording and Playback..................................................................................................... 32
Set up Recording................................................................................................................32
Playback and Download Recordings..........................................................................34
Time Lapse............................................................................................................................ 38
Cloud Recording.................................................................................................................42
6. Use the Reolink App..............................................................................................................50
Share Your Devices with Others................................................................................... 50
Scene Modes........................................................................................................................ 52
Add or Delete a Camera...................................................................................................54
Register Account................................................................................................................ 58
App Settings.........................................................................................................................60
7. Camera Settings..................................................................................................................... 62
Network and WiFi Connection......................................................................................62
FTP Settings......................................................................................................................... 65
SD Card Storage..................................................................................................................67
Device Information............................................................................................................ 71
Device Password.................................................................................................................72
Date and Time..................................................................................................................... 73
Reboot and Restore...........................................................................................................74
Firmware Upgrade.............................................................................................................75
8. FAQs and Troubleshooting................................................................................................ 86
FAQs........................................................................................................................................ 86
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................87
Note:
This user manual takes a camera model that supports most features as an example.
Your own model may not support certain features mentioned here. Please refer to
the specifications of your camera model.

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1. Camera Introduction
Device Overview
E1, E1 Pro, E1 Zoom
The E1 series are indoor cameras that are compact and can be seamlessly
integrated into your home. Loaded with smart features, they can do many things
like rotate at your disposal to reach more areas. Or send you customized motion
alerts. With unbeatable price, they make smart and high-quality home protection
accessible to everyone.
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Speaker
2
Power Port
3
Ethernet Port
4
Lens
5
Status LED
6
Built-in Mic
7
Micro SD Card Slot
8
Reset Button

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E1 Outdoor
E1 Outdoor is equipped with smart technology that detects humans and vehicles,
allows real-time remote communication and offers color night vision with
spotlights on.
1
Micro SD Card Slot
2
Reset Button
3
Spotlight
4
Daylight Sensor
5
Lens
6
Infrared Lights
7
Status LED
8
Built-in Mic
9
Speaker
10
Power Cable
11
Ethernet Port

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Reolink Lumus
Reolink Lumus adds the bright motion-triggered LED spotlight to the IP camera,
which allows for color night vision and powerful deterrent effect for criminals.
Loading with smart features like PIR and motion detection and siren, this outdoor
spotlight cam gives you one-of-a-kind protection.
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Speaker
2
Power Cable
3
Status LED
4
Spotlight
5
Lens
6
Daylight Sensor
7
Built-in Mic
8
PIR Motion Sensor
9
Micro SD Card Slot
10
Reset Button

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RLC-410W/RLC-511W/RLC-511WA/RLC-510WA
RLC-410W: With 2560x1440 high resolution, this camera captures more beautiful
and smoother 4-megapixel live video streaming and clips than 720p and 1080p
cameras. It sees your home security more clearly. No details will be missed!
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Antenna
2
Mount
3
Metal Aluminum Case
4
Infrared Lights
5
High Definition Lens
6
Daylight Sensor
7
Built-in Mic
8
Ethernet Port
9
Reset Button
10
Power Cable

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RLC-511W:
For security, higher resolution makes a big difference. RLC-511W WiFi IP camera
features 5-megapixel (2560x1920), which is nearly 2.4X the resolution of 1080p Full
HD, and even 1.3X the resolution of 1440p. It sees your home security more clearly,
with more details.
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Antenna
2
Mount
3
Metal Aluminum Case
4
Infrared Lights
5
High Definition Lens
6
Daylight Sensor
7
Ethernet Port
8
Reset Button
9
Power Cable

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RLC-511WA/RLC-510WA: With 5MP super HD, this camera provides you with a
clearer visual quality & smoother live viewing experience. You can stay better
informed with the hard-to-see details captured by the camera.
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Antenna
2
Mount
3
Metal Aluminum Case
4
Daylight Sensor
5
Infrared Lights
6
High Definition Lens
7
Spotlight
8
Ethernet Port
9
Reset Button
10
Power Cable

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RLC-523WA/RLC-542WA
RLC-523WA: This camera comes with built-in motion-triggered LED spotlight that
allows for color night vision and powerful deterrent effect for criminals. Loaded
with smart features like human and vehicle motion detection and siren, this
outdoor spotlight cam gives you one-of-a-kind protection. It supports both 2.4 GHz
and 5 GHz, and with pan and tilt feature, this camera allows you to view your world
from every angle and can follow the moving person automatically.
1
Speaker
2
SD Card Slot
3
Antenna
4
Metal Aluminum Case
5
Built-in Mic
6
Daylight Sensor
7
Lens
8
Infrared Lights
9
Spotlight
10
Waterproof Lid
11
Ethernet Port
12
Earth Wire
13
Reset Button
14
Power Port (Optional)

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RLC-542WA: The 5MP dual-band WiFi camera supports optical zoom. With 5MP
super HD, this camera provides you with a clearer visual quality & smoother live
viewing experience.
1
Mount
2
Built-in Mic
3
lnfrared Lights
4
Lens
5
Antenna
6
Waterproof Lid
7
Power Port (Optional)
8
Reset Button
9
Ethernet Port

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Reolink Duo WiFi
Designed with two lenses, this camera provides you with a 150˚ wide viewing
angle. You can appreciate much broader images with less distortion. By controlling
two displays at the same time, you nearly have everything under control without
blind spots. Equipped with advanced person/vehicle detection, Reolink Duo WiFi
focuses on what you care about most and sends you accurate alerts in real time.
Status Light
For cameras that have status LED lights.
Status Light
Camera Status
Solid Blue
Camera is starting up/
WiFi connection succeeded
Blinking Blue
WiFi is not configured/
WiFi connection failed
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Antenna
2
Lens
3
Daylight Sensor
4
Mic
5
Spotlights
6
Infrared Lights
7
Mounting Bracket
8
Waterproof Lid
9
Ethernet Port
10
Power Port

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2. Setup and Installation
Set up the Camera
Set up the Camera Without Ethernet port
Please follow the steps below to do initial setup for the WiFi cameras without an
Ethernet port via the Reolink App.
1. Connect the power adapter to the camera and wait for it starting up. After
hearing a startup sound, you will hear repeated Ding sounds or "Please run Reolink
App, add the camera and set it up", which means you can scan the QR code on the
camera and start the setup process.
Note:
If you are not sure whether you hear the right sound, you may tap "Demo" to hear
the sample sound. If you couldn't hear the repeated Ding sounds, please reset your
camera.
2. Tap on the icon in the top right corner to start the initial setup.

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3. Scan the QR code on the back of the camera. If the phone doesn't respond,
please tap Input UID/IP and then manually type in the UID (16-digit characters
under the QR code of the camera).
Note: You may tap Light to enable flash light when setting up in a dark
environment.
4. Select Wi-Fi Not Configured. If you hear the camera speaking “Please run App,
add the camera and set it up” or the ding sounds, please tick “I have heard the
voice prompt from the camera” or “I have heard ding sounds from the camera”,
then tap Next.

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5. Enter the Wi-Fi password of the selected Wi-Fi network (you may tap to see
the Wi-Fi password you entered and double-check that the password is correct)
and then tap Next.
6. A QR code will be generated and displayed on your phone. Please place the QR
code on your phone in front of the camera’s lens at a distance of about 20 cm (8
inches) and let the camera scan the QR code. After the QR code is scanned
successfully, tick “I have heard a beep sound from the camera” or “I have heard the
voice prompt” and tap Next.
Notes:
1. Please rip off the protection film of the camera’s lens.
2. You may double tap on the QR code to enlarge it.

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7. After the beep sound, the camera will try to connect to the router, please wait for
60 seconds.
8. You may initialize your camera: Create device password and Name Your Device.
Forgetting this password could be troublesome in the future, please remember it
for your convenience.

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9. Initialization finished. Tap Use now and start to preview now.
Once the initial setup is completed, you may choose a good position to mount
your camera.
Set up the Camera with Ethernet Port
Please follow the steps below to do initial setup for the Wi-Fi camera with an
Ethernet port via Reolink App.
1. Connect the power adapter to the camera, and connect the camera to the router
with an Ethernet cable. And then wait for it starting up.

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2. Tap on the icon in the top right corner to start the initial setup.
3. Scan the QR code on the back or body of the camera. If the phone doesn't
respond, please tap Input UID/IP and then manually type in the UID (16-digit
characters under the QR code of the camera).
Note: You may tap Light to enable flash light when setting up in a dark
environment.

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4. Select Wi-Fi Not Configured. If you hear the camera speaking “Please run App,
add the camera and set it up” or the ding sounds, please tick “I have heard the
voice prompt from the camera” or “I have heard ding sounds from the camera”,
then tap Next.
5. Enter the Wi-Fi password of the selected Wi-Fi network (you may tap to
see the Wi-Fi password you entered and double-check that the password is correct)
and then tap Next.

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6. A QR code will be generated and displayed on your phone. Please place the QR
code on your phone in front of the camera’s lens at a distance of about 20 cm (8
inches) and let the camera scan the QR code. After the QR code is scanned
successfully, tick “I have heard a beep sound from the camera” or “I have heard the
voice prompt” and tap Next.
Notes:
1. Please rip off the protection film of the camera’s lens.
2. You may double tap on the QR code to enlarge it.
7. After the beep sound, the camera will try to connect to the router, please wait for
60 seconds.

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8. You may initialize your camera: Create device password and Name Your Device.
Forgetting this password could be troublesome in the future, please remember it
for your convenience.
9. Initialization finished. Tap Use now and start to preview now.
Once the initial setup is completed, you may choose a good position to mount
your camera.