The Reolink Video Doorbell (Battery) is designed with intuitive lighting that communicates its operational status effectively. Understanding Reolink doorbell lights meaning is essential for maintaining optimal functionality and ensuring your home security system operates seamlessly.

Reolink Video Doorbell (Battery) Light Meanings

The Reolink Video Doorbell (Battery) utilizes two types of lights: the status light and the indicator light.

  • Indicator Light: This is a light near the lens that indicates the connection status of the doorbell.
  • Status Light: This refers to the circle of light around the doorbell button that indicates the operational status of the doorbell.

Before diving into detailed light states, let's quickly recap the basic status light colors:

  • White Status Light: Indicates that the doorbell is powered on but not yet connected to a network. For instance, if the Reolink doorbell white light spinning appears, it means the doorbell button was pressed while the network was disconnected.
  • Blue Status Light: Signifies that the doorbell is both powered on and successfully connected to the network. For example, Reolink doorbell blue light spinning clockwise indicates the doorbell button is pressed.
  • Other Status Lights: In addition to the basic status light colors mentioned above, you may also encounter the Reolink doorbell displaying other colors such as green, red, and orange, each with a specific meaning. For example, the Reolink doorbell orange light indicates that the doorbell is charging via Type C.

For more details about the meanings of these two types of lights, please refer to the following table.

 Light Type Light State Meaning
Status Light white solid starting up

White Solid (Short)

When the Reolink Video Doorbell (Battery) is powered and starting up, the status light will be solid white for a short time until the Reolink Video Doorbell (Battery) starts up successfully.
white spinning network disconnect

White Spinning

The doorbell button is pressed while the network is disconnected.
white blinking wait   white blinking wait network

White Blinking

After booting up, when playing the sound effect, the white light will blink synchronously until the Wi-Fi QR code scanning is successful. Waiting to connect to the network.
white breathing detect motion  white breathing detect person  white breathing motion detect network disconnect


White Breathing

The Reolink Video Doorbell (Battery) detects a person or motion while the network is disconnected.
blue clockwise spinning

Blue Clockwise Spinning

The doorbell button is pressed.
blue breathing motion detect  blue breathing person detect  blue breathing motion detect network connect

Blue Breathing

The Reolink Video Doorbell (Battery) detects a person or motion.
blue solid

Blue Solid

The 2-way audio function is being used.
orange solid

Orange Solid

The Reolink Video Doorbell (Battery) is charging via Type C.
green soild

Green Solid

The Reolink Video Doorbell (Battery) is fully charged via Type C.
Indicator Light Red solid

Red Solid

1. The Reolink Video Doorbell (Battery) is switching on.

2. The Reolink Video Doorbell (Battery) is in working state when the network is disconnected.
red flashing quickly on   red flashing quickly off

Red Flashing Quickly

Upgrading.
blue solid indicator

Blue Solid

The Reolink Video Doorbell (Battery) is in working state when the network is connected.

Configuring Status LED and Indicator LED via Reolink Software

  • Using the Reolink App

    Step 1. Log into your camera and tap gear icon  > Light.

    doorbell settings  LightSet the Status Light
    Note: The indicator light is available for Reolink Video Doorbell with hardware version DB_560MIXDB32M35DBB14MP.

    Step 2. Set the Infrared Lights. Select Close or Long-Range IR to turn on/off.

    IR

    Step 3. Set the Status Light. 

    Under the "Button ring light" section, choose the mode that best suits your needs:

    Close: Status LED will keep off on smart detection, button press, and two-way talk.
    Auto: The status light will illuminate upon detecting a person, when the doorbell button is pressed, or during a two-way talk session.
    Auto & Always On at Night: The light will behave as in the "Auto" mode, but it will also stay on during nighttime hours.
    Ring Light Color: Customize the Button Ring Light by selecting either Solid or Gradient, and choose your preferred color.
    Button ring lightButton Ring light

  • Using the Reolink Client

    1. Access the Camera Settings: Launch the Reolink Client and select the camera you wish to configure. Tap chime settings gear and navigate to Camera's Settings > Device > Light > Button ring light.

    client Button ring light

    2. Set the Status Light: Under the "Button ring light" section, choose the mode that best suits your needs:

    Close: Status LED will keep off on smart detection, button press, and two-way talk.
    Auto: The status light will illuminate upon detecting a person, when the doorbell button is pressed, or during a two-way talk session.
    Auto & Always On at Night: The light will behave as in the "Auto" mode, but it will also stay on during nighttime hours.

    client Button ring light settings

    By following these steps, you can easily customize the behavior of your Reolink Video Doorbell (Battery)'s lights according to your preferences, enhancing both its usability and the overall security of your home.