How to Set up Record Schedule for Reolink Cameras via Reolink App

This article explains how to configure the recording schedule for videos stored on a microSD card or HDD using the Reolink App. You can customize when the camera records based on your recording needs. You may follow the steps below to quickly set up or change the record schedule for your camera on the Reolink App.

Applies to: All Reolink products with a microSD card or microSD card slot.

For Reolink Battery-powered cameras, refer to How to Set up Record Schedule for Reolink Battery-powered Cameras.

For cameras added to NVR, refer to How to Set Up Record Schedule for Reolink NVRs.

Understanding the Record Schedule and Supported Reolink Devices

Reolink supports both Motion Recording and Continuous Recording features. Depending on your camera model, these recording schedules may be displayed differently in the Reolink App.

• All Reolink cameras support Motion Recording Schedule.

• Continuous Recording is supported on most Reolink PoE and plug-in cameras, as well as some battery-powered cameras. If Continuous Recording is not available on your camera, your camera may not support continuous recording. For detailed compatibility information about Motion Recording and Continuous Recording, refer to Introduction to Alarm Recording and Timer Recording.

Before You Start

Before configuring a recording schedule, make sure that:

• The microSD card in your camera/Home Hub Series has available storage.
• Your device firmware and Reolink App/Client are updated to the latest version.
• Your device supports the recording types you want to configure.

Step-by-Step Guide to Set Up Record Schedule for Reolink Cameras

It is divided into two sections: cameras with Smart Detection and cameras without Smart Detection. Choose the option that matches your camera.

• For Reolink Cameras that Support Smart Detection

  Step 1. Access Camera Recording page

  Note: The navigation path differs depending on the device connection.
  For the standalone camera (left image) — tap the icon > Camera Recording; 
  For camera added to Home Hub (right image) — tap the icon next to the camera> Camera Recording.

    

  Step 2. Enable Camera Recording first. Then you will see the Motion Recording Schedule and the Continuous Recording Schedule (if supported).

  

  Step 3. Tap Motion Recording Schedule to set it up.

  ❶ Tap Detection Type to select the detection types you want to enable. Tap Save to apply the settings.
  Note: If you choose Any Motion only, then it will only detect normal motion, and you can't see Person, Vehicle, Animal recordings during playback. The detection types vary from different models of your camera, and some cameras (8MP and 12MP) support setting the recording for the pet. Please refer to the interface on your device for details.
    

  ❷ Tap the icon to edit the times by swiping the schedule grid. If you want to remove a scheduled period, tap icon and then swipe the schedule grids. Blue grids indicate the periods when motion recording is enabled. White grids indicate recording is disabled for the selected time period.

  ❸ (Optional) Tap Select All to fill the entire schedule with the selected recording mode. Tap Erase All to remove all scheduled recordings.

  ❹ Tap Save to apply the settings.
  

  Step 4. Tap Continuous Recording Schedule.

  

  ❶ Tap the icon to edit the times by swiping the schedule grid. If you want to remove a scheduled period, tap icon and then swipe the schedule grids. Blue grids indicate the periods when motion recording is enabled. White grids indicate recording is disabled for the selected time period.

  ❷ (Optional) Tap Select All to fill the entire schedule with the selected recording mode. Tap Erase All to remove all scheduled recordings.

  ❸ Tap Save to apply the settings.
  

• Reolink Cameras that do not support smart detection

  Step 1. Access Camera Recording page

  Note: The navigation path differs depending on the device connection.
  For the standalone camera (left image) — tap the icon > Camera Recording; 
  For camera added to Home Hub (right image) — tap the icon next to the camera > Camera Recording.

   

  Step 2. Enable Camera Recording first. Then the Recording page displays Schedule Only.

  

  Step 3. Tap Schedule to set up Event-Triggered Recording Schedule and Continuous Recording Schedule.

  ▶ If your camera is running as a standalone, set the Recording Types and Time based on your needs:

  ❶ Tap icon — event-triggered recording (Blue grids); or   icon — continuous recording (Orange grids) in the lower-left corner. After selecting the recording types, tap or drag across the schedule grid to configure the recording time. If you want to remove a scheduled period, tap icon and then swipe the schedule grids. Blue grids indicate the periods when motion recording is enabled. Orange grids indicate the periods when continuous recording is enabled. White grids indicate recording is disabled for the selected time period.

  ❷ (Optional) Tap Select All to fill the entire schedule with the continuous recording. This means the camera will record continuously at all times. Alternatively, click Erase All to remove all scheduled recordings and prevent the camera from recording continuously.

  ❸ Tap Save if you finish setting up.
  

  Note: 
  1. If you do not see the option, it may be because the camera does not have a microSD card installed. Please ensure the microSD card is installed and then check the settings again.

  2. The detection types are not available, and the schedule can only be configured for Motion when you set the Event-Triggered schedule.
   

  ▶ If you add your camera to the Home Hub series, you can only set an Event Triggered Recording schedule, and it won't support continuous recording.
  

Following the steps above allows for quick and flexible configuration of the recording schedule, whether based on motion events, continuous capture, or specific detection types. You can also playback on Reolink App. Refer to How to Playback SD Card/HDD Recordings via Reolink App.

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