You can delete individual recordings stored on a microSD card or HDD of some Reolink devices. However, this feature is not available on all models. Check the supported devices below to see whether your device supports deleting specific recordings.
This article includes three sections. Click on the relevant section in the table of contents below to go to it directly.
1. Which Reolink Devices Support Deleting Specific Recordings
2. How to Delete Specific Recordings for Reolink Devices
3. What If My Device Doesn't Support Individual Deletion on Reolink App?
Which Reolink Devices Support Deleting Specific Recordings
Currently, the following Reolink devices support deleting individual recordings stored on the microSD card or HDD.
| Model | Delete Individual Recordings |
|---|---|
|
Reolink Altas PT Ultra, Reolink Altas, Argus PT Ultra (Hardware version BIPC_NT2BNO28MPW4SD15V5), Elite Floodlight WiFi, RLC-823S1W (Hardware version IPC_NT2NA48MPSD12 with the latest firmware version), RP-PCT8MD, RP-PCT16MD |
Supported Note: This feature is not supported if the camera is added to a Reolink NVR or Home Hub Pro. |
| Reolink Home Hub |
Supported Note: Any camera added to the Reolink Home Hub supports deleting recordings stored on the Home Hub. |
| Other Reolink devices | Not supported |
How to Delete Specific Recordings for Reolink Devices
If your device supports this feature, you can delete a specific recording Only from the Reolink App.
- Open the Reolink App and go to the Playback page of your camera.
- Find and select the recording you want to delete.
- Tap the Trash icon in the top-right corner.
- Confirm the deletion.
Note: Only the selected recording will be deleted. Other recordings will not be affected.
What If My Device Doesn't Support Individual Deletion on Reolink App?
If your device does not support deleting individual recordings through the Reolink App, you can use one of the following methods to manage the storage.
1. Delete Recording Files from a microSD Card
You can remove the microSD card from the camera and connect it to a computer to delete the recording files manually.
2. Delete Recording Files from an HDD
Individual recording files cannot be deleted directly from the HDD. Instead, you can use automatic overwrite to manage the available storage, referring to the following method.
3. Use Automatic Overwrite
Reolink devices can automatically overwrite older recordings when the storage becomes full. This allows the device to continue recording without manually deleting old footage.
On supported devices, you may also be able to set a retention period. Recordings older than the specified period will be automatically overwritten.
For more information, refer to How to Enable or Disable microSD Card/HDD Overwrite on Reolink Devices.
4. Delete All Recordings by Formatting
If you want to remove all recordings from the storage device, you can format the microSD card or HDD.
Note: Formatting will delete all recordings stored on the microSD card or HDD. Back up any important recordings before formatting.
- For microSD cards, see How to Check/Format the microSD Card in Reolink Device.
- For HDDs, see How to Format the HDD on Reolink Devices.
Specific recording deletion options vary by Reolink device and storage type. If your device does not support deleting individual recordings, you can manage your storage through manual file deletion, automatic overwrite, or formatting, depending on the storage method.
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