Scene Mode allows you to quickly enable or disable functions of all your Reolink devices connected to your Home Hub simply by switching the scene mode. This feature makes everything easier and more convenient.

Applies to: Reolink Home Hub Pro, Hub P1, Reolink Home Hub, Hub 1, Reolink Home Hub Mini

1. What is Scene Mode

Scene Mode allows you to easily enable or disable functions for all devices by switching between modes in the Reolink app, including alerts, sirens, recording, PTZ tracking, and more. There are three default modes: Disarmed, Home, and Away. You can customize these modes to suit your preferences.

  • Disarmed: In this scene, all alarm, notification, and recording functions will be disabled. Settings for this scene cannot be edited. It is only recommended when you want to avoid all interruptions from your cameras. Note: In the Disarmed scene, cameras will NOT alarm or record. Please ensure that you do not need these functions before you enable the mode.
  • Home: In this scene, all devices enable recording, while alert notifications and siren triggering are disabled. It's recommended for use when you are at home to minimize disturbances. You can also customize and turn other alarm features on or off as needed.
  • Away: In this scene, all devices enable tracking and alarm notifications, providing comprehensive monitoring. It's recommended when you are away and want to keep everything under control. You can also customize and turn other alarm features on or off as needed.

Note: The alarm features supported may vary slightly depending on the device model.

Additionally, you can create up to six scenes (including the three default ones), five of which allow you to customize settings for individual devices, offering flexible options to meet various needs. 

2. How to Set up Scene Mode

2.1 Enable Scene Modes & Set up Alarm Settings under Scene Modes

The Scene Modes feature vary slightly across different Hub models. Select your Hub model below and follow the corresponding instructions to complete the setup.

  • Reolink Home Hub/Reolink Home Hub Pro/Hub 1/Hub P1

    Step 1: Launch App & Enable Scene Mode

    1. Launch the Reolink App, tap the “>” icon for Home Hub, then tap Scenes to access scene mode settings.
    2. Read the instructions and notes for Scene Modes carefully, then tap Next. Follow the guidance to start using the Scene Mode.
    3. Important: If the Scene Mode you want to activate requires the alarm function to be enabled, ensure push notifications, siren, recording, PTZ tracking, and other functions on connected devices are enabled and properly configured. Otherwise, the corresponding actions may not trigger as expected.
      Example: If you enable a camera’s recording function in the Home scene mode, but it’s not activated in the camera’s settings or the current period is outside its recording schedule, the camera will not record.
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    Step 2: Configure Scene Mode & Devices

    1. Select an existing Scene Mode (e.g., Home or Away) or tap Customize to create a new one.
    2. Tap the “···” icon to configure device-specific settings and toggle alarm features.
    3. For each camera, enable or disable functions such as FTP, Email Alerts, Push Notifications, Home Hub Siren, etc.
    4. Note: Offline cameras cannot be customized.
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    Step 3: Switch & Apply Scene Mode

    1. Repeat Step 2 to customize other scene modes as needed.
    2. After setup, switch between scene modes from the Home Hub homepage.
    3. Once switched, all connected devices will follow the selected Scene Mode configuration automatically.
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  • Reolink Home Hub Mini

    Step 1: Launch App & Access Scene Mode

    1. Launch the Reolink App, tap the “>” icon for Home Hub Mini, then tap Scenes to access scene mode settings.
    2. Read the instructions and notes for Scene Modes carefully, then tap Next to start using the scene modes.
    3. Important: For push notifications, enabling a Scene Mode only activates the camera’s push function. To receive push notifications on your phone, you must also turn on push notifications in each camera’s settings. If multiple phones are used, push notifications must be enabled in the camera settings for each phone. Other functions (email alerts, FTP, siren, etc.) follow the Scene Mode status: enabled in Scene Mode = on, disabled = off. If you plan to use email or FTP alerts, make sure the email/FTP settings are properly configured and successfully tested before use.hub mini enter settings scenes hub miniscene modes push attention start using

    Step 2: Configure Scene Mode & Devices

    1. Select an existing Scene Mode (e.g., Home or Away) or tap Customize to create a new one.
    2. Tap the “···” icon to configure device-specific settings and toggle alarm features.
    3. For each camera, enable or disable functions such as FTP, Email Alerts, Push Notifications, Home Hub Siren, etc.
    4. Note: Offline cameras cannot be customized.
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    Step 3: Repeat & Switch Scene Modes

    1. Repeat Step 2 to customize other scene modes.
    2. Once all devices are configured, switch between scene modes through the Home Hub Mini homepage.
    3. All connected devices will follow the selected scene mode configuration automatically.hub mini scene

    Step 4: Schedule Scene Modes

    1. To have scene modes automatically switch at specific times, tap the “···” of Schedule and configure time slots for Home, Away, or Custom modes. 

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    2. Cameras connected to the Hub Mini will follow the selected schedule, with unassigned periods defaulting to Disarmed mode, as illustrated in the last photo below—for example, 09:00–18:00 as Away mode, 18:00–22:30 as Home mode, and 22:30–09:00 (next day) as Disarmed mode—and you can tap the “+” icon to create additional schedules.

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    3. To modify or delete a schedule, tap the Edit button at the top right corner, tap corresponding time entry to edit or remove it.edit schedule or delete
    4. To see which scene mode is currently applied, tap the Schedule to view details.check schedule current mode

    Step 5: Switch Scene Mode with the Hub Mini Button

    1. Press the Hub Mini button to quickly switch between scene modes.
    2. A voice prompt, e.g., “Switch Home Mode succeeded,” confirms the change. 
    3. Note:
      • Custom modes cannot be switched using the button.
      • If a Schedule is set, the Switch Scene Mode button will be disabled (grayed out).mini switch scene mode button

2.3 Disable Scene Mode

If you don't want to use the Scene Modes feature, you can disable it in the Reolink App. Disabling will remove all scene modes from the Home Hub's homepage, and all devices will return to their previous working state.

Step 1. Launch the Reolink App and tap the “>” icon to enter the Home Hub's Scenes Modes setting interface.

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Step 2. Tap Disable Scenes at the bottom of the page, all scene modes are removed from the Home Hub's homepage.

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2.4 Delete Scene Mode

If a scene mode is incorrectly configured and needs to be recreated, or if a scene mode is no longer needed, follow these steps to delete it:

Step 1. Go to the Scene Modes settings page.

Step 2. Tap the “···” icon to enter the Edit Scene page. Tap the Delete button at the bottom.settings to delete scene delete scene

Step 3. Tap Delete when a confirmation dialog appears. Once the success toast notification shows on the page, it means the scene mode has been successfully deleted.
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Note: Before you delete a scene mode, make sure to switch to another scene mode first.
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If you have any questions, click “Submit a request” below to contact the Reolink Support Team.