How to Manually Reboot Reolink Devices

Sometimes a simple reboot can resolve various issues. In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps to manually reboot your Reolink devices effectively. Please refer to the following methods.

Applies to: All Reolink Cameras, NVRs, and Home Hubs.

FAQ: Rebooting Devices

What are the methods for rebooting the device?
Rebooting the device can be done through two methods: software-based online reboot and hardware reboot. For battery-powered cameras, you can perform a power cycle by turning the camera's power switch on/off. For other cameras, NVRs, or Hubs, rebooting can be done by unplugging and re-plugging the power source.
Will rebooting the device cause any configuration loss?
No, rebooting the device will not result in the loss of configurations, Wi-Fi disconnection, SD card formatting, or deletion of any settings.
Can I reboot the device remotely?
If the device is online and accessible remotely, you can reboot it via the software interface from a remote location.
How to Reboot Devices Connected to NVR?
If the PoE camera/Wi-Fi camera(plug-in) is connected to the NVR with the Ethernet cable, or if the battery-powered camera is connected to the NVR, you cannot reboot the camera via the Reolink devices. You can only reboot the camera physically by switching off/on the camera or unplugging/re-plugging the power supply from the camera.
Can't See the Reboot Option?
Please make sure you are using the administration account for the device, as only this account has the necessary permissions to reboot the device.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Software-based Online Reboot

Via Reolink App

Step 1. Access the Administration page. This step will be divided into 3 parts, depending on the device connection — For the standalone camera, For Reolink NVR or Home Hub, For Reolink camera added to Home Hub. Select one part that matches your device connection.
For the standalone camera, tap the icon > Administration.

For Reolink NVR or Home Hub, tap NVR/Home Hub > icon > Administration.

For camera added to the Home Hub, tap the icon next to the camera> Administration.

Step 2. Tap the Reboot button and tap Reboot to reboot the device.
Via Reolink Client
Before the settings, make sure you have downloaded and installed the latest Reolink Client version on your PC. Log in to your device on the Reolink Client. It will be divided into 4 parts:
Select one part that matches your device connection.

Part 1. For the standalone camera

Click Camera Settings > System > Maintenance > Reboot > Confirm.

Part 2. For Reolink NVR

Click icon > icon > System > Maintenance > Reboot > Confirm.

Part 3. For Reolink Home Hub

Click icon > Customize > System > Maintenance > Reboot > Confirm.

Part 4. For Reolink camera added to Home Hub

Click to expand the cameras. Then click the icon next to the camera > System > Maintenance > Reboot > Confirm.
Via Reolink Web browser

Applies to: All Reolink cameras except battery-powered cameras, Reolink E1, Reolink E1 Pro, and Reolink Lumus, and the add-on cameras in the NVR Kit. For details of the models that can be accessed via web browsers, refer to Which Reolink Devices Can Be Accessed via Web Browsers.

Step 1. Log into your device via Web Browser, and click Settings on the top right > System > Maintenance > Reboot.

Step 2. Click Confirm to reboot the device.
Via Reolink NVR (new UI)

Applies to: RLN8-410 (hardware version NVR_NNT3NA78P / N7MB01 / N3MB01 / N2MB02 / H3MB18), RLN16-410 (hardware version NVR_NNT4NA716P / N6MB01 / H3MB18), RLN4E, RLN36, RLN12W, NVS4E, NVS8, NVS12W, NVS16, NVS36, RP-PN8, RP-PN16, RP-N64.

Method 1

Click the power button in the top-right corner and click Reboot.

Note: Due to differences in NVR versions, some NVRs may require you to click the Settings icon in the bottom-right corner to enter the menu. Then, click Power at the bottom-left corner and select Reboot to restart the system.
Via Reolink NVR (Old UI)

Applies to: RLN4-410 (hardware version H3MB17), RLN8-410 (hardware version H3MB02), RLN8-410-E, RLN16-410 (hardware version H3MB02/H3MB06)

Method 1

Step 1. Right-click your mouse and then click Menu on PoE NVR monitor, then tap Shutdown.

Step 2. Click Reboot and then click OK to confirm.