If you want to extend the recording time for microSD card/HDD recording after motion is detected, you can choose to set up post-motion record duration for your Reolink devices. Post-motion Record enables cameras to keep recording for a certain time after the recording-triggering motion event ends. 

Applies to: All Reolink devices except add-on cameras.

The default post-motion recording duration varies by camera type:

Cameras Default Post-Motion Recording Duration

All PoE & Plug-in cameras with smart detection,

2MP cameras: Argus Pro, Argus 2, Argus 2E, Argus 3, Argus PT, Argus Eco, Go, Go PT

KEEN Ranger PT,

Go Ranger PT (hardware version BIPC_560MIX4G32M25SD938MP_R),

RLC-410S

 15 seconds by default

All other Battery-powered cameras,

RLC-410-5MP, RLC-411S, RLC-420 (4/5MP), RLC-422, RLC-423 (5MP), RLC-511, RLC-520, RLC-522

 8 seconds by default

For the cameras listed above, you can adjust the post-motion recording duration in the Reolink App, except for the Go Ranger PT with hardware version BIPC_560MIX4G32M25SD938MP_R and KEEN Ranger PT, which the post-motion recording duration for these two models cannot be changed.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Before setting up, upgrade the Reolink App/Client to the latest version.

  • Via Reolink App

    Step 1. Login to your Reolink device on Reolink App. Tap the gear icon > Camera Recording.
    setting Camera Recording
    Step 2. Tap Post-recording Duration and select the duration according to your demands.

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  • Via Reolink Client

    Log in to your device and go to the Camera Settings > Surveillance > Record > Post-Motion Record. 

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    Note: For cameras linked to the Home Hub series, click down first to open the camera list and then go to Camera Setting page.

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  • Via Reolink Web browser

    Applies to: Reolink cameras with the SD card slot (except battery-powered cameras, E1, E1 Pro, and Reolink Lumus) and NVRs.

    Step 1. Log in to your device via a web browser. Click the gear icon on the top right to get to the Camera Settings page.

    Step 2. Click Surveillance > Record > Post-Motion Record. You can see different options that can be selected. 

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  • Via Monitor (Reolink NVR with New UI)

    Click Settings (the menu bar location may vary depending on the NVR version, it could be at the top or bottom, refer to your actual NVR interface) > Surveillance > Record Settings. You can set your camera to Extend recording time after a motion event ends. Done!

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    post motion record on nvr

  • Via Monitor (Reolink NVR with Old UI)

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

    Go to Menu > Recording > Option page, and click Record Extension to choose the time, click Apply to save the settings.

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