This article explains how to configure the recording schedule for videos stored on a microSD card or HDD using the Reolink Client. You can customize when the camera records based on your recording needs.
Applies to: All Reolink products with a microSD card or HDD slot.
Before You Start
Reolink supports both Event-Triggered Recording and Continuous Recording features. Depending on your camera model, these recording schedules may be displayed differently in the Reolink Client.
All Reolink cameras support Event-Triggered Recording Schedule. On cameras or NVR that support Smart Detection, you can configure the schedule for different detection types. If your camera or NVR doesn't support Smart Detection, the detection types are not available, and the schedule can only be configured for Motion Detection when you set the Event Triggered schedule. Follow Which Camera Supports Smart Detection and Which NVR Supports Smart Detection to check the compatibility.
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 Event-Triggered Recording and Continuous Recording, refer to Introduction to Alarm Recording and Timer Recording.
It is divided into two sections: cameras with Smart Detection and cameras without Smart Detection. Choose the option that matches your camera. To set up the recording schedule smoothly, make sure the microSD card is installed inside the camera or Home Hub.
Option A: For Cameras that Support Smart Detection
These cameras support Event Triggered Recording Schedule and Continuous (within schedule) Recording Schedule. Event Triggered recordings can also be configured by detection type, such as Any motion, Person, Vehicle, Pet/Animal, Package, and so on, depending on your camera model.
Option B: For Cameras that Do Not Support Smart Detection
Cameras without Smart Detection do not support smart event recording, such as Person, Vehicle, Animal, Package Recording, e.t.c.
- PoE and plug-in cameras without Smart Detection support Motion-triggered Recording and Continuous Recording.
- Battery-powered cameras without Smart Detection do not provide recording schedule settings. Simply enable Camera Recording to record the events.
Record Schedule Setup Guides for Reolink Cameras
Choose the section below that matches your camera.
Option A: For Cameras that Support Smart Detection
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Reolink Cameras running as a standalone & added to Home Hub:
Step 1. Launch Reolink Client, log in to your camera, and go to Camera Settings > Surveillance > Record page. Then enable Record first.
Step 2. Click Schedule to configure the event-triggered recording schedule and the continuous recording schedule.
Step 3. Set the Event Triggered recording schedule and Continuous recording schedule based on your needs.
❶ Click Event Triggered, then choose one or more Detection Types, such as Person, Vehicle, Animal, or Any Motion you want. Or click Continuous (Within Schedule).
❷ Select Enable/Disable and click and drag across the timetable to select the recording period (One grid is for an hour). Blue grids indicate periods when recording is enabled. Gray grids indicate periods when recording is disabled.
❸ (Optional) Click Enable All to fill the entire schedule with the selected continuous recording. This means the camera will record continuously at all times. Alternatively, click Disable All to remove all scheduled recordings and prevent the camera from recording continuously.
❹ Click Save if you finish setting up.Here is a video for your reference:
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Reolink Cameras added to Reolink NVR:
Step 1. Log in to the camera via the Reolink Client and click the Settings icon for the camera you want to configure.
Step 2. Go to the Surveillance > Record page. Then enable the NVR Record function first. (If it is enabled, you can disregard this step.)
Step 3. Click Schedule to configure the event-triggered recording schedule and the continuous recording schedule.
Step 4. Set the Event Triggered recording schedule and Continuous recording schedule based on your needs.
❶ Click Enable Record for this camera. (If it is enabled, you can disregard this step.)
❷ Click Event Triggered, then choose one or more Detection Types, such as Person, Vehicle, Animal, or Any Motion you want. Or click Continuous (Within Schedule).
❸ Select Enable/Disable and click and drag across the timetable to select the recording period (One grid is for an hour). Blue grids indicate periods when recording is enabled. Gray grids indicate periods when recording is disabled.
❹ (Optional) Click Enable All to fill the entire schedule with the selected continuous recording. This means the camera will record continuously at all times. Alternatively, click Disable All to remove all scheduled recordings and prevent the camera from recording continuously.
❺ (Optional) Click Apply to Other Cameras to share the same recording schedule.
❻ Click Save if you finish setting up.
Option B: For Cameras that Do Not Support Smart Detection
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Reolink PoE and plug-in cameras running as a standalone:
Step 1. Go to Device Settings > Surveillance > Record > Enable Record.
Step 2. Click Schedule to set the Motion and Continuous recording schedule.
Step 3. Set the Motion recording schedule and Continuous recording schedule based on your needs.
Note: No detection type can be chosen on the Motion recording schedule. The camera records all motion-triggered alarm events. The Continuous option is available only when a microSD card is installed. If you don't see this option, install a microSD card and check the settings again.❶ Select the Motion / Continuous / None (no recording) recording based on your needs.
❷ Click and drag across the timetable to select the recording period (One grid is for an hour). Blue grids indicate the selected motion recording period. Orange grids indicate the selected continuous recording period. Gray grids indicate recording is disabled.
❸ Click Save if you finish setting up. -
Reolink PoE and plug-in cameras added to Home Hub & Reolink NVR:
Step 1. Go to Device Settings > Surveillance > Record > Enable Record.
Step 2. Click Schedule to set the Motion and Continuous recording schedule.
Step 3. Set the Event Triggered recording schedule and Continuous recording schedule based on your needs.
Note: No detection type can be chosen. The camera records all motion-triggered alarm events. The Continuous option is available only when a microSD card is installed. If you don't see this option, install a microSD card and check the settings again.▶ Reolink cameras added to Reolink Home Hub (Only supports Event Triggered Recording Schedule):
❶ Select Enable/Disable and click and drag across the timetable to select the recording period (One grid is for an hour). Blue grids indicate periods when recording is enabled. Gray grids indicate periods when recording is disabled.
❸ (Optional) Click Enable All to fill the entire schedule with the selected continuous recording. This means the camera will record continuously at all times. Alternatively, click Disable All to remove all scheduled recordings and prevent the camera from recording continuously.
❹ Click Save if you finish setting up.▶ Reolink cameras added to Reolink NVR:
❶ Click Enable Record for this camera. (If it is enabled, you can disregard it.)
❷ Click Event Triggered or Continuous (Within Schedule).
❸ Select Enable/Disable and click and drag across the timetable to select the recording period (One grid is for an hour). Blue grids indicate periods when recording is enabled. Gray grids indicate periods when recording is disabled.
❹ (Optional) Click Enable All to fill the entire schedule with the selected continuous recording. This means the camera will record continuously at all times. Alternatively, click Disable All to remove all scheduled recordings and prevent the camera from recording continuously.
❺ (Optional) Click Apply to Other Cameras to share the same recording schedule.
❻ Click Save if you finish setting up. -
Reolink battery-powered cameras running as a standalone:
Step 1. Log in to the camera and go to Device Settings > Device > PIR. Enable the PIR sensor and adjust its sensitivity as required.
Step 2. Setup PIR schedule based on your needs. Click Motion to enable the time grids at which you want the camera to detect motion. Alternatively, click None to disable the time grids at which you don't want the camera to detect motion. (Blue grids indicate periods when recording is enabled. Gray grids indicate periods when recording is disabled.) Then click Save.
Step 3. Go to the Surveillance > Record page. Then click Enable Record to activate the recording function.
Note: Most battery-powered cameras without smart detection are not compatible with NVR and Home Hub. These cameras are best used as standalone devices.
After setting the recording schedule, the recorded videos will be stored on the microSD card on the camera or the HDD on the NVR/Home Hub. You can also playback on Reolink Client. Refer to How to Playback Recordings via Reolink Client (New Client).
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