Reolink RLC-520A is a PoE camera that supports Person/Vehicle detection, Time-lapse, Google home/Alexa, etc. functions. To better learn the working principle and settings of the camera, here are some instructions for your reference, including (note: You can click on the keywords below to jump to the corresponding section.)

Part 1: Smart person and vehicle detection

Part 2: Time-lapse

Part 3: Smart home

Smart person and vehicle detection

Smart Person or Vehicle Detection is based on traditional motion detection but with advanced algorithms and technology, which can tell people and vehicles from other objects. Also, our camera supports setting object size, which contributes to the reduction of false alerts.

You can set this function on the Reolink app or the Reolink client.

Time-lapse

Time-lapse photography, also known as time-lapse video, is a shooting technique that compresses time. It shoots a group of photos or videos Later, by connecting photo series or extracting video frames, the process of several minutes, hours, or even several years is compressed into a short period of time and played as a video. In a time-lapse video, the process of slowly changing objects or scenes is compressed into a short period of time, presenting a wonderful scene that is usually undetectable by the naked eye.

To set up a Time-lapse for your camera, you could refer to the instructions below.

Smart Home

You can view the camera live stream on Amazon Alexa or Google Home. As easy as saying "Google/Alexa, show me the backyard", you can check what's happening there.

For how to set up this function for the camera, please refer to the below guide:

  • Amazon Alexa

    1. Step 1. Launch the Reolink App and log into your Reolink account, and then you will find the Smart Home option.
      Step 2. Enable the device you want to add to Amazon Alexa on the Smart Home page.
      Step 3. Launch the Amazon Alexa APP, sign in to your account and then tap on "Devices" in the bottom right corner.
      Step 4. Select "Your Smart Home Skills" and tap "Enable Smart Home Skills". Please click the "Search" icon at the top right corner and search Reolink Smart Home.
      Step 5. Tap "Enable to Use", type in your Reolink account, and then click "Log in".
      Step 6. Tap on "Discover Devices" or use the voice command "Alexa, discover devices". Alexa will scan and show the devices bound to your Reolink account.
      Step 7. Tap on “Set up Device”, you can choose a Group for the camera or you can SKIP this step. Tap on “Continue” to finish the setup.
      Step 8. Done! Now you've added the Reolink camera to Amazon Alexa successfully.
      For more details, please refer to this video:
      How to Add Reolink Cameras to Alexa

  • Google Home

    1. Step 1. Launch the Reolink App and log in to your Reolink account, and then you will find the Smart Home option.
      Step 2. Enable the device you want to add to Google Home on the Smart Home page.
      Step 3. Launch the Google Home, sign in to your account, and then Get Started to create a home.
      Step 4. Name your home and click Next to build a connection between Chromecast and Google Home.
      Step 5. After the Chromecast is found, please check the code shown on your TV and click Yes to continue.
      Step 6. Connect the Wi-Fi network you would like to use with your Chromecast, then you can customize a room name, which will be added to your room list.
      Step 7. Now click thehome buttonbutton to enter the account page, and then tap Settings > Assistant > Home Control.
      Step 8. Click the  add button button, search Reolink in the search bar and assign the room for the camera you enabled in the cloud account via Reolink App.
      Step 9. Done! Now you've added the Reolink camera to the Google Home successfully.
      Step 10. To test your camera, please launch Google Assistance and say “Hey Google, show [name of the room where the camera is placed] on [name of Chromecast device].”

    2. For more details, please refer to this video How to Add Reolink Cameras to Google Home

To know more device settings information about the POE cameras, please refer to Device Settings for PoE cameras