How to Install/Uninstall Reolink Video Doorbell Cameras

If you have no idea about how to install or uninstall your Reolink Doorbell cameras, please refer to the following steps.

Applies to: Video Doorbell PoE, Video Doorbell WiFi

This article includes guidance both on installation and uninstallation for Reolink Video Doorbell cameras. You can click the links below to jump to the corresponding sections.

Part 1. Install Reolink Video Doorbell Cameras

Part 2. Uninstall Reolink Video Doorbell Cameras

Install Reolink Video Doorbell Cameras

Step 1. Prepare to Install

For Video Doorbell PoE:

Use a network cable of appropriate length. Plug one end of the network cable into the PoE port of your NVR or other PoE devices.

For Video Doorbell WiFi:

Put the power adapter near the door and set up the cables. Do not plug the adapter into the power socket at this point.

Note: Reolink provides black Jumper cables and Extension cables. The red wires in the diagrams are for illustration purposes only and do not indicate polarity. Please follow the wiring instructions carefully. The two jumper cables connected to the screws on the back of the video doorbell do not have a specific arrangement requirement. As long as the connections are made correctly, the order of the cables does not matter. Just ensure that the cables are securely attached to the screws for proper functionality.

If you use a network cable for the camera's network connection, then you also need a network cable of appropriate length as well. Attach one end of the network cable to the router.

Step 2. Find a Place for Your Doorbell

Find a proper place for your doorbell. Do not include walls in the camera view. The walls will reflect infrared light and may cause a blurry image.

Choose a proper height for your doorbell. You are recommended to install the camera 1.2m (48'') high off the ground to get an ideal camera view.

Step 3. Use the Wedge

Check the camera view to see whether the wedge should be used to adjust the field of view. Use the wedge if a person standing in front of your door is near the edge of the camera's field of view.

Step 4. Find the Place to Drill Holes

Put the mounting hole template on the wall and find the place to drill holes as shown. 

Note: The places of drilling differ when you use or don't use the wedge.

Step 5. Install the Wedge

Fix the wedge to the wall. If the wall is soft, screw the wedge to the wall directly. If the wall is hard, insert drywall anchors first. Drill a hole through the wall in the hollow part of the wedge to run the network cable.

Note: You should attach the level and smooth side of the wedge onto the wall, and screw it firmly. Leave the grooved side of the wedge facing you.

Step 6. Install the Mounting Plate

Screw the mounting plate into the wedge.

Step 7. Connect Network Cable to Video Doorbell

Run the network cable through the wall and connect it to the video doorbell.

Step 8. Fix Video Doorbell to Mounting Plate

Following the two steps above to fix the video doorbell.

Step 9. Finish

Press the doorbell button and check whether the doorbell and chime can ring. Check the live view on your phone.

Uninstall Reolink Video Doorbell Cameras

Step 1. In the pack of screws for the Doorbell camera, you will find a thick reset needle as shown in the picture below.

Step 2. Find the little hole under the camera, use the reset needle to press the button behind the camera through that hole.

Step 3. After pressing the button, move the camera upwards slightly to take it off from the mounting plate.