Configuration - RLC-511W

Reolink RLC-511W is a WiFi camera that supports person/vehicle detection, time-lapse, zoom, etc. functions. 

To better learn the working principle and settings of the camera, here are some instructions for your reference.

Part 1: Zoom

Part 2: 24*7 Recording

Part 3: Smart home

Zoom

You can easily control the camera via Reolink App to zoom in and out so that to view more corners and expand the surveillance coverage.

• On Reolink App

  1. Step 1. Log in to your PTZ/PT camera. Tap the PTZ icon to unfold the PTZ menu.

     

     Step 2. Control the PTZ.

     • To control pan/tilt, press and hold the round button and move it left/right/up/down.
     • To control zoom, tap zoom and tap + or - to zoom in or out.
     • To control focus, tap focus and tap + or - to focus near or far.

     

     For more details, please refer to the following articles: How to Use Pan/Tilt/Zoom via Reolink App – Reolink Support

• On Reolink Client

  Step 1. Launch Reolink Client on your PC and log in to the camera, then go to the Live View page.
  

  Step 2. Please scroll the mouse to zoom in/out of the image. You can drag the screen to view the specific area.

  For more details, please refer to the following articles: How to Use Digital Zoom via Reolink Client (New Client) – Reolink Support

24*7 Recording

When you set the camera to continuously record, the camera will keep recording all the time, no matter if it detects motions or it doesn't detect motions.

• On Reolink App

  1. Launch Reolink App and get to Device Setting > Record > Schedule page. 
  2. Tap Timer and select the date you want to edit, then select the hours and click Save on the top right corner to save your settings
     

     For more details, please refer to the following articles:

     How to Set up Continuous Record Schedule

     How to Save Continuous Recordings to SD Card

• On Reolink Client

  1. Get to the Device Setting > Recording > Record Schedule page. 
     Click Timer, then select the grids and click Save to save your settings.
     For more details, please refer to How to Set up Continuous Record Schedule

Smart Home

RLC-511W supports the Smart Home feature. You could link the camera to Amazon Alexa or Google Home for live streaming. 

Below are some basic instructions for your reference. 

• Amazon Alexa

  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 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 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 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 thebutton to enter the account page, and then tap Settings > Assistant > Home Control.
     Step 8. Click the   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 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].”
     For more details, please refer to this video: How to Add Reolink Cameras to Google Home.