Reolink E1 Outdoor is a WiFi camera that supports human/vehicle detection, auto-tracking, two-way audio etc. functions. 

To better learn the working principle and settings of the camera, you may refer to the below instructions. 

  1. Smart Person and Vehicle Detection
  2. Auto-tracking
  3. Cloud Storage
  4. Siren & Spotlight
  5. Two-Way Audio
  6. PTZ & Focus

Smart Person and Vehicle Detection

Based on traditional motion detection, smart person/vehicle detection is a more advanced technology with further optimized algorithms to reduce false alarms and filter person/vehicle events from all movements.  

For more accurate detection and fewer unwanted alarms, you can customize the detection zone, sensitivity, object size, and camera recording schedule for the person and vehicle detection on Reolink App/Client.

Here are the configuration procedures for the recording schedule.

  • On Reolink App

    1. Please go to Device Settings > Camera Recording page.
    2. Please click the Schedule button, and please enable/choose the detection type and then choose the time & date for detection.
    3. Finally, please click the Save button on the right top of the app to save your settings. 
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      For more details, please refer to:

      How to Set up Smart Vehicle Detection only via Reolink APP

      How to Set up Smart Person Detection only via Reolink APP

  • On Reolink Client

    1. Log in to your camera and go to Device settings > Surveillance > Record page.
    2. On the Record Schedule page, you will see two options: Alarm & Timer
    3. Under the Alarm Schedule, please enable/choose the detection type and then choose the time & date for detection.
    4. Finally please click the Save button on the bottom of the setting to save your settings. 

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      For more details, please refer to:

      How to Set up Smart Detection Alert

Auto-tracking

Auto tracking uses advanced technology that consists of both detection and tracking. The camera will automatically detect, follow, and even record a specific vehicle or person in the cover area.

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

Cloud Storage

Different from local storage, Reolink Cloud service is based on cloud computing technology. It can perform data storage, editing, and retrieval over the Internet. Please note that the Reolink Cloud service is not compulsory but optional. 

Note: The models supported by Reolink Cloud in some countries may be different. Please take the information on cloud subscription page for reference.

The instructions below show you how to subscribe to a Cloud plan via Reolink App or Reolink Cloud website.

  2. Siren

    The siren can alert you or warn off intruders. If the siren is enabled, the camera will make a sound when it detects motion.

    You can set this function on the Reolink App or Client.

    Spotlight

    When an alarm event is detected, it will be automatically turned on, and the spotlight can also add light sources to produce full-color images.

    By default, the Night Mode is set as Auto.

    Two-way Audio

    Two-way audio enables you to receive and transmit audio through the IP camera. Reolink cameras that support Two-way audio have a built-in speaker and microphone, you could talk through the camera via your Reolink app/client when you are far away from home.

    You could follow the articles below to enable Two-way Audio for your Reolink Cameras:

    • On Reolink App

      1. Log in to your camera and enable Record Audio in the Device Settings page.
      2. Click the speaker icon Speaker to enable audio and then click the Talk button to enter the 2-way audio interfac.
      3. TapMicrophoneto talk, and tap the icon again to disable it. 

        For more details, please refer to:

        Enable Two-Way Audio via Reolink App

        How to Adjust Volume for Two Way Audio

    • On Reolink Client

      1. Launch Reolink Client and log in to the camera, then go to Device Settings > Device > Sound page to enable the Record audio switch.camera record audiospotlight modes
      2. Enable the audio icon at the bottom of the Live View page, then left-click on the Live Liew Page and then click on the Microphone icon. And then click to start talking, the 2-way audio function is enabled and you can talk now. To turn the microphone off, please tap on the icon again.

        camera talkcamera talking

        For more details, please refer to:

        Enable Two-way Audio via Reolink Client (New Client)

    PTZ & Focus

    You can remotely control E1 Outdoor to pan and tilt and zoom in for astonishing details or zoom out for maximum coverage.

    You can refer to the below links to use PTZ functions via Reolink software.

    • On Reolink App

      1. Tap the PTZ icon to unfold the PTZ menu.
      2. Control the PTZ.

        To control pan/tilt, please press and hold on the circle button and move it left/right/up/down.

        To control Zoom, please click Zoom then tap + or - to zoom in or out.

        To control focus, please click focus then tap + or - to focus near or far.

      3. app PTZ

        For more details, please refer to:

        Using Pan/Tilt/Zoom via Reolink App.

    • On Reolink Client

      1. Launch Reolink Client and connect your PTZ camera, then click on the screen to call the PTZ option like the picture below.camera PTZ
      2. Control the PTZ.

        For more details, please refer to:

        Use Pan/Tilt/Zoom via Reolink Client (New Client)