Reolink Lumus is a wifi camera that supports the functions like two-way audio.
This article will guide you in configuring some advanced features via Reolink App & Client.

PIR and Motion Detection

Reolink Lumus is a wifi camera combining PIR and pixel motion detection technology. There is a PIR sensor on the camera. Reolink Lumus can support PIR detection alone, or motion detection with PIR to avoid false alarms. Please note that Lumus does not support using motion detection alone since the PIR sensor has been turned on by default and can't be turned off.
You can refer to these articles to know what is PIR senor and how motion detection works.
You can also adjust the sensitivity of motion detection to make the camera work better.

  • On Reolink App

    Go to Device Settings > Detection Alarm > Sensitivity.
    You can customize the sensitivity schedule.
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  • On Reolink Client

    Go to Device Settings > Camera > Alarm Settings > Sensitivity.
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Spotlight

Reolink Lumus is equipped with 2 powerful spotlights that will turn on automatically when a motion is detected at night, making night scenes as vivid as day. You can see more details in full color without worrying about poor lights.
If you set "Auto" under "Night Mode", the spotlights will only turn on when there is an alarm event. 

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

  • On Reolink App

    There are two methods to set up the spotlight for your camera via the Reolink app, please scroll down for a step-by-step guide.
    Method 1
    Please go to the live view page, and tap on the Spotlight icon to manually enable the spotlight:

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    Method 2
    Step 1. Log into your camera and go to Settings > Advanced page.

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    Step 2. Tap Spotlight on the Advanced Page.

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    Step 3. Tap Night mode to set the spotlight mode.
    Step 4. There are two modes in total for spotlight settings.
    Close: The spotlight will stay off at night.
    Auto: The spotlight will automatically turn on when an alarm event is detected.
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    For more details, please refer to:
    How to Configure Spotlight Settings via Reolink App (Video)

  • On Reolink Client

    Method 1
    On the live view page, please click the Flashlight button, and then the spotlight will be manually triggered.
    Method 2
    Please launch the camera on Reolink Client and choose Camera Settings > Camera > Audio and Light > Spotlight.Spotlight-client.png
    For more details, please refer to:
    How to Configure Spotlight Settings via Reolink Client (Video)

Siren

A camera with an audio alarm or siren can make a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning when the camera detects motion alarms.

You can enable this function on Reolink App or Reolink Client.

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 on the Device Settings page.
    2. On the live view page, tap the loudspeakerSpeaker icon to turn on the audio and tap the Talktalk_button.pngbutton to enter the two-way audio interface.  
    3. Tap the microphoneMicrophone button to talk and tap the button again to turn it off.

      To exit the two-way audio page, please tap the cross Exit Button icon.

      For more details, please refer to:

      Enable Two-Way Audio via Reolink App

      How to Adjust Volume for Two-Way Audio on Reolink App

  • On Reolink Client

    1. Launch Reolink Client and log in to the camera, then go to Device Settings > Camera>Audio and Light page to enable the Record audio switch.
    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 two-way audio function is enabled and you can talk now. To turn the microphone off, please tap on the icon again.

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      mceclip1.pngFor more details, please refer to:

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

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 InternetPlease 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.

Smart Home

You can bind your camera to Google Home or Amazon Alexa.
After integrating this camera into your smart home system, you can easily control it with your voice and show you the camera.
These steps will show you how to add cameras to Smart Home:  

  • Amazon Alexa

    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 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

    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_button.pngbutton to enter the account page, and then tap Settings > Assistant > Home Control.
    Step 8. Click the  add_button.png 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 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