Reolink Video Doorbell PoE camera is characterized by smart person and visitor detection, quick reply, and time lapse.

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

  1. Smart Person and Visitor Detection
  2. Quick Reply
  3. Time-Lapse
  4. Smart Home

Smart Person and Visitor Detection

Smart Person and Visitor Detection is based on traditional motion detection but with advanced algorithms and technology, which can tell people and visitors (the person who presses the doorbell) from other objects.

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

  • On Reolink App

    1. Please open your Reolink APP, then go to Device settings > Recording.
    2. Please click the Schedule button, then enable/choose the detection type, and choose the time & date for detection.
    3. There are four detection types: Visitor, Person, Vehicle, and Others. Please enable/choose either of them or combine two options or all of them according to your own needs.
    4. Finally please click the Save button on the top right of the app to save your settings. mceclip

  • On Reolink Client

      1. Please open Reolink PC Client and go to Device Settings > Surveillance >Record.
      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 Save on the bottom left of the setting to save your settings. 

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Quick Reply

Reolink Video Doorbell PoE has built-in mics and a speaker. Preset your voice messages and have the doorbell speaks for you: "Leave the package outside", "Leave my property now", etc. You can also set automatic responses for times when you're completely occupied.

  • On Reolink App

    1. Tap the Quick Reply icon > Tap the Settings icon > Choose Auto-Reply > Choose a Waiting Time (including  2 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 15 seconds, and 20 seconds), and choose a message you want > Tap Confirm.

      For more details, please refer to: How to Set up Quick Reply via Reolink App

  • On Reolink Client

      1. Click the Quick Reply button on the Live View page > Click the Settings button > Click Set up  > Choose a Waiting Time and a Message you want. Then click Save > Done! You have successfully set up a quick reply for your camera.

        For more details, please refer to:

        How to Set up Quick Reply via Reolink Client (New 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. 

The instructions below show you how to set up a time-lapse via Reolink App or Reolink Client.

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 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 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 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 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 How to Add Reolink Cameras to Google Home

For other settings of the camera, please refer to this article: Device Settings for PoE cameras