In this section, we will show you how to set up the sensitivity for the smart detection of a person, vehicle, and other alarm types supported by your camera.

Applies to: Reolink cameras that support smart detection.

The Sensitivity for the smart detection is controlled by a slider, allowing you to set a value between 1 to 100. The higher the numerical value is, the more sensitive the smart detection will be.

Check out the methods below to learn how to set up sensitivity for the smart detection of persons, vehicles, pets, and animals (it depends on the specific model).

  • Via Reolink App

    Step 1. Launch the Reolink App, then tap on the gear icon to go to the Device Settings page of the camera, and tap the Detection Alarm button.

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    Step 2. Choose Sensitivity > Smart Detection, and drag the bar of Person, Vehicle and Pet to adjust the sensitivity. And then tap Save to save the setting.

    tap sensitivitysensivity page

    Please note that the detection alarm types may be slightly different for different camera models. For example, you can set the sensitivity of Person Motion and Animal Motion for Keen Ranger PT.

    Sensitivity for KEEN

  • Via Reolink Client

    1. For battery-powered cameras with smart detection:

    Step 1. Launch Reolink Client and log in to your camera. Then go to Camera Setting > Alarm Settings > Motion Detection > Sensitivity.

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    Step 2. Drag the slider for the Person or Vehicle (or Animal, which depends on certain models) to set the suitable sensitivity for the camera. 

    smart detection sensitivity

    2. For PoE and Wi-Fi cameras with smart detection:

    Launch Reolink Client and log in to your camera. Then go to Camera Setting > Motion Detection > Sensitivity >Smart Detection and finish the settings.

    WIFI Sensitivity

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  • Via Reolink Web browser

    Applies to: All Reolink PoE NVRs and IP cameras except for all Reolink battery-powered cameras, Reolink E1, Reolink E1 Pro, Reolink Lumus, and add-on cameras. 

    Step 1. Log in to your camera via a web browser. Click the gear icon on the top right to get to the device settings page.

    log in on IE browser

    Click settings icon web

    Step 2. Click Camera> Alarm Settings > Sensitivity > Smart Detection to adjust the sensitivity for Person, Vehicle, or Pet.

    smart detection

    If the web interface of your camera is an old version, you can refer to the steps below. 

    Step 1. Log in to your camera via web browser and go to the Device Settings page. 

    Step 2. Go to Alarm >Motion>Sensitivity page.

    Step 3. Set the 4 time periods and corresponding sensitivity. Please do not forget to click OK to save the settings.

    motion sensitivity old

  • Via Reolink NVR (new UI)

    Applies to: RLN8-410 (hardware version H3MB18/N2MB02/N3MB01/N7MB01), RLN16-410 (hardware version H3MB18/N6MB01), RLN36 and RLN12W.

    Here is a video that will show you how to set smart detection via the NVR System.

    Step 1. Log in to the NVR on a monitor. Right-click on the live view page and click the Settings icon.

    click NVR setting

    Step 2. Go to Camera > Detection page. Click the blue Settings under Sensitivity for Smart Detection.

    sensitivity for the smart detection

    Step 3. Drag the slider on the blue bars to adjust the sensitivity for each smart detection type. 

    • Low: camera detects moving objects with a high-similarity appearance to Person/Vehicle/Pet.
    • Medium: camera detects moving objects with a medium-similarity appearance to Person/Vehicle/Pet.
    • High: camera detects moving objects with a low-similarity appearance to Person/Vehicle/Pet.

    smart detection sensitivity

    Note: The detection type may vary according to different camera models.

In conclusion, adjusting the smart detection sensitivity for your Reolink cameras allows you to tailor the system to your specific security needs. By following the outlined steps, you can ensure optimal performance and minimize false alerts.

If you have any other questions, please contact Reolink Support.