How to Set up Auto Tracking for Reolink Cameras

Learn how to set up Auto Tracking on your Reolink camera. This guide covers enabling the feature, customizing tracking types, schedules, and more across different Reolink platforms.

Applies to: RLC-523WA, RLC-81PA, P330P, RLC-823 Series (RLC-823A, RLC-823A 16X, RLC-823S1, P840, RLC-823S2, P850, RLC-823S1W), RLC-830A, P830, E1 Outdoor Series (E1 Outdoor, E1 Outdoor PoE, E Series E560P, E1 Outdoor Pro, E Series E560, E1 Outdoor S, E Series E550, E1 Outdoor CX), E1 Pro (hardware version IPC_566/IPC_NT1) and E1 Zoom (hardware version IPC_566/IPC_NT1), Reolink TrackMix Series (TrackMix, TrackMix LTE, TrackMix WiFi, TrackMix PoE, TrackMix LTE Plus, TrackMix Wired LTE), Argus Track, Argus Series B730, Reolink Altas PT, Reolink Altas PT Ultra

Notes:

1. Please upgrade your software to the latest version.

2. If there is no Auto Tracking option, please check whether the camera supports this feature.

3. If you can't find a specific option under Auto Tracking, please update the camera firmware.

Reolink Camera Auto Tracking Settings Overview

Setting	Explanation	Available Options
Auto Tracking	Enables or disables auto tracking. When enabled, the camera follows detected moving objects.	On/Off
Tracking Type	Select the type of objects for the camera to track. RLC-823S Series supports setting a Tracking Priority* after selecting object types.*	Person/Vehicle/Animal (varies by model)
Tracking Method	Refers to how the camera locks onto and follows a moving object after it is detected. It defines the specific strategy the camera uses for tracking.	TrackMix Series: 1. Digital Tracking 2. Digital Tracking First 3. Pan/Tilt Tracking First Click Introduction to Tracking Methods for TrackMix Series Cameras to learn the difference between tracking methods. Other cameras: - PT Tracking
Horizontal Tracking Range	Sets the horizontal tracking limits. The camera will only track objects within this left-right range.	Adjustable left and right boundary lines.
Schedule	Defines when the tracking function is active.	7*24
Object Stops	When an object stops within the tracking area, the camera will remain at the last tracked position for a user-defined duration (ranging from 10 to 60 seconds). This setting determines how long the camera should stay focused after motion has ceased. Example: Set to 20s, the camera will stay at the last tracking position for 20 seconds. After that, it will return back to the monitor point (if any).	10–60 seconds (10s increments)
Object Disappears	If the tracked object leaves the tracking area, the camera will wait for another object to appear. If none is detected within the selected duration, it returns to the default monitoring point (if set). Example: Set to 10s, the camera stays at the last tracking position for 10 seconds. If there are no other moving objects during this period, the camera will return back to the monitor point (if set).	10–60 seconds (10s increments)

Setting Auto Tracking on Reolink Software

This section explains how to configure the various Auto Tracking settings across different software.

Via Reolink App

Here is a video for your reference:

1. Enable/Disable Auto Tracking

Step 1: Log in to your device on the Reolink App and tap to enter Device Settings > Detection Alarm.

Step 2: Enable/disable Auto Tracking.

2. Set up Auto Tracking Type

Tap Tracking Type to choose what to track: Person, Vehicle, or Animal (options may vary by model) and tap Save.

Cameras with Tracking Priority allow you to set the tracking order by dragging the three horizontal lines icon. When multiple moving objects are detected, the camera will prioritize tracking the object set at the top. For example, if a person, vehicle, and animal are moving, the camera will first track the vehicle, then the person, and finally the animal once the previous objects disappear.

3. Set up Tracking Method

Tap Tracking Method under the Auto Tracking section to set it up. Different cameras may have different tracking methods:

4. Set up Horizontal Tracking Range

Step 1: Go to Horizontal Tracking Range, then tap Settings.
Step 2: Use the controls to set the left and right limits, then tap Save.
Optional: Tap Clear to reset.

5. Set up Auto Tracking Schedule

Step 1: Tap Schedule to customize tracking times.
Step 2: Select a day, tap the grid to enable/disable tracking by hour.
Use Copy to apply the same schedule to other days. Tap Save when done.

6. Set Time to Stop Tracking

Tap Object Stops and Object Disappears to set how long the camera stays at the last position.
Via Reolink Client

Here is a video for your reference:

1. Enable/disable Auto Tracking

Go to Camera Settings > Motion Detection > Auto Tracking and enable/disable Auto Tracking.

2. Set up Auto Tracking Type

Click Tracking Type to choose what to track: Person, Vehicle, or Animal (options may vary by model).

3. Set up Horizontal Tracking Range

Step 1: Click Horizontal Tracking Range > Set Up.

Step 2: Click the arrows to rotate the camera lens and set up a leftmost tracking position. Then click Confirm. Next. and continue to set up a rightmost tracking position. Then click Save.

Step 3: After that, the camera will only track the specific tracking type within this range. If you want to reset it, click Clear and repeat the previous step.

4. Set up Auto Tracking Schedule

Click Schedule, then click Enable and choose the time that you want the auto tracking function to work, then click Save to save the configurations. Blue grids indicate the enabled time periods.

5. Set Time to Stop Tracking
Click Object Stops and Object Disappears to set how long the camera stays at the last position.

6. Set up Tracking Method

If the camera is from the TrackMix series, you can also choose from different tracking methods, including Digital Tracking, Digital Tracking First, and Pan/Tilt Tracking First.
Via Reolink Web browser

Note: Only cameras that support web access can be configured via the web browser.

1. Enable/disable Auto Tracking

Step 1: Log in to your camera on a web browser .

Step 2: Click the Device Settings gear icon in the top right corner.

Step 3: Go to Alarm Settings and enable Auto Tracking (turn it blue) or disable it.

2. Set up Tracking Type

Choose the tracking type by ticking the checkbox correspondingly.

3. Set up Horizontal Tracking Range

Step 1: Go back to the Preview page.

Step 2: Click the arrow next to the Horizontal tracking range.

Step 3: Click Set Up to set up the left end and the right end respectively by controlling the PTZ wheel panel.

Step 4: Click Save and you have successfully set up the horizontal tracking range. If you want to reset it, click Clear and repeat the previous step.

4. Set up Tracking Schedule

Step 1: Go back to the Alarm Setting page.

Step 2: Click the drop-down of Schedule. Select Enable/Disable and click the grid (each representing one hour). Or you can drag the cursor to enable or disable the grid quickly. Blue grids indicate the enabled time periods.

For example, the schedule below means the camera will not auto track from 0:00 to 14:00 on Tuesday.

5. Set Time to Stop Tracking

Click Object Stops and Object Disappears to set how long the camera stays at the last position.

6. Set up Tracking Method

If the camera is from the TrackMix series, you can also choose from different tracking methods, including Digital Tracking, Digital Tracking First, and Pan/Tilt Tracking First.
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 for your reference:

1. Enable/disable Auto Tracking

On the NVR monitor, click the Settings icon at the bottom, then go to Camera > Detection > Auto Tracking, and toggle the switch to enable Auto Tracking (blue) or disable.

2. Set up Tracking Type

Click Tracking Type to choose what to track: Person, Vehicle, or Animal (options may vary by model).

3. Set up Horizontal Tracking Range

If you only need the camera to track moving objects at a certain range, you can set up horizontal tracking range for it.

Step 1: Click Settings and set the tracking range for the left and right sides separately.

Step 2: After that, the camera will only track the specific tracking type within this range. If you want to reset it, click Default and repeat the previous step.

4. Set up Tracking Method

If the camera is from the TrackMix series, you can also choose from different tracking methods, including Digital Tracking, Digital Tracking First, and Pan/Tilt Tracking First.

5. Set Time to Stop Tracking

After enabling Auto Tracking, click Object Stops and Object Disappears to set how long the camera stays at the last position.

6. Set up Tracking Schedule

Step 1: Click Daily Schedule.

Step 2: Configure the time period for auto tracking. Select Enable/Disable and click the grid (each representing one hour). Or you can drag the cursor to enable or disable the grid quickly. Blue grids indicate the enabled time periods.

Done! When a person/vehicle/animal passes by, your camera will follow it automatically.

We've also prepared a video for your reference: