Spotlight can help the camera to record color images in a dark environment, and it can also be used as a deterrent when a stranger is approaching at night. Below is an article that instructs you on how to configure spotlight settings for your camera via a web browser.

Applies to: RLC-540A, P327, RLC-840A, P337, RLC-811A, P430, RLC-812A, RLC-823A, RLC-823S1, P840, RLC-823S2, P850, RLC-824A, RLC-830A, RLC-833A, P434, RLC-843A, P437, RLC-1212A, P341, RLC-1224A, P345, RLC-1240A, P347, B800W, W330C, B1200, P341C, D1200, P345C, RLC-81MA, P330M, RLC-81PA, P330P, CX410, ColorX Series P320X, CX410W, ColorX Series W320X, CX810, ColorX Series P330X, RLC-511WA, RLC-523WA, RLC-811WA, W430, RLC-810WA, W330, RLC-823S1W, W840, RLC-840WA, W337, RLC-843WA, W437, Lumus, Lumus Series E430, E1 Outdoor, E Series E540, E1 Outdoor PoE, E Series E560P, E1 Outdoor Pro, E Series E560, E1 Outdoor S, E Series E550, E1 Outdoor CX, E Series E530X, Reolink Duo series, Reolink TrackMix series, Argus 3, Argus 3 Pro, Argus Series B330, Argus 3 Ultra, Argus Series B350, Argus PT(5MP), Argus PT Ultra, Argus Series B440, Go PT Ultra, Argus Eco Pro, Argus Series B340, Argus Eco Ultra, Argus Series B360, Argus Track, Argus Series B730, Argus 4, Argus Series B740, Argus 4 Pro, Argus Series B740X, Reolink Altas PT, Reolink Altas PT Ultra.

Note: Reolink Lumus, battery-powered cameras and add-on cameras in the NVR kits do not support web access so their spotlight feature cannot be used via web browsers.

This article will first show you how to manually turn on/off the spotlight of your camera. Then it will guide you on how to set it up in detail.

1. How to Manually Turn On/Off the Spotlight

Step 1. Input the IP Address of your camera on a web browser and log in to your camera.

See how to find the IP address of your camera.

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Note: Make sure your PC is connected to the same router as your camera.

Step 2. Click on the bulb icon in the top right corner and the spotlight on the camera will be turned on. Click it again to turn it off.

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Part 2. How to Configure the Spotlight Settings

Step 1. Click the Device Settings gear icon on the top right corner.

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Step 2. Go to Camera > Light > Spotlight. Now you may configure the spotlight settings including the spotlight brightness and the night mode for the spotlight.

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Brightness: drag the slider to adjust the brightness of the spotlight of your camera (E1 Outdoor series cameras excluded).

Night mode: how the spotlight will work when the camera enters night mode.

  • Off: the spotlight will always stay off during night mode.
  • Auto: The spotlight will automatically turn on at night when an alarm event is detected. (Note: The lighting logic of RLC-823S2 with latest firmware is slightly different: the spotlight and IR light are on at the same time, and the live view is still in black and white mode.)
  • On as scheduled: The spotlight will automatically turn on at the start time and turn off at the end time you set. (E1 Outdoor series cameras excluded)
  • Always On at Night: Spotlight always stays on in night mode. This option only applies to RLC-812A and RLC-824A (needs to upgrade the camera firmware to the latest one), and Duo Floodlight WiFi/PoE.