Reolink TrackMix LTE Plus and Reolink Altas PT Ultra offer more than just motion recording like other battery-powered cameras—they also support 24/7 continuous recording thanks to their high-capacity battery. This article will guide you through setting up the recording schedule for both the Reolink TrackMix LTE Plus and Reolink Altas PT Ultra on the Reolink App/Client in two parts:
1. Step-by-Step Instructions
The Reolink TrackMix LTE Plus and Reolink Altas PT Ultra support both motion recording and continuous recording. Click the link for the software you're using to access step-by-step setup instructions.
Important Note: The Reolink TrackMix LTE Plus does not support use with Reolink NVR.
*Part 1. Motion Recording
Via Reolink App
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Standalone Use / Use with Reolink Home Hub
Step 1. Launch the Reolink App and log in to your camera.
Step 2. Tap the camera settings icon and go to Camera Recording > Motion Recording Schedule.
Step 3. Tap Detection Type and enable the Detection Types you want to choose. Usually, there are four types: Person, Vehicle, Animal, and Others. Tap bar of one day to set up a schedule when you want the camera to save motion recordings and tap Copy To to apply the settings to other days. Blue indicates enabled, while gray indicates disabled.
Step 4. After configuring the recording schedule, tap Save. Wait a moment after configuring, as the camera packaging recordings need a while. You may not see the recording immediately after configuration. You can check if the camera has started recording as configured on the Playback page. Select the date and click the time on the timeline to view the recording.
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Use with Reolink NVR
Step 1. Launch your Reolink App, go to the NVR device settings, and then tap Record to proceed.
Step 2. Enable the Record button of the device you want to set up, then tap Schedule under it.
Step 3. Tap Alarm, and on the Alarm Schedule page, tap on Detection Type to edit the activated types, or tap on the bar to adjust the times when motion recording is enabled.
Wait a moment after configuring, as the NVR packaging recordings need a while. You may not see the recording immediately after configuration. Check if the camera has started recording as configured on the Playback page. Select the date and click the time on the timeline to view the recording.
Via Reolink Client
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Standalone Use / Use with Reolink Home Hub
Step 1. Launch Reolink Client and log in to your camera.
Step 2. Tap the camera settings icon and go to Surveillance > Record, enable Record.
Step 3. Click Alarm and select the detection types you want to enable; any disabled type will not be detected. Then, click Enable to choose the recording times on the timetable, or select Disable to set periods when you don’t want the camera to record. Remember to click Save after configuring.
Notes:
1. The Alarm refers to motion recording (the camera starts recording only when motion is detected), while the Timer refers to continuous recording.
2. Blue indicates that it is enabled, while grey signifies that it is disabled.
You can also use Enable All/Disable All to achieve a quick configuration.
Tap Enable All to activate all grids, which means the motion recording for the camera will be enabled at all times. You can adjust the schedule using the tools Enable or Disable.
Tap Disable All to deactivate all grids, which means the motion recording for the camera will be disabled at all times. You can adjust the schedule using the tools Enable or Disable.
Step 4. Wait a moment after configuring, as the camera packaging recordings need a while. You may not see the recording immediately after configuration. You can check if the camera has started recording as configured on the Playback page. Select the date and click the time on the timeline to view the recording.
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Use with Reolink NVR
Step 1. Launch your Reolink client and follow the guide below. Go to Channel List > Device Settings > Surveillance > Record > Schedule. If you don’t see the Schedule option, make sure the Record button is enabled.
Step 2. Choose the channel you want to configure and turn on the Enable Record button. Then select Alarm to configure motion alarm recording. Tick the detection type for recording, then click and drag on the grids (one for an hour) to Enable/Disable motion-triggered recording for that hour. After you finish recording schedule settings, click Save to save the camera recording schedule.
Note:
1. An Alarm schedule records only when triggered by motion, while a Timer schedule records continuously.
2. If you'd like the recording schedule for the selected camera/channel to be applied to other cameras/channels, click Apply to Other Cameras and select the wanted camera. It's fairly convenient.
Wait a moment after configuring, as the NVR packaging recordings need a while. You may not see the recording immediately after configuration. Check if the camera has started recording as configured on the Playback page. Select the date and click the time on the timeline to view the recording.
Via Reolink NVR (new UI)
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Use with Reolink NVR
Step 1. Launch your NVR. Right-click and click the gear icon to go to the device settings page.
Step 2. Go to Surveillance page. Toggle the Record button to turn on it (be in blue), and then click Daily Schedule.
Step 3. Select the camera and enable its record button. Click Alarm and select the detection types you want to enable; any disabled type will not be detected. Then, click Enable to choose the recording times on the timetable, or select Disable to set periods when you don’t want the camera to record.
Notes:
1. An Alarm schedule records only when triggered by motion, while a Timer schedule records continuously.
2. If you'd like the recording schedule for the selected camera/channel to be applied to other cameras/channels, click Apply to Other Cameras and select the wanted camera. It's fairly convenient.
After you finish recording schedule settings, click Save to save the camera recording schedule.
You can check if the camera has started recording as configured on the Playback page. Select the date and click the time on the timeline to view the recording. Wait a moment after configuring, as the NVR packaging recordings need a while. You may not see the recording immediately after configuration.
*Part 2. Continuous Recording
Note: Smart Battery Mode is designed to optimize energy usage for battery-powered cameras that support continuous recording. It automatically adjusts recording settings based on the battery level to help extend battery life. We will also guide you through the setup process for configuring it.
Via Reolink App
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Standalone Use / Use with Reolink Home Hub
Step 1. Tap the camera Setting button.
Step 2. Enable Camera Recording. Then tap Continous Recording Schedule.
Step 3. Tap the bar for a specific day to set up a schedule. Then, tap and scroll to select the grids, and choose Enable or Disable for that period. You can also copy the settings to other days by tapping the option at the bottom of the page. Remember to tap Save after configuring.
Note: Blue indicates enabled, while gray indicates disabled.
Step 4. After that, you can tap Smart Battery Mode to set up it.
Note: For the Reolink Altas PT Ultra, you can configure the frame rate (fps). However, for the Reolink TrackMix LTE Plus, frame rate adjustment is not available. The default frame rate is set to 5 fps, but you can also select from options of 1, 2, or 10 fps.
Step 5. The default setting of Low Frame Rate is 10%-80%, and it's advisable to keep it as is. However, if you notice that the battery drains quickly during use, you can expand the Low Frame Rate range.
Step 6. Finally, you can verify if the camera has started recording as configured by checking the Playback page. Please allow some time after configuration, as it may take a moment for the camera to begin packaging the recordings. You might not see the recording immediately.
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Use with Reolink NVR
Applies to: RLN8-410 (N7MB01), RLN16-410 (N6MB01), RLN36 and RLN12W with latest firmware v3.5.1.
Step 1. Launch your Reolink App, go to the NVR device settings, and then tap Record to proceed.
Step 2. Enable the Record button of the device you want to set up, then tap Schedule under it.
Step 3. Tap Timer, and on Timer Schedule page, tap on the bar to adjust the times when continuous recording is enabled.
Wait a moment after configuring, as the NVR packaging recordings need a while. You may not see the recording immediately after configuration. Check if the camera has started recording as configured on the Playback page. Select the date and click the time on the timeline to view the recording.
Via Reolink Client
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Standalone Use / Use with Reolink Home Hub
Step 1. Click Settings > Surveillance > Record. Enable Record and click Schedule.
Step 2. Click Timer. Click "Enable" to select the recording times you want, or choose "Disable" to set periods when you don’t want to record.
Notes:
1. Regardless of your settings, the Client will always show the Alarm schedule first when you enter the Schedule page. This does not affect your schedule settings.
2. The Alarm refers to motion recording (the camera starts recording only when motion is detected), while the Timer refers to continuous recording.
3. Blue indicates that it is enabled, while grey signifies that it is disabled.
You can also use Enable All/Disable All to achieve a quick configuration.
Step 3. Enable Smart Battery Mode. Adjust the slider to set the battery level range.
The default setting of Low Frame Rate is 10%-80%, and it's advisable to keep it as is. However, if you notice that the battery drains quickly during use, you can expand the Low Frame Rate range.
Step 4. Wait a moment after configuring, as the camera packaging recordings need a while. You may not see the recording immediately after configuration. You can check if the camera has started recording as configured on the Playback page. Select the date and click the time on the timeline to view the recording.
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Use with Reolink NVR
Step 1. Launch your Reolink client and follow the guide below. Go to Channel List > Device Settings > Surveillance > Record > Schedule. If you don’t see the Schedule option, make sure the Record button is enabled.
Step 2. Select the camera/channel that you want to configure, and toggle Enable Record to turn it blue.
Click Timer, then select Enable/Disable. Click and drag to select grids (one for an hour) on the timetable. Blue means the camera will record non-stop at that hour, while grey means none. Click Save if you finish setting up.
For example, the settings on this page will make the camera record from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
Notes:
1. Regardless of your settings, the Client will always show the Alarm schedule first when you enter the Schedule page. This does not affect your schedule settings.
2. An Alarm schedule records only when triggered by motion, while a Timer schedule records continuously.
3. If you'd like the recording schedule for the selected camera/channel to be applied to other cameras/channels, click Apply to Other Cameras and select the wanted camera. It's fairly convenient.
Wait a moment after configuring, as the NVR packaging recordings need a while. You may not see the recording immediately after configuration. Check if the camera has started recording as configured on the Playback page. Select the date and click the time on the timeline to view the recording.
Via Reolink NVR (new UI)
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Use with Reolink NVR
Applies to: RLN8-410 (N7MB01), RLN16-410 (N6MB01), RLN36 and RLN12W.
Step 1. Launch your NVR. Right-click and click the gear icon to go to the device settings page.
Step 2. Go to Surveillance page. Toggle the Record button to turn on it (be in blue), and then click Daily Schedule.
Step 3. Select the camera and enable its record button. Click Timer, then click Enable to choose the recording times on the timetable, or select Disable to set periods when you don’t want the camera to record.
Notes:
1. Regardless of your settings, the NVR will always show the Alarm schedule first when you enter the Schedule page. This does not affect your schedule settings.
2. An Alarm schedule records only when triggered by motion, while a Timer schedule records continuously.
3. If you'd like the recording schedule for the selected camera/channel to be applied to other cameras/channels, click Apply to Other Cameras and select the wanted camera. It's fairly convenient.
After you finish recording schedule settings, click Save to save the camera recording schedule.
You can check if the camera has started recording as configured on the Playback page. Select the date and click the time on the timeline to view the recording. Wait a moment after configuring, as the NVR packaging recordings need a while. You may not see the recording immediately after configuration.
2. Explanation of Frame Rate
Additional Notes for Reolink Altas PT Ultra:
The Altas PT Ultra supports three frame rate settings: Stream FPS, Smart Battery Mode FPS, and Pre-Recording Mode FPS.
- When both pre-recording mode and smart battery mode are off, the frame rate matches the stream mode setting.
- When smart battery mode is enabled, the frame rate depends on the battery status:
- In low frame rate situations, it matches the smart battery mode setting.
- In full frame rate situations, it matches the stream mode setting.
- When pre-recording mode is enabled, in low frame rate situations, the frame rate will prioritize pre-recording settings.
- If the camera is in live view or if Motion Detection (MD) or PIR is triggered, the frame rate reverts to the stream mode setting regardless of the current situation.
3. Related Articles
You may also want to know:
Efficient Continuous Recording: Smart Battery Mode Explained.
How Long Does the Battery Last for Reolink TrackMix LTE Plus and Reolink Altas PT Ultra?
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