This article offers a quick glimpse into the autofocus functionality and guides users in making the most of this feature for an optimized camera experience.

Applies to: Reolink E1 Zoom, E1 Outdoor PoE, E Series E560P, E1 Outdoor Pro, E Series E560, E1 Outdoor, E Series E540, 811A, 822A, 842A, 823A, 823A 16X, 833A, 511WA, 523WA, 542WA. 

Certain Reolink cameras equipped with optical zoom possess a unique lens adjustment capability. This auto adjustment enables smooth zooming while maintaining image quality. The heart of this feature lies in the Auto Focus function.

Auto Focus dictates the camera's behavior during startup or after a reboot. It determines whether the camera should automatically focus in such situations. Here we will guide you on how to set autofocus via Reolink Client or a web browser.

Configuring via Reolink Client

Launch Reolink Client, log in to your camera and go to Camera Settings > System > Maintenance > Auto Focus

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Configuring via Web Browser

Log in to your Reolink cameras on a web browser, click Device settings in the top right corner, and go to System > Maintenance > Auto Focus

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