If you are new to Reolink cameras, you might find terms like frame rate a bit confusing. Don't worry. This guide will provide a detailed explanation of the Frame Rate Mode feature on Reolink cameras.

Applies to: All Reolink cameras that support smart (person/vehicle) detection excluding battery-powered cameras.

Note: If you cannot find access to set a fixed frame rate for your smart camera, please upgrade the camera's firmware to the latest version.

Part 1: What is the Reolink Security Camera Frame Rate

Part 2: How to Set the Reolink Frame Rate

What is the Reolink Security Camera Frame Rate

Frame rate refers to the number of continuous frames a camera captures per second, measured in fps (frames per second). The frame rate setting affects the smoothness of the video.

In low-light conditions, such as during night vision, the camera will automatically reduce the frame rate to increase exposure time and ensure objects are recognizable. However, lower frame rates may result in motion blur or ghosting. To address this, Reolink offers the Frame Rate Mode feature to meet different scenario needs.

Reolink Frame Rate Mode has three modes:

  • Auto: Use variable frame rate. Ensure clarity by adjusting the frame rate automatically (NOT suitable for fast-moving objects).
  • Constant: Use a constant frame rate. Prioritize smoothness.
  • Gradual: Gradual frame rate mode reduces the frame rate based on environmental brightness, lowering it to a minimum of 12 frames per second. If the environmental brightness is sufficient, the frame rate will not be reduced. When the frame rate is low, fast-moving objects can appear with significant motion blur.

Note: Some models don't have the Gradual option because they have been optimized. In these models, the functionality of Gradual is actually included within the Auto mode, so there's no need to worry about losing this feature. In the future, other models will also gradually transition to having only "Auto" and "Constant" options.

How to Set the Reolink Frame Rate

To learn how to set the Frame Rate on your Reolink software, refer to the following:

  • Via Reolink App

    Step 1: Go to Device Settings > Display > Stream > Frame Rate Mode.

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    Step 2: If you don't want the frame rate to change, select Constant. Otherwise, select Auto/Gradual.
    frame-rate-mode

  • Via Reolink Client

    Please refer to the video below to set up a fixed frame rate via Reolink Client.

    On the Reolink Client, go to Camera Settings > Stream > Frame Rate Mode. If you don't want the frame rate to change, select Constant. Otherwise, select Auto/Gradual. frame rate

  • Via Reolink Web browser

    Step 1: Before getting started, log in to your device on the Reolink Client, and go to Device Settings > Network > Advanced > Server settings to open relevant ports for the device. After opening the ports, do not forget to Save your configurations.

    port settings

    Step 2: Log into your Reolink camera on web browser: How to Access Reolink Product via Web Browsers, go to Camera Settings > Stream > Frame Rate Mode. If you don't want the frame rate to change, select Constant. Otherwise, select Auto/Gradual.

    frame rate mode

  • Via Reolink NVR (new UI)

    Please connect your NVR to the monitor with the HDMI/VGA cable in advance.

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    Step 1: Log into your Reolink NVR on the monitor, right-click on the screen, and go to the NVR Settings interface.
    NVR settings

    Step 2: Click Camera, select the camera you want to adjust from the top, and then click Stream > Frame Rate Mode. If you don't want the frame rate to change, select Constant. Otherwise, select Auto/Gradual. 
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