Discover how Reolink Corridor Mode enhances surveillance experience by providing a vertically oriented view. This article explains what Reolink Corridor Mode is, how to set it up, and why it is suitable for narrow spaces like hallways, corridors, and entryways.
Applies to: RLC-810A (hardware version IPC_56064M8MP), RLC-820A (hardware version IPC_56064M8MP), RLC-840A, P337, RLC-840WA, W337
Table of Contents
1. What Is Reolink Corridor Mode?
2. How to Set up Reolink Corridor Mode?
3. What to Expect After Enabling Corridor Mode
1. What Is Reolink Corridor Mode?
In tight or narrow spaces like hallways and entryways, traditional widescreen surveillance may leave blind spots and miss crucial details. That’s where Reolink’s Corridor Mode comes in—rotating the view to a vertical layout that fits the scene perfectly.
Reolink Corridor Mode is a powerful feature designed to optimize video surveillance in narrow and vertically oriented spaces such as hallways, corridors, and entryways. Instead of the standard widescreen 16:9 view, this mode rotates the image to a vertical 9:16 layout, providing a better fit for confined areas and capturing more relevant details.
By adjusting the camera’s orientation and output resolution, Corridor Mode helps maximize coverage and visibility, maximizes coverage, and improves overall security in confined environments.
2. How to Set up Reolink Corridor Mode?
Corridor mode is ideal for monitoring narrow spaces such as corridors, hallways, and entrance lobbies. To use the Corridor mode, please refer to the following steps.
Before you begin the setup, please visit Reolink's Download Center to ensure your camera's firmware is updated to the latest version.
Via Reolink Web Browser
Step 1. Add the camera to the Reolink Client, enable HTTP/HTTPS ports for the camera, and then access the camera on the web browser.
Step 2. After logging in, navigate to the Settings > Display section within the camera's web interface and enable Corridor Mode.
Via Reolink NVR (new UI）
Applies to: RLN8-410 (New UI), RLN16-410 (New UI), RLN36 and RLN12W in latest firmware: v3.5.1.
Step 1. Right-click and log in to the NVR on the monitor. Go to Camera > Display > Corridor Mode.
Step 2. Enable Corridor Mode and click OK.
3. What to Expect After Enabling Corridor Mode
Once Corridor Mode is enabled, the camera will automatically restart. After restarting, the live view will switch from the original 16:9 format to the new 9:16 vertical format. The video resolution will also adjust to match the new aspect ratio.
Note: The live view will appear rotated by 90 degrees. For correct orientation, the image must be rotated back (another 90 degrees) depending on your installation and viewing method.
Additionally, enabling Corridor Mode will reset some user-defined settings to default, including:
- Motion sensitivity levels
- Non-detection zones
- Privacy masks
We recommend reconfiguring these settings according to your needs after enabling Corridor Mode to ensure optimal performance.
Original 16:9 Corridor Mode (9:16 Mode)
When using the Reolink App to preview a camera that has Corridor Mode enabled, we highly recommend using Fullscreen mode. This provides a better vertical viewing experience. Introduction to Reolink Default Video Player
Conclusion
Reolink’s Corridor Mode significantly improves surveillance capabilities in narrow spaces by adjusting the camera’s field of view. This feature is essential for ensuring comprehensive monitoring in environments like hallways and corridors, enhancing overall security. By following the outlined steps, you can easily set up Corridor Mode and benefit from its advantages.
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