Regular Reolink firmware update ensures that you benefit from the latest features, security enhancements, and bug fixes. This guide will walk you through how to update firmware on Reolink cameras, NVRs, and hubs.

Applies to: All Reolink NVRs, Reolink Home Hubs, and Reolink cameras (excluding battery-powered cameras).

Via Reolink Client

  • Step-by-Step Guide

    Step 1. Download Firmware: Visit the Reolink Download Center and download the latest firmware (make sure to select the correct model and hardware version for your devices). download firmware Unzip the compressed firmware file and place the firmware file (.pak) on your PC desktop. pak file

    Step 2. Launch Reolink Client: Launch the Reolink Client and log in to your cameras/NVRs/Home Hubs. Navigate to Device Settings > System > Maintenance and click Firmware Update.

    Firmware Update

    Step 3. Select Firmware File: Click Browse to select the correct firmware file (.pak), then click Upgrade.

    Firmware Update file

  • Cameras added to NVR and Home Hub

    For NVR (new UI) and Reolink Home Hub/Home Hub Pro, you can choose to upgrade the NVR/Home Hub as well as the cameras connected to the NVR/Home Hub via the Client.

    To upgrade a specific camera, click the arrow-down icon next to Channel Selection and select the camera that you need.

    NVR or Camera

    Notes:

    Configuration Reset: If you do not want to restore your camera or NVR/Home Hub settings to factory status, uncheck the Reset Configuration option.

    Software Version: Only Reolink Client version 8.14.0 or above supports upgrading cameras connected to the NVR/Home Hub.

    Trouble Shooting: If the Reolink firmware update fails, please refer to Fail to Upgrade Firmware via Reolink Client to shoot problems.

    Reset Configuration

  • Video for Reference

Via Reolink Web

  • Step-by-Step Guide

    Step 1. Download Firmware: Download the correct firmware for your camera from the Reolink Download Center. The file is generally a zip file.

    download firmwarezip file

    Unzip the file and place the .pak file on your desktop.pak_file

    Step 2. Access Camera via Web Browser: Enter the IP address of your camera in a web browser and log in, please ensure your PC is connected to the same router as your camera, and you can refer to

    How to find the IP address of your camera.

    log in via web browser

    Step 3. Navigate to Firmware Update:

    Go to Device Settings > System > Maintenance > Firmware Update.

    firmware update

    Step 4. Select Firmware File: Browse and select the .pak file from your desktop. Click Upgrade to update the firmware.

    update choose file

    Notes:

    Configuration Reset: Uncheck the Reset Configuration option if you do not want to reset all configurations to default.

    reset configuration

    Upgrade Time: The upgrade process typically takes a few minutes, and the camera will automatically reboot upon completion.upgrading Stuck Upgrade: If the upgrade appears to be stuck, refresh the web page.

  • Cameras added to NVR

    For NVR (new UI), you can choose to upgrade the NVR as well as the cameras connected to the NVR/Home Hub.

    camera update

    To upgrade a specific camera, click the arrow-down icon next to Channel Selection and select the camera that you need.

    camera update S ED

    Notes:

    Configuration Reset: If you do not want to restore your camera or NVR settings to factory status, uncheck the Reset Configuration option.

Via Reolink NVR (New UI)

  • Step-by-Step Guide

    Step 1. Transfer Firmware to USB Drive: Visit the Reolink Download Center to download the latest firmware (ensure you select the correct model and hardware version for your devices). Find the firmware (.pak file) and transfer it to a USB drive, then Insert the USB drive into the NVR USB port.

    Step 2. Log In to NVR:

    Log in to your Reolink NVR on a monitor, and navigate to Device Settings > System > Maintenance.upgrade firmware Step 3. Start Firmware Upgrade:
    For Reolink NVR firmware update, choose the correct firmware file and click Upgrade.
    For cameras connected to the NVR, click Upgrade IPC, select Local Upgrade, and choose the correct firmware file. Do not use online upgrade; it's not functioning yet.
    Notes:
    Configuration Reset: Uncheck the Restore to Default Settings button if you do not want to reset the configurations.upgrade firmwareSpecific Models: For N5MB01/N6MB01/N7MB01 with firmware v3.5, follow the steps under Camera > General > Update IP Camera > Firmware Update > Local Update.firmware update new uiupdate ip camera new ui Trouble Shooting: If the Reolink firmware update fails, please refer to Fail to Upgrade Firmware via Monitor to shoot problems.

  • Video for Reference

Via Reolink NVR (Old UI)

  • Step-by-Step Guide

    Step 1. Transfer Firmware to USB Drive: Visit the Reolink Download Center to download the latest firmware (ensure you select the correct model and hardware version for your devices). Unzip the firmware file on your PC and transfer the .pak file to a USB drive, and insert the USB drive into the NVR USB port.

    Step 2. Log In to NVR: Log in to your Reolink PoE NVR on an NVR monitor, and navigate to Menu > System > Maintenance.systemStep 3. Start Firmware Upgrade:
    For the PoE NVR, click Upgrade From USB and select the correct firmware file.
    For cameras connected to the NVR, choose Upgrade IPC From USB and select the correct firmware for each channel.

    Notes:

    Configuration Reset: Uncheck the Update Configure File button if you do not want to reset the configurations.update configure fileupdate configure file

    Trouble Shooting: If the Reolink firmware update fails, please refer to Fail to Upgrade Firmware via Monitor to shoot problems.

  • Video for Reference

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