When you have multiple Wi-Fi networks at home and need to switch your Reolink camera to a different one, or if a plug-in Wi-Fi camera was initially set up using an Ethernet cable and you now want to switch to a wireless connection, this article will guide you through the process.
Applies to: All Reolink Wi-Fi cameras.
Note:
- If you are changing your WiFi SSID or password, or if you have replaced your router/modem and your camera is no longer connecting, refer to How to Avoid Losing Wi-Fi Connection When Changing a Router or Router Wi-Fi Password for the correct steps.
- If your camera has gone offline and you are looking for ways to reconnect it, please check Troubleshooting Guide: Resolving Reolink Camera Offline Issues for troubleshooting solutions.
Switching Wi-Fi For Standalone Camera
The following section explains how to switch the Wi-Fi for your standalone camera across different software platforms.
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Via Reolink App
Here is a video for your reference:
Step 1: Access Wi-Fi Settings
Launch the Reolink App, log in to your camera, and go to Device Settings > Wi-Fi.Step 2: Select and Connect to Wi-Fi
Choose the Wi-Fi network, enter the password, and tap Save to switch the connection. Your camera will now be connected to the new Wi-Fi network.Step 3: Verify Current Wi-Fi
Check the Current Wi-Fi on your camera to confirm that it shows the Wi-Fi network you intend for the camera to connect to. If you've connected your camera with a network cable, you may remove it now.
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Via Reolink Client
Here is a video for your reference:
Step 1: Launch Reolink Client
Open the Reolink Client, log in to your camera, and go to Camera Settings > Network. Click the Wi-Fi Network Settings icon as shown below.Step 2: Choose Wi-Fi Network and Enter Password
Select the SSID (network name) of the Wi-Fi you want to connect to, enter the correct password, and click Connect to save the settings.Step 3: Verify Current Wi-Fi
Check the Current Wi-Fi on your camera to confirm that it shows the Wi-Fi network you intend for the camera to connect to. If you've connected your camera with a network cable, you may remove it now.
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Via Reolink Web browser
Applies to: Reolink Wi-Fi (plug-in) cameras except for Reolink E1, Reolink E1 Pro (hardware version IPC_566), and Reolink Lumus.
Step 1: Access Wi-Fi Settings
Log in to your camera via a web browser, go to Device Settings > Network > Saved Wi-Fi Network, and click the Wi-Fi network icon.Step 2: Select Network and Enter Password
Choose the Wi-Fi SSID, input the password, and click Connect.Wait until the Current Network Connection is succeeded. Once the connection is successful, you can remove the Ethernet cable if used.
Switching Wi-Fi for Camera Connected to Reolink Home Hub/Pro
Reolink WiFi cameras connected to Reolink Home Hub or Reolink Home Hub Pro support WiFi switching directly through the Reolink App or Reolink Client.
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Via Reolink App
Step 1: Access the Camera Wi-Fi Settings
Go to the camera's Settings interface and tap on Wi-Fi.Step 2: Switch the Camera Network
1. Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network. Tap "Switch to another network", select a new Wi-Fi network from the list.Enter the Wi-Fi password, tap Save to switch the connection. When you see the "Switched to another network" message and the camera's Current Wi-Fi shows the Wi-Fi you intended to connect to, the connection has been successfully established.
2. Sync with Home Hub Wi-Fi. (Note: This option will not appear if your camera is already connected to the Home Hub's Wi-Fi.). Tap the option "Sync Home Hub Wi-Fi" to sync the camera with your Home Hub's Wi-Fi for seamless connectivity. Choose to sync with either 2.4GHz or 5GHz. For more details on the differences between 2.4GHz and 5GHz, refer to: Introduction to Wi-Fi Band Preference Settings for Reolink Cameras
When the camera's current Wi-Fi displays a long Wi-Fi name starting with "REOLINK", it indicates that the camera has successfully connected to the Home Hub's Wi-Fi.
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Via Reolink Client
Step 1: Access the Camera Wi-Fi Settings
Click the small triangle icon to expand the camera list, then click camera's Settings button. Navigate to Network and enter the camera's Wi-Fi Configuration.When the camera's Current Wi-Fi shows the Wi-Fi you intended to connect to, the connection has been successfully established.
Step 2: Switch the Camera Network
1. Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network. Select a new Wi-Fi network from the list and enter the password, click Connect to switch the connection.2. Sync with Home Hub Wi-Fi. (Note: This option will not appear if your camera is already connected to the Home Hub's Wi-Fi.). Tap the option "Sync Home Hub Wi-Fi" to sync the camera with your Home Hub's Wi-Fi for seamless connectivity. Choose to sync with either 2.4GHz or 5GHz and click Save to save the configuration. For more details on the differences between 2.4GHz and 5GHz, refer to: Introduction to Wi-Fi Band Preference Settings for Reolink Cameras
3. Confirm Wi-Fi Connection. When the camera's current WiFi displays a long WiFi name starting with "REOLINK", it indicates that the camera has successfully connected to the Home Hub's Wi-Fi.
We hope this guide has helped you successfully switch the Wi-Fi for your Reolink camera. If you encounter any issues, please refer to our related articles, troubleshooting resources or contact customer support for further assistance.
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