Online Reolink Firmware Upgrade via Reolink Software

Updating the firmware of your Reolink device is essential to ensure optimal performance and security. To enhance user experience, we've simplified the firmware upgrade process with our online upgrade feature. This article will guide you on how to keep your Reolink device firmware up-to-date.

Applies to: All Reolink NVRs, Reolink Home Hubs, and cameras, except add-on cameras in NVR kits, cameras with hardware version IPC_513/515/517/3816/325C7, and NVRs with hardware version H3MB02/H3MB06/H3MB16.

Upgrade your device online through the Reolink App, Client, and NVR when it is connected to the Internet. The Reolink App and Client can either notify you automatically when a new firmware version is available or allow you to manually check for upgrades.

Automatic Firmware Update Prompt

When a new firmware version is available for your camera, the Reolink Client and App will automatically detect it and display an upgrade prompt upon launch. You can click Update to start it directly from this prompt without navigating to the settings page. After clicking Upgrade, the device will download and install the new firmware automatically. Do not disconnect power or network during the process.

The screenshots below are from the Reolink Client for reference only. The actual interface and content may vary.

If no pop-up appears when you open the Client, it means no new firmware has been detected for your devices. We recommend checking for updates manually by following the steps below.

Manual Check for Upgrades — Step-by-Step Guide

If the update prompt does not appear, or if you dismissed it and want to check later, follow these steps to manually check and initiate an online firmware upgrade.

Note: Ensure all the devices, including the Reolink NVR/camera/Home Hub and the end-user devices running the Reolink software (computer, phone, Reolink NVR, etc.) have a stable Internet connection.

• Via Reolink App

  Upgrade the Reolink App to the latest version and then log in to your device on the Reolink App on your cellphone.

  Step 1. Access the Administration page. This step will be divided into 3 parts, depending on the device connection — For the standalone camera, For Reolink NVR or Home Hub, For Reolink camera added to Home Hub. Select one part that matches your device connection.

  Part 1. For the standalone camera, tap the icon > Administration.

   
   

  Part 2. For Reolink NVR or Home Hub, tap NVR >   icon > Administration.

      

   

  Part 3. For Reolink camera added to Home Hub, tap the icon next to the camera > Administration.

   

  Step 2. Tap Update Device. On the Update page, You can enable Auto Update on the Update page. With Auto Update enabled, your device will automatically complete the Reolink firmware upgrade when new firmware is available. The screenshot shows that the Current Version is already the latest.

   

  Note: If you have added your camera to the Reolink NVR, you will not be able to manually check for upgrades on the Reolink App. Instead, go to the NVR monitor to check for upgrades.

• Via Reolink Client

  Before the settings, make sure you have downloaded and installed the latest Reolink Client version on your PC. Log in to your device on the Reolink Client. It will be divided into 3 parts:

  • For the standalone camera,
  • For Reolink NVR
  • For Reolink Home Hub,
  • For Reolink camera added to Home Hub. Select one part that matches your device connection.

  Part 1. For the standalone camera

  Click the icon > System > Maintenance > Firmware Update > Check for Latest Version.

  

  Part 2. For Reolink NVR

  Click icon > icon > System > Maintenance > Firmware Update > Check for Latest Version.

  

  Note: If you have added your camera to the Reolink NVR, you will not be able to manually check for upgrades on the Reolink Client. Instead, go to the NVR monitor to check for upgrades.

  Part 3. For Reolink Home Hub 

  Click icon > Customize > System > Maintenance > Firmware Update > Check for Latest Version.

  

  Part 4. For Reolink camera added to Home Hub

  Click to expand the cameras. Then click the icon next to the camera > System > Maintenance > Firmware Update > Check for Latest Version.

  

  You can also enable Auto Update so that your device can complete the Reolink firmware upgrade automatically when it detects new firmware.

• Via Reolink NVR (New UI)

  Applies to: RLN8-410 (hardware version NVR_NNT3NA78P / N7MB01 / N3MB01 / N2MB02 / H3MB18), RLN16-410 (hardware version NVR_NNT4NA716P / N6MB01 / H3MB18), RLN4E, RLN36, RLN12W, NVS4E, NVS8, NVS12W, NVS16, NVS36, RP-PN8, RP-PN16, RP-N64.

  Step 1. Connect your Reolink NVR to a monitor via HDMI/VGA. 

   

  Step 2. Log in to your Reolink NVR on the monitor. Right-click on the screen and then click the icon to access the NVR Settings Page. 

  

  Step 3. Check the Latest Version for NVR: navigate to System > Maintenance > Check for Latest Version to see if there are any new firmware updates available.
  

  Check the Latest Version for camera: navigate to Camera > Select the corresponding channel's camera > General > Firmware Update > Check for Latest Version to see if there are any new firmware updates available.
  

  Step 4. If a new firmware version is detected, follow the on-screen prompts to perform the online upgrade. 

  Step 5. To automate future updates, enable the Auto Update feature so the Reolink NVR and camera can automatically install new firmware versions when available. Please make sure the NVR and camera are connected to the internet. 

Important Notes for Online Reolink Firmware Upgrade

1. Web browser and Reolink NVR (old UI) do not support online firmware upgrades.

2. If you need to upgrade the firmware for the device that does not support online upgrades, or if you failed to upgrade the firmware online, you may download the latest firmware file and upgrade it manually. Refer to How to Manually Update Firmware for Reolink Devices.

3. When upgrading online for all Reolink plug-in devices (such as plug-in cameras, NVRs, Home Hubs, etc.), if the page prompts "This is the most current version available" after you click Update Manually on the Reolink software, you can check the Reolink Download Center to double-confirm if the latest firmware matches your current version. If you cannot find the firmware for a specific device in the Download Center, refer to Reasons for Missing Firmware in Reolink Download Center.

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To ensure the best user experience, we recommend using the latest device firmware. If you encounter any issues with the Reolink device, click “Submit a request” below to contact the Reolink Support Team.