With various options available, it can be overwhelming to determine which microSD card best suits your Reolink device. In this article, we'll guide you through the key factors to consider when choosing a microSD card, ensuring your Reolink device operates smoothly and efficiently. 

Applies to: Reolink Home Hub, Home Hub Pro and all Reolink cameras except the add-on cameras like B400, B800, D400, D800, B1200, D1200, B500, D500, V500, V800, V1200

To help you navigate this topic more easily, we've organized the information into four key sections. Click on the links below to jump directly to the part that interests you the most:

1. Important Tips

2. What microSD Card Can Work with Reolink Device?

3. The Maximum SD Card Storage/Capacity

4. Other Instructions Related to the microSD Card

1. Important Notes for Choosing the microSD Card

Generally speaking, if you do not buy a Reolink microSD card when you buy a Reolink device, the device does not come with a microSD card by default. Therefore, if necessary, you need to buy an SD card for your Reolink device.

Note: A microSD card is used to save recordings. If you do not need recordings from your Reolink device, it is not necessary to have a microSD card inside.

You can click the link to purchase a Reolink microSD card on the Reolink official website. Note that stock availability may vary by country. Accessories for Reolink Security Camera Products

2. What microSD Card Can Work with Reolink Device?

Please make sure the microSD card you use meets the requirements in the table below. 

Item Requirement
Capacity

8/16/32/64/128/256/512 GB

*The maximum capacity depends on the device model. Please refer to "The Maximum SD Card Storage/Capacity" section below.
Read and Write Speed Class 10 or higher
Format FAT 32
Standards TF type SD, SDHC(only goes up to 32GB), and SDXC

Normally, a microSD card that meets the requirements above will function properly with your Reolink device. However, you may want to explore some advanced specifications to better suit your needs. Here’s a brief overview of the relevant concepts to help you choose the right SD card for your needs.

Video Speed Class: Such as V10, V30, indicating the minimum write speed required for video recording. For 4K video recording, V30 or higher is recommended.
UHS Speed Class: Such as UHS-I, UHS-3, affects data read and write speeds. UHS-3 is suitable for high-speed applications like HD video recording and rapid continuous shooting.

Application Performance Class: A1 and A2 indicate their ability to run applications smoothly. A1 cards offer basic performance for standard apps, while A2 cards provide higher speeds and efficiency.
To understand what Video Speed Class, UHS Speed Class, and other SD card parameters are, you can refer to this article: SD card - Wikipedia

3. The Maximum SD Card Storage/Capacity

When choosing a microSD card for your Reolink device, it’s important to know the maximum capacity supported by your specific model. Here are three methods to find this information:

  • 1. Check the Tables

Please click to view the corresponding table based on your device model.

Reolink Battery-powered Cameras

Classification

Cameras

 The Maximum SD Card Storage
Wi-Fi Cam Reolink Altas PT series

Reolink Altas PT, Reolink Altas PT Ultra

 512GB
Argus 4 Series Argus 4, Argus 4 Pro
Ultra Series Argus PT Ultra, Argus Eco Ultra, Argus 3 Ultra
Dual-lens Series Argus Track, Reolink TrackMix (4K), Reolink Duo 2
Argus 2, Argus Pro 64GB
Other Cameras 128GB
4G Cam Reolink Go 64GB
Other Cameras 128GB

 

Reolink PoE/Wi-Fi Cameras (plug-in)

Classification

Cameras  *How to check hardware version

 The Maximum SD Card Storage
RLC Series Hardware IPC_513/IPC_515/IPC_517 128GB
Hardware IPC_3816 64GB
Other hardware 256GB
E1 Series Hardware IPC_513/IPC_515/IPC_517 128GB
Hardware IPC_NT1 512GB
Other hardware 256GB
Lumus Series
 Lumus hardware IPC_325C7 128GB
Lumus hardware IPC_NT1NO24MP 256GB
Lumus Pro
Dual-lens Series Reolink TrackMix Series, Reolink Duo Series 256GB
Doorbell Series
CX Series
FE series

 

Reolink Home Hub Series

Model The Maximun SD Card Storage
Home Hub 512GB*2

  • 2. Visit the Official Product Page

You can also find information about supported microSD card capacities by visiting the product specification page on Reolink Official Webiste. This page provides up-to-date specifications for each device model.

SD spec

  • 3. Contact Reolink Support

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact Reolink Support. We can help you check the relevant information regarding microSD card compatibility for your Reolink device. 

4. Other Instructions Related to the microSD Card

How to install the microSD card:

How long can the microSD card records: 

There are several types of camera recording and not all of them are saved to the microSD card, please refer to:

How to format the microSD card to FAT 32.

Here are some troubleshooting guides related to the microSD card that you may need:

If you still have some unanswered questions, please feel free to contact us.