How to Configure Motion Detection Sensitivity for Reolink Cameras

To determine the ideal sensitivity setting for accurately detecting motion, you can review the working mechanism below and then adjust the sensitivity accordingly.

Applies to: All Reolink cameras except battery-powered cameras.

Important Notes for Motion Sensitivity Settings

1. You can adjust the motion sensitivity of Reolink cameras using a slider that allows you to set a value between 1 and 50: drag left to decrease sensitivity and right to increase it. Higher sensitivity levels result in more responsive motion detection.

2. Time Period Settings

You can set different motion sensitivity values for the four time periods.
You can adjust the start and end times for each period to match changing lighting conditions.
We recommend setting higher sensitivity (10-50) during the day and lower sensitivity (1-10) at night.

3. We kindly suggest testing the system at various times for optimal sensitivity settings throughout the day and night.

You may refer to the following guides to set up motion detection sensitivity for your Reolink cameras:

Via Reolink App

Here is a video for your reference:

Step 1. Launch Reolink App. Tap on the gear icon to go to the Device Settings page of the camera.

Step 2. Tap Detection Alarm > Sensitivity to set up the sensitivity of motion detection.

Note: If your camera supports smart detection, tap Detection Alarm > Sensitivity > Motion Detection.

On this page, you can also tap Smart Detection to adjust the sensitivity for person/vehicle/animal detection.

Step 3. Adjust the sensitivity by sliding left or right.

Step 4. Tap Add Sensitivity Schedule to customize the sensitivity in different time frames.

Step 5. Tap to set the Start Time and End Time. Tap Confirm to save the time setting.

Step 6. Set sensitivity based on your needs. Tap Save on the top right to save the settings.

Note: It's recommended to lower the sensitivity at night to avoid unwanted false alarms or recordings.
Step 7. If you would like to edit the schedule that you've set up before, tap to edit the schedule.
Via Reolink Client

Here is a video for your reference:
Step 1. Launch Reolink Client and log in to the camera, then click Settings > Device > Motion Detection > Sensitivity.

Step 2. Adjust the Sensitivity, then add the Time Period and configure the sensitivity for different time periods.
Via Reolink Web browser

Note: This applies to all Reolink POE NVRs and IP cameras except for all Reolink battery-powered cameras, Reolink E1, Reolink E1 Pro, Reolink Lumus, and add-on cameras.

Step 1. Log in to your camera via a web browser. Click the gear icon on the top right to get to the device settings page.

Step 2. Click Camera > Alarm Settings > Sensitivity > Motion Detection. Choose the sensitivity that you would like to set for the camera.

If your camera supports smart detection, click Sensitivity > Smart Detection to adjust the sensitivity for Person, Vehicle, or Pet.

Step 3. Click Add Time Period. You can set up four different time periods with different sensitivities for the camera.

If the web interface of your camera is an old version, you can refer to the steps below.

Step 1. Log in to your camera via web browser and go to the Device Settings page.

Step 2. Go to Alarm >Motion>Sensitivity page.

Step 3. Set the 4 time periods and corresponding sensitivity. Please do not forget to click OK to save the settings.
Via Reolink NVR (new UI)

Note: This applies to RLN8-410 (hardware version H3MB18/N2MB02/N3MB01/N7MB01), RLN16-410 (hardware version H3MB18/N6MB01), RLN36 and RLN12W.

Here is a video that will show you how to set motion detection via the NVR System.

Step 1. Log in to the NVR via a monitor, right-click on the screen and go to the Settings page.

Step 2. Select the channel (camera) that you want to set, then click Detection and set the time periods and corresponding sensitivity.

Note: The Sensitivity setting is controlled by a slider, allowing you to set from Low to High.
Via Reolink PoE NVR

Note: This applies to RLN4-410 (hardware version H3MB17), RLN8-410 (hardware version H3MB02), RLN8-410-E, RLN16-410 (hardware version H3MB02/H3MB06)

Step 1. Log in to the Reolink PoE NVR via a NVR monitor, then go to Menu > Alarm > Motion page. Select the Channel you want to set and check Enable.

Step 2. Click Set button next to Motion Detection, then right-click the interface and select Sensitivity to set up it. Click Apply to save the settings.