How Much Data Does Reolink 4G Cameras Need in Normal Usage

If you want to know how much data your camera will need in normal usage, please check the following information.

Applies to: Reolink Go, Go PT, Go Plus, Go PT Plus, Duo 4G

Data usage depends on the bitrate you set for the camera.

Reolink Go/Go PT

The default bitrate is 1.5 Mbps for mainstream (up to 2 Mbps) and 160 kbps for substream (up to 512 kbps).

Under default settings, 1 GB of data can be used for continuous live streaming for 1 hour in the mainstream (clear mode), and about 10 hours in the substream (fluent mode). Under normal usage, 1 GB of data a month should be enough.

Reolink Go Plus/Go PT Plus

The default bitrate is 3 Mbps for mainstream (up to 4 Mbps) and 384 kbps for substream (up to 512 kbps).

Under default settings, 1 GB of data can be used for continuous live streaming for 30 minutes in the mainstream (clear mode), and about 5 hours in the substream (fluent mode). Under normal usage, 2 GB of data a month should be enough.

Reolink Duo 4G 

One hour of live feed in Clear mode for one channel (default bitrate: 3 Mbps) will use about 2 GB of data.

If you use 1 GB of data to stream live feed in Fluent mode for one channel (default bitrate: 512 kbps), it can last for about 3 hours. If you watch two channels in Fluent mode at the same time (default bitrate: 512 kbps for each), 1 GB of data can last for about 1.5 hours.

Based on the above, you may estimate the data usage and choose the right data plan according to your demands.

Notes:

1. To change the bitrate, please refer to How to Set up the Quality Settings via Reolink App

2. The above information is just for reference. The actual data usage is based on the actual working situation and may vary from the SIM card providers.