If you want to know how much data your Reolink camera will need in normal usage, please check the following information.
Applies to: Reolink Go, Reolink Go PT, Reolink Go Plus, Go Series G330, Reolink Go PT Plus, Go Series G430, Reolink Go Ultra, Go Series G340, Reolink Go PT Ultra, Go Series G440, Reolink Go Ranger PT, Go Series G450, KEEN Ranger PT, Reolink Duo 4G, Reolink Duo 2 LTE, Duo Series G750, Reolink TrackMix LTE, Trackmix Series G770, Reolink TrackMix LTE Plus, TrackMix Series G780, TrackMix LTE Plus 2, Reolink TrackMix Wired LTE, Trackmix Series G765, Altas Go PT.
Camera Data Usage and Key Factors
Live view Consumption: The camera's data usage primarily depends on the live view, with the bitrate and video resolution settings directly affecting the amount of data consumed. Higher settings lead to more data usage.
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Other Activities: In addition to live viewing, other functions such as push notifications, email alerts, recording playback, cloud uploads, and FTP uploads also consume data.
Text messages: A few hundred bytes per message.
Images: A few hundred KB per image.
Videos: Can use up to 2 MB per video.
Varying Usage: Since the frequency and duration of the live view vary, monthly data consumption will differ accordingly. Additionally, the actual data usage will depend on the specific features being used.
The table below summarizes how long different camera models can live view with 1GB of data at the default bitrate for the main and substreams, as well as the recommended monthly data under normal usage. Note: Data conversion may involve some degree of loss, and the values presented are approximate estimates.
Reolink Single-Lens Series
Model |
Default Main Stream Bitrate |
Default Sub Stream Bitrate |
Continuous Viewing Time with 1GB Data in Main Stream/Sub Stream |
Recommended Monthly Data |
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Altas Go PT Go Plus Go Ultra Go PT Plus Go PT Ultra |
2 Mbps |
672 kbps |
Main Stream: 1 hour |
2 GB |
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Go Go PT |
1.5 Mbps |
160 kbps |
Main Stream: 1.5 hour |
1 GB |
Go Ranger PT |
3 Mbps |
672 kbps |
Main Stream: 45 minutes |
2 GB |
Keen Ranger PT |
2 Mbps |
384 kbps |
Main Stream: 1 hour |
2 GB |
Reolink Dual-Lens Series
Model |
Default Main Stream Bitrate (per lens) |
Default Sub Stream Bitrate (per lens) |
Continuous Viewing Time with 1GB Data (both lenses) in Main Stream/Sub Stream |
Recommended Monthly Data |
Duo 4G |
3 Mbps |
384 kbps |
Main Stream: 45 minutes |
2GB |
Duo 2 LTE (6MP) |
4 Mbps |
1 Mbps |
Main Stream: 30 minutes |
5GB |
Duo 2 LTE (8MP) |
2 Mbps |
672 kbps |
Main Stream: 1 hour |
2GB |
TrackMix LTE (4MP) |
3 Mbps |
672 kbps |
Main Stream: 20 minutes |
2GB |
TrackMix LTE (8MP) |
2 Mbps |
672 kbps |
Main Stream: 30 minutes |
2GB |
TrackMix LTE Plus |
3 Mbps |
384 kbps |
Main Stream: 20 minutes |
2GB |
TrackMix LTE Plus 2 |
2 Mbps |
672 kbps |
Main Stream: 30 minutes |
2GB |
TrackMix Wired LTE |
3 Mbps |
672 kbps |
Main Stream: 20 minutes |
2GB |
Changing Bitrate or Switching Stream for Live View
- Switching Stream: To switch between main stream and sub-stream for live view, refer to How to Change Stream Mode in Live Viewing.
- Changing Bitrate: To adjust the bitrate settings for your camera, refer to: Reolink Stream Settings Guide (Resolution, Frame Rate, Bitrate & More).
Checking Remaining Data on SIM Card
Reolink SIM Card: To check the remaining data balance on your Reolink SIM card, refer to: How to Check SIM Card Data Usage and Remaining Balance on Your Reolink Camera.
Third-party SIM Cards: For checking data usage on third-party SIM cards, contact the corresponding service provider's customer support for assistance.