How to Initially Set up Reolink Devices

Here is a collection of articles that guide you to initially set up difference Reolink models via Reolink software.

Applies to: All Reolink devices.

Note: Before the initial setup, please download Reolink Client in the Download Center or scan the QR code to download and install the latest version of the Reolink App.

This article will be generally divided into three different parts:

1. Initial setup of Reolink cameras

Via Reolink APP
Via Reolink Client

2. Initial setup of Reolink NVRs

Via Reolink APP
Via Reolink Client
With the Monitor connected

3. Initial setup of other Reolink devices

1. How to Initialize Reolink Cameras

1.1 Via Reolink App

For battery-powered cameras including battery-powered WiFi cameras (Argus series, battery-powered Duo and TrackMix) and battery-powered 4G cameras such as Go series, Duo 4G, Duo 2 LTE and KEEN Ranger PT, refer to the instructions below:

For WiFi cameras powered by a DC power adapter:

Cameras with a LAN port and voice prompt (such as E1 Series cameras, TrackMix WiFi and Video Doorbell WiFi): How to Initially Set up WiFi Cameras via Reolink App (With LAN Port and Voice Prompt)
Cameras without a LAN port such as E1 Zoom (old version) and Lumus: How to Initially Set up Reolink WiFi Cameras without LAN Port via Reolink App
Cameras with a LAN port and without voice prompt such as RLC series WiFi cameras, Reolink Duo WiFi and Duo Floodlight WiFi: How to Initially Set up Reolink WiFi Cameras via Reolink App (With LAN Port and without Voice Prompt)

*Bluetooth Connection Supported: If your camera is one of the models listed below, set it up via Bluetooth pairing. For detailed instructions, refer to: How to Configure Wi-Fi Connection for Reolink Cameras via Bluetooth.

Argus 4, Argus 4 Pro, Altas PT, Altas PT Ultra, ReolinkTrackMix(BIPC_NT2BNO38MPW4SD7V6), Reolink E1 Outdoor CX, E1 Pro(IPC_NT1NA45MP), E1 Zoom(IPC_NT1NA8MPSD6), Lumus Pro.

For PoE cameras such as RLC series PoE cameras, Duo PoE, TrackMix PoE, and Video Doorbell PoE, check the instruction below:

How to Initially Set up Reolink PoE Cameras via Reolink App

1.2 Via Reolink Client

For battery-powered cameras including battery-powered WiFi cameras (Argus series, battery-powered Duo and TrackMix) and battery-powered 4G cameras such as Go series cameras, Duo 4G, Duo 2 LTE and KEEN Ranger PT, please refer to the links below:

For WiFi cameras powered by a DC power adapter:

Cameras with a LAN port and voice prompt (such as E1 Series cameras, TrackMix WiFi, and Video Doorbell WiFi): How to Initially Set up WiFi Cameras via Reolink Client (With Lan Port and Voice Prompt) (New Client)
Cameras without a LAN port such as E1 Zoom (old version) and Lumus: How to Initially Set up Reolink WiFi Cameras without LAN Port via Reolink Client (New Client)
Cameras with a LAN port and without voice prompt such as RLC series WiFi cameras, Reolink Duo WiFi and Duo Floodlight WiFi: How to Initially Set up Reolink WiFi Cameras via Reolink Client (With LAN Port and without Voice Prompt) (New Client)

For PoE cameras such as RLC series PoE cameras, Duo PoE, TrackMix PoE, and Video Doorbell PoE, refer to: How to Initially Set up Reolink PoE Cameras via Reolink Client (New Client)

2. How to Initialize Reolink NVRs

2.1 Via Reolink App

Refer to: How to Initially Set up Reolink NVRs via Reolink App

2.2 Via Reolink Client

Refer to: How to Initially Set up Reolink NVRs via Reolink Client (New Client)

2.3 With a monitor connected

For Reolink NVRs such as RLN8-410, RLN16-410 and RLN36, please refer to:

3. How to Initialize Other Reolink Devices (Floodlight)

This part mainly gathers the articles on the initial setup for other Reolink devices via Reolink App.

For Reolink Floodlight WiFi and Reolink Floodlight PoE, check the instructions below: