How to Initially Set up Reolink WiFi Cameras (With LAN Port and without Voice Prompt)

For Reolink WiFi cameras with LAN ports but no voice prompt, here’s a simple guide to complete the initial setup using the Reolink App or Reolink Client. Find and click the link for your preferred method.

Applies to: RLC-510WA, RLC-410W, RLC-511W, RLC-511WA, RLC-523WA, RLC-542WA, RLC-810WA, RLC-811WA, RLC-840WA, RLC-843WA, RLC-823S1W, Reolink Duo WiFi, Reolink Duo 2 WiFi, Reolink Duo 3 WiFi, Reolink Duo Floodlight WiFi, CX410W.

Step-by-Step Instructions

• Via Reolink App

  Before you start, scan the QR code to download and install the latest version of the Reolink App.

  

  For initial setup, please power on this camera with a DC adapter and also connect the camera to your router LAN port with an Ethernet cable, and then follow the steps to set up your camera. Make sure that your camera and your phone are on the same network.

  Step 1. Tap the icon in the top right corner.

  

  Note: If you've enabled the Add Device Automatically option on the App's settings page, you can tap this device on the Devices page and turn to Step 3 directly.

  Step 2. Scan the QR code on the back of the camera. You may tap Light to enable a flashlight when setting up the camera in a dark environment.

  If the phone doesn't respond, please tap Input UID/IP and then manually type in the UID (16-digit characters under the QR code of the camera). Then tap Next.

  

  Step 3. Create the password for your camera. Then click Next.

  

  Step 4. Name your camera. Then click Next. 

  

  Step 5. Tap the WiFi network you want to join and enter the password of the WiFi network.

  Then tap Save to save the network configuration.

  

  Step 6. Done! The initialization of your camera is finished.

  

• Via Reolink Client

  Before the initial setup, download the Reolink Client in the Download Center. For the initial setup, you need to power on the camera with a DC adapter and also connect the camera to your router LAN port with an Ethernet cable, and then follow the steps below to set up your camera. Please make sure that your camera and your PC are on the same network.

  Step 1. Launch Reolink Client, and click the “+” icon.

  

  Step 2. Find the camera by scanning the device in LAN, and then click the “+” button.

  You may click the refresh button if your camera does not show up immediately.

  

  Step 3. Create a login password for your camera. Then click Next.

  

  Step 4. Name your camera. Then click Finish.

  

  Now you could start live viewing your camera.

  

For modifying the password for the camera, refer to How to Change User Password on the Client.

For Setting up WiFi for this camera, refer to How to Set up WiFi for Battery-Powered and WiFi Cameras via Reolink Client (New Client).

If you need more help, please contact Support.