Wondering if you can delete specific video clips from your Reolink device? This guide explains which models support it and how to manage recordings easily.

Applies to: All Reolink devices

What Devices Support Deleting SD Card/HDD Recordings

Currently, only a few models support deleting recordings from the SD card. More supported models will be added here once they become available.

Model Support for Deleting Recordings from SD Card/HDD

Reolink Altas PT Ultra,

Reolink Altas,

Argus PT Ultra (Hardware version BIPC_NT2BNO28MPW4SD15V5)

Elite Floodlight WiFi

Supported

Note: This feature is not supported if the camera is added to a Reolink NVR or Home Hub Pro.
Reolink Home Hub

Supported

Note: Any camera added to the Reolink Home Hub supports deleting recordings stored on the Home Hub.
Other Reolink devices Not supported

How to Delete Video Recordings via Reolink App (Supported Models)

For devices mentioned above, you can delete individual video clips directly from your phone app.

  1. Open the Reolink App and go to the Playback page for your camera.
  2. Find and select the video clip you wish to delete.
  3. Tap the trash bin icon in the top right corner and confirm the deletion.

delet icon confirm the delete

For Devices That Don’t Support In-App Deletion

For devices that do not support direct deletion of specific video clips via Reolink software (from Micro SD cards or HDDs), please follow the methods below:

1. To delete specific clips:

  • For Micro SD Cards: Remove the card and delete the files manually on a computer.
  • For HDDs: Direct file deletion is not supported.

2. Alternative: Automatic Overwrite
If you prefer not to manually remove the storage media, the device supports automatic overwrite functionality to manage recording space. When the storage becomes full, it will automatically overwrite the oldest footage to continue recording. Additionally, if your device supports the feature, you may set a custom retention period (e.g., keep recordings for a specific number of days) in the settings—recordings older than the set period will be automatically overwritten as well. Refer to: How to Enable or Disable microSD Card/HDD Overwrite on Reolink Devices.

3. How to Erase All Recordings via Formatting: