Reolink Privacy Mode is a feature designed to enhance user security and privacy by temporarily masking or disabling camera feeds. This article provides a concise guide to this camera privacy mode, covering its purpose, applicable camera models, setup instructions, and how to manage it.

Table of Content

1. What is Reolink Privacy Mode

2. How to Set up Privacy Mode

What Is Reolink Privacy Mode

Reolink Privacy Mode is a unique feature available for the E1 series of cameras. When activated, this mode blocks the camera's view and stops all audio recordings. This means that even though the camera remains connected to power and the network, it will not capture any video or audio data. This provides a convenient way to disable live view, alarms, audio recording, and video recording without unplugging the camera, which can be especially useful in private spaces like bedrooms or living rooms.

The following table lists the models that support Reolink Privacy mode.

Model Hardware Version Firmware Version Availability 
E1 IPC_561SD53MP Evaluating
IPC_566SD53MP
E1 Pro IPC_566SD54MP
IPC_NT1NA45MP Latest firmware in the download center.
E1 Zoom IPC_566SD664M5MP Evaluating
IPC_NT14NA48MPSD6 Factory-supported, no firmware upgrade needed.
E Series E320 IPC_561SD53MP Evaluating
E Series E330 IPC_566SD54MP
IPC_NT1NA45MP
E Series E340 IPC_566SD664M5MP
IPC_NT14NA48MPSD6 Factory-supported, no firmware upgrade needed.

How to Set Up Camera Privacy Mode

 1. System Requirements

  • Firmware Update: The firmware supporting this feature will be released gradually starting in December.
  • Software Update: This feature is supported starting from Reolink App version 4.49 and cannot be configured via the Reolink Client currently.
  • User Permissions: Only the super admin account, which logs in with the super admin password, can enable or disable this feature. Other users can only view the device status and cannot perform any operations.

2. Enabling Privacy Mode

  • Access the Privacy Mode Settings:
    • Open the Reolink App and select the camera you wish to configure.
    • Tap the settings icongear icon.pnglocated in the top right corner of the screen.
    • Scroll down to find and tap "Privacy Mode."

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  • Configure Point Settings (Optional):
    • Tap Point Settings to configure a point, where the camera will rotate when enabled Privacy Mode.
    • Tap Create, pan/tilt the camera to adjust the lens position in this mode.

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  • Activate Privacy Mode:
    • Toggle the switch to enable Privacy Mode.
    • The camera will automatically restart, which may take approximately 30 seconds to one minute.
    • Once you see the "Privacy Mode set successfully", it means the feature is active.

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3. What Happens When Privacy Mode Is Active?

  • Camera Functionality: When Privacy Mode is enabled, the camera's recording functions are completely disabled, and you will not be able to view any live footage, camera won't trigger alarms. However, you can still playback previous recordings.
  • System Information: Despite the disabled recording functions, you can still access the camera's system information.
  • Note: Privacy Mode applies to the camera itself, not the phone.

4. Disabling Privacy Mode

    • Tap the "Disable" button on the live view screen.
    • Toggle the switch to turn off Privacy Mode.
    • The camera will restart again, taking about 30 seconds to one minute.
    • Once the camera has restarted, you can resume live viewing and access all other features.

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Reolink Privacy Mode offers a simple yet effective way to ensure your privacy and security while using Reolink cameras. By following the steps outlined above, you can easily enable and disable this feature to suit your needs. Whether you're at home or away, you can have peace of mind knowing that your privacy is protected.

If you encounter any issues or have further questions about Privacy Mode, please contact Reolink support for assistance.