To optimize power usage for your doorbell camera and extend camera battery life, Reolink battery doorbell cameras offer advanced battery modes. In the following sections, you'll find detailed explanations of each mode and how to set them up. 

Select the right mode for optimal performance and efficiency that matches your needs.

Understanding Battery Modes for Reolink Video Doorbell (Battery)

Mode 1. Power Saving Mode

This mode minimizes battery consumption to extend camera battery life.

How It Works:

Features like push notifications, siren alerts, and motion recording activate only when the doorbell button is pressed and not by motion events. The button status lights and indicator lights remain off. Once pressed, the camera starts recording for 8 seconds, and after that, it continues to record for an additional 8 seconds of post-recording.

Mode 2. Smart Power Mode

This mode optimizes battery usage on camera while ensuring normal monitoring functions remain unaffected.

How It Works:

With the smart power mode on, the detection interval will be automatically adjusted to minimize redundant detections. Post-recording lasts 8 seconds, and the PIR interval is set to 30 seconds.

Mode 3. Optimal Surveillance Mode

This mode prioritizes camera performance to ensure optimal monitoring results.

How It Works:

In this mode, the camera records every motion event and sends a low battery warning to your app when in low battery status.

Mode 4. Custom Mode

The custom mode allows users to adjust recording settings according to their needs, including PIR trigger interval, post-record duration, and other settings.

How It Works:

Adjust the PIR trigger interval and post-recording duration.

  • PIR Trigger Interval: Refers to the interval between consecutive motion detections by the PIR sensor, adjustable from 5 to 120 seconds, with the default set to 5 seconds.
  • Post-recording Duration: Refers to the additional recording time after the alarm ends. You can choose 8, 15, or 30 seconds, with the default set to 8 seconds.

In summary:

  • If your camera drains power quickly, Power Saving Mode is the best option to extend battery life.
  • If you have specific monitoring needs, such as capturing every event, and your camera has sufficient battery for frequent detections and alerts, choose Optimal Surveillance Mode.
  • If you don’t have specific needs but want the camera to detect events and trigger alerts while maintaining a reasonable battery level, choose Smart Power Mode.
  • If none of the above modes meet your needs, you can select Custom Mode to adjust the settings to your preference.

Setting Up Battery Modes for Reolink Video Doorbell (Battery)

The following steps will guide you on how to access the Battery Mode interface and select a mode:

Step 1: Tap gear icon in the top-right corner of the camera to enter the settings menu, then tap Battery.

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Step 2: Tap Battery Mode, then select the mode that best suits your needs. The setting will take effect immediately.

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Notes:

  1. These battery modes are available in the Reolink App (v4.51 or later) Only and are accessible after the doorbell is added to a Home Hub or NVR. Please ensure both your Reolink Video Doorbell (Battery) and the Home Hub/NVR are updated to the latest firmware versions.

  2. The difference between Auto Power Saving Mode and Power Saving Mode under Battery Mode:

    Power Saving Mode under Battery Mode: A user-controlled option that lowers the camera’s power consumption to prolong battery endurance.

    Auto Power Saving Mode: If the camera’s battery level drops below 20% and the Battery Mode is not already set to Power Saving Mode, enabling Auto Power Saving Mode will automatically switch the Battery Mode to Power Saving Mode.

    Once the doorbell’s battery is charged above 20%, the camera will automatically switch back to the previously configured Battery Mode. 

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In conclusion, understanding the various battery modes available for your camera is essential for optimizing battery life and managing power consumption effectively. By selecting the appropriate mode based on your usage needs, you can ensure your device performs at its best while extending battery longevity. 

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