Reolink's Binning Mode enhances low-light performance by merging adjacent pixels, reducing noise, and improving image clarity and brightness. Read this article to learn about the features of Binning Mode and how to use it effectively.

Applies to: RLC-1212A (hardware version IPC_523B18128M12MP), RLC-1224A (hardware version IPC_523D8128M12MP), B1200, P341C, D1200, P345C, CX810 with latest firmware on Download Center – Reolink

What is Binning Mode?

Binning mode is an image processing technique commonly used in digital cameras, surveillance cameras, and other types of image sensors. In binning mode, multiple adjacent pixel values are merged (or "binned") to reduce image noise and improve image brightness and signal-to-noise ratio.

How to Set up Binning Mode

You can set up Binning Mode through different software.

  • Via Reolink App

    Step 1. Tap the Device Settings > Display.

    tap the device setting go to display page

    Step 2. Go to the Advanced page and tap Binning Mode. Choose to set Binning Mode as Auto or Off.

    Go to the Advanced page binning mode

    the binning mode

  • Via Reolink Client

    Step 1. Click Device Settings > Display > Advanced.

    click the device settings

    Step 2. Click the dropdown arrow on the right side of Binning Mode. Choose to set Binning Mode as Auto or Off.

    click binning mode

  • Via Reolink Web browser

    Step 1. Input the IP Address of your camera on a web browser and log in to your camera

    See how to find the IP address of your camera.

    log in via web browser

    Step 2. Click Advanced. Choose to set Binning Mode as Auto or Off.

    click advanced

    enable binning mode

  • Via Reolink NVR (new UI)

    Applies to: RLN8-410 (hardware version H3MB18/N2MB02/N3MB01/N7MB01), RLN16-410 (hardware version H3MB18/N6MB01), RLN36 and RLN12W.

    Step 1. Go to the live-view page and click the Settings icon in the bottom right corner to enter the menu.

    click NVR setting

    Step 2. Click Display > Image Settings > Advanced.

    image setting

    click the advanced

    Step 3. Then you can enable/disable Binning Mode.

    optimize image

Binning Mode On/Off Comparison Image

Here are two image samples with binning mode OFF and ON. More details and contracts are shown with binning mode enabled.

Binning Mode OFF

binning mode off

Binning Mode ON

binning mode on

Binning Mode offers significant benefits in low-light conditions, balancing brightness and noise reduction, though at a resolution cost. If you have any other questions, please click the link Submit a request below to contact Reolink Support.