Spotlight can serve as an illumination when the environment is dark, and it can also be used as a deterrent when a stranger is approaching at night. In this article, you will find all the information needed to configure the spotlight settings for your camera on the Reolink App.

Applies to: RLC-540A, P327, RLC-840A, P337, RLC-811A, P430, RLC-812A, RLC-823A, RLC-823S1, P840, RLC-823S2, P850, RLC-824A, RLC-830A, RLC-833A, P434, RLC-843A, P437, RLC-1212A, P341, RLC-1224A, P345, RLC-1240A, P347, B800W, W330C, B1200, P341C, D1200, P345C, RLC-81MA, P330M, RLC-81PA, P330P, CX410, ColorX Series P320X, CX410W, ColorX Series W320X, CX810, ColorX Series P330X, RLC-511WA, RLC-523WA, RLC-811WA, W430, RLC-810WA, W330, RLC-823S1W, W840, RLC-840WA, W337, RLC-843WA, W437, Lumus, Lumus Series E430, E1 Outdoor, E Series E540, E1 Outdoor PoE, E Series E560P, E1 Outdoor Pro, E Series E560, E1 Outdoor S, E Series E550, E1 Outdoor CX, E Series E530X, Reolink Duo series, Reolink TrackMix series, Argus 3, Argus 3 Pro, Argus Series B330, Argus 3 Ultra, Argus Series B350, Argus PT(5MP), Argus PT Ultra, Argus Series B440, Go PT Ultra, Argus Eco Pro, Argus Series B340, Argus Eco Ultra, Argus Series B360, Argus Track, Argus Series B730, Argus 4, Argus Series B740, Argus 4 Pro, Argus Series B740X, Reolink Altas PT, Reolink Altas PT Ultra.

This article will first show you how to manually turn on/off the spotlight of your camera. Then it will guide you on how to set it up in detail.

Part 1. How to Manually Turn On/Off the Spotlight

Launch Reolink App and log in to your camera. Then enter the live-view page and tap the Flashlight icon to manually turn it on/off.

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Part 2. How to Configure the Spotlight Settings

For the PoE and WiFi (plug-in) Cameras:

Step 1. Log into your camera and go to the Camera Settings > Light page.

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Step 2. Tap Spotlight. Then tap Modes to set the spotlight mode.
On the same page, you can also adjust spotlight brightness. Only some of the camera models can support adjusting spotlight brightness.

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Step 3. Select a spotlight mode according to your demands.

  • Off: Keep the light(s) off. All the cameras supporting the spotlight have this option.
  • Night Smart Mode: The spotlight will automatically turn on at night when an alarm event is detected. (Note: The lighting logic of RLC-823S2 with latest firmware is slightly different: the spotlight and IR light are on at the same time, and the live view is still in black and white mode.)
  • Timer Mode: The spotlight will automatically turn on at the start time and turn off at the end time you set. All the cameras supporting the spotlight have this option except for Reolink Lumus, E1 Outdoor series, and battery-powered ones.
  • Always On at Night: Spotlight always stays on in night mode. This option only applies to cameras RLC-812A and RLC-824A (needs to upgrade the camera firmware to the latest one), and Duo Floodlight WiFi/PoE.
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For Battery-powered Cameras:

You can enable Auto On for Live View, which means the spotlights will automatically turn on when viewing the live feed and turn off afterward. Photo below is an example of Argus 3 Ultra.

Note: Reolink Altas PT and Reolink Altas PT Ultra only has Off and Auto Mode, which means camera auto adapts the brightness based on ambient lighting conditions for optimal night vision.

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Here is a video for your reference: