How to Set up Alarm Delay for Reolink Cameras

With alarm delay, the camera alarm will be triggered only when the detected object stays in the detection zone longer than a set time. You can follow the steps below to set an alarm delay.

Applies to: All Reolink cameras supporting smart detection (excluding battery-powered cameras)

Via Reolink App

Please refer to the video below to set up an alarm delay via Reolink App.

Step 1. Log in to your device on Reolink App and tap to enter Device Settings. Then tap Detection Alarm.

Step 2. Tap Alarm Delay. Move the slider to set the delay time (0-8secs) for Person/Vehicle/Animal detection(they may vary based on different camera models) and tap Save to save the settings.

Note: If there is no this option on your App, please upgrade your camera to the latest firmware version: Reolink Firmware Update Guide
Via Reolink Client

Step 1. Launch the Reolink Client > Click the Settings button.

Step 2. Click Motion Detection > Alarm Delay. Move the slider to set the delay time (0-8secs) for Person/Vehicle/Animal detection(they may vary based on different camera models).

If there is no Alarm Delay option on your Client, please upgrade your camera to the latest firmware version: Reolink Firmware Update Guide
Via Reolink Web browser

Applies to: Reolink Wi-Fi cameras and PoE cameras with smart detection (E1, E1 Pro, Lumus, and cameras in NVR kit are excluded)

Step 1. Make sure your PC is connected to the same router as your camera.

Step 2. 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.

Step 3. Click the Device Settings gear icon on the top right corner.

Step 4. Go to the Camera > Alarm Settings page. Scroll down to find Alarm Delay.

Slide the slider on each bar of the alarm types (Person/Vehicle/Pet; they may vary based on different camera models) to adjust the time (0-8secs) for triggering the camera alarm.

For example, in the picture above, when a person/vehicle/pet enters the detection zone and stays for more than 5 seconds, the camera alarm will be triggered.
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. Log in to your camera on the NVR monitor and enter the live-view page. Click the Settings icon on the screen.

Step 2. Go to Camera > Detection page. Click the blue Alarm Delay.

Step 3. Slide the slider of the blue bars to adjust the maximum stay time (0-8s) for each detection object type. Please note that different cameras may differ in the detection object type.

For example, as shown in the picture above, a pet detected by the camera won't trigger the alarm unless it stays in the detection area for more than 3 seconds.