How to Enable/Disable Siren Alarm for Reolink Cameras

A camera with a siren alarm can make a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning when the camera detects motion alarms. Here we will guide you on how to enable/disable alarm for Reolink cameras via different platforms.

Note: For Reolink Video Doorbell (Battery), you can only trigger the siren alarm manually. 

• Via Reolink App

  For a standalone camera:

  Step 1. Launch Reolink App and log in to your camera.

  Enter the Live Page of your camera and tap the Device Settings gear icon. Then tap Siren. 

  

  Step 2. Tap the Siren button to enable/disable it.

  Blue means the Siren alarm has been enabled, while gray means disabled.

  

  For cameras connected to Reolink NVR/Reolink Home Hub:

  Step 1. Log in to your NVR/Home Hub via the Reolink App and go to the Device Settings page of the NVR/Home Hub. Choose the camera you want to set up and find the Siren option under the camera.

  

  Step 2. Enable (turn it blue)/disable (turn it gray) the Siren according to your needs.

  

  Note: You can set up a siren schedule so it will sound according to the schedule you set.

• Via Reolink Client

  For a standalone camera:

  Launch Reolink Client and log in to your camera. Click the Device Settings > Surveillance >Siren. Blue means the siren alarm has been enabled, while gray means disabled.

  

  For cameras connected to Reolink NVR/Reolink Home Hub:

  Go to NVR/Home Hub's Settings > Surveillance > Siren. Select the camera you want to enable/disable. Then you can enable (turn it blue)/disable (turn it gray) the Siren.

  

  Note: You can also set up a schedule for your siren to sound accordingly.

• Via Reolink Web browser

  Applies to: Reolink cameras except battery-powered cameras, B400, B500, B800, B1200, D400, D500, D800, D1200, E1, E1 Pro, Reolink Lumus.

  For a standalone camera:

  Step 1. Make sure your PC is connected to the same network 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 in the top right corner.

  

  Step 4. Go to Surveillance > Siren. Click the button below to enable/disable the siren alarm.

  Blue means enabled, while gray means disabled.

  

  For cameras connected to Reolink NVRs:

  Step 1. Click the Device Settings gear icon in the top right corner.

  

  Step 2. Click Surveillance > Siren. Choose the camera you want to enable/disable. Then you can enable (turn it blue)/disable (turn it gray) Siren.

  

  Note: You can also set up the siren schedule for your camera via a web browser too.

• 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 click the Settings gear icon.

  

  Step 2. Go to Surveillance > Siren. Then click the blue Daily Schedule.

  

  Step 3. Click the drop-down arrow to choose your camera.

  Click the button below to enable the siren alarm for your camera. Blue means the siren alarm has been enabled, while black means disabled.

  

  

  Note: See more details about How to Set up Siren on NVRs (New UI).

In conclusion, enabling or disabling the siren for your Reolink camera is a simple yet powerful way to boost your home security. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can ensure that your camera alerts you effectively when motion is detected, helping you stay aware and protected at all times. If you have any other questions, please click the link Submit a request to contact Reolink Support.