How to enable/disable recording

greg

Hi all,

I want to install a Reolink E1 Pro to monitor just one area, but I only want it to record and have notifications when I'm away from home. I also have a NAS at home which can be used for saving the recordings and installing any necessary apps.

I want something like security systems have when you leave the premises and return to quickly enable or disable recording. I don't want to go into apps, web etc.

Is this possible?

TIA

Reolink Fiona

@greg_537733373169871 We have the scene mode to set up the home/away mode. You can enable or disable the recording, push, email and siren with this scene mode. You just need to activate the scene mode when you are away and you can control all the cameras/NVRs. But it is not automatic.

You can learn more about the scene mode in this link.
https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/360026049414-What-is-Scene-Mode-and-How-to-Set-the-Scene-Mode-for-Your-Cameras-on-Reolink-App

greg

@reolink-fiona - Thanks for your reply, however you have not explained how I can swtich between scene mode quickly without using an app, web etc. As I explained I would like something like a keypad or remote as used in home security systems.

Thanks again,

Greg

EDIT: I have a Google Nest Mini, maybe I can swtich between scene modes using it? Like - Hey Google, switch camera to Home Scene.

Reolink Fiona

@greg_537733373169871 Now we can only use the scene mode in the APP. The Google Assistant can only support the live view now.

greg

@reolink-fiona - Thanks, this seems a real shortcoming of the product. After all it is supposed to be a home security product and most home security products have a keypad, remote etc. to activate and deactivate when away or at home.

Reolink Fiona

@greg_537733373169871 I will try to record the request and forward it to the product team to seek possibilities.