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@joseph_1979 fully agree - for that case a more expensive camera is necessary with filters that can be added to the lens etc. That's not a job for Reolink cameras...

Hi all
I am looking for a way to change the camera view on my monitor (which will be connected to the NVR) when an input is triggered.
Is there a way to change to a single camera view or a defined multi-cam view when getting an input signal (alarm)?

Would this be possible with the RLN36?

Thanks for your help.

As I prepare lots of Reolink cameras within my own/local network before installing them at customer sites I often have the following situation:

The Reolink-Client tells me that the camera I want to add already exists in my camera list - but this is not true!
It seems the Client blocks or saves somehow the "old" IP address which a camera was associated to (in my local network during preparation)
and then if this camera has moved to customer site but still is in my Client for support reasons and I add another (new) camera to my network
for preparation/configuration it will cause that problem when the new camera gets the same IP from my local DHCP server as it was used of any
of the cameras which were connected in earlier times to my local network...

Why does the Client save and compare an old IP address when adding a new camera?
There is no reason the client has to save any old IP address which a camera was associated to.

This must be corrected because it makes no sense to me and causes lots of problems when handling with big amounts of cameras for different projects!

@joseph_1979 true - but would be good to have the most recent firmware versions available on the website, I don't understand why this is not the case, because it is a lot more work to do when the support team has to reply on e-mails asking for firmware-files...

@mike_201907_662346852388871 There are 2 port PoE extenders available which are powered by PoE+ or PoE++ (PD / powered device) and can power two cameras with PoE+ each for example... Also available as an ruggedized outdorr version...

@user_757956322103537_757956322103537 Does the camera a normal start-up? (panning and tilting when connecting to power or PoE?) Can you ping the camera? Which firmware version do you use?

@joseph_1979 ...think this is not possible with 4G cameras for example...

@antonio089_626720538640449 as nobody really answered your question I will try...
Your question was: "Can I buy 1 or 2 more wifi cameras, to connect to the same wifi network of the first main camera, where is located the sim?"
Basically a 4G camera with SIM card does not provide you any wifi network for other cameras so the answer is: No.
4G cameras with SIM cards are only standalone cameras (unfortunately - and this is a disadvantage when needing more than 1 camera).
If you need more than one camera and only have 4G connection it will be necessary to have a SIM card for each camera as one kind of a solution
or as the more professional way: use a 4G router and build your PoE network which is supplied by a good solar power system which you also
could use for other things in that house if necessary...

@s-stoessler_71959255531 I fully agree. But: I prefer to do a different approach where I also can extend the system with more cameras and use the internet connection also for other devices like laptops, etc. for example...
Like: using of a standard solar power system with battery (if not anyway installed in a cabin far away from a village) and use PoE powered cameras where the AI detection of people and cars and movements in general always works very nice and reliable
and then use a robust outdoor 4G or 5G router resulting in having a small but perfect network at that cabin for multiple use and being able to add more cameras if necessary to see all around that cabin.
I would never offer a solution like this camera & solar panel set to any customer because it is a standalone solution with no possible extra use at all... Hope you understand my point of view

@tom_498320825041125 where to find?

...any answer or comment from @Reolink-Fiona or @Reolink-Frazer on this?
I am still waiting for the RLC-823A 16x to be listed on the firmware download site.

Just tested the new RLC-823A 16x - unfortunately the Autofocus does not work properly when in full zoom.. It never finds the correct setting by itself but when doing it manual it is possible to set it correctly.

In general on the RLC-823A and RLC-823A 16x: the autofocus works very slow and especially with the 16x version the focus setting should be saved with the preset position as well so that all is set when a preset is activated.

Would be great if this could be optimized in next firmware version and please make the 16x firmware also available online.

Firmware: v3.1.0.2040_23041423_v1.0.0.93

I am wondering why someone needs 24/7 recording when very good AI with detection of people and cars and pets is available?!
This solarpanel looks huge on a cabin and compared to the small camera I really dont see any reason to install this big thing on a cabin or small house.
Is there really a need for a product like this? I install a lot of cameras on farms and places far away from villages but there was never a need for 24/7 recording.

@reolink-fiona Thanks for the information. Is it planned to be able to add third-party devices in future as well? Actually I am looking for a solution to use only one app which has to be easy to operate like the Reolink app. With this app it should be possible to check live cameras and also operate 2-4 outputs (relay outputs)... Unfortunately the Reolink cameras do not have any switched outputs on a separate cable for example and so my idea is to use at least third-party devices (like the SONOFF devices) for that kind of systems...

@big_ted thank you for your answer.
Unfortunately this plug is more or less maybe good for some indoor home devices but I am looking for more professional solutions and so it would be nice to be able to control third-party devices…

Wondering about the new function to add IoT devices into Reolink app…

What kind of devices can be added there?
Is it possible to add for example the SONOFF devices so it is possible to switch something On and Off within the same app as the cameras can be operated?

@joseph-chircop_497308027822318
…“So to be able to communicate with the camera at all times you need to request a static IP on your SIM from your mobile operator. I guess this is at a charge.“…

Sorry but this is fully wrong…!!
I installed lots of Reolink cameras with 5G routers, 4G routers and within normal internet installations with DSL routers etc. and there was never a static IP necessary…!

@user_607883587289105_607883587289105
As there is already an answer with lots of text I give you a short answer:
It is possible to use Reolink cameras through 4G routers as the Reolink cameras usually use a UID and so the camera is reachable anywhere on the world in the App or client software…
So there is absolutely no reason to think about IP adresses and so on…

It would be great if there is one or two switching output contacts - either for manual activation from the App (like the spotlight on/off) or automatic switching when an alarm is active.
Axis cameras for example have this feature and it can be used to trigger some external devices like lights or to open a door etc.

Hi all
I made my own corner mounting bracket for RLC-823A with integrated threads…
One 823A can be mounted in the middle and on each side its possible to mount 810 or 811 as well…