Reolink RLC-823A 16X Update - Auto Tracking with Updated Firmware

[@JesusistheonetrueGod]

I complained about this not having auto-tracking. They told me they might update it via firmware. I am glad to see they weren't kidding.

[@davidmmuench]

Wow! Definitely not an easy upgrade process! Thank you for letting everyone know!

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for watching!

[@edumanuel953]

I cannot find the 16x😢

[@manuelcardona1723]

Hi again is this better then 832a 5x zoom? I see this one have less noise on tracking

[@mangos2888]

Kudos to you for posting an update as soon as you were advised. Between the lack of website management and the commentor in the original video who said they could not reach anyone at the company - I have less trust in this company. Any shady start up can get funding after 2015.

[@killz0ne215]

I was waiting for a review of this camera! Thanks for doing one. Living on a farm I was hoping for a good camera to see much closer to things across the farm site.

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for watching!

[@perrylmcbride3928]

Good job on the update 👍🏽

[@direvosabostien3565]

Appreciate your quick update on this. Thanks.

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for watching!

[@PatrickC139]

Oh wow. That's an excellent update! Didn't see that coming.

[@IsaacC20]

You rock. Didn't realize there was a way to manually update the firmware. I had an issue with my 1 year old RLC-823A 16x where the camera doesn't focus after transitioning day/night. Looks like it's fixed with v3.1.0.2898_23110119_v1.0.0.93

[@larsvaneynde4281]

The fluidity of the tracking has a lot to improve, I hope they ever get that right. Great cameras though, I love my Reolinks.

[@kdscrapping4452]

Nice . I am waiting for availability of this camera!!

[@reggie2803]

That’s right LH, call them out on it. Appreciate your review.

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for watching!

[@nftcollectibles]

Thank you so much for the review getting 4 of them 👍

[@A166-b7x]

Thank you! Nice firmware update tut!

[@LifeHackster]

You are welcome.

[@ITB_News]

A fantastic camera... If only Ubiquiti would release something like this for the same price range.

[@Marzyxx]

Will never happen

[@ronm6585]

Thanks for the update L.H.

[@LifeHackster]

You are welcome.

[@Lovebane]

I just bought this. I really hope this at the very least outperforms a much much much much more cheaper and older ANNKE 151ck I ordered days earlier. Enough to cause regret purchase of the Duo 2 Wifis because from a 2nd floor placement it’s different use. 5mp 20x zoom vs 8mp 16x optical. Part of me thinking the ANNKE wins me over due to pricing over quality. Thanks for your diligent reviews. Just got it and finally realized this isn’t wifi. 😂 solid construction. Probably would be happier with the ANNKE.

[@hucklebuck1792]

Man I just order 823A an hour before I saw this! Sent them an email hoping they can change my order to the 16x.

[@Sammzz2011]

Would hope to see a feature including a scheduled on and off auto tracking feature, would be a very nice touch for the 823-A's 🙂

[@gbinman]

I really like their PC Client software, way better than being limited to a phone.

[@zuhairhlayel]

Thank for the update. 💐🌹🌹🌷🌷💐

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for watching!

[@trevormuggeridge4560]

First Aussie 😁. Another great update. 😎

[@S2KV]

The manual firmware download page is not updated, I just purchased a RLC-511A and ran into an error when performing the update. I reached out to Reolink and it looks like there is a newer version of RLC-511A that has a different file which isn't updated on the Reolink site. I wish Reolink would spend some time to update the firmware update page.

[@Rockaland2]

They should ship it with the Upgrade so people dont have to fuss with it .. but Im glad they made this upgrade !

[@LifeHackster]

True…

[@larsvaneynde4281]

That would mean they would have to open every box for every new upgrade and re-seal it before shipping. No company would ever do that, it's just madness. Newer batches will have newer firmware but you really can't expect them to upgrade all their cameras to the latest firmware before shipping.

[@Rockaland2]

@@larsvaneynde4281 well before they put in box just do a upgrade

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

Yeah, win win

[@TheRealRustyGrill]

Does this just require a Ethernet cable (POE) or does it also need a power source? Thanks

[@QUWASH]

Great cam but why is it not possible to automatic zoom?

[@TimelineVideoProductions]

will this work on the rlk16-800b8 or should I get the REOLINK 4K UHD PoE PTZ Camera for Outdoor Security

[@othername2258]

Thank you for the update. Any plans to do a Eufy Floodlight Cam 2 PRO vs RLC-823A 16X comparison?

[@victorvek5227]

I’d like to see this also. The only differentiator with the Eufy floodlight can pro that I like is the tunable floodlight though. He’s already remarked how useless it is once the dome gets dirty and no one is going to be excited about climbing ladders and cleaning them several times per year. I do love the tunable lights though and wish everyone would offer that feature. I had when floodlights don’t match the exterior lighting on a house!

[@808JKLT]

Good review.

[@TheKingsComingAlefTav]

Do you need the waterproof ethernet connector housing? Also, that POE connector that goes to your router is that advisable? Does that give power and data at the same time? So all you need is one cord one long ethernet cord. It doesn't need to be plugged into a power source that ethernet cord provides power source when using that POE box

[@CMK-Security]

Can you please review the new 823s2, 1020a (which is upgrade of the 820a and has 10mp instead of 8mp, 840a and 843a? keep up the great reviews 🙂👍

[@LifeHackster]

I have to check it out. Thanks.

[@geomatrix5452]

I've gone to Reolink's "download center"... The RLC-823a x16 is NOT in the list! Seems Reolink has forgotten they sold people this camera!

[@anone3842]

I notice the loud noise of the servos in the cameras while moving the position quickly. Can you tell us if this servo noise is audible at the distance you were away from the camera while testing the tracking? I presume it only sounds loud in the camera mic because it is close to servos, but wondering if servo noise is still audible when camera moves fast to people in area.

[@raydzek]

Ok.. so it tracks. But it doesn't zoom in on what it is tracking. So the 16X is nearly useless. And the narrow field of view is really not ideal for home use unless you have a way to mount it up high and away, but that also just exacerbates the problem with the zoom not working when tracking, like how it works with the TrackMix cameras.

[@AlL-fw2cy]

Can this camera be installed on top of a 4x4 post, screws going down into the top? That way it gets a full 360 degree view without the post blocking it?

[@energia_soberana]

The camera model has dissapear from download center.. :(

[@deannemorris9934]

This may be a dumb question but I am ;earning but I need a camera that tracks and was looking at this one but I need one for front,rear and both sides of my house. Do they make a NVR that will accept 4 of these? I also looked at your other video LH from 3 weeks ago and liked the RLC -81MA and liked that one as well but I would need 8 of them,again is there a NVR that will connect the 8 cameras? I sure do appreciate if you would please help us out. I have 8 cameras on old DVR set up from Supercircuits and it needs to be replaced. Thanks Kenny

[@LifeHackster]

Yes..the Reolink NVR.

[@Randeep375]

4 Channel NVR Security Camera System with 4 * 8MP IP Bullet 2.8-12mm Motorized Lens Camera, Human / Vehicle Detection, 4X Optical Zoom, Built-In Microphone, PoE

[@topandrun126]

Just wanted to confirm i was reading reviews on Amazon someone stated in their review that that he cannot use the PTZ opinion on the phone app. Is that true?

[@billmorgan6110]

WARNING: All (360') Horizontal pan surveillance cameras - Do 'NOT' Have - (360') Horizontal pan "radar detection". - AND - It all depends on the "triangular size" tracking radar beam specifications. * From home position (0) degrees. * (+/-) degrees, radar beam activation specifications.

[@bg4406]

Does auto track also automatically zoom into the subject and track it while zoomed in???

[@michaeld_96]

With Reolink cams and through their app or the desktop client are you able to scrub through 24/7 recording and have it show kinda like a timelapse? Similar to how playback scrubbing works for Ring or Wyze. Thinking about going Reolink setup but also want to be able to scrub through a days footage to check things out.

[@willydilly9020]

Unfortunately no, they do have a timelapse feature but its not what you're talking about. I came from nest where you could scroll through the footage like that and it was nice but they don't have real 4k cameras. So with reolink i resorted to having it only record motion and on your phone in the app it will show you somewhat timelapsed thumbnails of the recorded events and then you can click the thumbnail to see the whole recording. It can record up to a min past when it detected motion and it'll continue recording plus 1 min until the motion stops. If you have the Camera record 24/7 it only gives you 5 min segments, it will tell if there was motion during those 5 min segments but then you have to scroll through and have the video buffer each time, so just having it record motion has been way more accurate and thankfully the motion sensor has been very accurate, even more so than nest. Even without being able to easily scroll through the footage i still wouldn't go back to nest because the video quality is just too good with Reolink and i like have ethernet instead of WiFi. Plus no monthly subscription.

[@billmorgan6110]

Special Notes: (#1) I was looking at another high quality auto tracking surveillance camera {Horizontal Pan: 360'}{Vertical Pan: 90'} and it only had a "Tracking Activation Beam Vector" of (+45'/-45') to a distance of (58 Yards)-[53 Meters]. (#2) Surveillance camera/cameras must be connected to the "Ethernet". Criminals are using jammers to disrupt Wi-Fi security cameras

[@epplers]

Have you head anything about the RLC-832S1(P840) and RLC-832S2(P850)

[@esteemedenergy]

Will this track and auto zoom to a license plate or face? That would be nice.

[@jcm9698]

How do you upgrade with the cameras directly connected to the NVR? I have to expand the NVR and then it list the cameras, but no option to upgrade cameras, just shows NVR info under System - Maintenance. Will this have to be done from the NVR?

[@LifeHackster]

You have to do it through the NVR..use a thumb drive to put in the PAK file and go to the maintenance tab on the NVR.

[@jcm9698]

@@LifeHackster That's what I thought. Thank you.

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

does it only detect when motion is in front of the lens or does it have detection sensors around front, back and sides? for when someone enters from behind

[@desupernoodle]

In the initial review he didn't say anything about PIR motion sensors on it so I doubt it can.

[@LifeHackster]

It is only camera based..so what the camera sees.

[@JayTiger27]

Great video! They seem to have removed the firmware for this camera on the download website? Anyone know where I can find it? My camera showed up on a really old version. Thanks!

[@805NOBODY]

I just did a firmware update on my NVR AND CAMERAS. Now I can’t access remotely via the app. I can only access when I’m connected to my router. Have you had this problem?

[@LifeHackster]

I haven't had that issue..hopefully, you will get it resolved.

[@manuelcardona1723]

Hi I have a swann SWNHD-900PT 4k pan-tilt did it possible if can be auto tracking? Like this video..

[@Masadu6]

Q: would you suggest this camera or the Trackmix for a shared building parking, vehicle distance 25 meters.

[@LifeHackster]

Trackmix should be fine or check out the regular 823A

[@Masadu6]

​@@LifeHackster Hi , thank you for the response dear sir :) will check it out. got to say I love your channel and the in depth reviews. you helped me cover my property several times with the right devices and cameras. Many thanks, keep it up ! 😎

[@MightyMicrobes-]

Hey sir! Looking for a battery powered wireless camera with no monthly fee and micro sd storage. Any recommendations? Thanks!

[@darrennew8211]

It boggles my mind that they can't manage to auto-update or at least tell you whether there's an update correctly. Honestly, their hardware folks sound way better than their software folks. It's weird how (mildly) discombobulated their software infrastructure is, like their different cameras having different configuration screens for the same thing and accepting different inputs for the same fields on different cameras and having different sets of configurations depending on what app (desktop, mobile, etc) you're using.

[@LifeHackster]

Actually, Reolink’s software is way better than other NVR IP camera brands branching out to WiFi…and I have tested Amcrest, Lorex, Annke…

[@darrennew8211]

@@LifeHackster That's even more depressing. :-) But completely believable.

[@Google_Does_Evil_Now]

​@@darrennew8211 Maybe you can help them coordinate better? Seriously. This is common in growing businesses, teams not quite synched together. Especially with New Product Introduction, NPI. It's quite hard to hit the target launch date for a large quantity of product, packaging. marketing, people in place. You've got the hardware manufacturing sites, the software sites, the people who are making all the packaging for you, you have to quality control everything. Are they using the correct cables, are there any spelling mistakes, smudges, soldering is good etc. How many cameras should you inspect, and what number of fails causes you to reject the entire shipment? If you are interested in these cameras and a job with them then seriously get in touch with them. Can you imagine being a business and getting a call from motivated people interested in the product? I've worked for rapidly growing multinationals as well as large established yet reactive businesses. Some names you'll know. At one of the biggest we had to create our own test team because they didn't have one. And they were absolutely fine about it. Google Maps, you can use it to find interesting jobs nearby. I found a business doing something I was interested in. I knocked on the door and the boss happened to open it. I explained I was interested in what they did and did they have a job. He actually asked if I had seen their advert! They were looking. Turn up. Phone call isn't human enough. Your nervous excited energy, your keen intention, they will pick up on this enthusiasm. And probably they will like that you just went for it. Go for it!

[@Google_Does_Evil_Now]

​@@LifeHackster when you show the software it looks like it's created by smart people who are trying to make it user friendly. They are nearly there. Your reviews are really tempting me with Reolink, not gonna lie!

[@Google_Does_Evil_Now]

​@@darrennew8211 Maybe you could be an interface tester for them? Help them by having a useable but similar design layout for their software. Go through some of their interface screens, save them, make a few notes, suggestions. Tell them you're interested in being their quality control for interface layout and improvement but.

[@Hardeepv6]

Think it will have automatic zoom in place for next update ?

[@guitarghost1]

Reolink needs to update their website, their customer service and their shipping. Why ship camera's in plastic bags and not boxes ?? Half my orders have arrived in plastic bags. And I am paying $90 to $120 per camera. Free shipping is great but box them up.

[@LifeHackster]

Most if not all cameras that I got from them are in boxes… contact them on it…

[@lexitran1375]

Can you compare the rlc-823a with the rlc 823s1, 823s2

[@gregwilcox1696]

If I wanted to buy the Reolink 8 camera bundle with the 820A do you know the correct one bundle number. Thanks

[@earlbennett8711]

Hey there LifeHackster do you know if there's any chance of them adding zoom to the tracking? It sure would be nice. Thank you!

[@vestercasper]

Wondering the same ...

[@pkelly20091]

what's the purpose of the auto update option in the menu of the app ? You said it doesn't actually automatically update the firmware. Is this a bug ?

[@LifeHackster]

It is not a bug...but more of a "template" on their app that they didn't delete because their battery powered cams use this feature..just not their wired or plug in ones.... or they might add that functionality in the future.

[@MercedesMechanic]

Gets blurry for no reason and won't stay focused. Warranty replacement is doing the same thing. Useless for a security camera when it doesn't stay focused. If I wanted blurry image and video I could have gotten a Ring camera.

[@lacliniqueduchateau2071]

Can you please post us a downlink link of the firmware. It’s no more available on the website… thanks

[@alvinmccourty-gk7oq]

LH why is the ptz16x not even listed on amazon ?

[@LifeHackster]

Not yet because it is somewhat new... it will be available soon... so for now, you can get it from their website.

[@alvinmccourty-gk7oq]

@@LifeHackster LH i check i could not find it at reolink web site , i'm in the island of jamaica do you see it at their website ? I can not find it LH

[@seoexpertise]

I have the 5x version and it doesn't have the auto tracking range option in the app, does anyone know if it'll be added, otherwise the auto tracking is useless to me

[@rltidd27]

Which wifi camera have you found that stays connected, most of the time?

[@LifeHackster]

Most Wifi cameras that I have tested stays connected with live view.

[@PhearaXT]

Hey, can you make a video about sharing Blink account on multiple phone devices? I’m trying to find a video on KZbin about how to share Blink account on multiple phones but only one video I’ve found on KZbin.

[@jonteague3133]

Will this camera work full featured with a lorex NVR, and will I be able to update it this way even though I won’t be using it with reolink app

[@LifeHackster]

Most likely not..but I’m not totally sure.

[@jonteague3133]

@@LifeHackster that’s unfortunate. I wish lorex would come out with a cost effective ptz or even one with auto track period

[@shahalom7162]

This camera doesn’t seem to be available to buy anywhere, where can I buy it?

[@johnnguyen1953]

Does it pan, tilt, and zoom track? Or just pan & tilt track?

[@LeBionArc]

I'd like to know this as well. I'm considering buying this if there's automatic zooming, so I can view it with my nest hubs. Also, Anyone knowing what the lag time is on the hub?

[@victorvek5227]

This question has been answered 20 times in the comments. Read the comments!

[@massashimuka]

Its the firmware update availble too to solar powered ones

[@jonathanlee6444]

no video yet on the RLC 830A? vs RLC 823A

[@jay-dt3zq]

I been waiting to

[@johnkorte4570]

Can it be plug into modem/router for connectivity and power or does it have to go through a ethernet switch?

[@mattwright6622]

Whats the tracking range when walking directly towards it? I need 2 as my house is really long on 2sides but narrow on the other 2.

[@danielmazu]

Can this camera save videos to FTP? Does she have this feature?

[@LifeHackster]

Yes, it does.

[@madridfan923]

The lonk doesnt work on your short by the way it says its a broken link i think 1 bit might have been mistranslated.

[@AlL-fw2cy]

No sensors on the side to focus on objects not in view?

[@felixint]

hy. i cant find how update firmware of my new rlc 823a 16x 😢

[@LifeHackster]

reolink.com/us/download-center/

[@MobileMinigun]

my autotracking seems to be stuck, after a while of it working during the day it just stops i have to manually reboot each camera for it to work again. anyone with the same problem?

[@johnbuckley2297]

Do you have a review of the 833a ?

[@SergioBlackDolphin]

Moreover, with all the cameras at home I have to put because there is a stalker I need to keep safe from, how can I quickly review people? With other systems like Tapo (TP Link) or Google Nest, I have to review each one if the videoclips. It is annoying and really time consuming. This is an important issue I want to solve. Can you please please help with the above asap?

[@bg4406]

Does it auto track and zoom in on a persons face at the same time???

[@svfox]

But have they added gun support yet?

[@matrixnew00]

What’s the best license plate security camera?

[@frankm2385]

Is it as easy to assemble and install it as a Ring Floodlight camera?

[@LifeHackster]

Yes and No..if you have an existing Cat 5 or 6 cabling…then, it is easy…if not, then this will need planning.

[@michaeln.8401]

If there’s an auto zoom it would be amazing.

[@LifeHackster]

That would be nice…

[@jonathanlee6444]

does it have autozoom like the trackmix?

[@LifeHackster]

No.

[@Followthemoney100]

Hey can you recommend a camera for me

[@yourma-uh5um]

The auto tracking is quite janky, it would be better if it could slowly move with the target rather than sudden, fast angle changes to where it thinks the target is going.

[@Randeep375]

Review this Camera GW Channel NVR Security Camera System with 4 * 8MP IP Bullet 2.8-12mm Motorized Lens Camera, Human / Vehicle Detection, 4X Optical Zoom, Built-In Microphone, PoE

[@rednas7772]

when availebel in the netherlands?

[@LifeHackster]

Hopefully if not yet, soon.

[@masterkool1]

Sounds like a cough 😂

[@brijean5865]

I live in a rural area. I need PTZ Zoom X50 with spot lites.

[@larryferd1510]

Hey brother I would like your help and would compensator gif your time. Can you give me a way to contact you please do I may explain ? Thanks

[@LifeHackster]

You can contact me through LifeHackster.com

[@theanimaster]

Firmware as of this comment is now July 12, 2023. That's five days ago, woohooo!