How to Hard Reset Reolink Cameras (All Models)

How to Hard Reset Reolink Cameras (All Models)

In this article are the instructions on how to hard reset Reolink Cameras/NVRs and Reolink home hubs. You could find the corresponding hard reset method based on your device model. The below articles show you how to reset different types of Reolink cameras by pressing the Reset button.

The below articles show you how to reset different types of Reolink cameras by pressing the Reset button.

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Note:  Resetting the cameras by pressing the Reset button will restore your camera to factory default settings, including scenarios where it automatically disassociates from cloud services or smart home integrations, if you have previously subscribed to cloud services or used smart home features, the camera will also be automatically unlinked. You should configure the camera after reset.

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For RLN12W:

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Make sure that the NVR is powered on, find the reset button on the back of the NVR, then keep pressing the reset button until you hear the buzzing “bee”.

reset rln12w

 

For RLN4-410, RLN8-410, RLN16-410 and RLN36:

Step 1. Remove the outer casing of the NVR using the screwdriver.

Step 2. Press the Reset button for 10 seconds until you hear the buzzing “bee”.

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The Reset button of 4-Channel and 8-Channel PoE NVR:

Reset Button of 8-Channel NVR

Here is a video for your reference to reset the 8 channel NVR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlmfT0WSkzI&t=1s

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The Reset button of 16-Channel NVR:

Note: The position of the reset button may vary slightly depending on the version. Refer to the two images below for reference.

Reset Button of 16-Channel NVR

NVR reset button

Here is a video for your reference to reset the 16 channel NVR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz778CXg4u4

The Reset button of RLN36:
reset button for RLN36.jpg

Note: For RLN8-410 (hardware version H3MB02/H3MB16), and RLN16-410 (hardware version H3MB02/H3MB06), hard reset the NVR will only reset your Account and Resolution settings back to the original settings. Please make sure the NVR system is on the live view page throughout the whole process. Press the USB mouse and make sure all icons are hidden and the NVR is in live view on the monitor just as in the picture below:

Old_UI_Live_view_page.png

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Step 3. After the Setup Wizard pops out, create a new password and follow the Setup Wizard to complete the setup.


Refer to: How to Reset Reolink Home Hub




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