What You'll Need

Step-by-Step Setup

Position the camera: Place the E1 Zoom on a flat surface or determine wall mount location. The pan/tilt design requires some clearance for movement.
Connect power: Plug the power adapter into the camera and connect to an outlet. Wait for the camera to announce "Network connection in progress."
Download the Reolink app: Install and create an account or sign in.
Add the camera: Tap "+" then scan the QR code on the bottom of the camera.
Connect to Wi-Fi: Select your network (2.4GHz or 5GHz) and enter the password. Wait for "Connection to router succeeded."
Create device password: Set a secure password for camera access.
Insert microSD card (optional): Power off, insert card into slot, and power back on. Format in the app.
Configure pan/tilt: Test the 355° pan and 50° tilt range using the app controls.
Set up tracking (optional): Enable auto-tracking to follow motion automatically.

Voice prompt: "Network connection failed": Verify Wi-Fi password is correct. Ensure router is broadcasting and within range. Try 2.4GHz if 5GHz fails.
Pan/tilt not responding: Restart the camera by unplugging power briefly. Check for obstructions around the camera. Update firmware.
Auto-tracking loses subject: Subject may be moving too fast. Ensure adequate lighting. Keep tracked area within camera's range of motion.
Optical zoom not working: Use pinch-to-zoom in the app for optical zoom. Digital zoom is handled separately. Check that camera isn't in the middle of a pan/tilt motion.
Night vision too dark: IR LEDs may be blocked or dirty. Clean the camera lens. Check that night vision is enabled in settings.