RLC-823S2
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Full Color Night Vision
Infrared Night Vision

16X Optical Zoom

RLC-823S2

Smart 4K PTZ PoE Security Camera with 16X Optical Zoom

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Professional Features, Advanced Performance

16X Optical Zoom & 3D Zoom

Sharper close-ups, focusing on the selected area.

Full Coverage

360° Pan & 90° Tilt

Up to 64 Preset Points

Set up a patrol routine with the preset points.

Auto Tracking

Targets and tracks the person/vehicle/animal in the monitored area.

Smart Detection

Reduces false alerts with motion/person/vehicle/animal detection.

Dynamic Privacy Mask

Privacy areas remain masked during PTZ movement.

Specs

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Image Sensor
1/2.8" CMOS sensor
Resolution
3840x2160(8 Megapixels)@25FPS
Lens
f=5.3-86mm/Max F1.6
Video Compression
H.265/H.264
Zoom
16X
Field of View
Horizontal: 54.2°-3.6°
Vertical: 41.7°-2.1°
Infrared Night Vision
Up to 80 meters(260ft); LED: 7pcs/Max 5.5W/850nm (Auto-switching with IR-cut filter)
Color Night Vision
With spotlights: 2pcs/4w/4000K (Adjustable)
Frame Rate
Mainstream: 2fps - 25fps (default: 25fps)
Substream: 4fps - 15fps (default: 10fps)
Code Rate
Mainstream: 2048Kbps - 8192Kbps (default: 6144Kbps)
Substream: 64Kbps - 512Kbps (default: 256Kbps)
Audio
Two-way audio
PoE
IEEE 802.3at, 48V, active
DC Power
DC 12V⎓2A, <24W
Power Port
DC power port
Ethernet Port
One 10M/100Mbps; RJ45
SD Card Slot
Supports Max. 512GB microSD card
Reset Button
YES
Audio In/Out
Built-in microphone and speaker
PT Angle(Max.)
Pan: 360°, Tilt: 90°
Pan Speed
1.4°-90°/s (configurable)
Tilt Speed
1.4°-56°/s (configurable)
Preset Points
Suppots 1 guard position & up to 64 preset positions
Patrol
Supports 1 patrol; up to 16 presets per patrol
Power-off Memory Function
YES
Auto Tracking
YES
Browsers Supported
Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Safari
OS Supported
PC: Windows, Mac OS; Smartphone: iOS, Android
Protocols & Standards
HTTPS, SSL, TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, IPv4, UPnP, RTSP, RTMP, ONVIF, SMTP, NTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, FTP, P2P
User Access
Max. 20 users (1 admin & 19 users); Max. 12 simultaneous streams (2 main & 10 substreams)
Smart Alarm
Motion detection; person detection; vehicle detection; animal detection
Time Lapse
YES
Smart Home Compatibility
Google Assistant
Recording Modes
Motion-triggered recording (default); Scheduled recording, 24/7 recording
Operating Temperature
-10°C~+50°C (14°F~126°F)
Operating Humidity
10% ~ 90%
Weatherproof
IP66
Dimensions
373*177*140mm (Ceiling Mount)
Weight
2.34kg
Limited Warranty
2-year limited warranty. For support, visit https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/.

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1Bracket
2Daylight Sensor
3Lens
47 IR LEDs
5Spotlight
6Reset Button
7microSD Card Slot
8Speaker

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1Power
2Network
3Waterproof Lid

What’s in the Box & Setup Guide (with Video)

  • RLC-823S2 ×1
  • 1m Network Cable ×1
  • Power Adapter ×1
  • Wire Rope Anchor ×1

FAQs

Payment & Shipping
What are your payment options? And what currencies do you support?
You can use PayPal (available in 202 countries and 25 currencies) to purchase Reolink security products, or use credit or debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover) directly without logging into your PayPal account. See details of Payment Policy.
How much are the customs duties?

Customs duties depend on where your items are shipped from and shipped to. See details in the Shipping Fees part of Shipping & Delivery Policy.

Where can you ship? How long will it take to receive my items?
We sell security cameras to the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom and other dozens of countries.And we handle orders within 24 hours and pass the packages to our forwarders within 48 working hours. The delivery time varies due to where your items are shipped from and shipped to. See details of Shipping & Delivery Policy.
Functions
Can this camera support smart home like Google Assistant?
Yes, currently, this camera can work with Google Assistant.
Tips: How to add this camera to Google Assistant?
Can this camera support time-lapse function?
Yes, the camera can support time-lapse. It can save time-lapse photos and videos to the SD card.
How to Set Up Time Lapse?
Does the camera work with Reolink IoT devices (Reolink Floodlight, etc.)? How can they be linked?
Yes, the camera works with Reolink IoT devices, including Reolink Floodlight PoE/WiFi. The specific functions supported depend on the camera.
When Reolink Floodlight is linked to a camera, the floodlight and the built-in siren will be triggered once the camera detects an event.  Click here to see how to link the camera to Reolink Floodlight.
How do I use live view and playback?
You can add and set up the camera on Reolink APP/Client. Then click the camera to check the live view and playback of it from anywhere, at any time.
Reolink APP/Client is free of charge and the service is free of subscription.
Can this camera be used outdoors/indoors?
This camera can be used both indoors and outdoors.
It is IP66 certified weatherproof and its operating temperature is from -10°C to 55°C (14°F to 131°F), perfect for outdoor and indoor usage.
What Ethernet Cable do I need?
The camera supports T-568B connectors and  8-PIN Ethernet cables of CAT5 or higher.
Can I use this camera with Synology?
Yes, this PoE IP camera can work with Synology. There are 2 methods for you to save videos in it.
Method 1 (recommended): You can add this camera to the Synology Surveillance Station. Check this article to learn how to add a camera. 
Method 2: You can treat your Synology device as an FTP server. For detailed steps, check How to Set up FTP for Reolink Products.
Does the camera work with my Reolink PoE NVR?
If you want to buy a new one: the currently on-sale NVRs work with all PoE and plug-in WiFi cameras.
If you already have one:
Please first refer to this article for its hardware version.
For the NVR with the hardware N7MB01, N6MB01, or N5MB01, it works with all PoE and plug-in WiFi cameras.
For the NVR with the hardware N2MB02, N3MB01, or H3MB18, it works with all PoE and plug-in WiFi cameras. But you can not have a full-resolution live view of the following cameras: RLC-1212A, RLC-1224A, Reolink Duo 2 PoE, Reolink Duo 2 WiFi, Reolink Duo Floodlight WiFi, Reolink Duo Floodlight PoE.
For the NVR with the rest hardwares such as H3MB17, H3MB02, and H3MB16, please refer to Introduction to Hardware Versions of Reolink NVRs for more detailed information.
What kind of microSD card can I use?
This camera supports up to 256GB microSD cards with FAT32 format and Class 10 read & write speed.
Where are the recordings stored? Is NVR a must?
The camera can work without an NVR. 
1. When it works without an NVR, the recordings can be saved to the microSD card (purchased separately);
2. When it works with an NVR, the recordings can be saved to the NVR.
Note: For best compatibility, do not use the camera with third-party NVRs.
How can I power up this camera?
There are two methods:
1. Via an Ethernet cable, connect the camera to a PoE NVR, PoE injector, PoE switch, or directly to a router with a PoE port, for both power supply and video signal transmission.
Note: Please make sure that the PoE injector/switch is 802.3at compliant (48V) and supports active mode. 
2.Via its DC 12V 2A power adapter for power supply only.
Is a subscription fee required for Reolink PoE cameras?
No, Reolink PoE cameras work well on their own without subscription fees. You can make full use of the person/vehicle/animal detection, local storage, and other functions for free!
Does my camera support person/vehicle/animal detection?
Yes. This camera supports person/vehicle/animal detection.
Can I turn off the Siren?
Yes. It can be switched off on Reolink App, Reolink Client, or the NVR interface.
Does the camera support two-way audio?
Yes, the camera supports two-way audio via its built-in mic and speaker. You can not only capture videos with audio recorded but also have real-time communication with people on the camera's end through Reolink App or Client.
Does this camera support auto tracking?
Yes. This camera will automatically follow detected objects. You can also control the camera to manually pan and tilt via the Reolink App/Client.
Does the camera support color night vision?
Yes, the camera supports color night vision when its spotlights are always on or scheduled, or there is ample ambient light. The spotlights can't be triggered by motions.
Can the camera's spotlights be triggered by motions?
No, they can't. You can switch between color night vision and IR black & white vision by turning them on/off throughout the night or scheduling them.
What is 3D Zoom? How can I use this function?
3D Zoom is a function that enables the camera to automatically pan, tilt, and zoom in on the specific area that you selected on the screen, without the need for manual control step by step.
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