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  • 5MP SUPER HD & AUDIO RECORDING: At 2560x1920 resolution, RLC-520A with a 2.8mm lens captures crystal-clear details from a wider angle (H:100°; V:75°; D:130°). The built-in microphone adds an extra layer of security by recording ambient sounds.
  • SMART PERSON/VEHICLE DETECTION: Backed by smart detection technology, this PoE IP camera can identify people and vehicle movements. Get real-time alerts when a suspicious person/car is loitering around your property and check it via Reolink software.
  • TIME LAPSE: Capture time-lapse videos with this surveillance camera. Track 3D printing progress, observe construction in minutes, or record scenic transformations from dawn to dusk. Simple to use and share with friends. (Exclusive to Reolink App)
  • EASY POE INSTALLATION: This PoE camera uses one Ethernet cable to transmit both data and power. Simplified wiring means easier and clean installation. A hassle-free, plug-and-play connection perfect for DIY enthusiasts. (Power supply not included).
  • FLEXIBLE RECORDING OPTIONS: RLC-520A supports 24/7 continuous recording. Event videos can be saved locally on the microSD card (up to 256GB, not included), Reolink NVR, or FTP server. Choose the way you prefer and enjoy customized security.
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Customer Ratings
Picture quality
4.4
4.3
4.2
4.9
4.3
4.3
Night vision
4.3
4.6
4.5
4.8
4.3
4.4
Motion detection
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.5
4.1
Easy to install
4.7
5.0
4.3
Value for money
4.1
4.1
4.0
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power source
Power over Ethernet
Power Over Ethetnet
Power Over Ethernet
12VDC or PoE (802.3af)
PoE, wired power
Power over Ethernet
video resolution
2560x1920
4k
4k
4k
5 MP
12MP
wireless tech
Wired
Wired
Wired/Ethernet
POE
Wired Connection
Wired/PoE
viewing angle
80 degrees
96 degrees
87 degrees
105 degrees
97 degrees
night vision range
100 feet
30 meters
100 feet
98 feet
100 feet
100 feet
mounting type
Ceiling Mount
Wall Mount
Wall Mount
Ceiling Mount
Wall-mounted or ceiling
Surface Mount, Ceiling Mount, Wall Mount

Product Description

RLC-520A(2.8MM)
RLC-520A(2.8MM)
RLC-520A(2.8MM)

Simple PoE Installation & Reliable Connectivity

Easily set up and access the camera with Reolink App/Client/web browsers using power sources like Reolink PoE NVR, IEEE802.3af PoE switch, injector, or a DC 12V power adapter (not included). Enjoy stable connection, efficient transmission, and hassle-free cabling for your convenience.

RLC-520A(2.8MM)

Multiple Storage Options

Securely store your motion recordings on the microSD card, or Reolink NVR featuring a 2TB HDD, or FTP server, without capacity concerns. Invest in lasting data protection.

*Note: Third-party NVRs are not supported. Reolink NVR and microSD card are not included.

RLC-520A(2.8mm) 5MP Outdoor PoE IP Camera Specifications

Image Sensor 1/2.7" CMOS
Video Resolution 2560x1920 (5 Megapixels)@30FPS
Lens f=4.0mm F=2.0 IR CUT
Field of View 2.8mm/F2.0 (H:100°;V:75°;D:130°)
Night Vision 30 Meters (100ft)(LED: 18pcs/14mil/850nm)
Power Supply PoE: IEEE 802.3af, 48V Active; DC Power: DC12V /1A(not included)
Weatherproof IP67
Cable Supported Up to 260ft CAT5(5e), up to 320ft CAT6, and CAT7 Ethernet cables with T-568B connectors and 8 PIN
Browser Supported Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Safari
OS Supported PC: Windows, Mac OS; Smartphone: iOS, Android
Smart Alarm Motion detection/Human detection/Vehicle detection/Pet detection
What's in the box RLC-520A(2.8mm) x 1, 1M Network Cable x 1, Surveillance Sticker x 1, Waterproof Lid x1, Quick Start Guide x 1, Mounting Template x 1, Pack of Screws x 1

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Customer Reviews
4.4 out of 5 stars
2,628
4.4 out of 5 stars
923
4.5 out of 5 stars
1,338
4.3 out of 5 stars
439
4.1 out of 5 stars
39
Resolution
5MP(2560x1920) 5MP(2560x1920) 8MP(3840x2160) UP To 8MP(3840 x 2160) 8MP(3840x2160)
Field of View
100°(H)x75°(V)x130°(D) 80°(H)x48°(V) 87°(H)x44°(V)x103°(D) 104°-38°(H)x60°-21°(V) 88.8°(H)x45.2°(V)x106.2°(D)
Night Vision
Up to 100ft Up to 100ft Up to 100ft Color Night Vision Color Night Vision
Audio
Built-in Microphone Built-in Microphone Built-in Microphone 2-Way Talk 2-Way Talk
Waterproof
Frame Rate
2-30FPS 2-30FPS 2-25FPS 2-25FPS 2-25FPS
Detection Algorithm
AI Human/Vehicle/Pet Detection AI Human/Vehicle Detection AI Human/Vehicle/Pet Detection AI Human/Vehicle/Pet Detection AI Human/Vehicle/Pet Detection

What's in the box

  • RLC-520A(2.8mm) x 1, 1M Network Cable x 1, Surveillance Sticker x 1, Waterproof Lid x1, Quick Start Guide x 1, Mounting Template x 1, Pack of Screws x 1
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    Customer reviews

    4.4 out of 5 stars
    4.4 out of 5
    2,628 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the performance, software, and ease of setup of the security camera. For example, they mention that it works great, the desktop software and Android app are excellent, and the dome cameras are easy to install and adjust. They appreciate the night vision, and value of the product. That said, opinions are mixed on quality and motion detection.

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    212 customers mention148 positive64 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the security camera. Some mention that it's a decent camera, setup is simple, and works. They say the video quality is top-notch and it easily sends 25fps. However, others say that one of them slowly became defective shortly after installation, the quality isn't there if you wanted to zoom in on something in detail, and the software was so bad they couldn't even log in to do it.

    "...So, you can't find better than the Reolinks in Camera quality, image quality, features, and customer services...." Read more

    "...mess with detection settings and all that, but I think it's a very capable camera for a very affordable price...." Read more

    "...(good quality, more bandwidth) and Clear (high quality, high bandwidth)-..." Read more

    "...The Wyze pan cam had bad connection to WiFi, delays in audio playback, the recording started way too late, and the cameras would just turn off on me..." Read more

    149 customers mention134 positive15 negative

    Customers like the value of the security camera. They say it's an excellent camera for the price, and is cheap enough to give it a try. Customers also appreciate the excellent service and reasonable prices. They mention that it'll be worth the effort.

    "...But, at least the one I got was cheap and is working...." Read more

    "...and all that, but I think it's a very capable camera for a very affordable price...." Read more

    "...allowing one to access the camera over cellular networks which keeps your cost down...." Read more

    "...The good:- Great video/audio/picture quality. I can see everything clearly and there's no audio delay...." Read more

    148 customers mention123 positive25 negative

    Customers like the image quality of the security camera. They say it has amazing picture quality, sharper, and clearer. They also say the quality of video and the picture is also very good. Customers say the price is reasonable for the high-quality HD cameras. They mention that the picture and audio quality are acceptable but not great. Overall, customers are satisfied with the excellent cameras and their sharp detailed HD recordings.

    "...So, you can't find better than the Reolinks in Camera quality, image quality, features, and customer services...." Read more

    "...Very clear picture quality, but that will also depend on your home network...." Read more

    "...It provides a very clear picture in both day and night and offers 3 configurable quality modes (Fluent, Balanced and Clear) which allows a varying..." Read more

    "...The things I was looking for most in a camera:- Great picture/video/sound quality- Up to date and easy to use app-..." Read more

    142 customers mention109 positive33 negative

    Customers like the performance of the security camera. For example, they say it works great, provides consistent results, and works well on a Samsung S8. Some mention that the setup is simple and it works flawlessly with Milestone XProtect. The app is nice and works with blue Iris. Motion detection and alerts work flawlessly, and the remote access and view in real-time works fine.

    "...All system work perfectly. They are extremely easy to set up and operate. Literally the hardest part is running the cables...." Read more

    "Works great as a camera. Can run fully isolated from the internet. I have 2 hooked up to my homeassistant server now...." Read more

    "...The Blue Iris Motion detection and Alerts work flawlessly with these cameras...." Read more

    "...to finally see the one place they tell you that this camera will not work out of the box...." Read more

    136 customers mention130 positive6 negative

    Customers find the setup of the security camera to be easy. They mention that the dome cameras are easy to install and adjust, and the app is easy to use. The camera interfaces fairly easily with other systems, and it can be easily mounted to your desired location.

    "...First, set up was very easy. I am not using PoE (yet), but I have plenty of 12v power supplies laying around...." Read more

    "...It’s very easy to install since there’s no need for both a power and Ethernet cable (requires PoE network switch).Pros-..." Read more

    "...Set up on phone was really easy too. The app was self explanatory and had a lot of options to configure to your liking...." Read more

    "...These by far are the most clear, reliable, versatile and easy to install/use cameras especially with the nvr and phone app...." Read more

    51 customers mention40 positive11 negative

    Customers like the night vision of the security camera. They mention that it has great night vision, and is usable at night. Some say that the night viewing is average compared to similar devices. Overall, most are satisfied with the night performance of the camera.

    "...Customer service is absolutely on point!- Night vision is super clear..." Read more

    "...with the advanced IR and 3D-DNR technology, it manifests top-level low light ability with up to 100ft night vision...." Read more

    "...Crystal clear picture during the day. Night vision is pretty good (not great), but if you use WDR you can get a decent picture without ghosting or..." Read more

    "...this to flush mount up under roof on the soffit, the night vision will be compromised by the IR light reflecting off the the soffit...." Read more

    45 customers mention41 positive4 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the software of the security camera. They mention that the app is nice, the desktop software and Android app are decent, and the software is better than Amcrest. They also appreciate the clear pictures and the well-designed Android app. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...The mobile app is good for most users, I would think, but my plan involves OBS and FTP...." Read more

    "...Can access directly via URL to display within 3rd party apps (i.e. MotionEye)Cons-..." Read more

    "...Set up on phone was really easy too. The app was self explanatory and had a lot of options to configure to your liking...." Read more

    "...that if you are considering this camera it is an excellent choice for your existing Reolink system but if you are starting to plan a new system know..." Read more

    45 customers mention15 positive30 negative

    Customers are mixed about the motion detection of the security camera. Some mention that the motion functions are excellent, adjustable, and has nice scheduling and customization options. However, others say that it's always tricky with security cameras, the motion device basically just disappears after a few days, and it can't differentiate between normal movement like a person moving or a leaf.

    "...2. The Motion Detection doesn't work well... I have it set to high, like 75% which was the default, and I have the camera in my room...." Read more

    "...The motion detection functions are excellent...." Read more

    "...Camera changes from day to night vision frequently and triggers motion alerts-..." Read more

    "...This review has morphed from being simply centered around the crappy motion detection to an all-out review of the product as a whole...." Read more

    A must-read if you’re considering this camera
    5 Stars
    A must-read if you’re considering this camera
    If you’re looking at this camera there is a high probability that you are familiar with Reolink products and are considering this as an add-on to your existing system. Great! In that case I have some very important information for you to know. If you landed here still in the early stages of researching security cameras and aren’t sure which of the many brands to buy that’s also great. Please read on for some things that should make your decision easier.MEI have bought and installed Reolink cameras and NVR (network video recorders) at my various properties for over 10 years after doing a ton of research. I used to run a well-known video security company for many years and I would be considered an expert on the subject, but I promise not to use any big techie terms here, just some simple hints and tips.REOLINK IS A CLOSED SYSTEMThere are several ways of saving this but maybe one of the most important things you need to know is that Reolink designs their products to work best with other Reolink products and for the most part they are not interchangeable with other brands. Some people don’t like that and try to turn it into a negative but in reality I think it’s a very good thing. My experience with the almost countless number of no-name brands coming out of China is that they rarely have any U.S based after-sale support and almost never do anything to keep their products updated with software and firmware releases so once you buy something you’re stuck with what you get. Reolink is different, my cameras and NVR’s are constantly updated with new features, bug fixes, compatibility revisions for newer models, etc. The bottom line here is that if you are considering this camera it is an excellent choice for your existing Reolink system but if you are starting to plan a new system know that it probably won’t just plug in and work with another brand’s system.WHAT IS CHANGED FROM THE PREVIOUS MODELThe chances are you ran across this camera when searching for an add-on to your existing Reolink system or (like me) to replace a camera, in my case my camera was destroyed in a violent storm. You might also already have the previous almost identical model and want to know if this one is improved in any way. Yes it is, but unfortunately the manufacturer doesn’t do a good job making that clear in the model number. The old model and this one are both RLC-420 and all they did was to add “5MP” to it. As a direct comparison I’ve found numerous other ways the camera is improved beyond much higher resolution, starting with the price which is about half of what I remember paying for the previous model. At about forty dollars now it is a steal, perhaps one of the best values for a security camera anywhere.Beyond that the big news is higher resolution and it is improved enough that anyone can see the difference. The image is sharper and the colors are better and because this is a fixed focal length camera the difference is especially appreciated if you tend to pinch zoom for a closer look at something. The IR LED’s look different, being square instead of round and when installed in the same location they seem to illuminate brighter and further than my old camera.The sensor sensitivity seems improved as well, it gives me a full color image at night in conditions where the old camera would only operate in B&W and it gives an excellent color picture under very challenging conditions, for example in one instance I had it pointed at a street but there was a very bright white strobing holiday decoration right in front of the camera lens. Instead of stopping down the iris and darkening the whole picture it handled the lighting situation remarkably well.Finally, they’ve now included a memory card slot built right into the camera housing. I have no use for it but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing, I can see some circumstances where it would be useful. The card isn’t easy to get to but that discourages tampering so I guess that’s a good thing.ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENTIf you’ve opted in to the Reolink ecosystem you pretty much have to accept their products the way they are, warts and all. And despite me being a long-time user of their products and giving this camera 5 stars that doesn’t mean I don’t think there could be room for improvement. For one, this camera is not easy to install with the fussy bracket design and that tiny retaining setscrew that always falls out into the bushes. Once the camera is installed it’s not that easy to rotate the “eyeball” to adjust it. And then there is the odd dongle that splits into the PoE connector, microphone connector and reset button. The way it’s designed it remains exposed to everyone’s view after installation and it’s also exposed to the elements. It could also invite unwanted hands to reset and thereby disable your entire system. I think all of those things should be built into the camera housing, with the PoE connector weatherproofed and the reset button hidden from view.SUPPORTWhen I bought this camera it appeared to be dead out of the box despite trying every troubleshooting thing I could think of. I emailed them (their support is U.S. based) and got an immediate personalized response leading me through several checklist steps, NOT the usual “unplug it and wait 10 seconds” scripted babble some tech support gives you. I tried their suggestions and after about the fourth step my camera was working as it should. Most people would have already returned it as “defective” and written a negative review but their excellent service advisor saved me all that. Then after I got it installed I discovered that the built-in microphone wasn’t recording so I contacted them again and once again they lead me through some bulletpoint steps, this time it was because my NVR’s firmware wasn’t updated to work with the newer high-res cameras and in about 30 seconds after updating it my camera was up and running perfectly. And then the service rep followed up with me through another email to make sure everything was working the way I expected. I consider their service support as among the best I’ve seen.RECOMMENDED OR NOTI’ll repeat what I said earlier, at about forty bucks this is the best add-on or replacement camera you can possibly buy for your existing Reolink system. This and the other factors I discussed should also give you reason to strongly consider this brand if you are building a new video security system from scratch. As the world becomes more privacy and security conscious the greed of security product sellers is increasing and a lot of junk is being sold at exorbitant prices. This is one company that stands out from the rest for offering quality products and excellent service for reasonable prices. I highly recommend this camera.
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