REOLINK Elite 4K 8MP 180°
By REOLINK · Indoor Security Cameras · Cleaning & Smart Home
- 8 MP, 5120 x 1552 at 20 fps
- 180 degree horizontal field of view
- 3000 lumens floodlight
- infrared night vision up to 30 m
- microSD up to 512 GB
Lowest price seen
~$289.99 (approx.)
from $289.99 at Amazon
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Summary
A 180° panoramic floodlight security camera that records locally to microSD with no subscription required. The catch: only Reolink’s own support pages could be found — no independent test or owner feedback exists in the record, so treat the advertised specs as unconfirmed.
Strengths
- A 180° horizontal field of view covers a wide driveway or yard from one mount.
- The 3000-lumen floodlight has a configurable auto-on threshold.
- Local microSD recording up to 512 GB needs no subscription.
- IP66 rating for outdoor mounting.
- Two-year warranty, extendable to 2.5 years with product registration.
- Support pages document NVR/Hub compatibility and firmware behavior in public.
Weaknesses
- Advertised specs — 5120 × 1552 at 20 fps, 3000 lumens, 30 m IR — could not be re-confirmed against a first-party spec sheet; the product page returned 404.
- No independent instrumented test from a major outlet was found for this exact model.
- No owner feedback was obtainable: Reddit was excluded from fetching and the Reolink community forum requires login.
- The floodlight’s auto-on threshold is conservative by default and may only trigger in very dark conditions.
- A pink tint in Live View during low-voltage DC setup needs a firmware update to clear.
- Light-alert mode stays hidden on non-compatible NVR/Hub setups or app versions older than v4.57.
Verified specifications
| Resolution | 8 MP, 5120 × 1552 at 20 fps (advertised, not re-confirmed against a first-party spec sheet). |
|---|---|
| Field of view | 180° horizontal panoramic. |
| Floodlight | 3000 lumens (advertised). |
| Night vision | infrared up to 30 m (advertised). |
| Local storage | microSD up to 512 GB; only microSD cards are supported for the Elite series. |
| Weather rating | IP66. |
| Power and connection | WiFi, not battery-powered. |
| App | Reolink App v4.57 or later is required to see the Light Alert setting. |
| Warranty | 2-year limited, extendable by 6 months on registration. |
Full research notes and sources
Setup and firmware behavior
Three behaviors documented in Reolink’s support FAQs are worth knowing at setup. A pink tint in Live View during initial setup is not a defect: the IR-Cut filter is inactive when the camera is powered with low-voltage DC, and a firmware update resolves it. The light-alert default changed with firmware — earlier firmware flashed continuously, newer firmware keeps the light on for 30 seconds. The floodlight’s auto-on threshold sits under Camera Settings > Display > Advanced > Threshold, and by default it may trigger only in very dark conditions unless you raise it. The Light Alert setting needs Reolink App v4.57 or later, and it stays hidden if the camera is connected to a non-compatible NVR/Hub.
Warranty and support
Reolink’s official warranty page gives a 2-year limited warranty from date of delivery for products outside the Professional Series, extendable by 6 months when you register the product. Professional Series models (numbers starting with “RP”) get 3 years; certified refurbished units get 1 year. Replacements are covered for the remainder of the original warranty or 90 days, whichever is longer. Refunds within 30 days of delivery apply only to purchases made directly through Reolink’s official online store. End-of-life products receive at least 2 additional years of software support including security updates.
Storage and running costs
Local recording to microSD (up to 512 GB) needs no subscription; Reolink’s support pages confirm only microSD cards are supported for the Elite series. Recurring costs are typically a microSD card and, optionally, a Reolink cloud subscription for cloud storage. No non-Amazon price was verified in this check.
Is it worth it?
No price from a non-Amazon source could be verified, so value thresholds cannot be responsibly set. The case for it rests on the advertised combination: 180° panoramic 8 MP coverage, a 3000-lumen floodlight, local microSD recording up to 512 GB and an IP66 rating, backed by a 2-year warranty. Buyers who want independent validation of night-vision range, floodlight output and smart-detection accuracy should look for that evidence before purchase.
Which model this is
Sold under the name “REOLINK Elite 4K 8MP 180°”. Reolink’s own support documentation places it in the Elite Floodlight Series as the Elite Floodlight WiFi; the exact manufacturer product page could not be located, so that mapping comes from support pages rather than a first-party spec sheet.
The Amazon listing is ASIN B0GHR3WVT1. Reolink treats the Elite WiFi, Elite Floodlight WiFi and Elite Pro Floodlight PoE as distinct models — check exact model compatibility before buying.
Sources
Manufacturer:
- FAQs for Reolink Elite Floodlight Series — Reolink Support
- Reolink Warranty & Return Policy — Official Help Center
- Reolink Firmware — Official Download Center
- Reolink Support Center search — “elite 4k 8mp 180”
Independent reviews:
- No independent instrumented review of this exact model was found in this check.
Owner reports:
- No owner discussions were retrievable: Reddit was excluded from fetching and the Reolink community forum requires login.