Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi: problems, parts and running costs
Checked: 2026-10-19
Summary
A 180° panoramic 8 MP floodlight camera that records locally to microSD with no subscription required. The reported issues are setup and firmware behaviors rather than hardware failures: a pink tint at first power-up, a floodlight that behaves differently after firmware updates, and a conservative auto-on threshold. No non-Amazon price was verified, so no buy threshold can be set.
Common problems and fixes
- Pink tint in Live View during setup — Reolink documents this when the camera is powered with low-voltage DC: the IR-Cut filter is inactive and it is not a defect. Fix: a firmware update clears it. [1]
- Floodlight default changed by firmware — earlier firmware flashed the light continuously on alert; newer firmware keeps it on for 30 seconds, so owners on old firmware see constant flashing. Fix: update the firmware. [1]
- Floodlight auto-on too conservative — by default the light may trigger only in very dark conditions. Fix: raise the threshold under Camera Settings > Display > Advanced > Threshold. [1]
- Light Alert setting missing — the setting needs Reolink App v4.57 or later and stays hidden on non-compatible NVR/Hub setups. Fix: upgrade the app and check NVR/Hub compatibility in Reolink’s tables. [1][4]
Reolink gives a 2-year limited warranty from delivery, extendable by 6 months with product registration; replacement units are covered for the remainder of the original warranty or 90 days, whichever is longer. [2]
Parts and consumables
Yearly running cost
Not enough data. The only recurring cost is an optional cloud subscription; local microSD recording needs none, and the card itself is a one-off purchase. No subscription or part price was verified, so a yearly figure cannot be computed. [1]
When it is a good buy
No non-Amazon price was verified, so price thresholds cannot be set. No alternatives were compared in the record.