Reolink's New Floodlight Security Cam has AI Search Skills At No Extra Cost
Chinese smart security camera specialist Reolink has taken the covers off of its new Elite Floodlight WiFi, which boasts 4K resolution, a 180-degree field of view, and - most intriguingly - an AI-powered local video search system that runs entirely on the device.
We've seen the likes of Arlo and Ring unveil AI searching smarts in the past few months but these are both cloud-based platforms that require you to have a premium subscription plan in place.
Reolink's offering, which is launching in Beta on the new Elite Floodlight WiFi, is all processed on the camera itself at no extra cost to the user.
Dubbed Local AI Video Search, it lets you type in a phrase - think 'man in red jacket' or 'white van'- and the idea is that you will jump straight to the relevant footage without having to scroll through a timeline of clips.
It's powered by Reolink's own ReoNeura AI engine, and the system supports search categories including people, vehicles, animals, and packages.
Onto the camera itself and it looks a lot like the Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera and Ring's Floodlight Cam Wired Pro, but it's got a spec-sheet that blows both of these out of the water.
The Elite Floodlight WiFi is built around a dual-lens 4K (8MP) setup with image stitching for a seamless 180° panoramic view. That makes it ideal for covering large spaces like driveways, courtyards, and front gardens without blind spots.
The camera also benefits from AI-powered motion detection, which can distinguish between people, vehicles, animals, and even spot packages. You can create custom zones, draw digital fences, or set linger alerts for when someone hangs around too long.
On top of the camera sit two adjustable LED floodlights that offer up to 3000 lumens of brightness, which should be more than enough to light up a decent patch of your property or give any late-night lurkers second thoughts.
You can tweak both the brightness and color temperature, choosing anything from a warm 3000K glow to a cool 6000K blast of clarity.
There are smart lighting modes too - motion-triggered, dusk-to-dawn, or fully manual if you want to control it all yourself - and there's also a 105dB siren on board.
In terms of connectivity, it's dual-band Wi-Fi 6, which comes with WPA3 encryption for better data security, and - as with all Reolink cams - it requires no subscription to unlock full functionality, which is in stark contrast with most of the competition.
The Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi is up for pre-order now on Reolink's website, with prices starting at $219.99.
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