Reolink has introduced the Elite Floodlight WiFi and Elite Pro Floodlight PoE, two new 4K security cameras with high-resolution video, integrated floodlights, PoE support (on the Pro model), and an on-device Large Language Model (LLM), which enables natural-language video search instead of basic object detection.
We have reviewed various Reolink cameras over the years, such as the Argus PT Ultra, Reolink TrackMix PoE, and the RLC-810A, which features “Smart Detection” to the edge, allowing the camera to distinguish between people, vehicles, and pets without sending data to the cloud. However, they are limited to those fixed categories, and if you wanted to find something specific, like a “red shirt” or a “delivery truck,” you still had to scroll through the timeline manually, or rely on a networked video recorder (NVR). Reolink is now trying to solve that by integrating a Large Language Model (LLM) directly into their new Elite Floodlight security cameras, targeting wide-area outdoor surveillance for homes and businesses, such as driveways, yards, parking lots, and commercial entrances.
Elite Floodlight WiFi and Elite Pro Floodlight PoE Specifications:
- Storage
- MicroSD card slot, up to 512 GB
- Reolink NVR support
- Wi-Fi NVR (Elite Floodlight WiFi)
- PoE NVR (Elite Pro Floodlight PoE)
- Reolink Home Hub / Home Hub Pro support
- FTP / NAS recording (RTSP / ONVIF supported)
- Camera system
- Image sensors – Dual 1/2.7-inch CMOS sensors
- Resolution
- Elite Floodlight WiFi – 8MP (5120 x 1552) @ 20 fps
- Elite Pro Floodlight PoE – 16MP (7680 x 2160) @ 20 fps
- Video Compression – H.265 / H.264
- Field of View – 180° Horizontal; Vertical: 59° (WiFi) or 55° (PoE)
- Night Vision
- Infrared – Up to 30 meters (100 ft) via 850nm LEDs (9pcs on WiFi model)
- Color Night Vision – Supported via integrated floodlights
- Lighting
- WiFi Model – 19W, 3000 Lumens, Adjustable color temperature (3000K~6000K)
- PoE Model – 17W, 2800 Lumens, Adjustable color temperature (3000K~6500K)
- Audio
- Two-way audio with built-in microphone and speaker
- 105dB siren with custom 5-second voice alert.
- Networking
- WiFi Model
- Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11 ac/ax/a/b/g/n) operating on 2.4GHz/5GHz
- Bluetooth-assisted setup for easier Wi-Fi configuration
- PoE Model – 10/100 Mbps RJ45 port, PoE (IEEE 802.3at, 48V Active)
- Protocols – HTTPS, SSL, TCP/IP, UDP, RTSP, RTMP, ONVIF, P2P, etc.
- WiFi Model
- Misc
- Motion, Person, Vehicle, and Animal detection
- Wi-Fi model lists Line crossing, Zone intrusion, and Zone loitering alerts
- PoE model lists Motion Track and AI Video Search
- Power
- WiFi Model
- AC 100V~240V, 50~60Hz (Standard wired connection)
- DC 5V/2A input available for setup only
- PoE Model – Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3at)
- WiFi Model
- Dimensions & Weight
- Dimensions –174 x 184 x 295 mm
- Weight
- Elite Floodlight WiFi – 1321g
- Elite Pro Floodlight PoE – 1300g
- Temperature – -10°C to +55°C (14°F to 131°F)
- Humidity – 10% ~ 90%
- Weatherproof – IP66 rated
The specifications are mostly the same, but there are some differences, the major one being that the Elite Floodlight WiFi features an 8MP (5120 x 1552) sensor and dual-band Wi-Fi 6, while the Elite Pro Floodlight PoE features a 16MP (7680 x 2160) sensor and IEEE 802.3at PoE. The WiFi model outputs 3000 lumens (3000K-6000K) with a 59° vertical FoV, whereas the PoE model outputs 2800 lumens (3000K-6500K) with a 55° vertical FoV.
Reolink mentions that both models feature their new ‘ReoNeura’ on-device AI. This powers the ‘AI Video Search’ feature, which allows users to search for specific events using natural language rather than scrolling through a timeline. While writing the specification section, I noticed that the WiFi model’s datasheet does not mention the video search part, but the product page confirms it is a headline feature for both units. Additionally, the WiFi model simplifies the setup process with Bluetooth support, while the PoE model relies on a standard wired connection.
Strangely, the datasheet for the PoE model removes ONVIF from the protocol list, though it is standard on almost all Reolink PoE security cameras, and that is also the case for the AI-powered video search capabilities; maybe it’s just another typo.
On the software side, the cameras are accessible via the Reolink mobile app (Android/iOS), desktop clients for Windows and macOS, and web browsers including Edge, Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Both models support standard network protocols such as RTSP, RTMP, HTTPS, and P2P, though only the WiFi model datasheet explicitly lists ONVIF support. The company mentions that the cameras only support Google Assistant, but as the cameras have support for RTSP and ONVIF(WiFi), you should be able to integrate the camera into Home Assistant, Blue Iris, or a Synology NAS.
The Elite Floodlight WiFi starts at $199.99 on Amazon, while the Elite Pro Floodlight PoE goes for $229.49. Both models are also sold on the Reolink store if Amazon is not an option. The press release may have a few more details.
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