Reolink RLC-811A Specs & Ownership Analysis
A documentation-driven look at the Reolink RLC-811A: 4K PoE, 5x optical zoom, local storage, RTSP/ONVIF, power draw and the buyers it fits best.
The Reolink RLC-811A is a useful reference model for local-first wired surveillance because it combines 4K resolution, PoE power, a motorized 2.7-13.5mm lens, local storage and documented third-party protocols in one camera.
Verified specifications
| Field | Documented value |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 3840×2160, 8MP |
| Lens | 2.7-13.5mm motorized, 5× optical zoom |
| Horizontal FOV | 105° to 31° |
| Power | 802.3af PoE or 12V DC, under 12W |
| Local storage | microSD up to 512GB, Reolink NVR, FTP |
| Protocols | RTSP and ONVIF documented for RLC-series PoE cameras |
| Weather rating | IP67 |
| AI | Person, vehicle and animal detection |
Why the lens matters
The 105°-31° horizontal range makes this much more flexible than a fixed 2.8mm camera. You can install it for wide coverage and then tighten the scene around a driveway, gate or other evidence zone without relying on digital zoom.
Local-first strength
Reolink explicitly documents standalone RTSP and ONVIF support for the RLC-811A product class. The camera can also record 24/7, by schedule or by motion.
Tradeoffs
It is a wired camera, so installation is more involved than battery systems. It is also physically larger than many consumer Wi-Fi cameras. The upside is predictable power, continuous recording and a direct local-network path.
Verdict
If you want a camera that behaves like surveillance infrastructure rather than a cloud accessory, the RLC-811A is a strong architecture fit.
Sources: Reolink product page · Reolink protocol matrix. Compare it in the Security Camera Model Database.