If you’ve been waiting for someone to roll up all the best AI and security tech into one package, the Reolink TrackFlex Floodlight camera might be what you’ve been waiting for — with some super bright floodlights for good measure.
But, don’t just call it a security camera. Thanks to precise lighting controls and AI-powered smart detection, Reolink thinks their new camera can be a lot more.
The Reolink TrackFlex Floodlight camera combines a dual-lens (one wide angle, one telephoto) rotating camera module with two giant floodlights that can produce light at a maximum of 3,000 lumens of brightness at a range of 40 feet. Reolink has also added motion sensors to the camera module, along with a set of speakers and microphones.
The motion detectors make the TrackFlex more effective than the average security camera. The sensors can pick up motion outside of the camera module’s field of vision, which can either trigger an alarm or cue the camera module to rotate and start recording the source of that motion. Because one of the two cameras is a telephoto zoom camera, the TrackFlex can very quickly rotate and zoom in on a subject (up to 6x hybrid zoom) while recording in 4k. The motion detectors can pick up motion up to 270 degrees around the camera module, so if it’s wall mounted, it’s virtually impossible to sneak around it.
Reolink seems keen to point out that the TrackFlex isn’t just for home security. It’ll also make for a great home camera, taking video of events like birthday parties and picking up all the good action shots, so no one has to wear the mantle of event photographer. The lighting temperature can also be adjusted, so the harsh cold lights can be saved for the burglars while the family gets the warmer tones.
But, security is probably going to be the primary use, and that’s where the AI features are going to come in handy the most. Reolink’s ReoNeura AI engine has recently been improved to better differentiate subjects — not only can the TrackFlex pick up motion, it can quickly differentiate between a family pet or a potential burglar. If it’s the latter, the TrackFlex can be programmed to flash its lights, play a custom pre-recorded 5-second audio alert, and push out mobile notifications. And once the camera module is locked in on a security threat, it can follow it with subject tracking.
The ReoNeura AI engine is useful after video has been recorded, too. Rather than manually sift through minutes or hours of footage, you can do a search for pets or intruders, for example, and the AI engine will find the relevant footage for you. The AI engine can also generate captions from any audio that was recorded at the time.
Of course, to sift through all that footage, it’ll need to be stored first. While Reolink does have a subscription service for video storage, the TrackFlex also works with local storage solutions. There’s a microSD card slot compatible with cards up to 512GB, although that might fill up fast if you always record in 4k. Fortunately, you can also use a home server, with the TrackFlex able to connect to FTP and NAS server storage.
The TrackFlex has Wi-Fi 6 to keep it connected, with WPA3 encryption. It can also work with Google Assistant, making it easier to adjust presets from your phone.
Hopefully, that Wi-Fi connectivity is solid, because we figure most folks will want to mount this on a wall outside. And for outdoor use, the TrackFlex also has an IP66 rating, meaning it should be weather-proof, even during heavy rain. However, if you want to use it indoors, the TrackFlex can be mounted to ceilings.
That might be the preference for business owners who are interested in the TrackFlex. For those folks, Reolink again suggests there’s more to the TrackFlex than just security. Thanks to their AI engine, the camera can automatically keep track of foot traffic and, for smaller stores, create heat maps to show where customers are spending most of their time. That could provide insights like what products are perhaps popular, but not being purchased, for example.
The Reolink TrackFlex Floodlight Camera can be pre-ordered starting now, with early birds getting 10% off the asking price.