Applies to: Reolink Keen

Note: Normally the new batteries for Reolink Keen can last for:

Stand-by: 6 months
Constant working: 10 hours for day session or 5 hours when IR-LEDs are on in night mode.

If you're troubled by the short battery life of Reolink Keen even though you just replace the batteries with new ones, you may refer to the troubleshooting tips listed below to solve the problem.

Cause 1. Frequent PIR Alarms

If you frequently hear the audio warning or find a lot of intermittent recordings in Playback page, it indicates that the PIR alarm is triggered too often.

Note: Pets and hot winds can also trigger the alarm.

Solution:

  • Adjust the sensitivity of the PIR sensor illustrated in the picture below.

Adjust PIR Sensitivity

  • Configure the PIR schedule to fit your needs more precisely.

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Cause 2. Frequently Visit the Camera via Reolink App

If you log in to your Reolink Keen and watch live view frequently, the camera will continually go to the working state, and the batteries will be consumed more rapidly.

Solution: Extend the battery life by only visiting the camera when necessary.

 

Cause 3. The Disparity between Batteries

Batteries from different brands or manufacturers may have distinct performances.

Solution: It's suggested to use batteries from Panasonic, Gold Peak.