RLC-811A is a fixed-position outdoor camera with an adjustable optical zoom lens, making it useful when you need to frame a gate or driveway more tightly than a standard wide-angle camera allows. Power over Ethernet can carry network data and power through one suitable cable when connected to compatible PoE equipment. The integrated spotlights support color night viewing, while infrared provides another nighttime option. This is not a motorized pan-and-tilt camera: the lens zooms, but the mounting direction must still be chosen carefully. Plan the network cable route and confirm recorder compatibility before purchase. Optical zoom narrows the view as it brings distant areas closer, so consider what surrounding context you want to retain.
Research guide based on linked documentation; not a hands-on test.
Specifications and selected package
| Image & video | 3840 × 2160 video at up to 25 fps |
|---|---|
| Feature | 5× optical zoom |
| Connection | IEEE 802.3af active PoE |
| Feature | Two-way audio |
Who this model suits
A fixed outdoor view with adjustable optical framing
Important buying checks
Requires compatible PoE or DC power; zoom does not provide motorized pan/tilt.
- Compatible active PoE equipment and Ethernet cabling, or a supported DC power arrangement.
- For recordings: compatible local storage or a supported recorder.
Plan the complete setup
- Plan the camera position, power source and path to the network before choosing a mount. A Wi-Fi connection does not mean the camera is battery powered.
- Check where recordings are stored and how they are retrieved. Memory cards, hubs, recorders and subscription plans can change the complete setup.
- Check the included camera quantity and any required hub. A single add-on camera and a complete system are different purchases.
The linked Amazon offer is identified as Single white RLC-811A 4K PoE camera with 5× optical zoom. Confirm that exact selection, the seller, condition and box contents before buying. The retailer displays the current price and availability.
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Reolink RLC-811A 4K PoE camera with 5× optical zoom
Single white RLC-811A 4K PoE camera with 5× optical zoom
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Research and next steps
This buying guide uses manufacturer documentation and the observed Amazon listing identity. The fit guidance is editorial interpretation of those specifications. HotBoxCams has not carried out a hands-on test of this item.
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Sources & fact-checking
Manufacturer documentation and primary references checked 2026-11-02. Specifications can depend on region, hardware revision and selected bundle.