Reolink RLC-1240A Vandalproof PoE Security Camera: 12MP Ultra HD clarity
Meet the REOLINK RLC-1240A—not just any security camera, but a 12MP PoE powerhouse that's as comfortable indoors as it is braving the elements outside. Picture this: a 145° wide viewing angle that leaves no corner unchecked, because who wants blind spots? And when the sun goes down, its color night vision keeps the show going, while two-way talk lets you chat with visitors (or tell off intruders) right from your phone.
But wait, there's more (because of course there is). This camera's got brains too, thanks to smart detection that can tell a person from a pet from a passing car—cutting down on those 'was that a burglar or just the neighbor's cat?' moments. And with IP67 weatherproof and IK10 vandalproof ratings, it's basically the Chuck Norris of cameras. Plus, the Power over Ethernet (PoE) setup means you're running just one cable for power and data, because nobody likes a spaghetti mess of wires.
Oh, and did we mention the extras? Store footage locally with a microSD card (up to 256GB), watch up to 12 live streams at once (multitasking at its finest), or hook it up to a REOLINK NVR for round-the-clock recording. And mounting it? A breeze, whether you're going for ceiling or wall—no engineering degree required.
- 145° wide-angle view
- Color night vision
- Two-way talk
- Smart person/vehicle/animal detection
- IP67 weatherproof & IK10 vandalproof
- Power over Ethernet
- 12MP Ultra HD clarity
General specs
- Brand: Reolink
- Model: RLC-1240A
- Seller: Amazon
- compatible_devices: REOLINK NVR
- power_source: Corded Electric
- connectivity_protocol: Ethernet
- controller_type: Reolink APP
- mounting_type: Ceiling Mount
- video_capture_resolution: 12MP
- wireless_communication_technology: PoE
- form_factor: Dome
- viewing_angle: 121 Degrees
- night_vision_range: 100 Feet
- frame_rate: 20 frames_per_second
- water_resistance_level: Waterproof
- focus_type: Auto Focus
- low_light_technology: Night Color
- zoom_type: Digital Zoom
- alert_type: Motion Only
- international_protection_rating: IP67
- First listed by seller: 7/18/25
If you are interested in more details, you can find full information on the seller's page.
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Brand | Reolink | Reolink | Reolink Digital | Reolink | Reolink | Reolink |
Model | RLC-1240A | Duo 3 PoE | RLC-823S2 | RLK8--1200B/D4-Parent | RLC-520A | RLK16-410B8-5MP |
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Price | $119.99 | $179.99 | $329.99 | $699.99 | $46.74 | $664.99 |
Seller | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon |
Update | July 18, 2025 | June 27, 2025 | June 27, 2025 | June 27, 2025 | June 27, 2025 | August 5, 2025 |
compatible_devices | REOLINK NVR | REOLINK NVR | PC: Windows, Mac OS, Smartphone: iOS, Android | Smartphones, Personal Computers, Tablets, Laptops, Cameras | Smartphones, Personal Computers, Tablets, Laptops, Cameras | |
power_source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Power over Ethernet | DC |
connectivity_protocol | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | ||
video_capture_resolution | 12MP | 8K | 4k | 12MP (2560 × 1920) | 5 MP | 5MP (2560 × 1920) |
viewing_angle | 121 Degrees | 180 Degrees | 93 Degrees | 80 Degrees | ||
night_vision_range | 100 Feet | 100 Feet | 80 Meters | 100 Feet | 100 Feet | 100 Feet |
frame_rate | 20 frames_per_second | 20FPS | 20 FPS | 25fps | ||
low_light_technology | Night Color | Night Color | Night Vision | Night Vision | ||
international_protection_rating | IP67 | IP67 | IP66 | |||
number_of_channels | 1 | 8 | 16 |
Nathan W.
San Jose, CA
July 28, 2025
i bought this expecting another cheap camera that'd fail in a month, but man, it's held up way better. the wide view covers my whole yard, no blind spots, and the night vision in color is a game-changer—i can actually see what's going on after dark. as a gamer, i appreciate the smart detection; it's like having an extra set of eyes that doesn't freak out over squirrels. for the price, it's a steal, and it's saved me from a few close calls with packages getting swiped. definitely recommend if you're on a budget but want something reliable. :)
- Pros: i was kinda annoyed at first, expecting this thing to be overpriced, but the reality is it's too good for the money. the picture is super clear, even at night, and it can tell people apart from pets, which is a lifesaver with my kid and our dog running around. setting it up with just one cable was a breeze, no messy wires, and it's built like a tank—handles rain and bumps without a hitch.