🔄 Try this first — Press and hold the power button on the camera for about 5 seconds until you hear a prompt tone, then release. Wait 60 seconds for it to restart fully. Restart your router by unplugging it for 30 seconds too.

If video quality from your Reolink Altas PT Ultra is poor, working through the checks below will resolve the issue in most cases.

What This Problem Means

Poor video quality from the Reolink Altas PT Ultra is almost always caused by a weak Wi-Fi signal, slow internet connection or a dirty lens rather than a camera hardware fault.

Common Symptoms

  • Video appears blurry, pixelated or low resolution
  • Image is grainy, especially at night
  • Video stutters, freezes or drops frames
  • Colours appear washed out or incorrect
  • Live View quality noticeably worse than still images

Safe Checks You Can Try

1. Check Wi-Fi signal strength

A weak Wi-Fi signal causes the camera to reduce video quality to maintain the connection. Open Device Settings in the Reolink app and check the signal strength. If it is weak, move the camera closer to the router or add a Wi-Fi extender.

2. Check internet upload speed

Reolink recommends at least 2 Mbps upload speed for high-quality video. Test at fast.com. Below 2 Mbps and the stream will automatically reduce quality.

3. Clean the lens

Dust, condensation, cobwebs or fingerprints on the lens are the most common cause of blurry video. Clean the lens with a soft, dry cloth and test again.

4. Check video quality settings

Open Device Settings in the Reolink app and check the video stream quality setting. Ensure it is set to the highest available option for your connection.

5. Check battery level

A low battery (charge via USB-C) can cause the camera to reduce video quality to save power.

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When To Contact Support

If the issue persists after working through all the checks above, contact Reolink support for further help. Your device may be eligible for a replacement if it is within its two-year warranty.