{
  "id": 10160778,
  "title": "Reolink OMVI 3i reviewpanoramic views and 4K tracking in one smart camera",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/reolink-omvi-3i-reviewpanoramic-views-and-4k-tracking-in-one-smart",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-27T07:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/home/home-security/reolink-omvi-3i-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Reolink OMVI 3i is a security camera from the Shenzhen-based company Reolink. This brand is well-known for producing reliable and affordable home security cameras and video doorbells. The OMVI 3i stands out from other models with its panoramic top lenses (10MP) and a 4K pan-and-tilt bottom lens (8MP). It features integrated edge AI, enabling it to distinguish between people, animals, and vehicles, and allows users to adjust sensitivity settings for each category, reducing false alarms. The camera also includes a smart tracking option alongside advanced package detection, which alerts users when a parcel is removed from a specific zone. The device comes with a dual-lens configuration and a heavy-duty IP66 weatherproof housing. It requires a substantial mount, as it is quite bulky (weighing 2.4lbs for the Wi-Fi model and 2.9lbs for the PoE version), but it is designed to be mounted high on an outside wall. Reolink offers two versions of the OMVI 3i - one that is mains-powered and one that supports battery and solar power. The main differences between the two models are the power source and the price. The camera offers several subscription options for cloud storage, ranging from £2.71 (about $3.60 / AU$5.10) per month for a single-camera plan to a standard plan that supports up to five cameras for £2.87 (about $2.80 / AU$5.40) per month. The Reolink OMVI 3i is priced at $329.99, £259.99, or AU$439 and is available in the UK, US, Australia, and select global markets through Amazon and Reolink's official store. Despite its bulkiness and installation requirements, the Reolink OMVI 3i offers excellent value for money, especially considering its performance and build quality, making it an ideal choice for both small businesses and consumers looking to monitor their premises effectively.",
  "summary": "All too often, choosing an outdoor security involves some element of compromise — but not this time.",
  "key_points": [
    "Reolink OMVI 3i combines panoramic top lens (10MP) with 4K pan-and-tilt bottom lens (8MP)",
    "Integrated edge AI identifies people, animals, and vehicles, customizable sensitivity settings",
    "Includes smart tracking and parcel detection, IP66 weatherproof housing, two power versions"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}