Reolink Finally Ships Its Triple-Lens OMVI Security Cameras—Here’s What You Get

The difference between models comes down to resolution, zoom, connectivity, and availability.

OMVI 3i PoE and OMVI 3i WiFi

• Total resolution: 18MP (10MP dual-lens panoramic + 8MP PT tracking lens) .
• Connectivity: PoE model is wired Ethernet; WiFi model adds wireless for more flexible placement .
• Pricing: OMVI 3i PoE is $299.99 / £249.99 RRP; OMVI 3i WiFi is $319.99 / £259.99 .
• Availability: PoE version launched June 1; WiFi version arrives June 17 .

OMVI X16 PoE

• Total resolution: 24MP (16MP dual-lens panoramic + 8MP PT lens). The tracking lens adds 16× optical zoom, so you keep 4K clarity on distant subjects .
• CES 2026 Innovation Award Honoree status, announced during the show in January .
• Availability: Expected in Q3 2026; pricing not yet confirmed .

The X16’s triple-motor structure allows 360° endless horizontal panning, 0–22° motorized tilt on the upper panoramic lenses, and 140° vertical range on the tracking lens—giving it more physical range than the 3i models .

What the AI Actually Does

Reolink powers the OMVI series with its ReoNeura AI engine, running detection and search locally on-device rather than relying on cloud processing. This means two practical things:

1. Local AI Video Search: You can search recorded clips by person, vehicle, or pet type directly on the camera or NVR without uploading footage. Reolink says the search is designed to be fast and intuitive, letting you find a specific event without scrubbing through hours of video .
2. On-device detection: Because analysis happens locally, the camera can distinguish genuine threats from false alerts—reducing unnecessary notifications—without sending your video to the cloud .

App-based remote monitoring is handled by the Reolink mobile app, which provides live view, playback, and event management .

A Separate Battery Line Powered by Qualcomm

Launched alongside the OMVI series, the Power-Efficient Series is a different product family entirely. These are battery-powered, wire-free WiFi cameras and doorbells aimed at people who cannot or don’t want to run cables.

The standout spec comes from the Qualcomm Micro-Power Wi-Fi QCC730 chip: Reolink claims up to 96% longer battery life compared to the industry average . In practical terms, the company says a device like the Argus MagiCam can last up to nine months on a single charge in typical use .

The lineup includes the Argus MagiCam ($59.99), Video Doorbell 2nd Gen ($129.99, available June 15), Video Doorbell SE, and E1 Swift indoor PT camera (both expected Q3 2026), plus a Solar Floodlight Cam with a 1,000-lumen light and integrated solar panel . These products are designed around compact DIY installation, magnetic mounting, and energy-conscious operation, rather than the high-resolution multi-lens tracking the OMVI series targets .

Global Availability and Timing

The launch covers the US, UK, Germany, and Australia . Reolink is rolling out the OMVI models in stages:

• OMVI 3i PoE: Available now on Reolink.com and Amazon .
• OMVI 3i WiFi: June 17, 2026 .
• OMVI X16 PoE: Q3 2026 (no exact date or price yet) .

For the UK market, pricing starts at £249.99 for the OMVI 3i PoE, with the WiFi version at £259.99—though one source lists a July 20 date for the WiFi model in the UK, which may reflect regional variation or a slight delay .