# Reolink RLC-823A 16X

*Reolink*

> The RLC-823A 16X has 16X optical zoom at 8MP and is rated IP66. It runs on PoE+ (802.3at) or 12 V DC, offers RTSP and ONVIF, and takes a microSD card up to 256GB.

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/reolink-rlc-823a-16x
- Last checked: 2026-10-09

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Reolink](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/reolink) |
| Category | Camera |
| Status | Current[^1] |
| Series | RLC[^2] |
| Connection | PoE or DC power[^2] |
| Cable design | tail cable (pigtail)[^3][^2] |
| Cable leads | power, network, reset, earth[^3][^2] |
| Waterproof lid | yes[^2] |
| PoE standard | 802.3at (PoE+)[^2] |
| Power | PoE (802.3at) or DC 12.0V/2A[^2] |
| Lens | 16X optical zoom[^2] |
| IP rating | IP66[^2] |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 (8MP)[^2] |
| microSD max | 256GB[^2] |
| RTSP / ONVIF | RTSP and ONVIF[^2] |
| Released | unknown |

## Related pages

- [Reolink cameras](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/reolink-cameras) (line)
- [Reolink](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/reolink) (brand)

## Sources

[^1]: Reolink US store: poe ip cameras category. https://store.reolink.com/us/poe-ip-cameras/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^2]: Reolink US product page: RLC-823A 16X. https://reolink.com/us/product/rlc-823a-16x/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-08)
[^3]: Reolink Support: Introduction to the Tail Cables of Reolink Bullet and Dome Cameras. https://support.reolink.com/articles/900000758783-Introduction-to-the-Tail-Cables-of-Reolink-Bullet-and-Dome-Cameras/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-08)