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Is the Reolink RLC-842A still getting security updates?

The manufacturer guarantees security updates for the Reolink RLC-842A until 30 April 2029.

The date after which a device gets no more security fixes is also called its end of life (EOL) or end of support.

Supported

Security updates guaranteed until

30 April 2029

900 days left on 12 November 2026

Device
Reolink RLC-842A (camera)
Basis
Official end date published by the manufacturer.
As written
the defined support period for the products above is until April 30, 2029
Source
UK PSTI Statement of Compliance – PoE IP Camera (Reolink) (UK statement)

What to do. Keep automatic updates on, or check for new firmware every few months. Nothing else to do for now.

Support timeline

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Security updates per hardware version, to scale. The bar ends on the manufacturer's date.

Questions

Is the Reolink RLC-842A still getting security updates?

The manufacturer guarantees security updates for the Reolink RLC-842A until 30 April 2029.

What does end of life mean for the Reolink RLC-842A?

After its end of life, the Reolink RLC-842A receives no more security fixes from Reolink. It keeps working, but any vulnerability found later stays open, which makes it an easy target once attackers know about it.

Where does this date come from?

From the manufacturer: UK PSTI Statement of Compliance – PoE IP Camera (Reolink). Each date is shown exactly as published.

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