Reolink cameraChoose the right model, power and positionCameras and local recording
Reolink cameras. A clearer view of your home.
We plan supported Reolink cameras, doorbells, NVRs and Home Hubs to record reliably on their own, then use Home Assistant for alerts, views and helpful automations.
Reolink cameraChoose the right model, power and positionReolink has one of the strongest official camera integrations for Home Assistant. Wired, Wi-Fi and battery models have different capabilities, so the exact model matters.
Where Reolink fits
What we use Reolink for.
We choose devices for the room and the task, so you can combine this brand with the equipment you already own.
Local NVR or on-device recording
Doorbell, person, vehicle and selected smart-detection events
Camera views and event-driven Home Assistant automations
Homes that want camera operation without a required cloud subscription
Ways to connect
How Reolink can work with Home Assistant.
The right option depends on the exact model and the features you want. Most homes will use just one of these approaches.
Camera or doorbell directly
Home Assistant connects to the device on the local network using device credentials. Supported streams, events and controls appear without using a Reolink cloud account.
Through an NVR or Home Hub
The recorder remains responsible for continuous footage and retention while Home Assistant integrates supported channels, events, playback and controls.
Battery-camera route
Battery models conserve power and may provide fewer functions or require a compatible NVR or Home Hub. We check the official tested-model list before recommending one for an automation.
Keep recording separate from Home Assistant
Your cameras should continue recording while Home Assistant is restarting or unavailable. Footage stays on an SD card, NVR or Home Hub; Home Assistant uses supported events and streams for dashboards, lighting, announcements and notifications.
Keeping those jobs separate makes the camera system easier to understand and prevents the automation server from becoming an improvised video recorder.
Good placement and cabling make the biggest difference
For fixed cameras, PoE usually provides the most predictable combination of power and data. Wi-Fi and battery devices remain useful where cabling is impractical, but radio conditions, charging and sleep behaviour change what the integration can promise.
We document camera accounts, recording location, retention, network addressing and which Home Assistant automations depend on each event.
- Choose from the official tested-model list
- Prefer wired backhaul for fixed critical viewpoints where practical
- Keep recordings outside Home Assistant
- Treat rich remote notifications as dependent on a secure remote-access path
Before you buy
Check these details first.
Confirm the model and the features you need before placing an order.
- !Not every Reolink model provides the same controls, information or event types.
- !Battery cameras may require an NVR/Home Hub and behave differently to powered cameras.
- !Remote image notifications require the phone to reach Home Assistant securely.
- !Camera coverage and recording do not replace a professionally designed alarm or life-safety system.
From product to complete solution
See the home CCTV solution Planning cameras for the whole home?
See how we handle the equipment, infrastructure, everyday controls and Home Assistant connection as one project.
Official information
Want to check the technical details?
Product support changes over time. These are the official sources we check for each model.
Questions
Common questions about Reolink and Home Assistant.
Does Reolink work locally with Home Assistant?+
Yes, supported cameras, doorbells, NVRs and Home Hubs use the official local Home Assistant integration. The exact streams, events and controls depend on the model and connection route.
Do Reolink cameras need a cloud subscription?+
Reolink supports local recording on compatible cameras, NVRs and Home Hubs, and the Home Assistant integration does not require a Reolink cloud account. Optional cloud services are a separate choice.
Can Home Assistant record all my cameras?+
Home Assistant can show streams and use events, but Smarter keeps primary footage recording and retention on the camera, NVR or Home Hub so recording remains independent of the automation system.
Reolink integration
Want to connect Reolink in your home?
Send us the model numbers or product photos. We’ll explain how they can connect and what extra equipment you might need.