Reolink Home Assistant: Everything You Need to Know

Want to connect your Reolink cameras to Home Assistant? Reolink now officially partners with Home Assistant for seamless local integration. This comprehensive guide covers compatibility, setup instructions, and the benefits of managing all your smart home devices from a single dashboard.

What is Home Assistant?

Home Assistant is an open-source platform for smart home automation that allows users to control and automate various devices from different brands and manufacturers in one central system. Users can obtain it from their official website, where you'll find detailed installation guides for different platforms, including Raspberry Pi, virtual machines, and Docker.

Once installed, users can access Home Assistant through a web interface or mobile app (available for both iOS and Android). The platform allows users to connect and control a wide range of smart devices, such as lights, sensors, cameras, and thermostats, from various manufacturers.

You can create your own smart home automation routines and integrates different services and devices. For experienced users, Home Assistant also allows for personalized customization using coding in YAML or using third-party add-ons.

Does Reolink Work with Home Assistant?

Yes, Reolink can work with Home Assistant. According to tests conducted by experienced Reolink users, most Reolink cameras can be integrated into the Home Assistant platform and connected with other smart home devices. Full compatibility for the entire line and NVR continues later in 2025.

As of April 2025, most Reolink camera models are officially certified as "Works with Home Assistant." This means users can now process video feeds, receive AI alerts, and manage device controls entirely within their home network via the Home Assistant platform. You can check the official website for a list of Home Assistant-compatible Reolink cameras.

Reolink Officially Partners with Home Assistant for Easy Smart Home Integration

The official partnership between Reolink and Home Assistant marks a significant milestone in Reolink’s commitment to providing a flexible, user-centric, and privacy-focused security experience. The HA platform has recognized this partnership as platinum quality.

As the world's most trusted automation platform, Home Assistant now has 2 million active installations worldwide and supports integration with more than 3,000 brands. Through the HA platform, Reolink users can enjoy enhanced privacy and flexibility. All video feeds and data are stored and managed within the user's home network, eliminating concerns about external breaches or data leaks.

Users can also integrate Reolink cameras and doorbells with smart devices from other manufacturers. For example, you can set up an automation routine where, when someone presses your Reolink Battery Doorbell, your front door lights turn on instantly, and your smart lock automatically secures the door.

Reolink Cameras & Home Assistant: Which Models Are Compatible?

As of now, there are two ways to connect Reolink cameras with Home Assistant: either directly or by using a Reolink Home Hub as a bridge. Below are some of the top and best-selling models that can be integrated with Home Assistant.

16MP Dual-lens Camera - Duo 3 PoE

Duo 3 PoE is one of the most powerful Reolink cameras to date. It is a 16MP camera with a dual lens to offer incredible details and cover a wide area. It captures a 180⁰ field of view and every moment of the person or object. You can even see true colors at night through its color night vision.

The camera offers smart detection, which sends instant alerts to your devices. You can deter intruders using the siren & spotlight and even talk to the person in front of the camera through two-way audio. It’s an IP-67-rated camera to work in all weather conditions. The Duo 3 PoE can be connected directly to the Home Assitant platform.

2K+ Video Doorbell - Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi

Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi is a smart doorbell that captures 2K+ resolution videos and helps you monitor every movement on the door. It automatically detects persons and sends instant alerts on your devices. You can monitor your front door 24/7 through sharp and clear videos.

This WiFi doorbells offer flexible storage options, including microSD card. You can communicate with the person on the door through two-way audio and respond more quickly.

4K Auto-Tracking Camera- Reolink Argus Track

The Argus 4 Track is a 4K (8MP) Wi-Fi security camera. It offers 355⁰ Pan and 50⁰ Tilt to cover a vast area. You can also zoom into the objects with its 6X hybrid zoom to enjoy clear visuals.

It’s a Wi-Fi 6 dual-band camera that offers incredible speed and stable connection. You get clear images at night through its multiple night vision mode. It offers flexible storage options, time-lapse, two-way audio, double-warning, and other useful features. To use it with Home Assistant, you'll need a Reolink Home Hub to serve as a bridge.

Wireless Video Doorbell - Reolink Video Doorbell Battery

The battery version of Reolink Video Doorbell is also compatible with the Home Assitant. It offers a 1:1 Head-to-Toe view and 2K quality so that you can see the person on the door clearly. It also records the complete picture with intricate details. The diagonal measures 180⁰, which ensures you get to see the surrounding area as well. If you want to integrate it with other devices via the Home Assistant, remember to have a Reolink Home Hub as well.

How to Integrate Reolink Cameras with Home Assistant?

You can easily integrate Reolink with Home Assistant. But before that, you need to initialize the camera and enable the camera's sever ports on the Reolink app.

1. Install the Reolink app on your device. Open the app and tap the “+” button. Scan the QR code behind the camera or enter UID/IP.
2. Enter a password and name your device. Tap Finish.
3. Then go Settings>Network>Advanced.
4. Enable RTSP and ONVIF.

Now, you are ready to integrate the camera into Home Assistant.

1. Log into Home Assistant and search for Reolink.
2. Enter your camera credentials.
3. View and configure your camera stream on Home Assistant.

For detailed instructions, visit Reolink Support to learn how to add Reolink devices to Home Assistant.

What Users Are Saying About Reolink & Home Assistant Integration?

Before the official partnership was announced, many users had already tested Reolink's integration with Home Assistant. Most found it super convenient, and here’s what they said:

"I have the PoE version Reolink doorbell. Have HA automation to grab a still from it when the button is pressed and push notifications and text a photo, works great. Plays fine with my DVR. Also the motion sense it pretty nice too, I have another HA automation to turn the outdoor light son based on that sensor, it works very well." - A Reddit user.

"I had a POE doorbell camera integrated already in the app and home assistant before I hard installed in on the door today. I had the app open when I plugged in the POE cable, but it would not see the video stream at all. I figured my connection was no good and tried for ages. In the end it was basically shut app down and open again and the stream appeared. Very strange quirk." - A user on Home Assistant Community.

FAQs

Is "Integration with Home Assistant" the same as "Certified to Work with Home Assistant"?

No, "Integration with Home Assistant" and "Certified to Work with Home Assistant" are not the same. Integration simply means a device is compatible with Home Assistant, but it may not have been officially tested or supported by the Home Assistant team. Certification, on the other hand, indicates that the device has undergone official testing and approval by Home Assistant. It means Reolink cameras now have reliable compatibility and full support for HA.

Is there a mobile app for controlling Reolink cameras integrated with Home Assistant?

Yes, Home Assistant Companion is available for iOS and Android. You can directly download it from your smartphone's app store. Using the app, you can control the integrated Reolink cameras.

Is Reolink Home Assistant integration secure?

Yes, the integration of Reolink and Home Assistant offers enhanced privacy and security. This integration works entirely within your home network and ensures that your video feeds and data remain private. You don't need any external servers for third-party access.

Where can I find support for Reolink Home Assistant integration?

Integration of Reolink devices with Home Assistant is extremely simple. Home Assistant automatically detects Reolink devices. However, you can also connect manually from settings. If you still find the integration difficult, you can find related support articles on Reolink Support or Home Assistant website.

Conclusion

Selected Reolink cameras and doorbells are now officially certified to "Work with Home Assistant," making smart home device management easier than ever. Check their compatibility and integrate them into Home Assistant to access all features and seamlessly connect with other smart devices on a single dashboard. Don't hesitate—enjoy effortless integration today!