Reolink + Home Assistant

1. Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

• Home Assistant installed and running
• Reolink camera connected to your network
• Admin credentials set on the camera

Supported Devices

PoE and WiFi Cameras (direct connection):

• RLC series: 410, 510A, 520, 810A, 820A, 823A, 1224A, and more
• E1 series: E1, E1 Pro, E1 Zoom, E1 Outdoor
• Reolink Duo, TrackMix, Video Doorbell

Battery Cameras (require Home Hub or NVR):

• Argus 3 Pro, Argus 4 Pro, Argus Track
• Reolink Doorbell Battery

Password Requirements

Your camera password can only contain: a-z A-Z 0-9 @ $ * ~ _ - + = ! ? . , : ; ' ( ) [ ]

Other special characters will cause encoding issues with video streams.

2. Integration Setup

Step 1: Set Camera Credentials

If you haven't already, access your camera's web interface to set admin credentials:

1. Connect the camera to your network
2. Open the camera's IP address in a browser
3. Set a username and password following the requirements above

Step 2: Add Integration

Reolink cameras are often auto-discovered. If not:

1. Go to Settings → Devices & Services
2. Click + Add Integration
3. Search for Reolink
4. Enter:
   • Host: Camera's IP address
   • Username: admin (or your custom username)
   • Password: Your camera password
5. Click Submit

Step 3: Verify Entities

After setup, you should see camera streams, motion sensors, and configuration controls.

3. Streaming Protocols

Choose the right protocol for your needs:

To change protocol: Go to the integration options and select your preferred streaming method.

4. Available Features

Camera Streams

• Fluent: Low resolution, enabled by default
• Clear: High resolution, disabled by default
• Snapshots: Still images on demand

AI Detection Sensors

• Person detection
• Vehicle detection
• Pet/animal detection
• Package detection
• Face detection (supported models)

PTZ Controls (Pan-Tilt-Zoom cameras)

• Directional buttons (up, down, left, right)
• Zoom controls
• Preset positions
• Auto-tracking toggle

Configuration Controls

• Floodlight brightness and mode
• Infrared controls
• Motion sensitivity
• Recording toggle
• Privacy mode

Sensors

• Battery percentage (battery cameras)
• WiFi signal strength
• Storage status

5. Automation Ideas

Person Detection Alert

automation:
  - alias: "Person at front door"
    trigger:
      - platform: state
        entity_id: binary_sensor.front_camera_person
        to: "on"
    action:
      - service: notify.mobile_app
        data:
          title: "Person Detected"
          message: "Someone is at the front door"
          data:
            image: /api/camera_proxy/camera.front_camera_fluent

Turn on Floodlight on Motion

automation:
  - alias: "Floodlight on motion"
    trigger:
      - platform: state
        entity_id: binary_sensor.driveway_motion
        to: "on"
    condition:
      - condition: sun
        after: sunset
    action:
      - service: light.turn_on
        target:
          entity_id: light.driveway_floodlight
        data:
          brightness_pct: 100

Vehicle Detection Logging

automation:
  - alias: "Log vehicle arrivals"
    trigger:
      - platform: state
        entity_id: binary_sensor.driveway_vehicle
        to: "on"
    action:
      - service: logbook.log
        data:
          name: "Driveway"
          message: "Vehicle detected"

6. Troubleshooting

Camera Not Discovered

• Ensure camera is on the same network/VLAN as Home Assistant
• Verify camera has a static IP or DHCP reservation
• Try manual setup with the camera's IP address

Stream Not Loading

• Check password only contains allowed characters
• Try switching to FLV protocol for better compatibility
• Verify firewall isn't blocking RTSP ports

AI Detection Not Working

• Verify your camera model supports the AI feature
• Enable the sensor entity if disabled by default
• Check camera firmware is up to date

Battery Camera Not Connecting

• Battery cameras require a Home Hub or NVR
• Direct integration is not possible for battery models

7. Frequently Asked Questions

8. Sources

This guide was compiled from official documentation:

• Home Assistant Reolink Integration (official docs)
• Reolink Support Guide

Last verified: 2026-01-31 against Home Assistant 2026.1. If you find outdated information, let us know.