IoT devices in Reolink app

[Janser Dienstleistungen GmbH_257000373518575]

Wondering about the new function to add IoT devices into Reolink app…

What kind of devices can be added there?
Is it possible to add for example the SONOFF devices so it is possible to switch something On and Off within the same app as the cameras can be operated?

[big_ted]

@janser-dienstleistungen-gmbh_257000373518575
You can add the new Reolink Smart Plugs. Unsure if third party devices can be added

[Janser Dienstleistungen GmbH_257000373518575]

@big_ted thank you for your answer.
Unfortunately this plug is more or less maybe good for some indoor home devices but I am looking for more professional solutions and so it would be nice to be able to control third-party devices…

[Reolink Fiona]

@janser-dienstleistungen-gmbh_257000373518575 Yes, besides the wifi plug, you can add the Reolink floodlight to this page too.

[Janser Dienstleistungen GmbH_257000373518575]

@reolink-fiona Thanks for the information. Is it planned to be able to add third-party devices in future as well? Actually I am looking for a solution to use only one app which has to be easy to operate like the Reolink app. With this app it should be possible to check live cameras and also operate 2-4 outputs (relay outputs)... Unfortunately the Reolink cameras do not have any switched outputs on a separate cable for example and so my idea is to use at least third-party devices (like the SONOFF devices) for that kind of systems...

[Reolink Fiona]

@janser-dienstleistungen-gmbh_257000373518575 Now it is not available but I will submit your request to the team to see if there is any possibilities.

[Building-A_142124144668895]

@janser-dienstleistungen-gmbh_257000373518575

That’s a great idea. It would also increase sales of their cameras. I think the easiest way to do it would be to implement an API that let’s you send UDP, GET or POST messages. That way Reolink will not have to invest too much time developing the code and it will make their app much more useful to a lot more people. Each action could have one customizable button.

[joseph_1979]

@building-a_142124144668895 best way forward is to implement the de-facto standard for IoT messaging which is MQTT. But have no idea when Reolink shall be embarking on this. Competitors already started to deploy it.

[Reolink Fiona]

@janser-dienstleistungen-gmbh_257000373518575 Now we have an article to explain the IoT page. You can read more here, https://reolink.com/blog/reolink-iot-guide/.