A Brief Step-by-Step Guide on Connecting Reolink to Home Assistant

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1. Initialize Your Camera

• New cameras: Connect to your network via the Reolink app, web browser (LAN/WiFi), or QR code.
  • Pro Tip: Use a-z, A-Z, 0-9, or @$~_-+=!?.,:;'()[]* for passwords—special characters like # or % break streams.

2. Add Reolink to Home Assistant

1. In HA, go to Settings > Devices & Services > Add Integration > Reolink.
2. Enter your camera/NVR’s IP address, username, and password (set during initialization).
3. Auto-discovery: HA often detects Reolink devices automatically—just confirm!

3. Customize Your Experience

• Stream protocols: Choose RTSP (4K/H265), RTMP, or FLV (low-resource).
• Enable entities: Motion detection, AI analytics (person/vehicle/pet), PTZ controls, floodlights, and more.
• Rich automations: Trigger lights, pause TV on doorbell presses, or geofence recordings.

Key Features You’ll Love

• AI-Powered Sensors: Detect people, vehicles, pets, packages, and even crying babies.
• PTZ Control: Pan/tilt/zoom via HA buttons or automations.
• Local Playback: Access up to 1 month of recordings via HA’s media browser.
• Privacy Mode: Disable streams/API access with one switch.

Automation Inspiration

• Turn on outdoor lights when motion is detected.
• Send rich notifications with snapshots to your phone.
• Auto-track intruders with PTZ cameras.
• Sync camera modes with sunrise/sunset.

For a more comprehensive guide, visit Home Assistant - Reolink Integration Website or Reolink Blog.