Work with Home Assistant: Reolink Duo 3 PoE & TrackMix PoE – Unleash 360° Smart Surveillance

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Tired of blind spots or static camera angles? Meet Reolink Duo 3 PoE and TrackMix PoE—two powerhouse cameras now certified work with Home Assistant! Whether you need ultra-wide coverage or AI-powered tracking, this duo transforms your HA setup into a proactive security fortress. Let’s dive in!

Core Features Enabled by Home Assistant
Reolink Duo 3 PoE: 180° Coverage, Zero Compromises

16MP Dual-Lens Mastery: Monitor driveways, backyards, or large rooms in stunning detail.
AI Person/Vehicle Detection: Filter out false alarms (leaves, shadows) and trigger precise alerts.
HDR & Night Vision: Balance lighting in high-contrast scenes and switch to IR mode automatically.
Panoramic Dashboards: Display the 180° view on HA dashboards using the "Fluent" stream (H264 for broad compatibility).

Reolink TrackMix PoE: Smart Tracking + PTZ Agility

Auto-Follow Intruders: Dual lenses (wide + zoom) track motion while recording 4K footage.
PTZ Presets: Save positions (e.g., "Front Gate," "Garage") and trigger via HA automations.
Guard Mode: Automatically return to a preset "home" position after tracking.
AI Analytics: Detect people, pets, vehicles, and even customize sensitivity per zone.

Seamless Home Assistant Integration
1. Key Entities to Unlock

Duo 3 PoE:
- binary_sensor: Motion, person/vehicle detection.
- camera: 180° Fluent/Clear streams, snapshots.
- switch: Infrared lights, privacy mode, audio recording.
TrackMix PoE:
- button: PTZ controls (left/right/up/down/zoom), guard position.
- select: PTZ presets, floodlight modes.
- sensor: Pan/tilt position, AI detection status.

2. Setup in 3 Steps

Connect via PoE: Power both cameras via Ethernet for stable, high-bandwidth operation.
Add to HA:
- Go to Settings > Devices & Services > Reolink Integration.
- Enter each camera’s IP and local credentials (set via Reolink app).
Enable Advanced Features:
- For TrackMix: Configure PTZ presets in the Reolink app, then sync to HA.
- For Duo 3: Define motion zones in HA using its 180° FOV.

Automation Ideas to Level Up Security

TrackMix’s Auto-Track + Duo 3’s Wide View: If TrackMix detects a person, HA can:
- Send a snapshot + PTZ livestream to your phone.
- Turn on floodlights and trigger Duo 3 to record 4K footage.
Guard Your Perimeter: At sunset, activate TrackMix’s Guard Mode and sync Duo 3’s IR lights with outdoor lighting.
Reduce False Alarms: Use HA to disable motion alerts when your phone is home (geofencing).
Package Protection: If Duo 3 spots a package, HA can send a reminder and flash smart bulbs.

Why This Combo Dominates

No Dead Zones: Duo 3’s 180° + TrackMix’s PTZ = full property coverage.
Local Processing: AI detection runs on-camera, minimizing HA resource usage.
Expandable: Add Reolink NVRs to HA for centralized 24/7 recording.

With Reolink Duo 3 PoE and TrackMix PoE, your Home Assistant setup becomes a hyper-aware security guardian. Questions? Automation ideas? Share below!

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