Doorbell disconnecting

[user_828616743243981_828616743243981]

Hello,
All my security cameras have Internet disabled. I noticed with this 5MP Reolink Doorbell Camera, if I disable Internet and make it LAN only, it disconnects from Wifi and will not connect unless I enable Internet... why is that?

Why does it need Internet in order to work. I have my own NVR, so I don't need for the doorbell to access outside Internet for any reason.
I just bought this doorbell and if it requires Internet connection, then that's not good for me.

[joseph_1979]

@user_828616743243981_828616743243981 Try to disable UID. Normally there is no need of Internet connectivity. Only for setting battery cams, Internet is required and then access can be restricted.

[user_825090955698356_825090955698356]

@joseph_1979 Thank you so much Joseph! download mp3

[BernieceReynolds]

To fix the Reolink 5MP doorbell disconnecting when there is no Internet, connect the device to a network with Internet to complete the initial configuration. Then, assign a static IP address to the device through the router and use a firewall or router settings to block outbound Internet access, but still allow LAN connection to the NVR. This way, the device maintains an internal connection without Internet access, ensuring privacy and stable operation in the local network system.