Reolink
Reolink Duo 2 WiFi (Dual-Lens 180°)
- Native integration
- Local control
- Wi-Fi
Prices verified October 2026
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The original Reolink dual-lens 180° camera, now curiously pricier than its own successor: the newer Elite WiFi offers the same 4K panoramic dual-lens frame, spotlight and siren for around £20 less, plus Wi-Fi 6 for a stronger link — check that first. The Duo 2's fully-local RTSP/ONVIF path via HA's native reolink integration is identical either way, and both take up to 512GB microSD. If you don't need the dual-lens width, the single-lens RLC-811WA is sharper (true 4K, 5x optical zoom) for less, or the budget Lumus adds a spotlight without the wide-angle stitching. The Duo 2 mainly makes sense on a deal that undercuts the Elite.
What can Home Assistant control on the Reolink Duo 2 WiFi (Dual-Lens 180°)?
| Control | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Camera (per lens) | Camera stream (x2) | Independent Fluent/Balanced/Clear streams per lens |
| Person / Vehicle / Pet detection | Binary sensor (per lens) | AI-based motion classification, tracked separately per lens |
| Siren | Siren | Trigger the built-in alarm |
Each lens is exposed as its own separate camera channel with independent AI-class binary sensors (person/vehicle/pet) rather than one unified 180° entity set — a past HA release even shipped a bug where only one lens's detection sensors registered, confirming the split. Build automations as "Lens0 person OR Lens1 person" to cover the full combined field without duplicating logic per stream, and remember only the Fluent-quality stream is enabled by default per lens — Balanced/Clear need enabling if you want higher-res clips.
Specs
| wifi | 2.4/5GHz dual-band |
|---|---|
| audio | two-way audio, built-in mic + speaker |
| power | mains (plug-in, 12V/2A, <15W) |
| siren | built-in siren + spotlight deterrent, triggered on detection |
| storage | microSD up to 512GB |
| placement | outdoor |
| spotlight | 8x 5W LED, 6500K, 560 lumens combined |
| streaming | RTSP + ONVIF, native Reolink local API |
| dimensions | 195 x 103 x 56mm, 700g |
| resolution | 4K 8MP dual-lens, 180° panoramic (4608x1728 combined, 20fps) |
| night vision | IR up to 30m (6x 850nm LEDs); colour night vision via spotlight |
| weatherproofing | IP67 |
How does the Reolink Duo 2 WiFi (Dual-Lens 180°) compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reolink Duo 2 WiFi (Dual-Lens 180°) (this product) | £129.99 | Wi-Fi | Yes | Native |
| Aqara Camera E1 | £48.98 | Wi-Fi | Yes | Native |
| Aqara Camera Hub G3 | £119.99 | Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Matter | Yes | Native |
| Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro (Wi-Fi) | £159.98 | Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Thread, Matter | Yes | Native |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Reolink Duo 2 WiFi (Dual-Lens 180°) work with Home Assistant locally?
- Yes. The Reolink Duo 2 WiFi (Dual-Lens 180°) is controlled locally in Home Assistant through a built-in Home Assistant core integration (reolink), so it keeps working if your internet connection or the Reolink cloud goes down. Control and state updates stay on your own network.
- Which protocol does the Reolink Duo 2 WiFi (Dual-Lens 180°) use, and do I need a hub?
- The Reolink Duo 2 WiFi (Dual-Lens 180°) uses Wi-Fi. To pair it with Home Assistant you need no hub — it joins your Wi-Fi network directly. Reolink's own hub is not required when you integrate through a built-in Home Assistant core integration (reolink).
- How much does the Reolink Duo 2 WiFi (Dual-Lens 180°) cost in the UK?
- The lowest price we have listed for the Reolink Duo 2 WiFi (Dual-Lens 180°) is £129.99 at Amazon UK. Prices were last checked in October 2026 and change often, so confirm on the retailer's page before buying.