Reolink
Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi
- Works with HA
- Local control
- Wi-Fi
Prices verified September 2026
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The default choice for HA users in the UK: Platinum-certified Works with Home Assistant, fully local RTSP/ONVIF streams, doorbell press events, and microSD storage with zero subscription. This is the wired-only WiFi model — no battery buffer, so it needs your existing bell transformer (12-24V AC) or a plug-in adapter; Reolink also sells a separate PoE variant for hardwired network runs and a standalone battery model for renters without bell wiring. Colour night vision and 2K+ detail hold up well after dark for a doorbell camera. Install is a straightforward swap if you already have bell wiring; without it, budget for a transformer kit.
What can Home Assistant control on the Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi?
| Control | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Doorbell press | Binary sensor | Fires on doorbell button press; use a state trigger rather than the raw event bus, which has been reported as less reliable. |
| Person detection | Binary sensor | AI person detection, separate from generic motion; delivered via the same push/poll fallback chain as the doorbell-press sensor. |
| Chime visitor ringtone | Select | Sets which ringtone the paired wireless chime plays specifically for a doorbell press, independent of the motion/person/pet ringtone selects. |
| Chime volume | Number | Adjusts the wireless chime's playback volume from Home Assistant, without opening the Reolink app. |
| Play chime | Service | Sounds the paired chime on demand from any automation trigger, not only native doorbell/motion events. |
The bundled wireless chime isn't just a hardware accessory — it registers in HA as its own device with select entities for per-event ringtones (motion, person, pet, vehicle, visitor), a number entity for volume, and an LED switch, so a play-chime service can be triggered from any automation, not just an actual doorbell press. Because this is the WiFi model, event delivery falls back through push, then long-poll, then fast-polling depending on signal strength — a weak Wi-Fi link degrades visitor/motion sensors into noticeable lag rather than dropping events outright. Since the paired chime is a first-class networked device rather than a hardwired-only accessory, you can trigger it from an unrelated HA event — e.g. a gate or side-entrance contact sensor — turning the included chime into a general secondary doorbell with no extra hardware.
Specs
| chime | wireless RF 433MHz chime included |
|---|---|
| power | wired only, no battery backup (12-24V AC bell transformer or 24V DC plug-in adapter) |
| storage | microSD up to 256GB, optional NVR/Home Hub Pro |
| ip rating | IP65 |
| dimensions | 133 x 48 x 23mm, 96g |
| resolution | 2K+ (5MP), 2560x1920 @ 20fps |
| night vision | infrared + colour night vision, ~6-7m effective range |
| field of view | 180° diagonal (135° horizontal x 100° vertical) |
| two way audio | dual mic + speaker, noise reduction and echo suppression |
How does the Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (this product) | £109.99 | Wi-Fi | Yes | Works with HA |
| Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 | £109.99 | Wi-Fi, Thread, Matter | Yes | Native |
| Arlo Essential Video Doorbell | £134.08 | Wi-Fi | Cloud | HACS |
| Blink Video Doorbell | £23 | Wi-Fi | Cloud | Cloud |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi work with Home Assistant locally?
- Yes. The Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi is controlled locally in Home Assistant through a certified "Works with Home Assistant" 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 Video Doorbell WiFi use, and do I need a hub?
- The Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi 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 certified "Works with Home Assistant" integration (reolink).
- How much does the Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi cost in the UK?
- The lowest price we have listed for the Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi is £109.99 at Amazon UK. Prices were last checked in September 2026 and change often, so confirm on the retailer's page before buying.