Reolink Camera or Doorbell Not Connecting or Recording

Reolink cameras offer local storage with optional cloud. This guide covers connectivity issues.

Camera Not Connecting

1. Use Reolink app for setup
2. Most cameras support 2.4GHz and 5GHz
3. QR code scanning for pairing
4. Keep phone near camera
5. Factory reset button on camera

Duo Dual-Lens Camera

1. Two lenses for 180° view
2. Single stitched panoramic image
3. Person/vehicle detection
4. microSD for local recording
5. Power via PoE or WiFi versions

E1 Zoom Indoor Camera

1. Pan/tilt control in app
2. Optical zoom available
3. Two-way audio
4. Privacy mode hides lens
5. Motion tracking optional

Video Doorbell Setup

1. Wired installation 16-24V AC
2. Optional battery version
3. Chime Box included for existing chimes
4. Person detection alerts
5. Local and cloud recording options

Local Storage

1. microSD card for 24/7 recording
2. NVR support for multi-camera
3. RTSP for third-party access
4. FTP upload option
5. No subscription required

Home Assistant

1. Reolink integration available
2. Camera feed as entity
3. Motion/person detection events
4. PTZ control for supported cameras
5. Local RTSP for lower latency