ReoLink WiFi Doorbell Master Guide // 2K Local Streaming

Today we are looking at the new ReoLink Doorbell WiFi. This 2k video doorbell supports both onboard person detection, local storage, and streaming via RTSP & ONVIF! In this complete guide to the ReoLink Doorbell, I take you through the features, setup, installation, and integrations of this powerful home security device.
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00:00 - Opening
00:49 - Introduction
01:36 - Features / Unboxing
05:35 - Set Up
06:49 - Install
08:45 - Application
12:54 - Integrations
17:14 - Closing
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[@bhaaratsharma6023]

I have watched so many reviews for this reolink doorbell and honestly yours is the most comprehensive. Thank you very much.

[@rklauco]

This is great timing - I have to buy something like this next month and this is EXACTLY what I want, including the PoE. Perfect, thanks!

[@goodcitizen4587]

Same. I'm on the look right now.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Awesome! I really wish I could do the PoE at my house but I really like the WiFi so far. Being able to record 24/7 is a killer feature.

[@rklauco]

@@rpl6299 At least in Switzerland I found 2 shops offering them from the shelf, one for 129 with free shipping within country...

[@chrisrosenkreuz23]

Awesome in-depth presentation, thank you for your work!

[@ibhatti19]

Great review, ordered mine looking forward to getting it setup thank you

[@happyhappysheep]

Very detailed review. Thank you!

[@crashweekly7925]

I just received my ReoLink Wifi Doorbell and set it up with a 256 gig card and it paired up in seconds with the app and my other wireless cameras . Love this over my old Arlo camera which needed a subscription to record. I currently own 4 Reolink products and love every one of them.

[@jambatvee3803]

You’ll be surprised your WiFi unit works perfectly with Poe

[@mal798]

Finally. I know there's many people who've been waiting for an affordable POE doorbell to use with Blue Iris.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Yeah I really wish I could use the PoE version. But so far the WiFi is pretty stable!

[@wtbman]

This is exactly why I'm interested in this doorbell. I use Blue Iris.

[@mal798]

@@wtbman I got it. Integrates fine but I have an audio sync issue to resolve.

[@primodeelux]

Just the information I was looking for…….technically specifications and installation instructions. You’ve gained a new subscriber. Thank you.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

I am so happy the video helped.

[@primodeelux]

@@ThisSmartHouse I was mainly concerned about voltage knowing that houses are 110v and camera required 12-24v. Simply unscrewing existing doorbell and testing with multimeter on ACV revealed my transformer is outputting 20v…..safe to install. 🙂 Just waiting for my 3” vinyl siding adapter to arrive and I’ll be set for installation……camera all configured to WIFI network. Thanks again.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Yeah it is a little weird with the voltages. When I first started messing around with doorbell cams, I was supprised to see the variation in voltages that are output from doorbell transformers.

[@brucefox6580]

Great review, thank you.

[@matthollandsf]

very helpful video, thanks fellow Holland

[@disabledglobalchallenge290]

I have the POE version and I purchased it after a lot of consideration of other products and feel its the best on the market, very pleased with it.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Awesome. I am really happy with my wifi version.

[@Deso958]

@@ThisSmartHouse If the wifi version also has POE , Why would one just get the POE version? The cost seems almost the same.

[@MrBrettStar]

@@Deso958wifi doesn’t have poe, it only has lan

[@sparkplug0000]

Using Home Assistant it’s an easy setup to have the Reolink Doorbell, or any Reolink camera, take a snapshot image when it sees vehicle/person/ pet/visitor and send that snapshot to your iPhone and Apple Watch. So you are not only notified someone is there but get an image of who it is. Other doorbells may do this as well but Reolink made it easy.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Yep. I have this set up to send me a snapshot via the HA app.

[@jerryaycock]

Doorbell Arrives tomorrow. Looking forward to your Frigate setup. My old Doorbell was RTMP and didn't play well with latestFrigate

[@MrLuciDream]

Great video, thanks! Can the WiFi version be powered with PoE and without the transformer?

[@jimbates6227]

I really enjoyed your video and as an existing Reolink customer with their DVR I was all set to buy their WiFi video doorbell. Then, you showed its operating temperature range. I live in a northern plains state that regularly sees winter temps below 10F. I reached out to Reolink yesterday to ask about their plans to provide a different model with a lower operating range. They confirmed they have no such plans. Either their published temp range is pessimistic, or they have no desire to sell these products in northern North America zones.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Yeah I got the same answer too. My marketing contact said the engineering team confirmed the low end. I have no idea what component on the BOM would make it that crazy of a temp. Usually that is a battery that causes that "high" of a low temp. I will report back next year if we get a cold snap here in the mid-midwest. Thanks for watching!!

[@tecnologiaoficial]

Honestly, you are overthinking it. This is never ever going to drop down to less than -10C - and I'll tell you why: it's running 24/7 so the components inside will be warm. Warm enough contained within the enclosure that this is basically going to keep it heated to a point where it will never drop. Don't trust me? Ask the channel owner to measure the operating temperature during cold weather and see... it will be pretty much constant because electronics heat up during operation. Unless you are installing this thing in a blast freezer, you will be fine.

[@blkmacster]

I just installed this and it rocks.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Awesome! I love this little doorbell.

[@TheBroz]

Thanks for the video! I’m new to the home automation word, doing research into enabling some smart functionality in my house. This doorbell and Home Assistant are likely going to be my first steps into that word. I don’t really have any need for a suite of cameras so the Reolink NVR is way too extravagant. Is it possible to use Home Assistant to continuously record 24x7 footage from this camera to a NAS?

[@clairerovic]

Wow, looks wonderful. On my wise list

[@illuminatedgalaxies7777.]

We love ours ❤

[@abc123fhdi]

would be nice to have a higher vertical field of view, just got this and it's awesome.

[@jerryaycock]

Doorbell arrived - Easy install - Works great in Google Home and Home Assistant - Still trying to add to Frigate I have 2 cameras working great - - Any info appreciated...

[@Roedy_Coedy]

How is the delay on pulling up the video feed? When someone presses the bell is there much of a delay for home assistant/video feeds to update? And how responsive is the app? That's the only thing that I think wasn't covered. It seems to not be available in the UK so I'm VERY tempted to get it off Ali instead.....

[@bernisworlds]

Rian: how you combined the Doorbell with Door Relay and how to use Mikrofon and Audio in HomeAssistant?

[@crj1001]

I bought this doorbell and have had issues using a 256GB sd card. It was formatted correctly and worked initially, but within a day the unit would not recognize the sd card. After all the troubleshooting with no success, I swapped the sd card to a 128GB card and so far it has been working as it should.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Did you contact support? I believe the 256 gb is supported.

[@personious_k]

You need to have a class 10 high speed card, such as used in digital photography. Not all SD cards are built the same.

[@LeoTheHuman]

Why you might not want to have local on-device recording is because the device is easy to snatch off your mounting plate, getting all the recordings around your house for days, learning everything about your routines without having to spend time watching.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

While in theory that might be concerning, but in reality most people will be backing up the recording with an NVR, cloud, or other camera. Plus it isn't picking up anything that someone can't see from the street already. But a good suggestion to the company might be local encryption on the SD card. I will pass that along.

[@LeoTheHuman]

I'm not saying it's an option that should not exist, I'm only saying there are some downsides to recording on the device outside, which should be mentioned for people who care about that kind of stuff. (: Encryption might be challenging for an average user, but can be an awesome mitigation for this risk.

[@steve_main]

Question When setting up RTSP what is the stream quality you get at the NVR like frigate. Is it 2K 30FPS? also most RTSP streams have a live and sub stream. does this one have 2 streams? This is for using he live stream for 24/7 recording as it's full ress full FPS and the sub stream would be lower res and lower FPS for processing on your own device for motion or other events.

[@mindshelfpro]

How do you hide/stop the motion detection status light from coming on? I want the alerts, but I don't want the doorbell to light up when someone passes in front the doorbell!

[@victorburdik2839]

What is the power rating of the wifi version when powered by 12-24V AC? I'm considering buying a 18V AC doorbell transformer, but the price differs depending on the power output of the transformer. Of course, I don't want to buy a 60W one if, let's say, 20W is enough. I don't have a reolink doorbell on hand yet to check it's power rating directly...

[@ammej768]

I got one!. Works way better than my previous doorbell. Ive got ite set up on POE. Just two comments, If it would work with a fingerprint sensor, I could connect quicker. Pity it wasnt ONVIF compatible.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Awesome! What do you mean by fingerprint reader, like for a lock? It is ONVIF compatible, you just have to activate it from the web UI.

[@ammej768]

@ThisSmartHouse yes my crappy old Ezeviz, for all its faults! did the fingerprint login. Yes I get that it's ONVIF now. My Dahua NVR is a bit ancient. Probably only supports 2mp cameras., but I'm due to get a replacement ( Provision ISR ) soon

[@joeydelmarsjr.646]

update* I got it to detect the doorbell on NVR but cant do the handshake something about different ip segment i was told you can record via SD and NVR at the same time. I have a Hiseeu NVR with Onvif protocol but its not picking up the doorbell once i plug the cat5 currently only working with wifi. I enabled the rtsp and onvif on the PC app side

[@curtiswong3468]

Great video.. about storage options...if you are a cloud subscriber is this device compatible to add? Thanks for your time to post this.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

I believe so. I think they just updated the cloud plans with the Wi-Fi doorbell.

[@petedeffner7002]

Might have missed it, but how does this compare to Amcrest AD410?

[@jerryaycock]

Still trying to get doorbell working in Frigate- I have tried every Yml that I can find= any pointers?

[@ss4sgoku]

its a really good video i like it more than others that i have seen around talking about the same doorbel... i only have one question ..... its there any way to make it ring on your phone ? the notifications sucks.... and i m not always with the phone on my hand i use to have a laview one that auto start the app and start ringing like a video call with preview etc.... maybe using a homeassinstant or alexa ?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

I only think I have seen one doorbell actually "ring" your phone (the Aosu). I am not sure if you can simulate a call with any automation platform. It looks like a lot of folks are asking for it on the Reolink forum: community.reolink.com/topic/5895/doorbell-videocall/3

[@thachiefrocka]

Kind of wish the doorbell would be more secured to the wall. Looks like it can be pulled off with enough force. But the odds of that happening is not very likely. I'm definitely considering purchasing this doorbell since I have a reolink nvr. My only concern is that my cameras that I currently have tend to take a little time to load and freezes every now and then. Everything is connected via PoE. Not sure why it happens. Hoping that doesn't happen with the doorbell.

[@bradtaylor1910]

You may need to short the doorbell chime terminals or you will get a voltage drop across the chime winding, this is noted in the installation instructions

[@ThisSmartHouse]

You mean short the posts on the back of the doorbell? With a resistor? If you short them together it causes the chime to engage and will throw my breaker.

[@abc123fhdi]

@@ThisSmartHouse no at the chime you need to install a jumper to bypass the original chime since it uses the chime that plugs into an outlet.

[@is350ace]

I had to do this too. I wasn't going to do it, then my old chime started randomly ringing until I installed the jumper

[@testtai9160]

@@is350ace Sorry, I'm a totally noob when it comes to electric, but what's a jumper and how do you install it? I'm facing this issue.

[@is350ace]

@@testtai9160 It's been a while since I installed it, but I think the doorbell came with a short wire to put between 2 screws inside the doorbell chime. There were instructions inside the doorbell package

[@HenryShaw27]

Does the round circle ringing button light up when records motion detection or only if pressed? Is there option to turn off the light and only have it light up if pressed? Thanks

[@cheetahspacewebsitehosting5795]

Is it true that it's easy to remove though... I read you only need a paperclip through the hole at the bottom. I tried the Blink doorbell last year and it was so loose on the bracket it felt insecure.

[@lauratatsch1066]

We ended up exchanging this model for the slimmer version kzbin.infoUgkx0jZ_lGlDVJhDnmagEU8gn47cmfPNlLQU because it was too wide for the only door trim area that made sense to mount it on. However, we should have just noted the dimensions prior to purchasing. Otherwise, we love the doorbell. It works perfectly, and the video is very clear, even at night.

[@seban123321]

Hi. Will i be able to Connect the wifi video doorbell to My Old Reolink nvr? The model name of My nvr is : RLN8-410-E. Thanks

[@utilitymaximizer9026]

Is bypassing an existing mechanical chime not necessary? I looked at reolink's official installation video, that one also says just plug in the chime and it will work.

[@Dognme]

Do the sd card loop automatically and about how long will a 256gb sd card last

[@tarickali5661]

Can u show how to set up for remote access through my phone to view the camera on my reolink doorbell wifi camera, please?

[@abc123fhdi]

with Alexa you can stream it to the Alexa app and do two way talk to your phone

[@KaldekBoch]

I just installed one to replace my Nest Doorbell Battery. It utterly crushes Google's poor effort. And I was very surprised with its starlight capability; it sees better at night with the IR turned *off*!

[@SergioBlackDolphin]

great to hear. I am moving to Reolink from Google Nest Doorbell wired and I was just wondering.. Google is simply going to abandon Nest.. or it is really trying hard. Outdoor cameras still 1080p!

[@DLong-wp8su]

Thanks for the reviews. I just order the Wifi version over Eufy S330 because of 256gb SD card and price. The house is 25 yrs old so not sure 16V available so lower 12V is better choice.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

I actually have both of those locks on my front door. 😂 Either one is a great choice it just really depends on what you're trying to integrate with it. The reolink is much easier to directly integrate with home assistance and also offers 24x7 recording

[@paulhyland3528]

Great vid, Do you get the external bell unit with the poe virsion?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Yes, you do. Somewhere I think I read it only came with the WiFi version, but according to the website it looks like it come with it. Sorry about that!

[@mrtechie6810]

Yes. The chime also comes with the PoE version.

[@richardhamilton4273]

Hey, Great video. on an 8 channel Reolink NVR, does this use one of my 8 inputs if I use a WiFi version? thank you.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Great question. Yes, WiFi consumes an input. I have one of the Duo cameras connected over PoE and the doorbell over WiFi. The Duo consumes 2 inputs (it has two cameras) and the doorbell is #3.

[@TheRedsuper1]

i would be interested in Reolink system. however, only operating at 14F+ is a deal breaker.

[@aargvark]

How does the video streaming through the app work? Is the video routed through their servers then to you, or is everything done locally and out of the cloud (even if you do not use their cloud storage service)? If this is the case, is video end to end encrypted?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

I believe if you stream from outside of your house it does pass through their servers (in the app). I would assume it is encrypted, but wether it is end-to-end, I will have to ask my contact there. There security page doesn't have a lot of detail: reolink.com/us/security/ If you wanted to control everything, you could route the video locally to your own NVR or steam via Home Assistant.

[@davidahrens4227]

In the video (setup section) you mention hooking the DB to a power adapter, what are the details of this adapter? Thnaks

[@ThisSmartHouse]

It comes in the package with the doorbell. I think it is 18vac. I will check tomorrow. The doorbell accepts 12-24vac.

[@markraciborski4289]

Is there anyway to get this thing to point down, like to include the porch floor? That 15 degree wedge, mount it horizontal, or just make a wooden wedge that angles down? As I recall Ring door bell allows up, down tilting installs?

[@personious_k]

Get a wedge and point it down

[@chrismclean2989]

I’m wondering if you can “stack” corner brackets to further adjust the angle ? 🤔

[@ThisSmartHouse]

You could but I think you would need a longer screw.

[@jhamaker]

I already have 6 Reolink cameras around my home and have been very happy. I just ordered the doorbell to replace my Ring. I'm still trying to figure out how to wire it because I don't have an existing doorbell. Fortunately I do have an outlet right underneath we're it's going, so it should be easy enough to punch through.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Did you get the Wi-Fi or PoE version?

[@jhamaker]

@@ThisSmartHouse I got the wifi. The cable issue would be the same either way. So far wifi has worked well with my other cameras.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Yeah I just meant if you were having to run cables anywhere, the PoE might be easier. Glad you got it working for you!

[@beerstein7137]

Just misses the downward facing camera that can be used to quickly verify if a package is still at door

[@abc123fhdi]

The wifi version also has ethernet so you might as well get that unless you don't have doorbell wires or transformer and can run an ethernet cable.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Yep I mentioned that in the video. I just can't get Ethernet to my doorbell. But so far the Wi-Fi has been rock solid.

[@Lunaorbit82]

Can I use this with other brand NVR such as Dahua? This is no doubt the best POE doorbell but I don’t want to use other reolink Cameras as they have horrendous night performance.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Yes as long as the nvr supports RTSP or ONVIF. I've had really good luck with the newer reeling cameras and their nighttime performance.

[@SamunlocksNet]

When it comes to using doorbell wiring does it matter the order?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

No. It should be AC so either way works.

[@diegobonet]

Do you know by any chance how long is the power cable provided in the package?

[@good2go193]

5’ on the power plug and a 15’ extension cord

[@ep7]

I'm thinking of getting 5 of these, as a poor-man's intercom system. All 5 would be mounted in roughly the same spot by the main door. Is there a way to disable motion alerts, and only send a notification/alert when the actually button is pressed, to the people registered for that particular doorbell?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

You can easily disable motion alerts. Clever use of the doorbell!

[@EarlBalentine]

I don't have a mechanical door bell I have a combo Nicor Transformer/Chime all enclosed. When connecting the Reolink camera to the 2 wires my house door bell chimes constantly. How can I turn off the chimes and use the Reolink chimes?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Is there no way to physically disable the chime? Can you remove the chime bar or plunger?

[@carlossoto8868]

I have a small issue with my doorbell camera it doesn't sink time at all every time I try to sync it with my phone and only stays sync for about 4 minutes and then the time gets all messed up again even if I go on my computer and sync it through my computer it's still changes automatically anyone has an idea to get this problem solved

[@thewishmastur]

can you use existing door bell chime with this Reolink wifi doorbell?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Sadly, no. You have to use the included chime. Also if you have Google or Alexa you can have it act as a chime. There's a kind of hidden setting in the device settings to activate it as a chime.

[@soulmca]

Bro what camera do you use to shoot your videos?Good Lord you are shooting in 10k

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Canon M6 Mark II recorded on a Atomos Ninja V in Full 4k!

[@soulmca]

@@ThisSmartHouse bro highly highly HIGHLY impressive

[@michellegillis8016]

Do you have to drill this to the door or a wall , I have a hearing problem , can't drill in the wall I live in the project.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

They recommend that you drill into the door. If you have any existing doorbell you might be able to replace it without having to make any new holes. You might be able to get away with using double-sided tape but that would introduce a security risk of it being stolen really easy.

[@asian_mando]

Have you posted a video showing how to setup the WiFi version with your NVR, or are you still working on that one? Great review by the way, got my subscription. 👍

[@jorgetrujillo3936]

Were you able to add the Reolink WiFi version doorbell to your Reolink NVR? I am looking to get that version, but many amazon reviews say that the wifi version is not compatible with the NVR only the POE version is compatible according to many amazon reviews. Is this true?

[@justin_on_youtube]

​@@jorgetrujillo3936I'm trying this setup tonight and I'll try to remember to report back.

[@justin_on_youtube]

​@@jorgetrujillo3936The NVR was DOA so I need to exchange it out. I have an 8 camera Reolink NVR from 2017 and I know it doesn't have the hardware/firmware to support Wifi cameras so I'm swapping it out for a newer model.

[@justin_on_youtube]

​@@jorgetrujillo3936I received a working RLN16-410, hardware version N6MB01. The NVR and the wireless doorbell are on the same network and "magically," the doorbell showed up as a camera on the NVR. I had to enter the username and password I previously set for the doorbell (every Reolink device is asking to set a password during setup) and that was it. Very simple.

[@KojiWoji_]

So could I ask if you need to connect a it to a power adapter for the Wi-Fi version? Or can it be powered via Ethernet? I’m just not sure where I can connect power if it’s through a wall adapter

[@ThisSmartHouse]

If you have the Wi-Fi version your two options are either a power adapter or existing doorbell wiring. Any old doorbell transformer will power the device. The only way to do power over Ethernet would be using a PoE splitter. And without stage you might as well go ahead and buy the PoE version of the doorbell.

[@KojiWoji_]

@@ThisSmartHouse thank you for the response! i may have to find a way to move the original door bell as thats on the right side of the door and i want the doorbell camera on the front wall next to the door itself

[@sidremey]

Does the ONVIF support include audio streaming as well as video streaming?

[@naamangeist7843]

Did you ever find out the answer to this question? I'm looking to connect a doorbell camera to my Dahua and/or Hikvision NVR via ONVIF but only see comments about connecting to the Reolink NVR. What NVR are you using? Did you purchase this Reolink doorbell and get it connected via ONVIF?

[@sidremey]

@@naamangeist7843 Hi - I bought the Reolink POE doorbell and have connected it to an open source Frigate NVR running on a cheap PC with a Coral USB TPU for object detection. The doorbell supports both ONVIF and RTSP and does support audio as well - I am using the RTSP stream. Overall, i am happy with the doorbell but there is a weird issue with Frigate where the audio gets out of sync with the video after a while. This only happens with the Reolink doorbell and my other (non-Reolink) cameras are fine. hth

[@sidremey]

@@naamangeist7843 In the end I purchased this Reolink PoE doorbell and I am happy with it. It supports ONVIF for interrogating the cameras capabilities and will stream audio and video through RTSP. I am recording to a Frigate NVR. There is a small issue with this doorbell and audio sync, but that is not a deal breaker for me.

[@yinkaonile5163]

Can you wire the Reolink POE dorrbell camera using only the power coming from the doorbell transformer? Or do i have to hardwire it with an ethernet cord?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

I believe you can only power the PoE version with PoE. The Wi-Fi version can be powered with the doorbell transformer. But the Wi-Fi version can be connected to your network with Ethernet or wifi.

[@mrtechie6810]

The PoE version also comes with doorbell power connection.

[@ibrahimbezrati4298]

When someone presses the button, does it ring on your phone like an incoming call (like Arlo does) or is it just a hard to notice notification?

[@suckit5233]

Notification.

[@Adam6224x]

@@suckit5233 that is terrible!

[@paddiedelaney]

Audio when using mic is approx 2 second delay very hard to have conversation with some one at gate..using hard wired cat 6 to doorbell..any tweaks to fix?..a lot of people having same prob with

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Hmm I haven't noticed but frankly I don't use the audio much. I just check the recordings. 5 GHz wifi or Ethernet should be better in theory. If you already have it hardwired, have you tested from different clients. Like use the windows client on your PC when hardwired in? See if there is a reduction in the delay.

[@paulr7719]

I am considering installing this for a rental property I own that is currently vacant. Do you need wifi in order to make the chime function?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Not 100% sure in the chime. But I don't think it uses wifi. Let me ask...

[@mrtechie6810]

The remote chime does not use WiFi. It uses RF 433 MHz.

[@OwaisLone]

What if you cannot wire to existing bell or transformer? Can I just plug it into a wall socket and run the wire to the bell outside?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Yes the kit does include a extra long wire and a wall transformer. Just make sure that you have the wall transformer protected from the elements I don't think it's waterproof.

[@ndudman8]

thanks just want I wanted to know, however do you know if the bell is a wifi, or does it need to be close to the door bell unit ? Also can you install the android app on multiply phones so more than one person in the house can answer the door ?

[@birddroppings32]

You can have the app installed on many different phones to view/use the door bell. Can also set up users within the app so others only have limited access to certain cameras or settings in the app

[@mrtechie6810]

The chime is RF 433 MHz.

[@ndudman8]

Thanks, yes, I found that out after buying it. And now look for another solution to have times. In other places, probably open source, smart speakers,@@mrtechie6810

[@krusej23]

Am I crazy in thinking there used to be IR control for reolink cameras including the doorbell before the last update?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

To control the IR emitters? On the doorbell it is under Settings > Light.

[@krusej23]

@@ThisSmartHouse sorry, I was meaning inside of HA. It looks like that control is coming back to the integration in the April release of HA.

[@clisaa6974]

^ I’m new to all this as I don’t know much about POE and am trying to help my grandparents get a new doorbell to replace their old ring. But couldn’t a bad guy just cut the wires outside the home regardless if you have a wired or wireless doorbell ? I was thinking of researching a Poe/nvr but there Ethernet cable literally pokes out from the front of the house and wraps around to the side of the house were the power boxes are ? ( idk what’s it’s called) but if someone cuts that Ethernet cable from outside the house that stops the wi-fi. As for the power to the house in general couldn’t they just cut the wires to the outdoor power box? So in the end wouldn’t just a wireless doorbell be easier since a Poe could also be cut?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

This is a trade off of all security cameras. Yes, any non-battery powered cameras can have the power cut. Wifi cameras can be "jammed" knocking then off your network. The most secure cameras would be direct wired, connected to am NVR with a battery backup. It is all a trade off depending on where to live. You can pair the ReoLinks with a NVR, so if someone cut the camera, you would still have a recording.

[@mrtechie6810]

You need an NVR and a UPS. If you need to run network cables outside then you can harden them by running inside metal conduit.

[@wez2384]

what height do you install the door bell?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

In the US it's common to have it from 40 to 44 in above the ground.

[@daves465]

What is the output of the doorbell power adapter? Do you know if the chime will work on 220v?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Someone else asked the same question. I need to dig out the adapter. The doorbell requires 12-24vac. So to use it will 220 you will need a doorbell transformer or the included adapter.

[@DannyFeliz]

@@ThisSmartHouse I think I broken my doorbell because I have 220 and I didn't use the transformer and now my doorbell is not turning on :/

[@ThisSmartHouse]

What voltage is your doorbell transformer? You need to step down your mains voltage to arrive 24v.

[@mrtechie6810]

There are various plug versions of the chime (e.g. UK plug). It works from 100-240V 50/60 Hz.

[@benkinslow197]

Can you use any brand of NVR?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Yes. Any brand that supports rtsp cameras or ovnif.

[@netwolfstar]

Dose the Wifi version have PoE on the ethernet port?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

No. It does have an Ethernet port, but it does not support PoE.

[@bradley1125]

I’ve just purchased the wifi model. Having huge issues with disconnecting and lag on the Rtsp stream. BlueIris is practically useless with it. Have a Unifi AC-LR just above it. Any advice?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Hmmm, have you tried using a 5ghz network?

[@bradley1125]

@@ThisSmartHouse Yeah it’s defo on the 5ghz network. Have you or anybody else experienced these issues with it, or has it been pretty solid?

[@mrtechie6810]

How is the signal strength and how stable is the WiFi connection? Maybe it is not getting a good signal.

[@absami1]

Can the wifi model be easily removed to charge if there are no wires present?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

The wifi version does not have a battery it is powered from a doorbell transformer or the included power transformer.

[@marijaperkovic194]

Is this compatible with NAS systems like SYNOLOGY ? ONVIF is fully supported.. Right ?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

I would assume if you're using the Synology security station software you should be able to add these. I'm pretty sure it supports rtsp at the minimum.

[@marijaperkovic194]

​@@ThisSmartHouse Thanks.. I'm also sure it does... By the way..Did You get any reply from the manufacturer regarding the min temperature (-10 deg. C)... As many of us lives in the areas where this could be a problem... For my case (EUROPE) it drops below -15 on some days.. And I'm wondering to go for it or...just pass.. It is great price/performance option but this temperature really bothers me.. :)

[@TheWalrus_45]

I read that the only the wifi version has rich notifications.

[@mikeflores-nf5wp]

wheres the nvr config video?

[@vartaxe]

No apple homekit support :(

[@tyamada7483]

It's not IP65, it's a "water-resistant design". It is a structure where rainwater enters from the gap between the wall and the doorbell, so that I am considering a waterproof method.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

The device is rated as IP65 (as per the documentation). What you are referring to is the installation, which you are correct, isn’t IP rated (because it depends on the material it is installed on. You will have to ensure that where your doorbell wire exits the house is either sealed or has the appropriate dip loop.

[@markraciborski4289]

Most things aren't rated water proof these days, but use IP ratings. Probably a cover your arse move. TV weather reports went to percentage, like 90 percent chance of rain, because if it doesn't rain, well you were not wrong. IP65 is a fairly high rating, about at outside electrical connections.

[@Tricky512]

Do you know if the WiFi doorbell can be powered over ethernet?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

No it cannot. If you have poe just get the poe version. If not you would need a specialized PoE splitter that outputs 12-24vac.

[@stevevlahos5469]

If you use WiFi, is the data stream less than the POE. I want the highest bandwidth possible for the highest quality. I’m Leary about WiFi vs Ethernet.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Theoretically, yes. But I haven't had any issues with my WiFi version. I would only be worried if you have weak WiFi at the installation location.

[@thelooksmaxingchannel4806]

Do you need fo take the microsd card to erase it?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

You can format the sd card with it installed.

[@bobgray1478]

Sadly, if any of you devices are streaming the live video from the doorbell, the auto reply is disabled.

[@876Tropics]

What if I want to mount it outside my gate and not my door like 100 meter from my house?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

It should work if you cannot provide a long Ethernet cable for the Poe. I wouldn't try the Wi-Fi version because even if you have super strong Wi-Fi it's going to have struggles getting the signal back from the doorbell.

[@876Tropics]

@@ThisSmartHouse yeah I would try the wired version because I think the max limit of cable is 330 ft that’s about 100 plus meters.

[@davidgibson6696]

Is the wifi version poe as well and can you swich off the wifi

[@ThisSmartHouse]

No. You can communicate over Ethernet but not power it. It still needs to be powered via the doorbell wires.

[@davidgibson6696]

@This Smart House oki thanks can you best how they would work as indoor camera due to small size put up in the corner of a room q With maybe a smart pir sensor over the button 🤔

[@eagleian2007]

If you're adding the poe version to a standard poe switch aren't you opening up a security flaw. Couldn't someone detach your doorbell and plug a laptop into the exposed lan connector. Or am I missing something?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

That is what Mac filtering is for. This is a common security issue that we deal with on things like PoE phones or access points.

[@eagleian2007]

@@ThisSmartHouse yes thanks. Managed to set my router up with separate vlan and mac restrictions. Bet there's a lot out there that are just whacked into routers though.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Yeah most those people don't have the best security. Their wifi password is probably the default.

[@mrtechie6810]

Yes, they could. However you will catch them on camera doing it! If you want to block that, you will have to set up VLANs or physical protection. I was thinking of putting a metal band over the doorbell to prevent easy removal.

[@demonhunter05]

i buy one doorbell and its gonna work only when someone at front of doorbell 1 metre 😡 but when i look on youtube there have many video doorbells what all time online and voice is good but my is terrible ..... so which one is the best ? what no need to make some stupid monthly payments ??

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Sorry I don't really understand what you're issue is? It won't detect people at the door outside of 1 meter? Your audio quality is poor?

[@michielcornelissen2430]

@thissmarthouse You can make your existing chime work: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHXQgXt4Z7CUgMU

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Hey that's awesome! I assume that's your video? I will have to try that out. I already have a 433mhz bridge that I will see if I can intercept that signal.

[@michielcornelissen2430]

@@ThisSmartHouse that sounds good, especially if you already have a 433 bridge. The standalone 433 receiver is a cheaper option if you dont have a bridge already. Let me know if the bridge works!

[@brucerosenburg3062]

I don`t have a Door Bell so will it still work ?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Can you get power to where you want to mount it? You have three options for power: 1. The included power adapter (WiFi version), that connects to AC. 2. You can power it with a doorbell transformer. 3. Power via Ethernet (PoE model). As long as you can do one of the above you can use it.

[@MARYOLIONHEART]

How many users can access video doorbell Reolink in same time?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

I don't think there is a limit. I can access it via the app while it is recording to the NVR.

[@MARYOLIONHEART]

@@ThisSmartHouse I ask you this, because when i have Reolink app in laptop opened, and in a tablet for example, i can't watch from my phone or my wife phone, in same time, i guess only 2 viewers can do this in same time, you should test this to see, maybe i am wrong.

[@Sagacity61]

I can't get mine to pair and it's 20 feet away from the WiFi. Reolink workarounds aren't working and wifi service is 50Mb/S. There is no point in the pairing where I can press reset-it scans until it reports no success. Anyone else have this problem?

[@joeh3445]

Maybe your Wi-Fi router doesn't have 802.11n enabled like he mentioned in the video. He said it doesn't support the newer versions, which are 802.11ac and 802.11ax

[@NickTub3]

You forgot to mention the WiFi version has Rich notifications. The POE version does not