Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi

Quick verdict

A video doorbell that actually works with Home Assistant and doesn't demand a monthly cloud fee — that's the pitch, and it delivers. RTSP lets you pull the feed into Frigate locally. Two-way audio in HA can be finicky, and Wi-Fi range at your front door is worth testing first.

Standout: Video doorbell with RTSP and local recording — no cloud subscription required.

Last checked: 2026-03-22

Compatibility snapshot

Why it stands out

• local RTSP and ONVIF support — works with Frigate and Home Assistant
• built-in person detection without a cloud subscription
• competitive price for a video doorbell with local recording to microSD

Reasons to hesitate

• two-way audio integration with Home Assistant can be tricky
• Wi-Fi doorbell placement can lead to connectivity issues at the edge of your network
• not as polished an app experience as Ring or Nest

Best for

• Home Assistant users wanting a locally-controlled video doorbell
• buyers who refuse to pay monthly cloud subscription fees for doorbell footage

Avoid if

• you want the slickest possible app experience — Ring and Nest are more polished
• your front door has weak Wi-Fi coverage

Privacy and local-control notes

Supports local RTSP streams and microSD recording. Cloud is optional. No subscription required for core functionality.

Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: Reolink / RTSP / ONVIF.

Buying reality check

Price notes: Mid-range price with no recurring fees. Good value compared to subscription-dependent doorbells.

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