So, it’s going to take a fair bit more time to get everything set up like I want… but the Reolink integration for Home Assistant might just let me (eventually) ditch Reolink’s shitty app altogether.

Right now it only works with my PoE cameras and my hardwired video doorbell, but if I purchased a Reolink Home Hub I could integrate my battery cameras too.

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Nefarious Aryq (@NefariousAryq@hoosier.social)

Going to start exploring the Reolink integration for Home Assistant today since the iOS app is borked for me now. Problem is I will only be able to use it with some of my camera (the PoE ones), as I don't use their 'home hub" for my battery cameras. But, would be better than nothing for notifications and live viewing — if it works well. We'll see.

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@NefariousAryq I've been enjoying your efforts because I need to do the same. But you know what you're doing.
@colinpurrington I’m not sure what gave you that impression 😬😅 I’m mostly just mucking around until I get something working. But happy to keep documenting my experience!