Security camera company Reolink has joined the Works with Home Assistant program. This partnership means many Reolink devices now work smoothly with Home Assistant, and supports Home Assistant’s focus on local control and privacy.
The approved devices include several types of cameras and doorbells. You can find these products on the official Reolink website:
All of the above have been certified. This includes both battery-powered and wired options, which will give Home Assistant users flexibility depending on their needs and setup.
Reolink’s focus on local control and user privacy is a major part of this partnership. Unlike many other brands that require cloud subscriptions for key features, Reolink makes sure everything works locally. Even without an internet connection, all advertised features stay functional, maintaining performance and reducing dependence on outside services. Additionally, Reolink supports open standards, giving users more control over their data and making it easier to work with other systems.
This matches well with the Open Home values of privacy, choice, and sustainability, which the Works with Home Assistant program strongly supports. Reolink also offers local storage as the default option, with cloud storage available as an add-on. For battery-powered models, the ability to send clips to an FTP server gives users even more options.
The Works with Home Assistant program stands out because of its strict in-house testing. This guarantees that certified products work perfectly right out of the box. Companies in the program must also provide long-term support and regular firmware updates to keep devices running well over time. Reolink’s high-quality integration shows this commitment.
Developed with help from the Home Assistant community, especially by @StarkillerOG, who was named specifically in the announcement. This integration includes automatic device detection, easy setup, and thorough documentation, all of which improve system stability and reliability.
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This partnership seems like a big win for Reolink. This means that the company can reach Home Assistant’s large user base, boost its product visibility, and strengthen its reputation in the smart home market. Home Assistant users, on the other hand, can get access to a selection of high-quality, privacy-focused security devices that integrate smoothly and come with strong support.
While this sounds like it’s just a paid service with some updates to make or compatibility issues to fix, it’s actually really hard to get a “Works with Home Assistant” badge. There’s a process that has hoops to jump through for any company wanting the badge.
To become a certified partner of Works With Home Assistant, Reolink had to first choose which of its products to certify. They then signed a contract that clarified what both sides were responsible for. Reolink paid a yearly fee of 500 Swiss Francs to cover administrative expenses.
From there, their devices were thoroughly tested by Home Assistant’s expert team, and Reolink made any necessary changes to help with the testing process. After the tests, Reolink got detailed feedback, which gave them an idea of where to make improvements to the user experience. Finally, after completing all these steps successfully, Reolink received approval and earned the Works With Home Assistant badge.
Reolink’s involvement is a major milestone for the Works with Home Assistant program, which has grown significantly this year with the addition of Reolink, Apollo Automations, and Motionblinds. Its strict certification process likely makes it harder to get partners, but it seems like it works well enough to get reliable integrations consistently.
Source: home-assistant.io
