We’re excited to announce that Reolink
Only recently, we had blinds be part of this system, and now we’ve got Reolink bringing the primary licensed cameras and doorbells. Reolink has licensed a variety of their units together with battery-powered and wired choices, in addition to units with Energy-over-Ethernet (PoE) and Wi-Fi connectivity.
When somebody within the Residence Assistant group asks for digicam suggestions, Reolink typically tops the record. This robust status is well-earned, as they prioritize native management, don’t require cloud connectivity for his or her superior options, and help open protocols every time attainable.
Seeing eye-to-eye
Based in 2009, Reolink has been constructing video safety options for practically any setup—whether or not you want a monster 10-camera PoE system or just some Wi-Fi-connected cameras. They’ve completed this whereas intently aligning with the Open Residence values of privateness, alternative, and sustainability.
At the beginning, they’ve put in nice choices for sustaining privateness, particularly prioritizing storing video regionally, with cloud storage as an non-compulsory additional. Information aren’t locked down—wired cameras help a number of streaming protocols, whereas battery fashions can ship clips to an FTP server—giving customers more sensible choice and management.
Whereas different manufacturers lock options like movement detection behind subscriptions, Reolink units work absolutely regionally—even with out web entry, all marketed options will work now and into the long run. With help for streaming protocols and absolutely native use, these cameras are set to work for years, which is a win for the planet 💚.
It’s superb that there’s a safety digicam model that respects the Open Residence values whereas supporting all the newest options—like resolutions larger than 4K, lengthy battery life, PoE, solar energy, colour evening imaginative and prescient, superior movement and object detection.
Image excellent integration
Another excuse these cameras get really useful so typically is the platinum-quality Reolink integration. This ensures user-friendly options like computerized machine discovery, easy setup, firmware updates, and detailed documentation. Critically, platinum integrations embody exceptionally environment friendly and well-written code, enhancing general system stability and reliability.
All Works with Residence Assistant-certified units characteristic top-quality integrations, however what makes this one particular is that it was constructed by the Residence Assistant group. Large due to the Reolink staff and @StarkillerOG
Reolink is an enormous fan of our energetic and engaged group and joined Works with Residence Assistant to proceed this shut connection to them.
“Reolink is thrilled to hitch Residence Assistant’s ecosystem to empower customers with smarter, extra built-in safety options. Partnering with Residence Assistant permits us to align with a community-driven platform that shares our dedication to innovation and accessibility.”
-Fabrice Klohoun, Advertising Communications Director at Reolink
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🤖 Safety has by no means regarded so pleasant… and personal.
In case you didn’t know, Works with Residence Assistant differs from different certification applications as merchandise are rigorously examined in-house to make sure they work seamlessly out of the field. Any firm becoming a member of additionally commits to offering long-term help and firmware updates whereas being a optimistic drive within the Residence Assistant group. Works with Residence Assistant is operated by the Open Residence Basis
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Closed circuit
In case you haven’t observed, Works with Residence Assistant has already had an enormous begin to the yr (Reolink, Apollo Automations, and Motionblinds), and that is due to your help. This momentum is simply simply constructing, and we’ve got many extra bulletins coming! In case you missed it, our State of the Open Residence final weekend had many different updates on Works with Residence Assistant. Test it out right here!
